What we know about seizure of booby-trapped FPV goggles intended for Russian troops by FSB

Explosive ordnance specialists established that Ukrainian special services had planted improvised explosive devices in the FPV goggles instead of cooling solutions
Russian Cabinet temporarily restricts exports of some petrochemicals
"The decision is aimed at supporting stable supplies of feedstock to Russian manufacturing plants," the government said
IN BRIEF: What is known about results of Bulgarian presidential election
Iliana Yotova became the first female politician to be elected to the highest office in Bulgaria
Belgian Prime Minister may resign on Monday — newspaper
Unsuccessful attempts to coordinate the budget may become the reason to step down from the office
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Shelters for Neptune launchers, dry cargo ship hit: strikes by Russian Armed Forces
Emergency power outages have been imposed in Kiev and the Kiev Region
US trying to negotiate Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine — WSJ
According to the report, Washington attempted to present this idea to European leaders as a method to reduce hydrocarbon prices amid record low European gas inventories ahead of winter
Zelensky attempting to undermine position of Republicans in the US — Dmitriev
Thus the Russian Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s remarks about a potential energy ceasefire
Russian Emergencies Ministry’s mobile app hit by massive cyberattack
Efforts are currently underway to address the vulnerability in the mobile app and restore its normal operation
Iliana Iotova leads Bulgarian presidential election — CEC
The initial results are based on the processing of 17.39% of the election commission protocols
Both sides honored commitments during ceasefire in Alyoshki — human rights ombudswoman
Yana Lantratova noted that efforts are currently underway to continue these humanitarian operations
Rising energy prices due to RU’s refusal from Russian gas lead to riots — RDIF CEO
This causal relationship is additionally fueled by suicidal migration policies and "EU bureaucrats' stubborn resistance to correcting mistake", CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said
Binance partially resumes withdrawals following hack — statement
Losses could amount to $6.3 billion
Putin never refused to talk with Zelensky, who is free to come to Moscow — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov emphasized that if Vladimir Zelensky wants to speak with the Russian leader in person, he is welcome to visit Moscow
Ukraine loses up to 1,175 servicemen in special op zone over past 24 hours — top brass
Russian servicemen struck transport and energy infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military, as well as drone storage and launch sites, the Defense Ministry said
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Denmark involved in Ukraine conflict, serving as its ‘logistical base’ — ambassador
Vladimir Barbin stressed that Copenhagen is providing "a substantial amount of grant-based military aid to the Kiev regime," which has already exceeded 10.5 billion euros
Iran designates UK’s Royal Navy, Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations — MFA
Tehran also classified the British foreign intelligence service MI6 as a hostile group, the Foreign Ministry said
Qatari LNG tanker attacked in Persian Gulf — statement
None of the crew members onboard were injured
Ukraine loses 1.9% of its GDP since beginning of year due to explosions
Over the past few months, explosions have occurred in warehouses and at facilities in the military-industrial and energy sectors, as well as at port infrastructure sites and data centers serving the Ukrainian armed forces
Number of foreign nationals deported in 2026 increased by 1.5 times
During the nine months of 2026, officials of the Russian Federal Bailiff Service deported 63,500 foreign citizens, Dmitry Aristov said
FBI accuses North Korea of hacking Binance crypto exchange
The Binance cryptocurrency exchange will allocate 50% of the funds from its Secure Asset Fund for Users to compensate for the losses caused by the hacker attack
North Korea held test to assess weapon system yield
According to the news agency, the standard cluster warhead is capable of destroying a target - an area of 12 to 13 hectares
Iran may withdraw from NPT if war resumes — security council secretary
Mohsen Rezaei emphasized that the US must ensure Iran can exercise all the rights guaranteed by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons before discussions on its nuclear program can begin
Finnish president says he, Norwegian PM called Putin at Kiev’s request
Alexander Stubb also noted, that other European countries "were aware of the contents" of the conversation
Russia’s Shnaider through to final of 2026 WTA Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo
The Russian tennis player is now set to face off in the final against Canada’s Leylah Fernandez
Youth protests begin in over 30 German cities as authorities warn of possible unrest
In Berlin, demonstrators are gathering at the Brandenburg Gate with more than 10,000 participants expected
Ukraine faces complicated situation with power supplies, says Zelensky
He reported about strikes delivered against thermal power plants in Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk and Kharkov
Russian, Ukrainian human rights ombudspersons establish good dialogue — Kremlin
This is good for human rights work, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
Russian forces strike sea vessel delivering military cargo for Ukrainian army
The strike hit a dry cargo ship at sea 18 kilometers to the south of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Polish president convenes consultations with parliamentary parties
Karol Nawrocki stated that there was a threat to the internal security of the country
Polish president heads to Constitutional Court amid protest outside
Telewizja Republika reported that police did not allow members of the presidential security to enter the building