Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Oil Transit Hub in Tambov Region
Media identified the facility as a Transneft linear production and dispatch station, which is a key transit node along the Druzhba oil pipeline.
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Japan Slams Lack of Access to Journalist Arrested in Far East
The FSB arrested the journalist from the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper on the Far East island of Sakhalin last week on suspicion of espionage.
From Banking to Taxis, Ukraine’s Data Center Strikes Disrupt Everyday Life in Russia
The strikes on Yandex data centers have impacted services used by millions — and exposed vulnerabilities in Russia’s digital infrastructure.
Annexed Crimea Begins Lifting Fuel Rationing Measures After Months of Shortages
Crimea began rationing fuel in May after Ukrainian drone strikes targeted military trucks and fuel tankers that supply the region from the north.
‘The Suicidal Fall of Europe’: Russia Reacts to Riots in France
Reactions in Russia range from outright glee and xenophobia to more muted schadenfreude and patronizing finger-wagging toward its adversary.
Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold Trilateral Meeting on Ukraine War Next Month, Kremlin Says
Officials in Kyiv have criticized the idea of holding talks that do not include Ukraine, saying they would only “encourage” Putin to continue the war.
Kursk Becomes First Region to Appoint Ukraine War Veterans’ Rights Ombudsman
The ombudsman assists veterans and their families in navigating government services, claims and other administrative challenges.
FM Lavrov Heads to Tehran for Talks With Iranian Leadership
The diplomatic visit comes after Donald Trump claimed Russia is “doing very little, if anything” to help Iran in the war with the U.S. and Israel.
FM Lavrov Arrives in Tehran for Talks With Iranian Leadership
The diplomatic visit comes after Donald Trump claimed Russia is “doing very little, if anything” to help Iran in the war with the U.S. and Israel.
Putin Approves Major Government Cabinet Reshuffle
The proposed personnel changes would replace nearly half of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s deputy prime ministers.
Russia and Ukraine Should Focus on Peace Talks, U.S. Says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also appeared to confirm reports that the United States, Russia and China are in talks to hold a trilateral summit of leaders to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine Should Focus on Peace Talks, Rubio Says
Rubio also appeared to confirm reports that the U.S., Russia and China are in talks to hold a summit of leaders to discuss ending the war.
One Killed, 5 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says
Russian air defense units downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
1 Killed, 5 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on St. Petersburg, Governor Says
Russian air defense units downed 1,015 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Trump Needs More Time to Assess Impact of Russian Sanctions, Rubio Says
“A lot of you don’t know what my decision is yet, but we’ll figure it out, and you’ll figure it out,” Trump told reporters over the weekend.
Rubio Says Trump To Take up to 60 Days To Weigh Russia Sanctions
"A lot of you don't know what my decision is yet, but we'll figure it out, and you'll figure it out," Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club.
Ukraine Dismisses Russia’s Latest Claimed Territorial Advances as ‘An Illusion’
The Russian army claimed it captured over 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements since the beginning of September.
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From New Sanctions Legislation
In his executive order, Donald Trump said exempting Russia from the sanctions legislation was in the “national interest” of the United States.
Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say
While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U.S. fuel prices.
Russian Courts Paralyzed by Yandex Cloud Outages After Drone Attacks – Vyorstka
Key Yandex services did not appear to be fully restored as of Friday evening, as the Kremlin sought to play down the attacks’ effects.
St. Petersburg Bans Migrant Workers From Gym, Hair Salon and Retail Work
The decree expands on existing restrictions, which last year banned migrant patent holders — a temporary low-skilled work visa — from driving taxis and delivering food.
Putin Vows Retribution for Attacks on Russian Data Centers While Downplaying Damage to Refineries
Putin also admitted that Russian security services failed to anticipate attacks targeting commercial logistics hubs like Wildberries and Ozon.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Energy Plant in Russia’s Largest Oil-Producing Region
The plant in Surgut lies around 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Jailed Election Expert Kynev Denied Crutches After Leg Broken During Arrest, Journalist Says
“He writes that he is still in a cast and has about three more weeks to ‘walk’ around in it. Except he can’t walk,” journalist Gleb Yarovoy said.
Novaya Gazeta Editor-in-Chief Detained in Moscow
The raid on Sokolov’s apartment was reportedly conducted as part of an ongoing criminal investigation opened earlier this spring.
Kremlin ‘Fully Agrees’ With Trump’s Zelensky Criticism
Putin continues to demand that Kyiv cede full control of the Donetsk region as a prerequisite for any ceasefire agreement, a condition Ukraine rejects.
Putin Hands Control of 5 Western Firms to Ukraine War Veteran
The Kremlin says the latest transfers represent a continued policy “trend” targeting countries that froze Russian reserves in Europe.
Russia Repels 644 Ukrainian Drones as Trump Calls Attacks on Russian Refineries ‘Disgrace’
Russian strikes also left 370,000 residents in Ukraine’s northwestern Volyn region without electricity.
EU Weighs Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians Amid Sabotage Fears
The bloc is considering limiting Russian visa holders’ travel to the country that issued their visa rather than allowing them to move freely across the Schengen zone.
Russia to Ban Direct Person-to-Person Crypto Trades in July 2027
However, media outlets have noted that individuals may attempt to bypass the ban by disguising direct crypto sales as personal gifts or debt repayments.
Russia Builds Major New Drone Attack Base in 6 Weeks, Satellite Images Show
The construction coincides with a surge in the use of Russian jet-powered attack drones against Ukraine.
Russian Activist Fined Over ‘Party of Crooks and Thieves’ T-Shirt
The slogan was deemed extremist on the grounds that it was attributed to the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Japan Denies Spying Claims After Russia Arrests Journalist
Russia has accused Imai of acting on behalf of Japanese intelligence.
Ukraine Says Missile Strike Destroyed 6 Russian Warplanes at Voronezh Airfield
Residents of Borisoglebsk reported explosions and a large fire, with smoke visible from several parts of the city.
Novaya Gazeta Editor-in-Chief Detained in Moscow
The raid on Sokolov’s apartment was reportedly conducted as part of an ongoing criminal investigation opened earlier this spring.
Kazakhstan Arrests Russian Rapper Navai on Drug Smuggling Charges
Bakirov’s legal trouble in Central Asia comes nearly a month after he resolved a separate civil dispute in Moscow related to crashing his Ferrari in central Moscow in May.
Starlink Functionality Restored Fully for Ukrainian Military, Source Says
Zelensky dismissed the idea that the issue might have been caused by a fault, saying, “It was not a technical problem, it was the will."
Kremlin Says Russia Restarts Diesel Exports After Deal With Trump
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.
Kremlin Says Russian Diesel Exports Reaching Global Markets
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the exports would have a positive impact on global markets, but would not fully stabilize them.
Moscow Court Places Prominent Economist Under House Arrest in Bribery Case
This is Sinelniov-Murylev’s second criminal prosecution in recent years. In March 2025, he was convicted of large-scale embezzlement and abuse of power.
FSB Arrests Swede in Pskov Region Over Border Crossing and Sabotage Allegations
The man allegedly crossed into Russian territory under the guise of enlisting in the Russian military.
Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Ryazan Refinery as Zelensky Vows to Resume Attacks
“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the FT, accusing Russia of refusing to follow the Trump-announced deal.
Government Says It Helped Yandex Migrate Systems After Data Center Attacks
A Rostelecom executive also called on the company to construct so-called "doomsday" backup sites.
Nord Stream May Have Been Lawful Target, Argue Lawyers for Ukrainian Accused of Bombing
The secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream pipelines severed western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.
Moscow Hails Trump Diesel Deal, Promises Direct Exports to U.S.
Russian state agencies and oil companies are now finalizing supply contracts with U.S. counterparts, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Fire Spreads at Rostov Oil Terminal After Drone Attack
The blaze at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery’s terminal has spread to eight of its 12 storage tanks, the independent news outlet Astra reported.
Russia Announces Visas for Citizens of Montenegro in Reciprocal Move
Montenegro announced in July that it would end visa-free access for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey to align with EU standards.
Putin Convenes Top Russian Officials to Discuss Cybersecurity
The Kremlin said the meeting was not connected with Ukrainian drone strikes in the past week on four Russian data centers.
Russian Supreme Court Bans Ingush Sufi Muslim Order as ‘Extremist’
Prosecutors had accused the once-powerful order from Ingushetia of “providing material support for bandit insurgents of the North Caucasus.”
Lawyers at Start of Nord Stream Trial Argue Bombing May Not Have Been a Crime
The secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream pipelines severed western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.
Latvia Formally Blacklists Russian Journalist Leonid Ragozin
Ragozin drew public ire for comments arguing that the Kremlin felt compelled to use “brute force” in response to Western encroachment on its sphere of influence.
Ukrainian Ex-Officer Stands Trial in Germany Over Nord Stream Bombing
The secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream pipelines severed western Europe from the biggest source of Russian natural gas.
Russia Fumes as Top Gymnasts Blocked From World Championships in Netherlands
The three denied athletes have faced scrutiny over their ties to the Russian military and public support of the war in Ukraine.
Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Suspicion of Spying
The FSB claimed that the journalist had been gathering information on Russia's defense capabilities.
Ukraine Says SpaceX Limits Starlink Operations, Disrupting Military
Starlink has been the lifeblood of Ukrainian battlefield communications since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Crippling Drone Missions as Ties With U.S. Worsen
Starlink has been the lifeblood of Ukrainian battlefield communications since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Russia’s Krasnodar Region Raises Alert as Oil Washes Ashore on Black Sea Coast
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev attributed the spill to “accidents” involving vessels targeted by Ukrainian naval drones on Oct. 6.
Ukrainian Drones Hit Sberbank Data Center After Yandex Attacks
The 55,000-square-meter facility was expected to be one of Europe's largest data centers, with construction set to finish in 2030.
Lukashenko Denies Belarus Breached Latvian Border as Experts Claim Intelligence Operation
Exiled Belarusian military journalist Dmitry Khalko described Black Rus as a “proxy” akin to the masked Russian soldiers who seized control of Ukraine’s Crimea in 2014.
Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Suspicion of Spying
The FSB claimed that the journalist had been gathering information on Russia's defense capabilities.
Forced Underground, Russia’s Feminists Find New Ways to Keep Working
As the Kremlin clamps down on women’s rights, activists are working out of public view to provide practical support and build new alliances.
Russian Court Hands Exiled YouTuber Michael Nacke Combined 14-Year Sentence
Nacke is a prominent critic of the Kremlin whose Russian-language YouTube channel covers Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Bulgaria Summons Russian Ambassador After Drone Attack Sinks Ship, Leaving 11 Missing
While Sofia has stopped short of blaming Moscow, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the drone strikes' outcome "benefits the Russian Federation."
Oil-Covered Birds Found Along Russia’s Black Sea Coast After Tanker Fire
A wildlife rehabilitation center has appealed for additional volunteers to help treat and feed the birds.
Germany Detains Fourth Person Over Starlink Fire That Poland Blames on Moscow
Warsaw has said it believed the fire was an act of sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine's military.
Yandex Waives Cloud and Software Fees After Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Data Centers
Yandex stock dropped 77 billion rubles ($918.5 million) over two days of trading on the Moscow Exchange, marking a 5.4% fall in market capitalization.
Ukraine Holds Off Refinery Attacks for Second Day After Trump Ceasefire Claim
While U.S. President Donald Trump made the surprise announcement Sunday, the Kremlin has said that talks are ongoing.
French Navy Boards Russia-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean
The ship is at least the sixth shadow-fleet tanker French authorities have detained over the past year.
Rostov Oil Terminal Burns for Third Day After Reported Ukrainian Drone Attack
The terminal transfers petroleum products onto sea and river tankers for export and has reportedly been used to supply fuel to the Russian military.
Tula’s ‘Model Police Officer’ Arrested Over $2K Bribe – Reports
Regional authorities had previously praised the officer as a model police officer and a trusted figure in her community.
Ukraine’s Strikes on Yandex Data Centers, Explained
Drone strikes on Yandex data centers are disrupting services from taxis to digital payments across Russia.
EU Adopts Record Sanctions Expansion Targeting 1.6K Russian Defense Firms and Executives
The companies supply components for Russian missiles, drones and aircraft, including explosives, ammunition, semiconductors and computers.
Abramovich Aides Backdated Documents to Hide Assets and Avoid Taxes, Report Says
The investigation describes an alleged scheme spanning at least 1999 to 2013, in which documents for more than 100 companies linked to Abramovich were backdated.
Russia Weighs Drone Defenses for Data Centers After ‘Unprecedented’ Yandex Attacks
The strikes on Yandex data centers have caused server outages that triggered service disruptions for users.
Russia Plans Rehab Centers for Ukraine War Amputees
Russian officials are reporting growing demand for prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation among soldiers returning from Ukraine.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Breaking Energy Ceasefire as Kremlin Says Talks Ongoing
The Kremlin has not formally confirmed that it agreed to a ceasefire.
Ukrainian Refinery Strikes Pause After Trump Ceasefire Announcement
Local authorities and independent media reported no new strikes on Russian oil refineries, which Ukraine has repeatedly targeted in recent months.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Violating Trump’s ‘Energy Ceasefire’
Ukrainian drone attacks, meanwhile, appeared to spare Russian oil refineries overnight.
Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Reached ‘Energy Ceasefire'
Trump, in a social media post, said the energy ceasefire was taking effect immediately, but did not elaborate further.
Russia’s Yandex Says Data Center in Vladimir Shut Down After Drone Attack
Some of Yandex's services are currently unavailable to users, the company said.
Russian Attack on Ukrainian City Kills 20, a Day After Trump Eases Diesel Sanctions on Moscow
The Ukrainian President offered some of his sharpest criticism of Donald Trump after this week's third mass-casualty Russian attack.
Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Announcement
Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to the global market to ease fuel prices. Kyiv's allies are not supportive.
Rosatom Says it Wins Tribunal Ruling in Finnish Nuclear Plant Dispute
Rosatom said the International Chamber of Commerce agreed that a Finnish firm wrongly terminated the contract for a new nuclear power plant.
Putin Downplayed Immediate Ukraine Talks Resumption in Phone Call With Trump, Kremlin Says
The Kremlin also said Putin and Trump discussed major economic initiatives during the phone call, including potential supplies of Russian fuel.
In Russian-Occupied Oleshky, Civilians Struggle to Survive as Hunger Deepens
With roads mined and supplies dwindling, civilians in the occupied Ukrainian town are risking their lives to find food or escape.
St. Petersburg Court Fines Yabloko Leader $12 for Writing Peace Slogans on Ballot
Rybakov had written four party slogans on his ballots: “For Peace,” “For Freedom,” “For a Life Without Fear” and “For a Ceasefire Agreement.”
Rosneft Recruits Anti-Aircraft Gun Crews to Defend Samara Refinery Against Ukrainian Drones – Vyorstka
The Kuibyshev refinery, on the Volga River, has been repeatedly targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Montenegro Detains Founder of Russian Pro-War Channel Rybar
The U.S. is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Mikhail Zvinchuk, the founder of the influential pro-war channel Rybar.
Montenegro Expels Founder of Russian Pro-War Blog Rybar for 'Security Reasons'
Mikhail Zvinchuk and four others had been detained earlier in an operation targeting suspected Russian influence activities.
Ukraine Drones Hit Second Yandex Data Center in Two Days
The Kaluga region governor said nine people were injured and infrastructure was damaged by Ukrainian drones.
Former German Chancellor Schroeder Celebrates Putin's Birthday at President's Home
Schroeder, who served as chancellor from 1998 to 2005, recently joined the supervisory board of Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus.
Oil Slick Expands Near Sochi After Tanker Fire, Greenpeace Says
Authorities said tests found no oil contamination following a drone attack ignited a major blaze on an oil tanker.
Moscow Region Man Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack
The incident occurred in the Klimovsk neighborhood of Podolsk, roughly 25 miles south of Moscow.
Russia Says Checks Following Siberian Plague Lab Death Are Complete
Despite the statement, authorities have yet to say definitively whether the death of lab worker Darya Shipilova could have been caused by plague.
Russian Liberal Politician Jailed for 4 Years Over Donation to Navalny Group
Elena Perepelitsa is the third Yabloko member to be jailed in less than four months.
Sochi Reopens Beaches After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker
Authorities said tests found no oil contamination following a drone attack ignited a major blaze on an oil tanker.
How ‘Digital Oblivion’ Is Helping Russia Rewrite the Past
The loss of online records — a process that researchers call “digital oblivion” — is contributing to public “amnesia” about key events that autocrats find unhelpful.
U.K. Expands Sanctions to Cover 90% of Russian Oil Output, Shadow Fleet and Finance Networks
The sanctions come on the heels of the EU approving another sanctions package Wednesday.
Lithuania Deploys Army to Kaliningrad Border After Belarus-Latvia Breach
Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said around 100 soldiers would help guard the Lithuanian-Russian border over the next two weeks.
Regions Calling: In Irkutsk, Locals Ask 'What Plague?'
For residents of Irkutsk, news of the death of a lab worker at a plague research institute is just “background noise.”