Bank of Russia raises dollar rate to 92.41 rubles for September 27

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the changes to be made to the nuclear doctrine and, according to the Russian leader, "the range of countries and military alliances to which nuclear deterrence will apply has been expanded"

The President noted that Russia's partners were interested in it to the highest degree

According to Yair Lapid, Israel should partially agree to the ceasefire offer, proposed by the United States and France, but only for 7 days, in order to prevent Hezbollah from restoring its command and control systems

"Present-day geopolitical situation and emerging trends were discussed" and "the most pressing issues on the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone were examined," the Russian foreign ministry said

If Nord Stream 2 is brought back online, 27.5 bln cubic meters of gas would immediately go to Europe, the Russian leader stressed

"Both presidents are planning to meet in Germany, when we head over there on the 12th of October," John Kirby said

Lloyd Austin said there is still a chance to settle the conflict through diplomacy

The ministry said that objective monitoring of the strike was carried out by air reconnaissance means in real time

Dmitry Peskov explained that the rules for Russia's use of nuclear weapons are determined by the Russian Military Doctrine and the Nuclear Deterrence State Policy

One Syrian serviceman was wounded by mortar fire

Guterres emphasized "the utmost transparency of all matters related to nuclear weapons" and called on all countries to reject their use in all situations

BRICS nations’ GDP growth is expected to reach 33.8% in 2028, the Russian President noted

"Equatorial Guinea has huge expertise and enormous organizational experience," Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo said

Politico reported earlier that the Biden administration was considering giving Ukraine JSOW munitions for its F-16 fighter jets

Sergey Kudryashov said that the company was also interested in other projects in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, but did not name specific projects or countries

According to the Defense Ministry, Russian army aviation and artillery struck the accumulations of Ukrainian brigades' manpower and equipment in the Kursk Region

According to IAEA Deputy Director-General Mikhail Chudakov, the second reason is that Rafael Grossi is a diplomat, a UN diplomat, a Western diplomat, and he will never name the culprits unless there is 100% proof

The Russian leader drew attention to the importance of ensuring the country's technological sovereignty and in all areas of the fuel and energy complex

Sergey Vershinin also cautioned against "reckless rhetoric" as he referred to a recent remark by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant who warned that the Israelis are capable of sending Lebanon back to the Stone Age

Denis Pushilin said three of the injured children are in serious condition

Supplies to the south and via the Power of Siberia gas pipeline increased

The contract is for one season with an option for a second year

"The IDF is currently striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Sergey Lavrov and Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed a number of important bilateral matters and exchanged opinions on various regional and international problems

"This is a message that warns these countries of the consequences should they participate in an attack on our country by various means, not necessarily nuclear," Dmitry Peskov said

Troops from the CSTO Collective Forces are heading from the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan to a location where the exercise will be held as scheduled

"The Russian side reaffirmed its commitment to full compliance with norms of the international humanitarian law in the course of the special operation, including with the goal of preventing casualties among children," Sergey Vershinin said

Russia’s battlegroup Center wiped out up to 670 Ukrainian servicemen

An increasing number of European diplomats are growing increasingly worried that the tide might be turning on both sides of the Atlantic with regard to supporting the Kiev government, the portal reported

According to the top Russian diplomat, in contrast to the Western approach, Moscow was very committed to ensuring that "the principles laid down in the UN Charter are really respected and put into practice"

The majority of members present in the hall voted to grant Russia the status

The first commercial specimen of the lithographic printer operating on the 350 nm topology already appeared this year

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 25th

The Israeli Defense Ministry specified that the aid package comprises $3.5 bln for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 bln "designated for air defense systems, including the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and an advanced laser system"

It includes the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan and other states

"We have long-standing and diverse relations with Ukraine," Attaye Ag Mohamed said, answering a question about the training of Tuareg militants by Ukrainian instructors, including in the use of drones

In his opinion, the nuclear doctrine review may help to cool down heads of some of adversaries

"Britain and France themselves generally play along with those who want to force the process," the Russian foreign minister pointed out

"Closing the access to its platform, the West just gives a boost to development of alternative solutions: alternative logistics, insurance, systems of international payments and technological innovations," the Russian president said

The Polish interior minister also said that Warsaw planned to annually allocate 0.15% of the country’s GDP on civil defense, particularly spending some 1.5 bln euros on the construction of shelters

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov represented his country at the meeting

The Russian diplomat pointed to a number of media publications with the trip of the Italian reporter, who illegally crossed the Russian border with the Ukrainian troops in the Kursk Region

According to Israeli Air Force Commaner Tomer Bar, "this goal becomes the first in the list of priorities"

"We hear that there is some vaccination and some new advanced technology in Russia," he noted on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly

According to Belayakov, the post between the settlements of Cosnitsa and Vadul lui Voda was repeatedly crossed by a local, who shouted insults towards the peacekeepers and was filming on camera, which is prohibited at this location

The comet is expected to reach the peak of its brightness in the Northern Hemisphere on October 12

Investigations by Germany, Denmark and Sweden have as yet been fruitless, while Russia has been blocked from participating, Vyacheslav Volodin stressed

According to the newspaper, the commission’s three democrats voted for the move, while the two republicans voted against it

The record-high number of nine people put forward their candidacies

"They have realized they cannot move forward no matter what they do," Major General Apty Alaudinov said

"Scheduled preventive maintenance on the Power of Siberia gas pipeline was successfully completed in the period from September 19 to 26," the company said

"It seems to me that there should be an international investigation that would be more objective, including Russia’s participation," the official said

The forum will take place on the territory of the Patriot congress and exhibition center, located in the Moscow Region

According to the ministry, the main phase of the exercise involved special forces units, tank crews, artillery crews, IFV crews, flamethrower units and operators of the Igla man-portable air defense systems of the Russian Armed Forces and the Lao People's Army, as well some of the forces of the assault and army aviation of the Russian Aerospace Force

Viktor Bondarev emphasized that these changes were long overdue and constituted a response "to the constant growth of tension in the rhetoric and direct actions in support of Ukraine on the part of the Western countries"

They also addressed "the latest developments on the battlefield, and ongoing US military assistance to Ukraine," the statement says

US Republican presidential nominee said they will be meeting in Trump Tower

"Our society has welcomed the presence of Russian experts," Obiang Nguema Mbasogo stressed

According to Denis Pushilin, the enemy already started to downplay the military importance of Ugledar in the public domain amid the accomplishments of the Russian military

Over the day, the enemy lost more than 360 servicemen and 13 armored vehicles, including an infantry fighting vehicle and 12 armored fighting vehicles

Denis Pushilin specified that the servicemen are providing all the necessary assistance to the population

Gold futures with delivery in December 2024 reached record high $2,700.2 per Troy ounce on Comex earlier on Thursday

Russian Foreign Minister said that people have become united in the face of the war

Most Central American Parliament lawmakers voted in favor of this measure

These deliveries turned out to be useless, Hungarian foreign Minister said

Certain countries are trying to normalize the conversation of nuclear weapons and their proliferation, and it is the duty of the IAEA to prevent it, Rafael Grossi said

The US authorities believe that Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov were involved in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals

The situation in the domestic fuel market will remain stable until the end of the year, the official stressed

According to the preliminary information, no flight plan was sent to the air traffic control center

President Vladimir Putin outlined the basic parameters

"The two countries underscored their commitment to defending the central role of the UN and the principles of the international law," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement

According to Vladimir Rogov, Russian forces now control more than a third of the settlement

The airstrike targets included "terrorist facilities," "rocket launchers used for shelling of Israeli territory," rocket and weapon depots, as well as Hezbollah personnel

National companies managed to shift deliveries of oil, petroleum products and coal over the last two years, the president stressed

"The situation at the Kursk nuclear power plant is also stable. I can say that in terms of nuclear safety, everything is within the norm," he added

"Here they try to keep quiet that the main outcome of such a demonstration of America's ‘leadership’ is a further prolongation of the crisis," Anatoly Antonov said

Alexey Likhachev recalled that this project was being implemented as part of the state defense order, which "Rosatom traditionally copes with 100%"

Apty Alaudinov stressed that even those units which the Armed Forces of Ukraine were trying to bring to this area were sustaining heavy losses

This will create conditions for efficient and independent servicing of the entire foreign trade, the president said

As of September 13, the Pentagon had $5.9 bln left in the Ukraine Presidential Drawdown Authority

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 24th

Basts were heard in the city of Starokonstantinov

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 26th

The head of state noted that the modern military and political situation is changing rapidly, and Russia must take it into consideration, including the emergence of new sources of military threats and risks for Russia and its allies

The two leaders "tasked their teams to engage in intensive consultations regarding next steps," the White House press service said in a statement

The sides "reaffirmed their mutual determination to maintain active foreign policy coordination within the framework of the UN and other international platforms," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement

The parties considered a wide range of issues pertaining to global and regional security

ADEX 2024 international defense industry show opened in Baku on September 24. The Russian display for the first time features Lancet-E kamikaze drone. TASS reports about the exhibits

The Russian leader noted that the contribution of BRICS countries to global economy had exceeded the share of G7 states

They were welcomed by Navy Commander-in-Chief Alexander Moiseyev and Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Fradkov

According to the UN chief, there currently is no alternative to UNRWA

Growth of this indicator is the sure sign of economic growth, the head of state noted

Military aircraft developers are currently preparing scientific and technical groundwork for developing the sixth-generation fighter jet

Over 8,000 residents have been declared victims of Ukrainian attacks on the Kursk Region, the press service of Russia's Investigative Committee said

Obiang Nguema Mbasogo expressed his wish to see "Russia support his country in joining BRICS, as this is now a hope" for Equatorial Guinea

The statement was signed as part of a corresponding Russian initiative, which already has several dozens of signatories

According to Dejan Beric, fighters from these countries and their equipment are directly involved in the conflict

The Turkish president stressed that "at this point, the parties aren’t close" to a peaceful solution

"The future of our peoples cannot be invented in a test tube with the participation of the UN Secretariat and Western lobbyists," the Russian foreign minister stressed