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Putin Says Responsibility for Peace Lies With EU, Vows Response to Europe’s ‘Militarization’

In a wide-ranging address, the president also lambasted Western countries for their supposed hypocrisy and suppression of free speech.

Regions Calling: Altai Protests, Kamchatka Bear Attacks and More

We zoom back in on Altai to see how this vast but sparsely populated republic continues its struggle against Moscow despite growing pressure.

Europe’s Top Rights Body to Create ‘Platform for Dialogue’ With Exiled Russian Opposition

The platform will seek to strengthen Russian democratic groups' capacity to bring about “democratic change in Russia” and “a lasting and just peace...

France to Try Chinese Captain of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Vessel

President Macron said France was probing the ship for "serious offenses" but stopped short of confirming a link between the tanker and mysterious drone...

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Captured Soldiers, Civilians in New Swap

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 captured soldiers each, the Defense Ministry said.

Thousands of Trucks Stuck at Kazakhstan-Russia Border Amid Customs Crackdown

Transport operators see the situation as a sign that Kazakhstan is moving toward closer compliance with Western sanctions on Russia.

Russia Upgrades Missiles to Evade Ukraine’s Patriot Defenses – FT

One Ukrainian official speaking to FT called the upgrades a “game-changer for Russia.”

U.S. to Share Intelligence With Kyiv for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites – WSJ

The Trump administration is also reportedly weighing whether to supply Ukraine with powerful weapons capable of hitting more targets inside Russia.

Power Flowing to Chernobyl Nuclear Plant After Outage – Officials

The UN's atomic energy watchdog said two emergency diesel generators were now supplying the plant's confinement structure with electricity.

Russia Arrests Yabloko Deputy Head Over ‘Army Fakes’

Maxim Kruglov joins a long list of people jailed for speaking out against the war in Ukraine.

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Ramps Up Output to Record Levels – Bloomberg

Average daily output in September reached 17.9 million cubic meters, about 14% higher than the previous peak in August.

Russia to Scrap Gasoline Import Tariffs, Additive Ban in Bid to Stabilize Fuel Market

Analysts told Kommersant the steps could ease short-term pressure but would not address deeper structural problems in the Russian fuel sector.

Denmark Warns EU Over Russian 'Hybrid War' as Leaders Talk Defense

EU leaders in the Danish capital were pressing to flesh out details for priority defense projects, including a "drone wall" aimed at countering Russia's...

Russian-Installed Official Killed in Occupied Ukraine

Vladimir Leontyev, 61, started collaborating with Russian forces and was appointed mayor of Nova Kakhovka soon after the town was captured in April 2022...

Russia Agrees With Hegseth's 'Prepare for War to Ensure Peace' Message, Kremlin Says

The U.S. defense minister told hundreds of hastily gathered top generals and admirals that the U.S. must “prepare for war” to “ensure peace.” ...

Russian Children Form Human ‘89’ to Mark Anniversary of Unrecognized Annexation of Ukraine

The number “89” references Russia’s tally of its federal subjects after annexing the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank Fails Again to Exit Russia as Authorities Block Sale – Reuters

Moscow blocked the sale because it wants to preserve remaining economic ties with Europe, Reuters' sources said.

Russia Claims Fresh Push Into Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Region

Russia's forces have reportedly advanced around 10 kilometers in the last 10 days in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Russia Says Situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Control

Europe's largest atomic energy plant lost power on Sept. 23, the longest of the 10 outages it has undergone since Russia seized the station.

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