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At least 22 people killed in India’s severe monsoon rains — newspaper

According to the Hindustan Times newspaper, some 13 people died in the Kottayam District, nine citizens were killed in the Idukki District, while two more are still missing

TASS, October 18. At least 22 people have been killed as a result of landslides, flooding and collapse brought about by powerful monsoon downpours in the southwestern Indian state of Kerala, the Hindustan Times newspaper said on Monday.

According to the newspaper, some 13 people died in the Kottayam District, nine citizens were killed in the Idukki District, while two more are still missing.

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert in 11 districts of the state.

As the local authorities said on Saturday, at least 5,000 families have been evacuated across the state. Due to weather conditions, the local government also decided to suspend pilgrimizing to the Sabarimala Temple, one of the most famous places of worship in southern India.

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Russian Foreign Ministry dismisses Department of State’s bulletin about Ukrainian children

"The US Department of State’s publication can be described as a hackneyed and pretty crude propagandist brochure by the West. It is aimed at inexperienced readers who know nothing about the subject," the ministry said

Is Gaddafi's gloom prophecy in regard to Europe bound to be fulfilled?

As Europe’s migrant crisis grows far and wide, many Russian media are recalling the late Libyan leader Muamar Gaddafi’s gloom prophecy made several months before his violent death

Russia’s 1st two Avangard hypersonic missile systems to assume combat duty — source

Work is underway to prepare and place the missiles into silos, according to the source

Infrastructure facility damaged in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk Region

He gave no further details

Press review: New Black Sea grain deal dead in water and US wants space hotline with China

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 27th

Russia continues to develop relations with African countries — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov specified that today Putin "will hold Russian-South Sudanese talks and then have a working luncheon with President Kiir"

Over 84,000 Karabakh residents forced to move to Armenia

"As of 6:00 a.m., a total of 84,770 displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh entered Armenia," the press service said

Russian air strikes hit terrorist positions, infrastructure in Syria’s Idlib province

They destroyed facilities for production and storage of unmanned aerial vehicles, used by militants to attack the Syrian pro-government forces and civilians

Dozens of Ukrainian troops get killed near Maryinka in DPR daily, says POW

A soldier of Ukraine’s 79th airborne assault brigade said that the newly recruited soldiers lacked any training

White House steps up meddling in Slovakia as elections draw near — Russian intelligence

According to the statement, Washington "clearly does not want to see another nationally-oriented prime minister [like Hungary’s Viktor Orban] take over in Europe"

Press review: US parks missile launcher on Baltic Sea island and new Kosovo crisis brewing

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

Pilot project on digital ruble to be expanded in 2024 — Central Bank Governor

"Here everything is going as planned, we are testing operations, first of all the opening of wallets, transfers between citizens, the payment of purchases via QR codes," Elvira Nabiullina underlined

Ukrainian servicemen surrender to Russian forces in Zaporozhye direction

The enemy has already sustained thousands of casualties in the Zaporozhye direction while making attempts at a counteroffensive, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Russia warns against speculating on use of nuclear weapons — diplomat

"These are very dangerous games. We are able to deal with existing challenges with the means that we have at our disposal. Our defense industry is growing," Konstantin Gavrilov noted

LNA Commander Haftar meets with Putin, Shoigu in Moscow — LNA statement

It is reported that the sides discussed "bilateral relations between the two countries, ways for their strengthening and development, as well as issues that pose mutual interest"

Kremlin spokesman responds to Hillary Clinton’s remarks about NATO expansion

It is reported that Dmitry Peskov’s comments came after Hillary Clinton addressed Putin by name and said, "you brought it on yourself," when she mentioned the latest NATO expansion on a recent visit to the US State Department

Russian air defenses destroy 11 Ukrainian drones above Kaluga, Kursk regions

On-duty air defense units destroyed 11 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles: one above the Kaluga Region and ten above the Kursk region, the ministry said

West seeking ceasefire to flood Ukraine with weapons, says Lavrov

When asked if there were any signs that talks on Ukraine could be launched in the fall, he answered in the negative

Russian parliamentary delegation to visit China in late 2023 — first deputy speaker

The lawmaker also mentioned the next year’s summit of BRICS, to which both Russia and China are members

Kazakh president says his country ready to become Europe’s partner in natural resources

The head of the state outlined a number of promising areas for mutual cooperation

Putin permits sale of 100% of Intesa bank

Banca Intesa is the Russian subsidiary bank of Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Group, one of the top banking groups in the euro zone

Russia to boycott OSCE Conference on Human Dimension in Warsaw

According to the Russian mission, the North Macedonian chairmanship did not take other members’ opinions into consideration when making decisions on the event’s date, venue and agenda, violating the rules of procedure

NATO continues activities on buildup of military presence at Russian border — diplomat

On Thursday, the Lithuanian Army command reported that the AWACS planes arrived at the Zoknai airbase to carry out a reconnaissance mission

Putin met with Libyan National Army Commander Khalifa Haftar, Kremlin spokesman says

The LNA said that on his visit to Russia Haftar held talks on the state of affairs in Libya

West must not escape responsibility for 'failed Afghan experiment' — Russian envoy

"We are well aware of the Westerners’ other schemes, aimed, it seems, at grabbing the initiative in Afghan affairs away from the region’s powers," Zamir Kabulov noted

Russia has everything to develop, grow stronger — Putin

The Russian leader drew the attention of regional leaders "to the trust that was displayed by the people" towards the elections

NATO authorizes more KFOR troops to address situation in Kosovo

The North Atlantic Council also urged all parties to de-escalate as soon as possible

Unrecognized Kosovo accuses Serbian tennis star Djokovic of glorifying terrorism

Earlier, Djokovich published on social network a photograph from a memorial service, held in Belgrade’s Temple of Saint Sava to mourn three Serbs recently killed in Kosovo

Musk calls into question Canadian PM Trudeau’s accusations of Russian 'disinformation'

Earlier, Justin Trudeau claimed that Russia could stand to benefit from the scandal surrounding the standing ovation given to an elderly Ukrainian-Canadian veteran of the Nazi Waffen SS

WADA keeps insisting on four-year disqualification for Russian figure skater Valieva

The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Valieva’s case between September 26 and 28

Lavrov blames West for ruining Ukraine’s territorial integrity

"When those who developed the Minsk Agreements together with Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that they had in fact misled him as they had not planned to implement the accords, they ruined the territorial integrity of Ukraine," he said

Ceasefire, cessation of arms supply needed to resolve Ukraine crisis — Chinese Ambassador

Zhang Hanhui added that the Chinese side "always takes the position of peaceful resolution of conflicts"

Kremlin stresses importance of developing transport links for Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan

On September 28, NKR President Samvel Shahramanyan signed a decree officially dissolving the unrecognized state effective January 1, 2024

Russia ready to make agreements on Ukraine based on situation on ground — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister stated earlier that the longer Kiev delayed talks with Moscow, the more difficult it would be to reach an agreement

Explosions heard in Ukraine’s Nikolayev, Sumy regions, air raid alert issued

An air raid warning was issued in the two regions

China opposes US decision not to invite Russia to APEC summit, envoy says

"As the host country, the US is organizing these events and, under generally accepted international practice, it needs to send invitations to all full and equal APEC members," Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui stressed

Discussions about Russian grain exports to Africa with Turkey, Qatar ongoing — diplomat

According to the diplomat, Turkey is fully committed to the implementation of these supplies

Russian economy undergoes large-scale transformation — PM Mishustin

According to Mikhail Mishustin, with a stable labor market and high rates of investment, Russia has been able to adjust to new obstacles and quickly return to sustainable growth

Moscow format participants to discuss Afghanistan’s security, reconstruction

The Moscow Format comprises Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Shoigu expects Tactical Missiles Corporation to step up production — Defense Ministry

Sergey Shoigu said he was going to review in detail the new products presented today

US wants various alliances to band together against Russia, China — envoy

Gennady Gatilov points to consolidation of the US military-political alliances, with their obvious political orientation to confront Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang

Putin discusses setting up volunteer units for Russia’s special military op

The Russian leader recalled that retired Colonel Andrey Troshev "fought in such a unit for more than a year" so he could be tasked with organizing the military work "in the best possible way"

Russia investigating London’s hand in staging Bucha events — Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

According to Maria Zakharova, Moscow has not received any assistance in this probe "from either of the involved sides"

Ukrainian army moves part of troops from Krasny Liman to Artyomovsk — DPR official

Yan Gagin explained that the losses of the Ukrainian army in the area of Artyomovsk had reached several hundred men killed and wounded

Five localities near Russia’s Kursk out of power due to drone attack on substation

"Repairs will begin as soon as it is safe to do so," the region’s Governor Roman Starovoit said

Conscripted soldiers completing service to be discharged on time, released to return home

Traditionally, the fall conscription call-up of draftees begins on October 1 after a relevant presidential decree is issued, usually in late September

Russia fully informed about communication between China, United States — envoy

China’s top diplomat and the White House adviser met for talks in Malta on September 16-17

Pakistan mosque blast kills 52, leaves over 50 injured — newspaper

According to the law enforcement, the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber

Putin gives his best wishes to special op fighters from Chechnya at meeting with Kadyrov

In response, Ramzan Kadyrov assured that the head of state's order would be carried out 100%

Ukrainian POW says deserters fear for safety of their families

According to the captured Ukrainian serviceman, in rare cases it is possible to strike a deal with a unit commander

Russian peacekeepers deliver 12 tons of humanitarian cargo to Karabakh civilians

They distributed potable water, bread and baby food among those in need

Ukrainian forces lose four boats, up to 20 troops as Russia thwarts Dnieper River crossing

It is reported that Battlegroup Dnepr units active in the Kakhovka area opened up a barrage of fire on the sabotage and reconnaissance group, completely wiping it out

Russia - Latin America parliamentary conference to open in Moscow

More than 200 participants are to take part, including parliamentarians from Latin America and the Caribbean, representatives of the expert community, public figures and diplomats

Polish side confirms helicopter sortie near Belarusian border

A request to the Polish side confirmed a sortie of the Polish Armed Force helicopter," the spokesman said, according to the Belarusian Defense Ministry Telegram channel

IOC flouts Olympic Charter by using situation in Ukraine against Russia — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister noted that for many years, the IOC "has been ignoring all the West’s shenanigans, and doing so ten thousand miles away from its borders"

Kazakh president says his country wants to become Eurasia’s ‘key transit hub’

"Noting the company's key role in the development of transport and logistics in Germany, the Head of State welcomed HHLA's decision to open a branch in Kazakhstan," his press service said

Russia concerned that external players trying to activate meddling in Afghanistan — Lavrov

The full-fledged unification of efforts by the countries of the region with the member states of the NATO bloc, according to the minister, "is possible only if the latter fully acknowledge their full responsibility for the baleful results of their 20-year military presence in Afghanistan, which ended in a complete fiasco"

Russian forces deliver strike on arsenal of Ukrainian ground forces

It is reported that the strike was delivered on a command and observation point of a unit from the Ukrainian army’s 54th mechanized brigade

Crimean Bridge closed until 6:00 a.m. Friday

The Russian Transportation Ministry said earlier that the Crimean Bridge would be closed for motor vehicles for a few hours starting on September 28 due to repair work

Russia expects foreign investors to return to Russian market — PM Mishustin

"We hope that pragmatism will prevail and they will return," Mikhail Mishustin noted

Russian forces foil attempts to restore supplies for Ukrainian army across Oskol River

It is reported that the enemy has stepped up the use of aviation and heavy artillery

Azerbaijan displeased Armenians leaving Nagorno-Karabakh, no intention to spark exodus

Elchin Amirbekov, the Azerbaijani presidential envoy for special assignments, said it was not Baku's intention to make Armenians flee

Russia to hold nationwide draft for mandatory military service, first time in new regions

According to the senior officer, new conscripts are scheduled to depart from designated assembly points starting from October 16

IN BRIEF: Russian defense chief reveals Ukraine's military losses over past month

Sergey Shoigu announced plans to improve the combat capabilities of the country’s airborne troops as well as the Eastern and Southern military districts

Russia releases draft UN Security Council’s presidential statement on Nord Stream

"In accordance with our announcement made during the September 26 UN Security Council session about explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines, we released a draft presidential statement about this terror attack," Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said

Explosion heard in Ukraine’s capital Kiev

No details of the incident are known at this point

US Congress lower house green-lights bill to give Kiev another $300 mln in military aid

The bill also stipulates the allocation of $20 mln earmarked for tightening oversight over Ukraine’s expenditure of funds received from the US

Press review: Kiev fears US will stop aid and Moscow taking steps to combat fuel crisis

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 28th

Group of countries describes denial of visas to UN delegates as form of repression

The statement was co-authored by Belarus, Bolivia, Venezuela, Iran, China, North Korea, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria and Eritrea

Important strategic issues to be discussed during Putin's visit to China — ambassador

"At the summit, our leaders will discuss all current and key issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as our strategic interaction in the international arena," Zhang Hanhui said

Russia to help South Sudan with security matters — Putin

The Russian leader underlined that relations between the countries are developing very intensively

Russia says Sofia’s decision to transfer S-300 missiles to Kiev violates international law

It is noted that the USSR and then Russia built military-technical cooperation with Bulgaria on the principles of mutual respect and trust

Around 40 pieces of Ukrainian military equipment destroyed near Artyomovsk — adviser

The equipment included a Western-made YPR infantry fighting vehicle and several Polish Rosomaks, Yan Gagin specified

Russia’s draft UNSC presidential statement suggests calling for Nord Stream investigation

The draft statement, obtained by TASS, says that "the Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the act of terrorism against the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in September 2022"

Russia’s defense lines turned out to be stronger than West expected — UK defense chief

In his opinion, observers should not expect successes of the Ukrainian counter-offensive in the short-term perspective

Poland leads in numbers of mercenaries killed in Ukraine, Russian top brass says

In total, our lists, as of June 17, 2022, include mercenaries and weapons operation specialists from 64 countries

About 70 Ukrainian military surrender in DPR in past two weeks, says source

Most of them laid down their weapons voluntarily

Russian commandos use newest anti-sniper robot in special operation in Ukraine — source

The remote-controlled Sosna-N scans an area for optical devices such as sniper rifle scopes, binoculars, or anti-tank missile targeting systems

Creation of alternative to SWIFT to be discussed within BRICS — Russian minister

According to Anton Siluanov, next year it will be one of the issues on the agenda of this organization’s meeting

Kiev loses over 50 servicemen in Russian strike on Ukrainian assault groups

One 122mm mortar was destroyed

Dialogue with Russia in Ukraine actively discussed out of public view in West — diplomat

In an interview with Le Figaro in late August, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy called for resolving the Ukrainian conflict through negotiations

FACTBOX: History of Nagorno-Karabakh

The population is currently ordered to consider the reintegration conditions proposed by Baku and decide on their own whether to stay

CIS countries must have strong military in today’s age — top brass

Sergey Shoigu suggested "discussing the global agenda, the goals of cooperation <...> between defense agencies, ways to expand ties, enhance traditional areas of cooperation and search for new ones"

Russian forces carry out accurate strike on Ukrainian positions at Avdeyevka coke plant

According to the uploaded video, direct hits caused a fire

Ukraine asks West for weapons to attack Iranian drone factories

Meanwhile, the Kiev authorities claimed that more than 100 electronic components manufactured by Western companies were detected in the Iranian Shahed 131 and Shahed 136 drones

Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bombers perform scheduled flights

As crews performed flight tasks, they practiced piloting techniques in daylight and at night, the defense ministry added

SVR chief puts West’s 'dreams' of strategically defeating Russia to rest

Sergey Naryshkin stressed that Russia’s dominance in the nuclear sphere was the result of a distinct historical path, brilliant fundamental discoveries and technological development

Russia does not support Armenia’s intent to sign Rome Statute — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, this decision by Armenian authorities is "extremely hostile" with regard to Russia

Press review: Rocky walk to peace begins in Karabakh and DPRK here to stay in nuclear club

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 29th

EU wages undeclared war on migrants — Russia’s envoy to UN

Vasily Nebenzya mentioned a series of tragedies, which occurred near the coast of Greece and Italy this year and claimed dozens of lives of people trying to get to Europe

Tajikistan objects to some articles of declaration on Afghanistan — Russian envoy

According to Russian Presidential Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov, all countries has signed off on the Kazan Declaration, except Tajikistan

Ukrainian military deploys assault unit to Soledar area, Donetsk official says

According to Yan Gagin, Ukrainian forces replenish their reserves right behind the lines

Azerbaijan detains former commander of Nagorno-Karabakh’s army

Levon Mnatsakanyan was trying to leave Nagorno-Karabakh for the Armenian city of Goris

Russia to refrain from deploying new army conscripts to special op zone — Defense Ministry

It is reported that this fall conscript soldiers will be deployed to permanent military bases within Russian territory outside of the special op zone and the four new regions

Egypt may get Russian equipment for Mistral warships — Defense Ministry

Russian specialists in France have alreeady started dismantling the equipment

Russia serious about other countries’ peace initiatives for Ukraine — envoy

"Unfortunately, everything is hindered by Ukraine's position and the position of its president, Vladimir Zelensky, who, as you know, has issued a decree prohibiting any political negotiations with Russia on the situation in Ukraine," Gennady Gatilov added

Aliyev vows Azerbaijan to ensure rights, security of Karabakh’s Armenians

"We have already presented Karabakh’s Armenian community with our vision of reintegration," the president said

Over 10,000 Ukrainian fighters surrender since summer using special radio frequency

According to the source, the radio frequency operates in all directions of the line of engagement in the special military operation zone

Russia has no plans for further mobilization — Defense Ministry

"I’d like to stress that the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces has no plans for a further mobilization," Rear Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky told a news briefing ahead of the fall draft that kicks off on October 1

Aircraft manufacturers hand over serial Su-57, Su-35S to Russia’s Aerospace Force

Denis Manturov noted that the issues of meeting the demand of the Russian Armed Forces for reliable and highly efficient equipment were being resolved in a timely manner

Putin signs decree allowing Ukrainians to enter Russia visa-free with domestic passports

Additionally, they will be able to cross the border with the diplomatic or service passports, seafarer or aircrewman identification cards