Ukrainian troops attack DPR communities 14 times in 24 hours, two injured
Thirteen residential buildings, seven civilian infrastructure facilities, as well as passenger cars and trucks were damaged
🇺🇸 United States of America News
Guterres concerned over rising civilian casualties from Ukrainian attacks on Russia
All attacks targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure, must end immediately, UN Secretary-General Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said
US state issues arrest warrant for Raul Castro
Florida has issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 shooting down of a plane Read Full Article at RT.com
Cuban president slams US issuing arrest warrant for Raul Castro as pathetic circus
Miguel Diaz-Canel noted that "this maneuver is cloaked in a pseudo-legal form by anti-Cuban politicians and directed against former Cuban leader Raul Castro"
Over 2,500 people detained during riots across France — justice minister
Commenting of the situation in Limoges, where a bell tower collapsed after being set afire by rioters, the minister said that France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor's office will soon join the investigation
Iranian president holds meeting with Russian foreign minister
Masoud Pezeshkian and Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral relations as well as recent regional and international developments
Russian army now more innovative, adaptable — NATO commander
French Admiral Pierre Vandier mentioned Russia’s advances in unmanned aerial vehicles
Israel makes arrests after settler violence sparks diplomatic outcry
Israeli police arrested 10 suspects after West Bank settler attacks injured a US journalist and targeted European diplomats Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel prepared to attack Iran without US – Netanyahu
Netanyahu says Israel will attack Iran alone if needed, pledging to overthrow its government and outlining a doctrine of striking first Read Full Article at RT.com
US behavior is main cause for instability in Middle East — Iranian top diplomat
Abbas Araghchi made this statement during a news conference following his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Developers to benefit most from potential rate cut, lawmaker says
The next major catalyst will be the Bank of Russia’s meeting on October 23, Alexey Govyrin said
Florida court issues arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raul Castro — TV
The former Cuban leader faces four counts of murder, two counts of destroying an aircraft, and conspiracy to murder US citizens
Iran’s top diplomat Araghchi praises talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
"The relations between Iran and Russia are of a strategic nature and the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty has brought them to a new level," Abbas Araghchi said
Moscow ready to assist in settling US-Iran conflict — top Russian diplomat
Sergey Lavrov pointed out that "it is important to return to the pre-crisis situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz"
Zelensky says he wants to run for president again
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky says he wants run for president again, despite promising to only serve one term Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran requests Russia to reinforce Southern Caspian ports — first vice president
Mohammad Reza Aref said that Iran is relieving its northern ports from the adverse effect
Blaming external forces for protests in Europe would be wrong, expert says
According to Ilya Grashchenkov, the current unrest may signal the beginning of a profound transformation of Europe’s political system
Over 2,000 explosions reported at Ukrainian energy facilities in 3 months — prime minister
Commenting on the overall energy situation, Sergey Koretsky stated that Ukraine needed to prepare "for the worst-case scenario"
Sudan drone strike kills 11 at displacement camp – official
At least 11 people, including nine children, have been killed in an alleged RSF drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan’s West Darfur Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian missile strike on Planeta Plastik plant near Kiev causes major damage
The enterprise produced polymer materials for military use
Russian PM Mishustin meets with Iranian First Vice President Aref
The talks were held at the Kokhi Somon governmental residence
Ukraine, Kiev not ready for coming winter — lawmaker
According to Anna Skorokhod, the national and city authorities merely drew up preparation plans that were never implemented
India calls for action from Meta amid election protests
India has asked Meta to review content recommendations on Facebook and Instagram amid protests over disputed voter rolls Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran develops two-year plan to expand cooperation with SCO member states — vice president
Mohammad Reza Aref emphasized that "in addition to economic and trade ties, a key priority for Iran within this organization is expanding cooperation in the fields of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence"
Russian strikes hit over 10 energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine overnight
According to Vladimir Zelensky, facilities were damaged in the Vinnitsa, Volyn, Zhitomir, Kiev, Kirovograd, Nikolayev, Odessa, Rovno, Ternopol, Kharkov, and Khmelnitsky Regions
Russian government reshuffles, unrest in Europe: topics of Kremlin spokesman’s briefing
The US continues its mediation and peacemaking efforts toward a settlement in Ukraine, and Russia highly values them, Dmitry Peskov said
Data center in Kiev completely destroyed by Russian strike, cannot be restored
According to the UNIAN news agency, Datagroup provided internet access, communications, data center and cloud services to businesses, government agencies, and private customers in more than 90 localities across Ukraine
IN BRIEF: What we know about protests in Europe
Large-scale demonstrations against rising fuel prices and the declining purchasing power of the population took place in Paris and across France on Saturday
Seven wounded in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region – local authorities
Seven civilians have been injured in a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Belgorod Region, Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk’s tech used in strike that killed Russian students – investigators
The Russian Investigative Committee has reported that Ukrainian drones used in a deadly strike on Starobelsk were Starlink-connected Read Full Article at RT.com
Press review: Trump seeks Ukraine talks revival as French unions join nationwide protests
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 19th
US not competing with China or Russia for influence in Uzbekistan — top diplomat
According to Marco Rubio, the US wants fair competition and new opportunities for American companies
IN BRIEF: Five nominees: what is known about proposed reshuffles in Russian government
The State Duma is expected to review the nominations within a week
EU fears next Russia sanctions could be the last – Telegraph
Kiev and Brussels fear Marine Le Pen could become France’s next president and block further sanctions against Russia, per The Telegraph Read Full Article at RT.com
Mishustin nominates four candidates for deputy prime minister, one for transport minister
Two current ministers were put forward to take up deputy prime minister posts
Trump-Zelensky rift will not affect special military operation, expert says
Andrey Marochko believes Trump’s criticism of Zelensky is partly motivated by the US midterm elections scheduled for November
Storage sites for cruise missiles, data center in Kiev hit in massive Russian attack
The Russian Armed Forces used ground-based precision-guided weapons and long-range attack drones
Russian PM submits five government nominations to State Duma for approval
The mentioned nominations are four candidates for deputy prime minister and one candidate for transport minister
US suspends new sanctions against Russia to give diplomacy chance — Rubio
According to the US Secretary of State, the US President had suspended the sanctions for 60 days
Egypt pledges military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis
Egypt has pledged support for Saudi Arabia against Yemen’s Houthis after President Sisi sought authorization to deploy troops abroad Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Coalition of the willing’ to demand that Ukraine return its money — lawmaker
Many future generations of Ukrainians will have to pay it back, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin noted
Hard to convince Italians to back Ukraine – defense minister
Guido Crosetto says Rome must continue supporting Kiev despite widespread public opposition and protests over government spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Joint military drills with US kick off in Japan
The drills will bring together about 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 US service members, the Kyodo news agency reported
Ukraine carries out eight attacks on DPR in past day
A civilian was reported killed
Trump says he can tighten sanctions on Russia ‘any time’ he wants
Earlier, the US president took 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on other countries
Over 150 people detained during protests in Milan — newspaper
Corriere della Sera reported, citing the police, that 80% of those detained are minors
Zelensky never wanted to end war with Russia – Trump
Trump accused Zelensky of refusing to end the Ukraine conflict while defending his decision to ease sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump states ‘great progress’ toward settlement of conflict in Ukraine
The US president added that he did not want to do anything that could drive "Russia away from the bargaining table"
Lavrov to visit Tehran, to be received by President Pezeshkian on October 19
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi
Lavrov, Bahraini King, foreign minister discuss situation in Gulf region
The sides also discussed the implementation of the existing high-level agreements on the development of the entire range of traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Bahrain