Kremlin urges ignore fake news, US considers nuclear weapons in Europe, and other global news briefs

Kremlin urges people to ignore ‘fake news’ in Western media, to focus on front realities

The fact is that nowadays, both less reputable publications and more reputable publications, as well as publications that were once reputable, do not shy away from any kind of fake news, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Putin urges students to believe in themselves in Knowledge Day message

The Russian president noted that today’s school and university students "are the ones who will continue our great Motherland’s track record of victories and achievements"

US seriously considers use of nuclear weapons in Europe — Russian MFA

According to Andrey Belousov, Washington’s efforts to initiate discussions on Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons serve to divert international attention from what he described as the threat posed by US nuclear weapons stationed in Europe

Trump says wants to get on with everyone when talking about inviting Russia to G20 events

The US president added that "getting along with everybody" is "one of the reasons that I'm so successful"

IN BRIEF: Change in effective date of new key rate and economic development scenarios

The regulator will change the effective date of the new key rate from Monday to Wednesday

Cooperation between Moscow and Beijing develops in all areas — Putin

The Russian president specified that Moscow and Beijing are implementing major projects in the energy sector, industry, space, transport and logistics

Hungary backs creation of ‘security corridor’ on NATO’s eastern flank — agency

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban emphasized that Hungary would not become a "weak link" in NATO, as it is "firmly committed to the principles of unity and solidarity within the alliance"

Maduro posts photo of him in prison

Venezuelan President addressed it to his grandchildren and children

Russia begins mass production of Volna Kupol Garant EW system — defense source

According to the source, the Volna has become a factor affecting not only the special military operation zone, but also having global influence

Over 200 prominent Israelis urge PM to end West Bank violence — newspaper

The New York Times reported that the letter was signed by two former prime ministers, more than three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, the former heads of the nation’s foreign and domestic intelligence services, as well as rabbis, a Nobel laureate and one of Israel’s most revered novelists

Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia

At the first stage, the country's largest banks will offer their clients the ability to conduct transactions using the digital national currency, while all credit institutions will join the system by September 2028

Iran seeks peaceful settlement of conflict with US, not continuation of war — president

According to Masoud Pezeshkian, there are forces in the US seeking to escalate tensions between Tehran and Washington to gain an advantage

Putin’s talk with Pashinyan to be pragmatic, respectful — Kremlin

The Armenian prime minister now has different views on the possible future configurations for his country, but cooperation with Moscow brings great benefits to the Armenians, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

US uses fewer weapons against Iran than provided to Ukraine under Biden — Trump

According to the US president, Washington gave Ukraine over $300 billion worth of ammunition during this period

Ukraine unable to intercept new models of Russia’s Geran drones — newspaper

According to an article in The Guardian, the new-model drones have a cruising speed of about 400 kilometers per hour, roughly twice that of the piston-engine version

Russia adds over 100 mln carats to diamond reserves since start of year

Head of Rosnedra Oleg Kazanov noted that reserve additions are driven not only by new deposits but by additional geological exploration and the reassessment of existing deposits

At least five US military aircraft flying over Persian Gulf

Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers and Boeing KC-46A Pegasuses "are flying at an altitude of about eight kilometers, including along corridors designated for civil aircraft," a source in the Middle Eastern air traffic control services says

US considers limited strikes against Iran in Strait of Hormuz region — Axios

According to sources cited by the portal, the US goal is to prevent Iran from reconstituting its radar and missile capabilities to attack ships

Tanker struck by three projectiles in Hormuz Strait — British maritime security authority

According to the statement, no casualties or environmental impact has been reported

US requests public comments on Russia's WTO compliance

Interested parties are requested to submit written comments or applications to participate in a public hearing scheduled for October 14, with a deadline of October 1

Plan for further regulation of digital platforms approved in Russia

The government’s subcommittee on the development of digital platforms has approved the roadmap for legislative initiatives for 2026-2027

Elections in Russia and readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow: Kremlin's statements

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow is still ready to receive Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky for negotiations on the Ukrainian conflict while Russia’s position on this issue has not changed

US ‘big enough’ to handle threats globally, vice president says

JD Vance commented on reports of weapons shortages affecting the US ability to respond to threats

Six members of banned organization Jehovah's Witnesses convicted of extremism In Moscow

To date, more than 30 members of the Jehovah's Witnesses organization have been involved in criminal cases in Moscow and the Moscow Region for their participation and involvement in the activities of an extremist organization

IN BRIEF: What is known about detention of two Russians working for Ukraine in Crimea

According to the FSB, two Crimean residents were recruited by officers of the Ukrainian army’s special operations force via a popular messenger

US Treasury chief rules out agreements with Russia until Ukraine conflict ends — agency

According to a source cited by Reuters, Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other issues were possible until the conflict was over