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International Ski and Snowboard Federation grants neutral status to 19 more Russians

The organization has altered a previous provision regulating the admission of Russians, which concerned security agencies. It scrapped the provision stating that the status would not be granted to athletes affiliated with the Russian Armed Forces or security agencies

Russia hopes Strait of Hormuz reopens, Iran sanctions lifted — Putin

The president also stressed that Russia opposes all forms of aggression and favors resolving every issue peacefully

Putin says EU plans to twist Russia's nuclear statements to justify aggression

The Russian leader said the European states will divert the attention of their citizens from the fact that they themselves are pursuing an aggressive policy toward Russia

Ukrainian events constitute Western act of aggression against Russia — Putin

The Russian leader emphasized that Moscow is in favor of resolving all issues peacefully, through mutual agreement

Ukrainian army reinforcing positions in Orekhov with Colombians — Russian defense source

The source noted that the heavy casualties among Latin American mercenaries in the Orekhov area are directly linked to this

Russia wants to end conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible through talks — Putin

The head of state urged to stop the accusations that Russia does not want these negotiations

Indian prime minister has good ideas for Ukraine settlement — Putin

The Russian president noted that Narendra Modi constantly raises the issue and asks questions about ending the conflict in Ukraine

Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 83.25 rubles for October 2

The official euro rate was lowered to 94.53 rubles

Europe should not be dictating terms for renewing dialogue with Russia, says Putin

The Russian president pointed out that Moscow was ready to begin a dialogue without preconditions

18th-century mansion on fire in downtown St. Petersburg

The Emergencies Ministry specified that the area affected by the fire is 2,000 square meters

Space should remain arena for cooperation — Russian Ambassador to US

Alexander Darchiev said that everything possible must be done to continue space cooperation between Russia and the United States with other countries exploring space, for the benefit of the entire world

IN BRIEF: Trump comments on Kiev’s refusal to buy US ammunition, destroying Iran

The US may launch new bombing campaigns against Iran after the midterm elections to Congress in November

BRICS could serve as prototype for building future world order — Putin

The Russian leader stressed that BRICS' share of the world economy is steadily growing

Russia must look to future, but never forget past — Putin

The Russian president added that the legacy of our ancestors, who built a great and unique country, must be preserved and strengthened

Russia will never allow attempts to seize Kaliningrad Region — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that the media greatly "exaggerates" reports about the region's security

Soviet Union’s collapse is tragedy for tens of millions — Putin

Russia has been through a complicated path of fundamental transformations and this process is ongoing, said russian leader

Pressing international problems still there, Putin says

The Russian leader said that sooner or later everyone in the world will have to agree on a new world order

Press review: Flydubai incident raises Mid East escalation risks and US ends Iraq mission

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 1st

Putin says Ukraine lost elements of statehood

The Russian president added that Ukraine is being controlled from outside

Gun on wall to definitely fire at end of play — Putin on danger of world weapons

The Russian president pointed out that today’s world powers possess weapons capable of "destroying all life"

Sanctions prevent Russian diesel fuel from flowing to global markets

The head of state assured that Russia has enough diesel fuel

Putin says work begins on Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity

The Russian leader stressed that Eurasia is capable of becoming a prototype for international interaction amidst a diversity of cultures, approaches, and interests

Special op to continue until Kiev regime’s total military collapse — envoy

"The special military operation will continue until Europe’s 'party of war' is sidelined and European elites stop obstructing efforts to achieve genuine peace," Dmitry Polyansky added

Russia supports idea of UN reform — Putin

According to the Russian leader, this reform is impossible without the internal consensus

New world’s conflicts, chaos, West’s attempts to destroy Russia: Putin’s speech

The Russian president says the world needs to think about what should be done to avoid the most catastrophic scenarios, in which humanity could slide to the brink of survival

Russia to raise standard of living while restoring historical regions — Putin

The Russian president said the authorities will proceed from the principle of expediency and from the fact that the people living in these territories are full-fledged citizens of the Russian Federation

West sought Russia’s collapse despite its attempts to mingle with Western culture — Putin

According to the Russian president, despite all the internal political changes that have taken place in Russia, the West still viewed it as a key part of the historical Russian Empire

Russian processing sector gain 0.5% — PM

Mikhail Mishustin said that mechanical engineering provided the greatest support

Putin, Xi understand each other 'without words'

According to the Russian president, there is no language barrier between him and Chinese leader

Russia has no intention to use nuclear weapons — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that hysteria is being whipped up in Europe in this way

Russia uses new domestic-made navigation systems in special military operation — expert

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, the main advantage of Russian solutions is the software

Everyone responsible for tomorrow, no exaggeration — Putin

The Russian leader expressed hope that future generations will be able to learn from future history textbooks that the second quarter of the 21st century became a positive turning point

Putin says Russia agreed to US proposals on Ukraine at Anchorage summit

The US has asked for time to think this over, the Russian president added

Epstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov

"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister added

Conflict escalation never one-sided — Putin

According to the Russian leader, the moment when nothing can be changed may arrive very quickly and unexpectedly for everyone

Bodies of 16 plane crash victims remain under fuselage debris

A refrigerator rail car designated for this purpose is already staying at the Torez railway station

Iran grateful to Russia for Lavrov's remarks at UN — ambassador to Moscow

Kazem Jalali described the Russian foreign minister's speech as magnificent

FACTBOX: Key takeaways from Russia's draft federal budget for 2027-2029

Russia's federal budget deficit for 2026 is projected at 3.2% of GDP, or $87.79 billion

Putin says he has fairly good relationship with Trump

The Russian leader said that he is grateful to Donald Trump for his efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis

European companies to get their assets in Russia back in favorable scenario — Putin

The Russian leader stressed that certain European companies took large Russian businesses in gross violation of every rules

Russian exports for Kazakhstan's energy sector exceed $3 bln — trade representative

According to Anton Loginov, steady demand for Russian products is driven by scheduled maintenance and facility modernization

Several countries show interest in Russia’s Supercam S180 recon UAV — developer

"It still needs to build up a certain track record during the special military operation so that the audience can fully assess its capabilities," Unmanned Systems Group Spokeswoman Yekaterina Zgirovskaya said

No one has weapons of destruction like Russia — Putin

The head of state stressed that it is Russia's competitive advantage

Russia’s Sevmash Shipyard lays down Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered submarine Murmansk

The Russian shipbuilders launched the construction of the ninth multipurpose nuclear-powered missile-carrying submarine of the upgraded Yasen-M Project

Putin says EU countries may 'collapse on their own' due to economic mistakes

The Russian president also pointed out that all problems stem from the economy and cited assessments of the economic conditions of Western countries

About 5,000 people evacuated in Moscow over bomb hoaxes

Last night, anonymous bomb threat messages were sent to Moscow’s Yaroslavsky and Kievsky railway stations as well as two pre-trial detention centers

Draftees not to be deployed to special military op zone — General Staff

Chief of the main mobilization directorate of the Russian General Staff Yevgeny Burdinsky pointed out that Russian forces in the zone of the special military operation are staffed with contract servicemen

EU steel production falls to historic low — FT

Europe is the only major region where steelmaking capacity is shrinking, EUROFER Director General Axel Eggert pointed out

Russian forces were never first to attack non-military facilities — Putin

As the head of state pointed out, the Russian Armed Forces have always followed the principle of the inviolability of humanitarian norms