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Strait of Hormuz developments

Trump calls Iran’s potential annihilation ‘possibility’

The US leader claimed that by annihilating Iran, the United States had created "peace in the world"

NEW YORK, October 1. /TASS/. The US may destroy Iran since it is impossible to make peace with Tehran, President Donald Trump told the Time magazine.

During the interview, the journalist recalled that the US had stated the previous week that he could "annihilate" Iran. "Yes, I would do that. It's possible," Trump confirmed.

The journalist then pointed out that the president had made similar threats in the past, while at the same time calling himself the "president of peace." Trump agreed with this statement. When asked to clarify how a "president of peace" could call for "the annihilation of an entire people," the US president replied that "by annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world." "With Iran, I don't think you could ever have peace," he added.

Earlier, while speaking at the UN General Assembly, Trump emphasized that striking a deal with Iran would bring prosperity to the country and that the alternative would be its "annihilation." In response to the US leader’s remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran does not accept coercion or threats. According to him, Tehran will not relinquish its sovereign rights, despite the pressure.

The US and Israel began a war with Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. However, in the early morning hours of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes against Iran, accusing it of violating the terms of the agreements reached on the Strait of Hormuz.

Belarus ready to restore communication with NATO if Alliance is willing — foreign minister

Maxim Ryzhenkov noted that restoring verification and early warning mechanisms could reduce the risk of military incidents and improve mutual predictability

Bank of Russia expects fuel market to normalize by year-end

According to the regulator, the impact on prices of other goods and services will be limited and the stable inflation will start declining again

Putin certain about guarantees of Russia's security, sovereignty for generations to come

The head of state highlighted the unity of the Russian society

Flydubai incident may be terrorist attack attempt, embassy says

According to preliminary information, the pilot intended to crash the aircraft with passengers on board, putting the lives of all civilians aboard at risk and posing a serious threat to civil aviation security

Putin sets personnel ceiling of Russian armed forces at over 2.44 million

The personnel ceiling of the Russian armed forces grew by 15,500 people compared to the previous decree

West demonstrating intention to disrupt global trading system — Russian minister

Maksim Reshetnikov noted that despite the large scale of the American economy the world is developing more and more rapidly

Trump says situation with US control of Hormuz Strait may change

The US leader noted that over the past two days, more oil has passed through the strait than ever before

NATO chief confirms receipt of Russian warning over potential Kaliningrad blockade

Mark Rutte urged the Baltic states to stop worrying and NATO members to continue supporting Ukraine and investing in weapons

Flydubai suspends Israel flights pending investigation into plane incident

Flydubai also apologized to passengers whose travel plans had been affected

Russia’s Kub loitering munition tested in mountainous terrain — Kalashnikov

The munitions were launched at altitudes exceeding 1,500 meters

Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to UNGA leave US immediately after talks stalled — media

The White House thought that talks with Iran could yield some progress but later it became clear that the talks had reached an impasse

125 vessels redirected by US military since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

CENTCOM said that the US ensures strict compliance with the restrictions

Israel probes theory Flydubai pilot planned to crash into skyscraper — media

According to three separate sources cited by the newspaper, a 9/11-style attack is a major line of inquiry

FACTBOX: What we know about Flydubai pilots fight and emergency landing

The plane’s captain and co-pilot were hospitalized with injuries, Saudi airport operator Cluster 2 said

European arms production for Kiev only delays conflict settlement — spokeswoman

Maria Zakharova also stressed that European countries are directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict

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

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

Over 50 settlements liberated by Russian forces in September — TASS calculations

Slightly more than half of the liberated settlements are located in the Kharkov Region

Up to World Athletics to decide on Russian track and field int’l participation — IOC

Russian track and field athletes previously submitted appeals to the United Nations, the IOC and World Athletics against their ban in international tournaments

Kiev itself creates humanitarian catastrophe in Alyoshki while blaming Russia — MFA

"Alyoshki is located about three kilometers from Ukrainian positions, which means it is within range of and subject to regular shelling by Ukrainian artillery, MLRS, and drones," Maria Zakharova said

Battles near Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Orekhov crucial for Donbass’ future - DPR head

According to Denis Pushilin, the decisive battle for the Donbass is currently unfolding

Russia expels employees of Hungarian embassy, consulates in response to Hungary — MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that a strong protest was lodged with the head of the Hungarian diplomatic mission

US extends license for Serbia’s NIS until October 30 — Serbian Energy Ministry

The situation remains extremely challenging due to the geopolitical environment and rising energy prices, as well as in connection with challenging logistics conditions, the statement reads

Kalashnikov arms producer unveils latest assault rifles at Baku defense show

The Kalashnikov Group is also showcasing a broad range of combat small arms, loitering munitions, drones

Putin to speak at Valdai Discussion Club annual plenary session

The club’s flagship conference brings together 120 participants from 40 countries

Europe lost advantage when rejecting Russian gas, Macron says

According to the French leader, Europe is experiencing a new turn of the energy crisis caused by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which has confirmed the European countries' dependence on fossil fuels

Russian diplomat warns about consequences of deploying Western troops in Ukraine

Yulia Zhdanova said that Moscow views negatively the idea of deploying a Western military contingent in a neighboring country

NATO chief has no idea of Iran’s nuclear program — Russian diplomat

The level of professionalism or the lack of professionalism in the West is a real disaster, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov said

IN BRIEF: What we know about Flydubai plane emergency en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv

The plane earlier activated an emergency signal and was diverted to Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu thanks Indian pilot for heroism in rescuing Flydubai passengers

Israeli Prime Minister emphasized that Captain Smit Machchhar prevented a catastrophic mid-air disaster

RDIF CEO says Lithuanian PM’s remarks about no threat from Russia are 'unusually wise'

Mindaugas Sinkevicius emphasized that intelligence services have no real evidence of Russia hatching aggressive plans against EU countries

Lavrov-Wadephul meeting no sign of bid to restore dialogue on Berlin’s part — MFA

According to the statement, the German foreign minister chose to read out a set of accusatory points against Russia rather than exchange views

Starlink falls short of Russia’s Rassvet system in data transmission quality — expert

Yury Knutov noted that Rassvet can operate without special satellite terminals

Numerous fakes recorded on Kazakhstan’s social media after servicemen’s deaths — GFCN

For the sake of views and likes, creators "animated" photographs of the fallen soldiers, attributed fictional quotes to them, and recreated the moments of their deaths

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

US undecided about candidate for next ambassador to Russia — TASS source

Washington has not yet requested a relevant agrement

EU lacks air defenses needed by Ukraine, Bulgarian prime minister says

Rumen Radev said the member states had already transferred all available systems

Israel may join Flydubai flight incident investigation — Netanyahu

According to Benjamin Netanyahu, the probe will establish the circumstances of the incident

Russian forces expand buffer zone along border after liberating Shabelnoye — expert

The Russian defense ministry reported Shabelnoye’s liberation on September 30

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

Papal envoy says hopes his visit to Moscow will facilitate further POW exchanges

According to Matteo Zuppi, during this visit, he discussed with Russian officials various humanitarian situations that require information exchanges

Iranian mission to UN says delegation to UNGA left New York as originally scheduled

Having achieved nothing, the State Department has resorted to propagating baseless and worthless news, Iranian mission to the United Nations said

Russian troops seize large quantities of war trophies in Sumy Region’s Tolstodubovo

Russian troops liberated the settlement earlier on September 30

EU ignores risk of nuclear conflict with Russia over Ukraine — Bulgarian PM

Rumen Radev said that Europe had been trying to achieve a conventional victory over the biggest nuclear power by delivering arms to Ukraine

Russian forces tightening Ukrainian troops’ encirclement in Volchansk — defense source

According to the source, many Ukrainian soldiers have already begun to surrender

Combat experience confirms proper choice of developing Russian Missile Troops — commander

According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, this military branch is at the final stage of switching over to the system that consists of a set of reconnaissance, firing, command and control and support subsystems

Russian special envoy to visit China, Qatar

Boris Titov is expected to pay a visit to China on October 12-15, while his arrival in Qatar is scheduled for late October

Russia to develop next-generation tanks for modern forms of warfare — general

According to Colonel General Andrey Mordvichev, the introduction of effective fire control systems incorporating artificial intelligence and a high degree of automation in combat and operational processes will help boost firepower

Trump confirms US troop withdrawal from Iraq, calls operation 'excursion into hell'

The US president noted that the withdrawal marked "a victory for the United States, a victory for Iraq, and a decisive victory over ISIS"

Putin invited to APEC summit, meeting with Xi Jinping possible there — MFA

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov earlier suggested that Xi Jinping, as host of the upcoming APEC summit in Shenzhen, might take steps to organize a trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Russia, China, and the US

IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Putin’s remarks at Valdai and warning over Kaliningrad

According to Dmitry Peskov, the whole world is waiting for today's Russian president's address

Russia’s Supercam S180 UAV upgraded based on special op experience — company

The software requires constant updates due to the constantly changing situation in the special military operation zone

Crimea left without power, 330 UAVs: aftermath of attacks on Russian regions

A 16-year-old teenager was injured in Russia’s western Bryansk Region

US withdraws from Iraq after failing counter-terrorism mission — expert

By leaving Iraq, the Americans are abandoning a country on the brink of a new civil war, with the Kurds increasingly asserting their autonomy and independence, Alexander Kharchenko said

Attempts to turn Alyoshki into Bucha 2.0, military targets in Europe: new MFA briefing

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that European plants manufacturing weapons for Ukraine are potential military targets for Russia

Targeted Kiev communications center, energy sites: what is known about overnight strike

Kiev is facing water and power shortages after a series of explosions

UK adds 23 individuals, entities, 8 vessels to Russia sanctions list

Under the restrictions, any assets or bank accounts belonging to the sanctioned individuals and entities in the UK will be frozen, and the listed individuals are subject to a travel ban

Flydubai declines to disclose pilots' nationalities after emergency landing — media

According to the source, the circumstances will become clear only after investigators gain access to the flight recorders

Russian Embassy warns Moscow ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad

The irresponsible and shortsighted European political elite is playing a dangerous game, the Russian Embassy in Ireland said

Kherson Region is testing ground for new UAVs, anti-drone weapons — governor

Vladimir Saldo noted that a multi-layered defense system against Ukrainian UAVs is now fully operational across the region

Russian embassy warns UK that its plans to blockade Kaliningrad to have consequences

The diplomats emphasized that Russia had repeatedly made it clear "that it neither seeks confrontation with NATO and Europe nor intends to attack them"

Kim says wants to bring relations with China to new strategic level — agency

The North Korean leader also expressed his willingness to work toward safeguarding the common interests of the two countries

US officially concludes Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq: what is known

Washington expects that after its operation in Iraq ends on September 30, the country’s authorities will independently ensure security and successfully eradicate the remnants of the terrorist group Islamic State

Ukraine looking for means to counter Russian drones, but fails — expert

Russia already has the next generation of UAVs, Andrey Marochko said

Russian government presents draft budget for 2027-2029 to State Duma

The resolution on its presentation was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Unlike some, Russia won’t go cap in hand around the world, begging for handouts — Putin

The Russian president stressed that, first of all, this is humiliating

Warning about consequences of Kaliningrad blockade not confrontational — Kremlin

Kaliningrad is an integral part of Russia, Dmitry Peskov said

Putin speaks about Duma’s responsibility to citizens, budget, refusal to beg for handouts

The Russian president stressed that government bodies must cooperate actively and improve the legislative framework to bring key areas of the country’s development to leading positions

US excludes number of European allies from meeting on NATO’s future — Politico

Diplomatic circles fear that Washington’s selectivity could lead to a transformation of the alliance as a whole

Russia-China ties are at unprecedent high level — Putin

The Russian leader stressed that the two countries are implementing major joint projects in various fields and coordinating their efforts in international affairs to build a fairer multipolar world order

Kazakh leader about Putin, European statements on Kaliningrad: new Kremlin briefing

According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia has taken note of statements from European capitals about plans to blockade the Kaliningrad Region and considers them reckless

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

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

Flydubai pilot who was stabbed is Indian national Smit Machchhar — Hindustan Times

The daily also reported that the pilot had been "a captain on Flydubai Boeing 737 fleet since June 2022"

Danish ambassador summoned to Russian Foreign Ministry over Air Force helicopter incident

Moscow lodged a strong protest with the Danish side over the unprofessional and provocative actions by a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter

Russian envoy responds to Austrian president calling Russia 'dwarf'

Mikhail Ulyanov noted that public figures need to choose their words more carefully

Xi Jinping’s visit to US set course for future of bilateral relations — Chinese ambassador

Xie Feng expressed confidence that Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States "expanded the scope for cooperation"

IN BRIEF: 12 people, including students, injured in Ukrainian attack on Bryansk Region

The regional prosecutor’s office is overseeing the protection of the rights of civilians injured in the attack and the provision of comprehensive assistance to them

Russia calls Danish Air Force helicopter maneuvers UN convention violation

The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that the accusations leveled against Russia by the Danish authorities over the incident were unacceptable and absurd and did not stand up to scrutiny

Conflict in Ukraine, situation in Alyoshki discussed during Zuppi's visit — Russian MFA

According to the statement, the Pope’s special envoy for Ukraine was briefed in detail on the criminal actions of the Kiev regime

Ukraine's public debt surges 4.5-fold during Zelensky’s tenure

As of the end of August 2026, the country’s public debt totaled $215.55 bln

Kiev’s reliance on mercenaries points to mobilization problems — Russian MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Kiev officials are counting on replenishing the ranks of the Ukrainian army with foreign mercenaries

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

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 280 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy motor vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Ukrainian forces suffering heavy losses in Zaporozhye area — governor

Behind every liberated settlement lies the courage and heroism of Russian soldiers, Yevgeny Balitsky said

US court halts first execution of woman in Tennessee in 200 years — media

The order was issued Wednesday, only hours before the execution was scheduled to be carried out at a maximum-security prison in Nashville

EU businesses interested in resuming trade relations with Russia — Russian mission

Such cooperation should be mutually beneficial, long-term, sustainable, and free from the political environment, the Russian trade mission to the European Union said

Russia’s manufacturing PMI index up to 49.8 points in September

Demand for Russian manufactured goods remained weak during September

Putin congratulates new governors on winning election

The Russian president noted that the election for the heads of regions was competitive

Moldovan authorities triggered energy crisis themselves but blame Moscow — Russian MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Chisinau continues to level unsubstantiated accusations against Russia to deflect attention

Russian aircraft destroy Shkval regiment militants with FAB bombs in Zaporozhye

Earlier, defense sources said that new recruits from the Shkval regiment had been sent near Zaporozhye and to the front line

Pakistani strikes kill at least nine people in Afghanistan — authorities

The Pakistani military delivered strikes on the Kunar and Helmand provinces, killing civilians and destroying three buildings

Netanyahu says Saudi authorities arrest Flydubai pilot, question him

The prime minister said that Israel is maintaining constant communication with the relevant authorities

Lukashenko invites Xi to visit Belarus in 2027

According to the Belarusian President, Minsk highly values Beijing’s consistent course on the international arena that is geared toward maintaining global stability

Musk to co-lead Pentagon’s new initiative tasked with studying 'the future of warfare'

Project Meridian is a new Pentagon initiative meant to identify new capabilities and technologies to deploy in the US military

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 establish 8-km-long buffer zone after liberating Tolstodubov — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces will continue expanding the buffer zone in this area

Pope’s special envoy visits detained Ukrainian service members — Russian Foreign Ministry

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi personally spoke with the Ukrainians and saw for himself that Russia is strictly observing all relevant humanitarian standards

Odessa Region reports hostile takeover of marine terminal linked to Ukrainian tycoon

According to the report, on Tuesday morning, a group of unknown people arrived at the Borivazh marine terminal outside Odessa, seized the premises by force and effectively took control of the facility

Fortunes of richest Russians down $23 bln year-to-date — Bloomberg

Mikhail Prokhorov nursed the heaviest losses in the reporting period, with his fortune losing $6.22 bln to $10.4 bln

Relocation of S-400 systems from Turkey on agenda — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that relevant work is being conducted

Russia views European factories producing arms for Kiev as military targets — diplomat

Maria Zakharova said no one should assume that military plants outside Ukrainian territory that manufacture weapons for the Kiev regime will be safe

Ukraine in panic over relentless Russian strikes on military targets — expert

Dmitry Kuzyakin added that the Russian Armed Forces were continuing to increase the number of UAVs used in the strikes