According to the regional election commission, after processing all ballots in the election to the parliament of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, the opposition right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is winning.
A girl born in 2011 died from wounds sustained in a Ukrainian drone attack in Sevastopol, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said. Three others were injured, including a man in critical condition.
U.S. President's special envoy Steve Witkoff said he learned of several fresh initiatives regarding the Ukraine settlement during his trip to Moscow, noting that the dialogue has advanced significantly.
An avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria hit a group of climbers. Preliminary reports say two are dead, three injured, and ten remain under the snow.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia led the Moscow-wide religious procession, which started from the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and will end at the Novodevichy Convent.
Axios reports that Gene Lang, who oversees sanctions at the US Treasury, joined the delegation that visited Moscow and took part in a meeting with Putin's envoy.
Russian fertilizers remain outside strict sanctions due to their role in food security. Europe and the US continue purchases, acknowledging the competitiveness and quality of the product.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to strikes on Kiev for three days ahead of talks with U.S. representatives.
Ukrainian outlet Strana.ua reports that equipment at an enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region was seriously damaged in a night attack.
Niger's government spokesman said Russia helped normalize the situation after a coup attempt in late August, which he said was provoked by France.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner will present proposals on settling the situation in Ukraine during a visit to Moscow.
Tungsten has become critical raw material on global market, its price has soared after China imposed export restrictions. Russia, with significant reserves, currently mines little but intends to substantially increase volumes and form a new export market.
Vladimir Zelensky reported an explosion in the main SBU building in Kyiv, near the office of acting SBU head Alexander Poklad.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Washington may demand that Ukraine halt strikes while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Russia, but no agreements exist between Moscow and Kiev on this.
A Norwegian court deliberately failed to notify Russia of the planned arrest of the research vessel Professor Molchanov to prevent it from leaving Norwegian waters, according to a court ruling obtained by RIA Novosti.
The Russian Defense Ministry said its troops struck a logistics center storing military products in the Kyiv region overnight, as well as targets linked to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Odesa region.
Russian security forces have begun eliminating the remnants of the Ukrainian army group surrounded near Volchansk in Kharkiv region, with many Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, a source told RIA Novosti.
At the EEF plenary session, Vladimir Putin addressed a wide range of topics, from prospects for resolving the Ukraine conflict to economic policy and demographics. The president said chances for peace exist, denied rumors of mobilization and deposit freezes, and announced new benefits for the Far East.
The deal between the US and Venezuela, called historic, is drawing criticism from both sides. Americans suspect Trump of personal gain, Venezuelans speak of selling out the homeland. Experts doubt the deal's feasibility.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at the Eastern Economic Forum that Moscow does not intend to beg the West for normalization of relations.
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he will be able to arrange another meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, possibly when the Ukrainian conflict nears its end.
At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Putin discussed Ukraine, talks with the US, the situation in the special operation zone, and relations with partners. The president also answered journalists' questions.
At the SCO+ meeting, Vladimir Putin said the UN's capabilities are not fully utilized and called for reforms, including expanding the Security Council with Global South and East states.
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces struck military-industrial and fuel-energy facilities in Kyiv and the region overnight.
A bill on new sanctions against Russia faces significant opposition from Democrats in the US House of Representatives, and Republicans are not united in support, according to Politico.