630 drones flying towards Moscow since late Wednesday — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin reported that the majority of the drones had been neutralized far away from the city
Armenia’s economic losses from withdrawal from EAEU to amount to 40% of GDP
Key risks include the loss of preferential access to EAEU markets, as well as a rise in energy prices to global levels, according to a Eurasian Rating Agency’s survey
Russia ready to act as mediator between US, Iran if they are interested in that — diplomat
Andrey Rudenko added that Russia's proposals regarding the issue of the Iranian nuclear program "have not received support" so far
Man injured in drone attack on Lipetsk, several houses damaged — governor
Igor Artamonov also reported that drone debris damaged the building of a polyclinic
Russia negotiating visa-free travel with Bahrain, Kuwait — senior diplomat
Georgy Borisenko noted that a visa-free regime is already in effect with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE
Russia signals readiness to resume trilateral talks as Putin meets with US envoy
The Russian president told Steve Witkoff that Moscow was generally ready to resume talks around November 10, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said
Conflict in Ukraine now closer to ending than ever before, Trump says
The US president pointed out that he had discussed ways to end the conflict with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin
IN BRIEF: MFA comments on readying for G20 ministers’ meet, 'insatiable monster’s' gamble
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Vladimir Zelensky, deliberately speculating on the EU migration problems, turned to outright threats
US envoy describes meeting with Putin as constructive
Steve Witkoff added that the discussions will continue with trilateral talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine
Russian forces strike logistics center in Rovno used by Ukrainian army
Another strike hit a dry cargo ship at sea carrying military supplies for the Ukrainian army to the Chernomorsk port
Liberation of Yulyevka continues Russian paratroopers’ glorious traditions — defense chief
Andrey Belousov thanked the paratroopers’ Guards formations for the successful fulfilment of combat missions and their devotion to military duty
FACTBOX: State Duma confirms five government appointments
Dmitry Yadrov was confirmed by the State Duma as Minister of Transport
New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide
Yury Ushakov said the date around the middle of November was agreed upon
Putin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks in November — aide
Yury Ushakov specified that it is about building a security system for Russia and Ukraine
Press Review
- Press review: Putin-Trump-Xi summit prospects rise as Witkoff met Zelensky in OsloTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 21st
- Press review: Russia reshuffles government as NATO moves to escalate Black Sea tensionsTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 20th
- Press review: Trump seeks Ukraine talks revival as French unions join nationwide protestsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 19th
- Press review: Russian asset grab back on EU agenda and Starlink or no, Ukraine to fight onTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 16th
- Press review: Ukraine, EU push peace away and US blacks out Kiev's missile sightTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 15th
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- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
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- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
Iran has unparalleled leverage over Strait of Hormuz — Iranian top diplomat
Abbas Araghchi noted that despite the hype about alternative routes, the waterway is irreplaceable for both the region and the world economy
Western efforts against Russia, role of emigres: Shoigu’s statements
According to the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Western countries are deploying all available "levers of destructive activity" against Russia
Witkoff’s proposals, possibility of trilateral meeting: Kremlin's statements
It is "theoretically possible" to take a significant step forward in the settlement, Dmitry Peskov said
FACTBOX: Release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard convicted in Russia
Stephen Hubbard was convicted in Russia for taking part in combat operations alongside Ukrainian forces
Russian troops liberate two communities in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
Battlegroup East units liberated the settlement of Chervony Yar and Battlegroup Dnepr units - the settlement of Yulyevka
Ukraine ready for peace deal involving loss of territory — Zelensky
Vladimir Zelensky said this is a real way to end the war
First diesel shipment to US and timeline for restoring export volumes: statements by Novak
The deputy prime minister emphasized that Russia could fully restore its diesel export volumes by the end of this year
West steps up provocations to boost protest potential in Russia — Security Council
Under the pretext of humanitarian activities, numerous projects are being carried out to engage Russian citizens in organizing illegal public events, Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stressed
Putin intends to discuss with Witkoff potential meeting with Trump in China
The Russian president said that he would like to share his thoughts with the US special presidential envoy
Press review: Putin-Trump-Xi summit prospects rise as Witkoff met Zelensky in Oslo
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 21st
Putin begins meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff — TASS correspondent
The meeting is taking place in the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg
Putin-Witkoff talks to focus on Ukraine, Kremlin aide says
The recent talks on settling the Ukrainian conflict did not involve Zelensky; Moscow did not have any contact with him, Yury Ushakov said
Rubio expects Lavrov to take part in G20 top diplomats’ summit in Atlanta in October
According to the US State Secretary, the Russian side will participate in the meeting in any case
IN BRIEF: Kremlin Spokesman’s key statements on Ukraine, China, Armenia
It is impossible to achieve a full settlement of the Ukrainian conflict without Kiev’s participation, Dmitry Peskov said
Putin to receive US special envoy Witkoff today — Kremlin aide
The meeting is scheduled for the first half of the day
Witkoff en route to St. Petersburg, Rubio says — Reuters
No further details were provided