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Putin Says U.S. Sanctions 'Serious' But Won't Significantly Hit Economy

He added that the sanctions were an "unfriendly act" that "does not strengthen Russia-U.S. relations, which have only just begun to recover."

China’s State Oil Giants Halt Seaborne Russian Crude Imports After New U.S. Sanctions – Reuters

Industry consultancies offer differing estimates of Chinese state-company imports from 250,000 barrels per day to 500,000 bpd.

Russian Mercenaries in Africa Exacerbate Arms Control Crisis – Report

The findings highlight a gap in global arms monitoring systems as well as the fusion between conflict and organized crime.

Most Russian Businesses Plan to Raise Prices as Tax Hike Looms – Survey

The government's proposal to raise the VAT rate and lower the annual revenue threshold for VAT payments has put small businesses under pressure.

Ukraine Says Russia Returned 1,000 Bodies

The exchange of prisoners of war and killed soldiers is one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between Kyiv and Moscow.

Russian Stocks Slide as U.S. Sanctions Hit Oil Majors

The MOEX Russia Index fell as much as 3.6%, hitting a low of 2,546, its weakest level in more than a week.

In First, British Warship Shadows Russian Navy Vessel in North Sea Under NATO Command

The Portsmouth-based HMS Duncan tracked the Russian anti-submarine ship Vice Admiral Kulakov as it transited the North Sea.

Oil Slick From Sunken Tankers Drifts Toward Russia’s Black Sea Coast, Krasnodar Governor Warns

Satellite images recently captured what appeared to be a large dark slick in open water, which local authorities said could be a concentration of oil products...

EU Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Energy, Banks and Crypto

“Every euro we deny Russia is one it cannot spend on war,” EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement.

Russian Court Frees French Cyclist Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing

Sehili, 44, was arrested on the Russian-Chinese border in early September while attempting to break the record for the fastest endurance cycle from Lisbon...

Indian Refiners Move to Slash Russian Oil Imports After New Trump Sanctions – Reuters

The move marks the first significant pullback by India, Russia’s largest buyer since 2022.

Russian Strikes Kill One, Damage Synagogue in Ukraine

Emergency services said that one rescue worker was killed and five others were wounded while putting out a fire in the Kharkiv region.

Explosions and Drone Strikes Hit Russian Regions, Killing 14

An explosion ripped through a factory in the town of Kopeysk on Wednesday night, killing 10 and leaving five in critical condition.

Trump Slaps 'Tremendous' Sanctions on Russian Oil for Ukraine War

Trump has held off pulling the trigger on sanctions against Russia, but his patience snapped after plans for a fresh summit with Putin collapsed.

Telegram and WhatsApp Access Restricted in 34 Russian Regions – Monitor

Thirty-four regions have reported being unable to send messages on the two apps in addition to making calls.

New Rules Keep Tourists From Buying Russian SIM Cards, Operators Complain

Foreign users on Russian networks have dropped to under 3 million users this year, with tourists now accounting for less than 1% of new SIM cards, down...

Sensing War Fatigue, Kremlin Exploits Music Festivals to Subtly Cultivate Patriotism

Nearly four years into the war, officials are using cultural roots and entertainment to foster patriotism instead of overtly militaristic propaganda.

Russia Fines Yaroslavl Language School Over Link to ‘Undesirable’ British Council

The school reportedly left an old article on its website that included a hyperlink to the British Council.

Russian Domestic Violence NGO Nasiliu.Net Closes Amid State Pressure

“Nasiliu.net no longer exists, but the violence does,” founder Anna Rivina wrote.

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