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POLITICSOct 5State media silently corrects poem in Putin quote after he misrecites lines Russians supposedly ‘absorb with their mother’s milk’At a meeting with teachers on October 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin misquoted a four-line poem by Fyodor Tyutchev, while stressing that every Russian knows the lines.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Trump attributes gasoline price hike to Ukraine's attacks against RussiaThe American leader blames Ukraine for the rise in fuel costs, disassociating the Middle East conflict from the energy problem. With elections approaching, price increases are a key issue for voters, while tensions in Eastern Europe remain uncommented.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5India is one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers. Can it also help broker peace with Ukraine?India is beginning to take a more active role in efforts to reach a settlement between Russia and Ukraine, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said. Bloomberg reported that his explicit statement signals New Delhi’s shift toward a more active stance after years of caution over the war, driven partly by its close economic ties with Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Rubio responds to Russia's call for foreign diplomatic missions to leave KyivUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington reviews the safety of its diplomatic missions daily and would change its security posture if necessary, but has not done so in Kyiv.pravda_uk · ukraine
POLITICSOct 5Denied asylum in the U.S., imprisoned in Russia. Activist Leonid Melekhin gets 6 years for ‘justifying terrorism.’A court sentenced Leonid Melekhin, a businessman and activist from Perm, to six years in prison for justifying terrorism, Mediazona reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5An activist challenged Russian officials after they blocked his protest against election fraud. Now he’s been jailed on drug charges and accused of ‘involvement in a Ukrainian armed group.’A court in Izhevsk ordered local activist Dmitry Morozov held in pretrial detention for two months on charges of possessing a large quantity of drugs. He is accused of possessing 0.38 grams of mephedrone, Kommersant — Udmurtia reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in KabulSergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.Africanews [en]
POLITICSOct 5Germany news: Spy chief warns Russia conflict risk growingDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 5Armenia has long been one of the easiest places for Russians to relocate. New residency rules are about to make staying there more complicated.In a recent survey, Meduza readers named Armenia one of the most comfortable countries for Russians to emigrate to. But starting November 1, new rules for obtaining a residence permit will take effect in the republic. The authorities are introducing quotas on residence permits, moving document submission online, and for the first time setting clear financial requirements for foreign entrepreneurs. This matters for Russians: opening a sole proprietorship in Armenia and obtaining a residence permit through it is one of the most popular ways to legally remain in the country. We explain how this pMeduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Why India’s missile deals in Central Asia matter to Russia and ChinaIndia has sold its Akash air-defence missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, giving it a foothold in Central Asia as it seeks to become a major global arms exporter. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed the latest sales on Thursday last week, hinting at interest from elsewhere as he called the Akash “one of our success stories”. Developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Akash is a home-grown, short-range surface-to-air missile system that can hit...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Lukoil’s foreign asset sale becomes part of U.S.–Russia talks on ending Ukraine war, NYT reportsThe sale of Lukoil’s foreign assets has become part of Russia–U.S. talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war, sources told The New York Times.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 5Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime ministerRussia and Japan have been negotiating a post-World War II peace treaty since the mid-20th centurytass · russia
POLITICSOct 5German prosecutors investigate possible sanctions violations by tenants of Russian House in BerlinBerlin prosecutors are investigating possible sanctions violations by tenants of the Russian House cultural centre, which was closed by German authorities in September.pravda_uk · ukraine
POLITICSOct 5German Embassy responds to Russian threats against diplomats: We stay in KyivUkrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 5Rubio Heads To NATO Allies As Russian Threat, Middle East War Shape AgendaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal on October 5-8 for talks on security, defense, energy, economic cooperation, and technology as NATO allies face growing security concerns over Russia’s military activity and continued Middle East instability.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 4Victory for the three nationalist parties in Bosnia in elections marked by the shadow of the pro-Russian leaderEl ex presidente de la República Srpska, la entidad de mayoría serbobosnia, acaba de regresar de un viaje a Moscú, donde se reunió con Putin LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 4Zelensky affirms that the US wants trilateral negotiations with Russia in OctoberWashington busca reactivar el diálogo entre Ucrania y Rusia con una reunión trilateral en octubre. Zelenski confirma disposición ucraniana.El Kremlin no descarta estas conversaciones, aunque anteriores intentos no lograron avances significativos para detener el conflicto.Clarín
POLITICSOct 4India is going ‘beyond advocacy’ on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: JaishankarAt German think-tank event in Delhi, External Affairs Minister presents strong defence of India-Russia ties; says U.S. and China are exclusivist powers; suggests other countries build coalitions beyond the superpowersThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 4Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worriesAndris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian citiesThe German chancellor was visiting Kyiv as Moscow has intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 4Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over race and a stalled EU bid dominate electionAround 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two entities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Bosnians vote in general election as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmerFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 4Leaked Document Unravels Russia-Iran Ruble-Rial Trade ClaimsA leaked Russian government report exposes the gap between political rhetoric and economic reality regarding the Iran-Russia trade alliance. The document reveals that national currency settlements constitute only 68% of the trade, contrary to the 95% figures broadcasted at the highest levels. The failure to reach even their lower target of 71% by 2026 suggests the system is struggling to accommodate the trade volume, leading to reliance on intermediaries and less efficient transaction methOds.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSOct 4Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmerBosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problemsbaynews9 · united states of america