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Ukraine cannot make up for losses in Druzhkovka because of Russian pressure — expert

Andrey Marochko stressed that almost all the routes leading to Druzhkovka are under tight fire control of the Russian military

China, India, Turkey account for two-thirds of exports via terminals of Port Alliance

China was the absolute leader in terms of trade volume in the thermal coal sector with 10.8 mln tons of cargo, which is equivalent to 37% of the holding’s total exports

Kiev loses over 1,900 troops in Battlegroup East’s area this week — top brass

Russian forces hit five dry cargo ships used by the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea and at the port of Odessa by Geran drones, the Defense Ministry reported

Russia hopes Europe has taken notice of warning about 'other, very short war' — Lavrov

Russia’s top diplomat pointed to the fact that it was Europe that was regularly voicing claims about its preparations for a possible war

Iran may give up its highly enriched uranium if deal with US reached — president

Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Tehran would comply with the deal with Washington within the framework of international law

Russia inflicts serious damage to Ukraine in Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, expert says

According to Andrey Marochko, after the line of combat contact has been stabilized and Nikolayevka, located east of Slavyansk, has been cleared, Russian troops will be able to begin assaulting the eastern borders of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration

Trump tells aides strikes against Iran may resume after November midterms — WSJ

The US President is skeptical Iran would meet his demands and has told his staff that he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely, the newspaper said

Russia ready to help developing countries strengthen sovereignty — Foreign Ministry

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin pointed to the current global fundamental transformations, under which a more just and balanced system of international relations is taking shape and the role of the states of the Global Majority is increasing

Russia to proceed from its own interests regarding future settlement — Putin

He noted that on the night of September 19-20, the main day of voting in the parliamentary elections, more than 1,600 Ukrainian drones entered practically the Moscow zone

Iran’s plan for resolving conflict with US to take effect once Washington accepts it — MFA

Tehran would be ready to begin talks with US officials on a final deal on the seventh day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

US must show it is not seeking violent change of power in Iran — Pezeshkian

"The first thing that needs to happen is that the distrust created by this war has to be overcome," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said

London may become de jure party to Ukraine conflict — MFA

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow's position on the matter had been set out in detail in a note recently handed to the British charge d'affaires in Russia

Typhon systems to be deployed to US Kadena base after drills in Japan — Defense Ministry

The American side has explained that storing this facility at Kadena air base is not a permanent deployment in Japan

Putin relieves Andrey Kelin of his duty as Russian ambassador to UK

Andrey Kelin held this post since November 2019

EU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leader

At the same time, Samvel Karapetyan gave no clear answer as to whether the law launching the EU accession process should be repealed

Russian Baltic Fleet’s Perekop training ship arrives at Seychelles port for first time

According to the Defense Ministry, the Russian ship’s business call program envisages crew members’ participation in protocol, cultural, and sporting events

Explosion occurres during welding works at Elga deposit in Yakutia causing fatalities

According to preliminary information, an explosion occurred on September 26 during welding operations at the backup pumping station, the press service of the regional prosecutor’s office reported

Belousov briefed on drone use by Battlegroup North

The Russian defense chief was shown unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out strikes in areas heavily protected by the enemy’s electronic warfare systems

Bill Gates says AI could lead to deaths of 1 billion people

The businessman explained that artificial intelligence could be used by people "with bad intentions"

Lavrov and Barbados PM discuss cooperation at UN and regional stability

"During the conversation, which took place in a frank and friendly atmosphere, topical issues of bilateral cooperation and the international agenda were discussed," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

Russian strikes on data centers in Kiev to disrupt Ukraine’s troop control — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, the Kiev-based data centers provided continuous secure communication for the Ukrainian armed forces

Trump urges Zelensky to visit Moscow for talks with Putin — media

According to the newspaper's sources, the head of Kiev regime rejected the proposal and was upset that the US leader had raised the issue

WTO grants Russian request for CBAM dispute panel — official

According to the Russian side, this mechanism, which introduces in particular additional charges on certain goods imported into the EU from third countries, significantly restricts access to the community's market

Ukraine's neighbors have no wish to join Kiev's military adventures — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova highlighted that the leaders of neighboring states had made it clear that they would not rush to build or jointly use energy facilities with Ukraine

Euractiv columnist questions need for extra funding for Ukraine

Claims were already made earlier this year that Ukraine would run out of money in April, yet this did not happen, Thomas Moller-Nielsen said

US not to include Patriot system missiles in $400 million aid package for Kiev — Reuters

This military aid is to be sent to Kiev by October 2029 and will consist of weapons, including parts for armored vehicles, the news agency said

Earthquake with magnitude of 6.6 hits off coast of New Caledonia

There is no information about casualties or damage