Putin: to succeed, CIS must remove trade barriers
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a narrow-format meeting of CIS leaders that national restrictions are hindering trade development in the Commonwealth and called for barriers to be removed.
Ukrainian forces fail to break encirclement from outside in northern Kharkiv region, Russian security structures say
Russian security structures told RIA Novosti that Ukrainian troops unsuccessfully tried to break the encirclement from the outside in the north of the Kharkiv region.
Axios: Witkoff and Kushner may come to Moscow in October for talks with Putin
According to Axios, US presidential envoy Steven Witkoff and the US leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner may visit Moscow in October for talks with Vladimir Putin. The White House earlier told RIA Novosti that on October 9 they will meet with the Ukrainian delegation.
Putin and Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan discuss Middle East and bilateral ties
Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks in Turkmenistan, discussing the regional situation and cooperation. The Russian leader said Moscow is ready to help Tehran in a settlement.
DTEK reports emergency power outage in Kyiv, metro and transport paralyzed
DTEK reported an emergency power outage in Kyiv; the Rada committees were left without power, metro and surface transport were disrupted, and taxi prices rose.
Putin arrives in Turkmenistan on two-day visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Turkmenistan for a two-day visit that includes a CIS summit, a Caspian environmental summit, talks with Serdar Berdimuhamedov and negotiations with Masoud Pezeshkian.
From February 1, 2027, Russia will index over 40 payments
More than 40 payments in Russia are planned to be indexed from February 1, 2027, with the increase matching actual inflation, according to a report by Labor and Social Protection Minister Anton Kotyakov.
South Korea recalls ambassador from Ukraine amid prisoner-of-war scandal
Seoul has recalled its ambassador from Ukraine after Kyiv disclosed confidential information about North Korean prisoners of war; President Lee Jae Myung is demanding an apology.
Large temporary deployment point of Colombian mercenaries eliminated in Kharkiv region
Russian security forces told RIA Novosti that a large temporary deployment point of Colombian mercenaries from the 23rd Separate Special-Purpose Battalion of the National Guard of Ukraine was destroyed in Dergachi.
Russian MFA: EU military buildup near Russia's borders increases risk of incidents
Vladislav Maslennikov, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European problems department, told RIA Novosti that the EU's military buildup on Russia's borders raises the likelihood of unintended incidents and escalatory uncertainty.
Trump announces imminent call with Putin
US President Donald Trump said he intends to hold a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin soon, without giving a date. The Kremlin earlier said talks would be arranged promptly if the US side takes the initiative.
Kherson Region Governor Saldo: multi-child father and his 15-year-old daughter killed in Ukrainian drone attack
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said a multi-child father and his 15-year-old daughter were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack.
Lavrov: Russia's conscience is clear, Europe buried Anchorage, not Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is not to blame for the US yielding to pressure from Europe, which announced the "funeral of Anchorage," and recalled that Moscow fully accepted the American proposal made at the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska.
EU Refuses Kyiv Early Financing: Europe's Internal Problems Take Center Stage
The EU declined Zelensky's request to disburse part of a 90-billion-euro loan early, as opposition parties gaining ground in Europe oppose aid to Kyiv.
Defense Ministry: Center group advances in central and northern Dobropolye
Russian forces liberated 82 buildings in Dobropolye and foiled an attempt by a Ukrainian platoon to break out of encirclement, with enemy losses of up to 520 personnel, the Defense Ministry said.
Defense Ministry: Russian forces struck Flamingo missile production and several Ukrainian defense industry sites
Russia's Defense Ministry said Russian forces overnight struck sites producing Flamingo cruise missiles and components in several regions of Ukraine, as well as Danube Ship Repair in Izmail, a vessel with military cargo in Odesa and a JTI Ukraine tobacco factory in Kremenchuk.
Defense Ministry: Russian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry facilities producing Flamingo missiles
Russia's Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck Ukrainian defense industry sites producing Flamingo cruise missiles, as well as port and ship repair infrastructure in Odesa region and vessels linked to supplying Ukraine's military.
Large Ukrainian military deployment site destroyed in Sumy region
A large site housing Ukrainian military personnel was destroyed in the Shostka district of the Sumy region, Russian security structures told RIA Novosti.
Ukraine's external state debt has grown 5.7 times since Zelensky came to power
According to Ukraine's Finance Ministry, by August 2026 the country's state and state-guaranteed external debt reached 7,537.71 billion hryvnias, 5.7 times the figure at the end of May 2019.
Russia's Transport Ministry: tanker Aframax Rio attacked by unmanned boats in the Black Sea
The Liberia-flagged tanker Aframax Rio was attacked by unmanned boats in the Black Sea, Russia's Transport Ministry said. Its crew of 23 Indian citizens was rescued, with no injuries reported.
Head of Sirius reports tanker fire in the Black Sea
Dmitry Plishkin, who heads the federal territory of Sirius, reported a fire on a tanker in the Black Sea and advised residents to limit time outdoors and keep windows closed.
Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges and energy: consequences and reaction
The intensity of Russian strikes is growing, and Kyiv is discussing possible concessions. The Defense Ministry has expanded its target list, striking bridges across the Dnieper and energy facilities. The consequences are tangible.
Lavrov: Moscow takes note of reports that NATO is preparing a war plan against Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow has taken note of reports that NATO is developing a war plan against Russia. He said Vladimir Putin had clearly outlined the response to an attack on Kaliningrad region or any other Russian region.
Drone attack on Moscow region: two killed, nine injured
Governor Andrei Vorobyov said two civilians were killed and nine injured in a night drone attack on the Moscow region. Forty-seven private houses in seven municipalities were damaged, and 185 drones were shot down.
Moscow Region governor reports one killed in overnight drone attack
A civilian was killed and six people were injured in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow Region, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said.