Kaja Kallas (EU) proposes sanctions against those who organized the Russian elections "in the occupied territories."

 The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, described the Russian State Duma elections as "another serious blow to democracy" and announced that she would propose sanctions against those who facilitated their holding "in the occupied Ukrainian territories."

Russians will soon begin paying a tax to fund the restoration of facilities damaged by drone attacks

Russians will soon begin paying a tax to fund the restoration of facilities damaged by drone attacks, according to the Ministry of Finance. 

The Russian Defense Ministry has vowed to intensify strikes on military targets in Kyiv in response to attacks on civilian targets in Russia.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attempted a massive attack using UAVs and "Flamingo" missiles in an effort to disrupt the expression of the will of Russian citizens during the September 19–20 elections;

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, days after Congress sent the bill to the White House with rare bipartisan support.

Russia summons the head of the British diplomatic mission over the increased supply of drones to Ukraine

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's Chargé d'Affaires in Moscow, Danae Dholakia, on Friday regarding the increased supply of unmanned aerial vehicles and other weapons systems to the Kyiv.

China and India have criticized the "hellish sanctions" bill passed by the US Congress

China described the initiative as lacking any basis in international law and emphasized that its cooperation should not be subject to coercion by third parties.

Trump intends to sign the "hellish sanctions" bill against Russia — WSJ

The document empowers the president to impose sanctions on Russian individuals and entities, as well as tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India.

Russia double-checks situation following US statements about weapons in space — Lavrov

Moscow is currently reviewing the situation in response to US statements about deploying strike weapons in space, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during the International Festival of Youth, as TASS reported.

Russian Defense Minister awarded the commander of the ship that fired signal flares at a Danish helicopter

Andrey Belousov presented the "For Combat Distinction" medal to the commander of the corvette *Soobrazitelny" "for skillful and decisive actions in preventing a provocation by a Danish Air Force helicopter," the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

US House advances Russia sanctions bill allowing the US to impose 100% tariffs on the countries major buyers of Russian oil

he US House of Representatives has advanced a bill tightening sanctions on Russia in a procedural vote, according to a C-SPAN broadcast and TASS.

EU envoys fail to agree on extension of anti-Russia sanctions, time and coordination needed

 EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement at a meeting on Monday on extension of sanctions against Russia, which expire on Tuesday. 

Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to launch attacks on energy targets

 U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed not to launch attacks against energy targets.

"It harms the whole world": Trump forbade Zelenskyy from striking Russian facilities linked to diesel fuel

US President Donald Trump urged  Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday to halt military strikes against Russian diesel refineries, warning that the operations are creating global fuel shortages.

The US House of Representatives will vote next week on a bill imposing "harsh" sanctions against Russia

 The bill, proposed by the late Senator Graham, would allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as from five countries that help Russia circumvent energy sanctions.

Hungary expels 10 employees of the Russian embassy

The Hungarian government is expelling ten employees of the Russian embassy in Budapest, deeming their activities incompatible with diplomatic status, Foreign Minister Anita Orban has said.

Russia and North Korea open first road link across the Tumen River

Previously, there was no full-fledged road connection between Russia and North Korea.

AfD to push for restoring ties with Russia after state election victory

Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Tino Chrupalla said after the party’s decisive victory in the election to the Saxony-Anhalt Landtag (state parliament) that it would pressure Berlin to restore relations with Russia and change its sanctions policy.

Putin’s meeting with US negotiators lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes - no sign of breakthrough

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with American negotiators on Ukraine, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, lasted for three hours and ten minutes, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said.

Norwegian ambassador summoned to the Russian FM over the seizure of the vessel "Professor Molchanov"

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Moscow, Heidi Olufsen, on Tuesday following the seizure of a scientific vessel from her country by Scandinavian authorities the previous day.

Moscow will respond to all of Berlin’s anti-Russian decisions - Maria Zakharova

 Moscow will respond to all of Berlin’s anti-Russian decisions, Maria Zakharova stated. She noted that German authorities have presented no evidence to support their accusations against the Russian Federation—nor does any such evidence exist or could it possibly exist.