Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Worker Killed in Drone Attack, IAEA Says
An employee of the nearby Zaporizhzhia thermal power plant, a conventional fossil-fuel power station, was also killed by a drone on Monday, the IAEA said.
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Tour Companies Ask for Government Support After Largest Bank in Maldives Rejects Russian Payments
The Bank of Maldives began returning payments made by Russian tourists on Oct. 18, with an estimated total volume of delayed or returned payments reaching $2 million.
Nearly 100 Communities in Dagestan Left Without Power After Storm
Emergency officials said repair crews were working to restore power across 89 villages and towns.
Kremlin Rejects European Role in Upcoming Abu Dhabi Talks
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe will be “present alongside our partners” when negotiations begin Tuesday.
Future of Opposition Party Rassvet in Limbo as It Prepares to Dispute ‘Foreign Agent’ Designation
The unregistered party said it suspended the opening of new regional branches, while at least one regional chapter announced its closure.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Woman, Sparks Fire at Leningrad Region Refinery
Officials said unmanned aircraft targeted an industrial area that is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery, Russia’s second-largest.
Russia Says Hit Power Substations in Ukraine and 3 Ships in Black Sea
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses External Power Supply, Russian-Installed Management Says
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Relying on Generators Again After Losing Internal Power Supply
Official Russian Data Shows 450,000 Killed in War, Death Rate Accelerating – Rosstat Leaks
The war in Ukraine has become the fourth most common cause of death in Russia since 2022, according to official statistics released by hackers.
Official Data Shows 450K Russians Killed in War, Death Rate Accelerating – Rosstat Leaks
The war in Ukraine has become the fourth most common cause of death in Russia since 2022, according to official statistics released by hackers.
Official Data Shows 450,000 Russians Killed in War, Death Rate Accelerating – Rosstat Leaks
The war in Ukraine has become the fourth most common cause of death in Russia since 2022, according to official statistics released by hackers.
Russian Diplomats and Military Officials to Join Talks with U.S. and Ukraine, Kremlin Says
Kremlin aide Vladimir Mendinsky will lead a delegation of Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Russia Pounds Power Facilities Around Kyiv, Damages Major Bridge
With temperatures reaching freezing in the Ukrainian capital, Russian energy strikes are putting Ukraine's heating system under strain.
Anti-Kremlin Political Parties Peaceful Russia and Rassvet Named ‘Foreign Agents’
Rassvet, founded by 2024 presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova, denied allegations that it received foreign funding.
Russian Security Council Calls for Rapid Deployment of Starlink Rival Satellites
A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world.
Father and Daughter Who Fled Russia Win Magnitsky Human Rights Award
The organization behind the annual honor said the Moskalyovs received the “Courage Under Fire” award for their refusal to remain silent in the face of state prosecution.
Communist Lawmaker Slams Culture Ministry Over Lenin Library Rave
The Russian State Library, popularly known as “Leninka,” hosted the literary-themed rave on Halloween together with Russia’s largest publishing group.
Rare Thundersnow Strikes Ural Mountains, Ripping Off Roofs and Causing Power Outages
At least one person was reportedly killed in a highway traffic accident in the Sverdlovsk region on Friday morning due to icy road conditions.
Kremlin Accuses Europe of Struggling to Decide Who Will Represent It in Future Security Talks
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said messaging from officials in Brussels suggests that Europe is still unwilling to engage with Russia in serious discussions.
Ukraine and Russia Trade Volley of Strikes Against Each Other’s Energy Infrastructure
In the southern Krasnodar region, drone debris was reported to have crashed into the Afipsky oil refinery and sparked a fire.
Trump Meets Privately With Putin Envoy After White House Event Marking Oleshky Ceasefire
The U.S. president did not disclose what he discussed with envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but he predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon.
Pro-War Blogger Vanishes From Public After Telegram Post About Oleshky Evacuation
Vladimir Romanov posted and then later deleted a message on his channel that said only four buses filled with residents from Oleshky had departed for Russia during the ceasefire, as opposed to 17 buses that carried evacuees to Ukrainian territory.
Kremlin Seizes Japan Tobacco International’s Russian Assets
The move against the Japanese tobacco giant comes amid a sharp deterioration of relations between Japan and Russia.
Moscow Denies It’s Behind Freezer Attacks at European Supermarkets
Hackers have targeted European supermarket refrigeration units in recent weeks, turning up temperatures and spoiling millions of euros worth of frozen goods.
Finland Jails Russian Captain and Azerbaijani Crew Member Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
The Helsinki District Court said the two men acted intentionally when their ship dragged an anchor chain and shank along the seabed, damaging an underwater telecommunications cable.
Moldova Hits Kremlin-Backed Transnistria Leader With 5-Year Travel Ban After Putin Award
Putin on Wednesday presented Vadim Krasnoselsky with Russia’s Order of Honor during a Kremlin ceremony, crediting him with “strengthening ties” with Moscow despite “external pressure.”
Regions Calling: Budget Cuts Are Hitting Ordinary Russians Hard. Will They Protest?
A ballooning budget deficit across the regions is eating into public services and benefits.
Russian Diesel Tankers Bound for U.S. Change Course, Casting Doubt on Trump Deal
One ship altered its signal to “Brazil,” while another diverted to the Mediterranean and signaled “for orders” off the coast of Algeria.
Russian Military May Have Rehearsed Attack on Finnish Satellite, Specialist Warns
In mid-October, a Russian military satellite approached X36, which is operated by the Finnish company ICEYE and provides radar imagery to Western governments and militaries, including Ukraine.
Moscow Summons Norwegian Diplomat Over Seizure of Research Ship and State Property
Norwegian authorities seized the ship on Sept. 2 to enforce a court-ordered $4.2 billion arbitration award by Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz.
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 3 in Belgorod Region
Four others were wounded in attacks across the region on Wednesday, local authorities said.
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.