Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known
All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
Kiev targets Zaporozhye NPP workers after failed attempt to force them to leave — director
Yury Chernichuk said for more than six months Kiev had been trying to create an uncomfortable environment and conditions that make normal life for the staff unbearable
BRICS nations see any arbitrary revision of G20 membership as inadmissible
"We recognize the importance of the continued and productive functioning of the G20," the document said
French party leader criticizes von der Leyen's decision to allocate €6.1 bln to Kiev
Nicolas Dupont-Aignan says the EU is spending its funds on other people's conflicts while demanding "ever greater efforts" from its own people
Missing tourists found in Karachay-Cherkessia, no medical assistance needed
The tourists were escorted to the meeting point and taken to the village of Arkhyz, a spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry said
US believes Russia, Ukraine want to find way to settle conflict — Kushner
The presidential envoy said the negotiators "have to find the right formula" for the deal
At least 53 drones downed over Russian regions since morning
On-duty air defenses destroyed Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Rostov, Smolensk, Tula, Krasnodar, the Republic of Crimea and over the waters of the Black and Azov seas
Kushner hopes next steps on Ukraine settlement to be announced soon
The negotiator specified that the relevant statement may be made "in the next couple of weeks"
Putin, Xi greeted each other but did not talk — Kremlin spokesman
"They greeted each other, but, as far as I know, they had no opportunity to talk," the Kremlin spokesman said
Venue for Russia-US-Germany business forum to be chosen by year-end — envoy
"It has received incredibly powerful support from Germany and the United States," the Russian official added
Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it
As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance
UAE became one of Russia’s closest partners in region — Putin
The President of the Russian Federation noted that 2026 marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Abu Dhabi
Fuel prices surge in Germany amid Bab el-Mandeb tensions — Bild
According to the newspaper, at 12:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, the average price of a liter of diesel across the country rose to 2.56 euros
Yemen’s government forces report destroying Houthi military assets near Mocha
Spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nazili said that government troops had also "eliminated large clusters" of Houthi forces near the port city
Two killed in shooting at New York City playground — newspaper
The New York Post reports that police have made no arrests so far and the investigation into the incident is ongoing
Iran hands over to US list of conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz — agency
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until they are fulfilled, the Tasnim reported
Contact lost with ferry carrying 243 people in Indonesia — Reuters
According to the report, at least 103 passengers have been evacuated from the ferry
BRICS concerned about risk of proliferation of terrorism in Sudan — declaration
The leaders called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue
Russian forces close in on Ukrainian troops trapped in Kharkov Region
The Russia’s Defense Ministry added that two attempts by Ukrainian assault teams to break out of the encirclement near Sliznyovo and Gogino had been thwarted
Kiev prepares for new round of talks in October — Zelensky’s office
Head of the office Kirill Budanov did not specify the venue of the potential negotiations
Trips to Moscow, Kiev were very successful, US understands next steps — Kushner
The negotiator added that he has "a very clear sense" as to "what can lead to something that's lasting and enduring"
Applications flooding in for 2027 Russia-US-Germany business forum — envoy
It was also backed by the US Chamber of Commerce, so we will definitely hold it," Kirill Dmitriev said
Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum to strengthen fact-checking cooperation — GFCN chief
Vladimir Tabak thanked the Foreign Ministry for its longstanding support and said Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov would attend this year’s forum in person
Saudi oil delivery times to Asia could rise 2.5-fold
A route via the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, which would become necessary if the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is closed, would take around 100 days round trip, Asahi reported
Russia happy BRICS wording acceptable to Iran, UAE — Kremlin
Many pessimists believed this would not be possible, but everything worked out as planned, Dmitry Peskov said
BRICS nations reiterate commitment to reforming global governance — declaration
The member states emphasized the central role of the UN in the international system in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain peace and security
Rally against unfriendly policy towards Russia held outside Hungarian Foreign Ministry
The event was organized by coalition of public organizations Forum for Peace
BRICS nations extend full support to China for 2027 chairmanship — declaration
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced earlier that his country would host the group’s next summit
Kremlin worried by situation in Bab el-Mandeb Strait — spokesman
"All this may lead to a mega-escalation. It appears that the situation is far from being under control," he added
Putin says relations with all African countries of special significance for Russia
"Russia pays special attention to comprehensive development of relations with African countries as a whole," the president said
Slowing AI development no longer appears possible — Dmitriev
The CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund was commenting on a Financial Times report that the OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs, and US entrepreneur Elon Musk had called for slowing the development of AI models over safety concerns
Russia ready to talk to Kiev, but will not stop special operation — foreign minister
"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the top Russian diplomat said
