Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Belgorod Region
Four others were wounded in attacks across the region on Wednesday, local authorities said.
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Kremlin Hopes Trump Will Continue ‘Peacemaking’ Efforts in Ukraine as Democrats Win Control of Congress
Officials in Moscow said they “sincerely count on” the U.S. president to hold fast to his committment to broker an end to the ongoing war.
Turkish Police Detain Dozens of Russian Women in Ankara Nightclub Raids
The Russian Embassy in Turkey told state media that it was still trying to find out why Turkish law enforcement detained the 34 women late last month.
Russia Hikes Tariffs on Spirits From ‘Unfriendly’ Countries
The 35% import duty applies to whiskey, rum, gin, liqueurs, brandies, tinctures and undenatured ethyl alcohol, with a minimum tariff of 5 euros.
Russia Will Not Compete at World Junior Hockey Championship in Canada, PM Carney Says
"While Russia and Belarus are supporting this illegal, unjustified, horrific war in Ukraine, as long as that's going on, there will be none of those athletes competing for their countries in Canada," Mark Carney said.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ozon Warehouse in Adygea
The e-commerce giant said it “promptly evacuated all workers” from the facility in the town of Adygeysk, adding that no one was hurt.
Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fire at Ozon Warehouse in Adygea
The e-commerce giant said it “promptly evacuated all workers” from the facility in the town of Adygeysk, adding that no one was hurt.
U.S. Drops Smuggling Charges Against Russian-Born Harvard Medical School Scientist
Prosecutors dropped the charges after a federal judge cleared the way for Kseniia Petrova to obtain evidence supporting her claim that she was being vindictively prosecuted.
U.S. Will Drop Smuggling Charges Against Russian-Born Harvard Medical School Scientist
Prosecutors dropped the charges after a federal judge cleared the way for Kseniia Petrova to obtain evidence supporting her claim that she was being vindictively prosecuted.
'If You're Afraid, They'll Know': For Foreign Recruits, Deserting Russia’s Army Is a Fraught Gamble
Peter, a man from Pakistan, went to Russia for a better life. Instead, he says, he found only misery after being deceived into joining the army.
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and Czech Republic to Boycott Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship
The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events.
U.S. Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
American Billionaire Leads Swap Plan to Buy Lukoil's Overseas Assets, Sources Say
Poland Accuses Russia of ‘Flashlight’ Provocation Along Kaliningrad Border
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Polish and NATO intelligence services received information in recent weeks about possible “acts of diversion or more serious provocations” that could occur near Poland’s border with Russia sometime in early November.
Melania Trump to Host Russian and Ukrainian Delegations at White House
The U.S. first lady is expected to deliver remarks on the recent ceasefire in the Ukrainian town of Oleshky on Thursday.
‘Soft Power in a Cardboard Box’: Pro-Kremlin Activist Calls for Pizza Ban
Vitaly Borodin urged Russian schools and universities to remove pizza from their cafeteria menus due to Italy’s support for Ukraine.
Russia, China and U.S. Summit Under Discussion, Kremlin Says
Moscow is hoping that plans for a meeting between Putin, Trump and Xi in China will be finalized in the coming days.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Yaroslavl Oil Refinery, Trigger Power Outages in Crimea
Officials said two refinery workers were wounded in the attack, but did not provide details about the extent of the damage to the facility.
At Least 26 Killed in Russian Bomb Attack in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian officials said Russia bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in the village of Komyshuvakha.
At Least 31 Killed in Russian Bomb Attack in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian officials said Russia bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in the village of Komyshuvakha.
U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Week, Witkoff Says
The White House envoy said the U.S. will "mediate working-level negotiations" on Nov. 10 and 11 to advance "Trump's mission to end the war."
U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Week
White House officials said the U.S. will “mediate working-level negotiations” on Nov. 10 and 11 to advance “Trump's mission to end the war.”
Western Pharma Giants Paid Millions to Russian Distributors Linked to Fraud, Whistleblower Report Says
The payments by Merck, Eli Lilly, Novartis and AstraZeneca allegedly helped fund a corruption scheme that kept drug prices high and limited competition across Russia’s public healthcare system.
Putin Orders Private Data Centers to Set Aside 10% of Capacity to Support IT Infrastructure
Russian data centers have become targets of Ukrainian drone attacks in recent weeks.
Russia Officially Withdraws From Europe’s Anti-Torture Convention
Russia ratified the anti-torture treaty in 1998, two years after joining the Council of Europe. It announced its decision to withdraw in October 2025.
Russian Discount Retailer Fix Price Exits Mongolia
Industry analysts said Mongolia’s small market size and logistical challenges in the country likely made it difficult for Fix Price to run a sustainable business there.
FSB Claims Ukraine Sent Drone Goggles Rigged With Explosives to Russian Volunteers
The devices were allegedly wired to detonate immediately upon being turned on, killing or injuring the operators, the FSB said.
Oleshky Ceasefire and Aid Operation End Without Any Violations, Lantratova Says
The Kremlin called the humanitarian operation a success, praising the “level of coordination achieved among participants from all sides.”
Kremlin Downplays Prospect of Resuming Gas Shipments to Europe via Ukraine
U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea during talks in September as an incentive for Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Oil Transport Hub in Samara Region
The Transneft-owned facility, which moves crude toward refineries and pipelines in western Russia, has been repeatedly attacked this month.
FSB Arrests Minor Over Moscow Park Attack Threat After U.S. Tip-Off
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had issued an urgent security alert warning of a credible threat of a mass casualty event.
Russia's FSB Says Minor Detained Over Moscow Park Attack Threat After U.S. Tip-Off
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had issued an urgent security alert warning of a credible threat of a mass casualty event.
Russia’s Statistics Agency Hit by Cyberattack as Hackers Claim Massive Data Theft
Hackers claimed to have stolen 23 terabytes of data, including information on Russian losses in the war in Ukraine.
Cyberattack Hits Rosstat as Hackers Claim Huge Data Theft
Hackers claimed to have stolen 23 terabytes of data, including information on Russian losses in the war in Ukraine.
Russia’s Independent Journalism Will Survive in Exile, Gershkovich Says at Inaugural Derk Sauer Lecture
The event was both a tribute to Sauer’s legacy and a discussion of Gershkovich’s work and imprisonment in Russia.
U.S. Embassy Warns of Potential 'Mass Casualty Event' in Moscow
Russia's FSB said it had received the report and was "taking appropriate action."
Oleshky Evacuees Arrive in Ukraine
To reach Ukrainian-held territory, residents had to take a complicated route via occupied Crimea, Anapa and Belarus.
Japan Demands Release of Detained Journalist at G20 Meeting
The case adds to long-running tensions between Russia and Japan.
At the Third Russia-Africa Summit, Moscow Talked Big. But Who Was Listening?
The picture of how the Ukraine war is reverberating across Africa is much clearer than it was in 2023 — and it doesn’t look reassuring for Moscow.
Russia Designates Opposition Delegation at PACE as ‘Undesirable’
The delegation of Russian exiles was set up earlier this year to represent the anti-Kremlin opposition at Europe’s leading human rights body.
‘The Right to Be Named’: Russians in Amsterdam Remember Victims of Political Repression
Established to remember people killed during Stalin’s Great Terror, Remembering the Names has since become an occasion to reflect on the relationship between Soviet violence and political repression in present-day Russia.
3 Killed as Ukraine Renews Drone Strikes Against Oil Refineries
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed that Ukrainian drones targeted three oil refineries and one gas chemical complex overnight.
Ex-Communist Party Lawmaker in Murmansk Accused of Passing Sensitive Information to Ukraine
Police arrested 76-year-old Gennady Stepakhno on Oct. 9, after which a judge ruled that he be placed in pre-trial detention for two months.
International Sports Court Overturns Ban on Russian Ice Hockey Teams
The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russia and Belarus from its competitions in response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure
After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.
Aid Deliveries and Evacuations in Oleshky Begin After Demining Operation Wraps Up
Ukrainian and Russian officials said a humanitarian convoy is ready to depart for the besieged town in occupied southern Ukraine.
Russia to Extend Diesel Export Ban, Use Quotas to Fulfill U.S. Deal, Sources Say
The current ban on diesel exports is due to expire on Oct. 31.
State Duma Passes Record Defense Spending Budget in First Reading
The proposed record defense spending comes alongside a new wave of tax hikes designed to fund the rising costs of the war in Ukraine.
Moscow Judge Sentences Exiled Libertarian Mikhail Svetov to One Year in Prison
Svetov, who left Russia in 2021, was found guilty in absentia of violating the country’s “foreign agent” law.
Rights Group Uncovers North Korean Forced Labor Network in Russia
Global Rights Compliance said that North Korea reaps funds from the operation, taking much of the wages earned by its workers who are sent to Russia and made to stay under threat of retribution.
With Europe’s Doors Closed, Russians Are Flocking to Vyborg for a Taste of the West
Vyborg, a city with centuries of Swedish and Finnish heritage, is experiencing a tourism boom. But reminders of the war in Ukraine are never far away.
Putin Claims Russian Firms Looking to Expand Manufacturing Across Africa
The president did not say which Russian companies were looking to set up shop in Africa, but boasted that they have “sufficiently high” investment potential.
Estonia Plans 150 Bunkers Along Border With Russia
The installations will form the so-called Baltic Defense Line, an agreement that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania announced in 2024 to build a series of bunkers along their borders with Russia and Belarus to defend against potential attacks.
Nearly 30 Ugandan Citizens Killed or Presumed Dead Fighting in Ukraine
A diplomatic letter seen by Reuters listed the names of 11 Ugandans confirmed dead and another 16 whose bodies could not be located.
Yandex Suspends 2026 Guidance After Data Centers Come Under Fire
The decision to withdraw 2026 financial guidance caused the tech company’s stock to fall slightly in afternoon trading.
Kremlin Human Rights Chief Takes U.S. Journalists Into Besieged Ukrainian Town Ahead of Evacuations
Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said the four journalists were from the U.S. conservative outlet Newsmax.
Russian Military Intercepts Record 1.2K Ukrainian Drones Overnight
Authorities in Ukraine, meanwhile, said a Russian drone attack killed at least 14 people on a train platform in the southeastern part of the country.
Russia’s Krasnodar Region Declares High Alert as Landfills Reach Capacity
The governor’s decree warned of a potential regional emergency, with disruptions to garbage collection threatening to leave waste piling up in towns and villages.
French Protests Show Need for State Control Over Social Media, Putin Says
Russia-linked disinformation networks have themselves been accused of exploiting the French protests.
Russia Issues Permits for First Grain Vessels to Leave Sea of Azov Since July
Maritime traffic in the area had been closed since July due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets
The African nation will later receive four Russian S-400 air defense systems as part of a push to bolster its military capabilities.
‘A Real Genius’: Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise
Putin commended the American billionaire for developing the Starlink satellite internet network.
Sverdlovsk Lawmaker Calls for Pumpkin Purge
United Russia representative Vyacheslav Vegner said he wants to give free theater tickets to young Russians who toss pumpkins into a local river as an act of defiance against Halloween.
Sverdlovsk Lawmaker Calls for Halloween Pumpkin Purge
United Russia representative Vyacheslav Vegner said he wants to give free theater tickets to young Russians who toss pumpkins into a local river as an act of defiance against Halloween.
Russian Bookseller Chitai-Gorod Spent Millions Destroying Banned Books, CEO Says
Russian stores and libraries have had to remove scores of books from their shelves as the government increasingly curtails freedom of speech and the press.
Rosatom Says It’s in Advanced Talks to Supply Floating Nuclear Power Plants to African Countries
At present, only one floating nuclear power plant is in operation globally, in Russia's remote Chukotka region.
Russian Spy Satellites Helping Iran’s Allies Target Sites in Saudi Arabia – AP
Dozens of Russian satellites have been tracked orbiting above facilities in Saudi Arabia before and after Iran-backed groups attacked them.
Norwegian Prime Minister Defends Phone Call With Vladimir Putin
Some officials in Europe have criticized Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb for their decision to reach out to the Russian leader.
Ozon Posts Over $370M in Estimated Damages From Drone Attacks
The online retailer said it was still negotiating with insurers as it seeks compensation to offset the financial impact of the strikes.
IT Worker Jailed 13 Years in Russia After Binance Revealed He Donated Money to Ukraine
Binance provided Russian investigators with Yury Belenky's transaction history last year, including records of transfers to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns.
Kremlin-Linked Businessman Joined Donald Trump Jr. on Mongolian Hunting Trip This Summer – FT
Businessman Umar Kremlev was previously revealed to have partly funded Trump Jr.’s wedding on a private Caribbean island in May.
U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Appears to Hold in Ukrainian Town Close to Starvation
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump said the ceasefire had been expanded beyond Oleshky to other parts of the Kherson region to allow humanitarian convoys to pass safely.
U.S.-Brokered Truce Appears to Hold in Ukrainian Town Close to Starvation
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump said the ceasefire had been expanded beyond Oleshky within the wider Kherson region to allow safe passage for humanitarian convoys.
Putin Warns Against Attempts to Exclude Russia From Global Natural Gas Market
The Russian president also confirmed potential joint energy projects with the United States in the Arctic.
In His Reporting, Japanese Journalist Yuki Imai Revealed a Fascination With Russia. Then He Was Arrested.
As Japan stays silent about his case, Imai's online presence and articles offer glimpses of the reporter who Moscow jailed on espionage charges.
Primorye Region Delays Social Benefits to Cover War Expenses
Officials in the Far East region said a number of social support programs will be “funded in stages, so some transfers may occur with temporary delays.”
Finnish, Norwegian Leaders Call Putin Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks
The two Nordic countries said the aim of their call with Vladimir Putin was “to convey messages directly” about upcoming peace negotiations.
Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Strikes as Oleshky Ceasefire Begins
At least two people were killed in Ukrainian attacks in western Russia, regional officials said, while strikes against Kyiv left one person dead.
No Prospect of Reviving Black Sea Grain Deal, Russian Diplomat Says
For months, Turkey has tried to negotiate a maritime security agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Yandex Supercomputers Unscathed After Ukrainian Strikes, Company Says
The company said its three supercomputers, among the most powerful in the world, have been moved to more secure locations.
Russia Says Ukraine Has Repeatedly Struck Oleshky With Artillery, Drones Ahead of Local Ceasefire
Reuters could not independently verify that assertion and there was no immediate response from Ukraine, which has in the past accused Russia of not letting aid in or people out.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Launching Strikes Against Oleshky Ahead of Ceasefire
There was no immediate response from Ukraine, which has in the past accused Russia of not letting aid in or people out of the town.
Chief Editor of Independent Belgorod News Outlet Charged With ‘Justifying Terrorism’
Nikita Parmenov is reportedly accused of making statements in support of a far-right paramilitary group composed of Russians fighting alongside the Ukrainian army.
‘Still Just a Child’: The Russian Teenagers Fighting and Dying in Ukraine
A growing number of Russian soldiers who were still schoolchildren when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began are being killed in the war.
Award-Winning Production Designer Dies at Moscow Hospital After Arrest for Treason
Alexander Kondratov was best known for his work as an art and production designer for the 2007 post-World War II detective drama “Liquidation.”
Kremlin Signals Desire to Maintain Ties With Serbia After Vučić Ousted by Student Movement
Officials in Moscow said they hope the incoming government in Belgrade will work “constructively” to preserve bilateral relations.
Kremlin Signals Desire to Maintain Serbia Ties After Vučić Ousted by Student Movement
Officials in Moscow said they hope the incoming government in Belgrade will work “constructively” to preserve bilateral relations.
Ukrainian Drone Barrage Against Voronezh Kills At Least 2
Another 17 people were injured amid the strikes, while reports suggested that drones targeted a synthetic rubber plant in the southern city.
Ukrainian Drone Barrage Kills At Least 3 in Voronezh
Nearly 30 others were injured amid the overnight strikes, which reports said targeted a synthetic rubber plant in the southern city.
Ukrainian Drone Barrage Kills At Least 2 in Voronezh
Another 17 people were injured amid the strikes, while reports suggested that drones targeted a synthetic rubber plant in the southern city.
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 5 in Belgorod and Lipetsk, Hit Perm Industrial Plant
Four people were killed in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region and one in the Lipetsk region.
Moscow to Host 2030 World Weightlifting Championships, IWF Says
No world championships in an Olympic sport have been held in Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 4 in Belgorod and Lipetsk, Hit Perm Industrial Plant
Four people were killed in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod and Lipetsk regions and an industrial site damaged in the Perm region.
Europe Should Be Included in Ukraine Peace Discussions, Kremlin Aide Says
"We need to talk to the whole of Europe, which fully supports Kyiv," Yury Ushakov told state television.
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Belgorod, Hit Perm Industrial Plant
Three people were killed in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region and an industrial site damaged in the Perm region.
Saudi Arabia Will Not Host Russia’s Intervision Song Contest This Year, TASS Reports
The decision leaves the future of Russia’s alternative to Eurovision uncertain a year after Moscow revived the Soviet-era competition.
Starlink in Ukraine Back to Normal After Week of Throttling
Ukrainian officials said the restrictions hampered the military's ability to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancelation of some operations.
Russia Says Drone Attack Damages Tolyatti Facilities, Ukraine Says Petrochemical Plant Hit
The Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant is one of Russia's largest producers of synthetic rubber.
3 Tankers of Russian Diesel Headed for North America, Russian Deputy PM Says
Alexander Novak said Russian companies could supply 500,000 metric tons in October.
Russia, Ukraine Agree on Ceasefire in Embattled Oleshky, Plan New Peace Talks Next Month
The pause in fighting will allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and facilitate civilian evacuations from the town, the White House said.