Zelensky now hysterical, incapable of acting rationally — Kremlin

Norway’s Statoil does not slow down operations in Russia — Russian minister

"Just recently, two wells were drilled in the Sea of Okhotsk. Preparations are underway for drilling a well with hard-to-recover reserves," Sergey Donskoy said

US-Ukraine talks in Miami derailed by Putin-Trump diesel deal — media

A senior Ukrainian official told the Financial Times that the delegation was cutting its trip short instead of holding a second round of talks on October 10

What is known about Russian influencer being detained in Montenegro

According to Vijesti news outlet, the security services had received information about Mikhail Zvinchuk and his associates’ arrival and had been monitoring their movements for several days

Europe sponsors continuation of Ukraine conflict, not peace — Russian envoy

According to Vasily Nebenzya, people in Europe "are beginning to understand that their leaders are preparing them for a full-scale war with Russia, as early as 2030"

Ukraine to weaken after Russia destroys bridge across Oskol River — expert

Andrey Marochko believes that logistics problems for the Ukrainian army after the destruction of the bridge will affect the course of the fighting near the strategically important Kupyansk

Toyota plant in St. Petersburg transferred to Russian state — ministry

In September 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation announced its decision to close its assembly plant in St. Petersburg. In mid-November, the plant began laying off employees, who had numbered over 1,900 at that point

Resettlement from DPR areas under Ukrainian control to help people return to peaceful life

Authorities of the Donetsk People’s Republic intend to assess each person’s circumstances individually in order to provide the necessary assistance and help them return to peaceful life

Hostilities pose threat to civilians in DPR cities under Ukrainian control — republic head

On October 7, the DPR Defense Headquarters called on residents of cities under Ukrainian control to evacuate to the republic, pledging to help them find housing

Putin-Trump call on Friday was their 6th this year — calculations by TASS

The conversation was their 16th since the US leader returned to office in early 2025

Zelensky had numerous chances to end conflict but chose not to do so — Trump

US President thinks it's time for Ukraine to get a new president

Russian new car market hit 396,000 units in Q3 2026 — ministry

The trend toward a gradual recovery of the auto market was managed to be strengthened in particular through the implementation of programs stimulating demand for Russia-made vehicles, the ministry noted

NATO ‘Theory of Victory’ plan not directed against Russia — chairman of military committee

The word ‘victory’ in this context means, first and foremost, just one thing: war will never begin because those who threaten us are convinced not to start it, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said

World rejecting US dollar, no going back — senior Russian official

A number of countries are realizing that the US dollar is no longer a safe global reserve currency, Alexey Overchuk said

Ukrainian army kills civilians while retreating, using them as human shields — DPR head

On October 7, the DPR Defense Headquarters called on residents of cities under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces to evacuate to the republic

Netanyahu claims Hamas plots attack on Israel ahead of elections

The Israeli PM said that over the past years Israel had become "the strongest country in the Middle East," while its enemies were currently "weaker than ever"

Lavrov says talk about Normandy-format meeting during UNGA is not serious

Russian Foreign Minister also noted that Ukraine’s foreign ministry speaks about the plans of convening a Normandy-format summit to settle the problems of the implementation of the Minsk agreements, on the one hand, while the Ukrainian president’s office, on the contrary, claims that the agreements have exhausted themselves, on the other hand

Iran is urging IAEA to resist manipulations of outside actors - Iran’s envoy

According to him, Iran views this situation as a trap set by the US and Israel who were very active in trying to demolish the nuclear deal with Iran and also used all means possible to pressure the agency

NATO says it has no plans to blockade Kaliningrad

The alliance is not seeking a confrontation but has sufficient arsenals and military power to provide effective deterrence and respond swiftly in the event of aggression

Musk says Zelensky has gone too far

The entrepreneur commented on US President Donald Trump’s statements that Washington has repeatedly demanded that Kiev stop strikes on Russian oil refineries

South Korean ambassador leaves Ukraine — news agency

On October 8, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry announced that the government had decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine

Rosatom CEO says share of unfriendly countries’ projects in portfolio declining

The absolute number of projects in unfriendly countries remains unchanged, Alexey Likhachev added

Donbass will do without Ukraine, hardly vice versa - experts

After the independence referendums in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions quite a few Ukrainian analysts said Ukraine should let them go

Russian-Arab Summit in Moscow postponed until later date — Kremlin

This is related to the beginning of the active phase of implementation of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan

Estonian rogues drag EU into quagmire of confrontation — Russian Foreign Ministry

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on a statement by Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal that the EU "will throw all its resources into ensuring that Ukraine can turn Russian oil refineries into ruins"

Number of Germans who change their minds about refusing military service grows

A representative of the Federal Office for Family and Civil Society told the RND editorial association that this occurred amid the conflict in Ukraine and changes in the security situation

Russia ready to supply oil to US, global markets — Putin after call with Trump

The Russian and US presidents have discussed energy problems by phone

Flydubai co-pilot planned terrorist attack at Tel Aviv airport

He intended to take control of the aircraft and use it to carry out a suicide attack on the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with the aim of causing the greatest possible number of casualties

Witkoff plans to discuss Ukrainian settlement in Moscow in late October — Axios

According to the news portal, the US administration counts on a diplomatic breakthrough before the midterm elections to the US Congress

Press review: Kiev may step up Russia strikes as Rubio urges EU to put its interests first

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 9th

No concrete result yet on prisoner swap between Russia and US — Russian diplomat

Earlier, it was reported that the US president had supported the plan to swap Russian national Viktor Bout for American nationals Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

At least 12 people die, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh Airport — government

The attack caused material damage, the extent of which is currently being assessed

Russia ‘takes gloves off’ as Kiev tries to intimidate Russians with drone attacks — Ritter

According to him, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure facilities were provoked by Ukraine itself, whose leadership was the first to decide to launch strikes against Russia in an attempt to intimidate the civilian population

Trump says US demanded Zelensky halt strikes on Russian oil refineries

He can't do that because we have a world problem, and the problem is caused by the lack of refineries for diesel fuel, US President said

Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter wipes out enemy targets outside engagement area

The Su-57’s onboard equipment integrates various data while the information support system incorporating artificial intelligence elements allows the pilot to make decisions in a fraction of a second and always emerge victorious in an air combat, Vadim Badekha stressed

Tochka-U missiles not in service in Russian Armed Forces — mission to UN

Given the proven record of the Kiev regime promoting false allegations and fake evidence, it should be noted that Tochka-U tactical missiles are not in service in the Russian Armed Forces, the letter says

Russian Navy coastal defense system strikes target with cruise missile in Arctic drills

The missile firings from the coastal defense missile system deployed on the Alexandra Land Island were performed for the first time as part of the Northern Fleet’s planned combat and operational training measures for the summer training period

US death toll from Hurricane Isaias reaches four — TV

Local authorities told CNN that hundreds of thousands of people remain without power

No response from US to Russia’s proposal to extend New START — senior Russian MP

Konstantin Kosachev emphasized that Russia has once again demonstrated its special responsibility as a nuclear power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council in matters of strategic stability and global security

Finnish PM plans to propose Europe stop issuing tourist visas to Russians

According to Petteri Orpo, Russian citizens should not be allowed to travel freely to Europe as tourists