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HealthOct 11WHO says no plague case registered after lab worker’s death in RussiaThe World Health Organization has confirmed that no plague case was registered following the death of a lab worker in Russia. This clarifies public health concerns related to a potential disease outbreak.independentuk · united kingdom
MilitaryOct 11As Russian Arms Exports Slide, Central Asia Shops ElsewhereCentral Asian nations are increasingly turning to India, China, Turkey, and Europe for military equipment to reduce their dependence on Russia. Analysts note that this diversification offers greater political flexibility but could create long-term logistical and operational challenges.RFE/RL
ConflictBreakingOct 11Partisans destroy locomotive in Russia's Voronezh regionUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 11Ukraine’s air defenses down 94 of 116 Russian drones launched against Ukraine overnightUkrinform [en]
HealthOct 11WHO issues update on investigation into Russian plague lab worker’s deathThe World Health Organisation says no case of plague has been registeredThe Independent World
ConflictOct 11Invaded by the ex-USSR, claimed by Tokyo: the Kuriles, this archipelago at the heart of tensions between Russia and JapanREPORTAGE - La tension entre la Russie et le Japon s’est ravivée après la visite de Vladimir Poutine, en août dernier, sur cet archipel dont l’URSS s’est emparé en août 1945, notamment quatre îles proches d’Hokkaido, les «Territoires du nord» dont Tokyo revendique la souveraineté.Le Figaro International
ConflictOct 11Ukrainian prisoners of war and defectors have been gathered into a Russian battalion to face Ukrainian forces — why? And how?DW News [en]
ConflictOct 11Drones attack Yandex data center in Russia for third time in a week – mediaUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 11Russian Strike Hits Dnipro High-Rise, 4 Injured, Including 2 Childrenkyivpost · ukraine
ConflictOct 11Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,930 over past dayThe total combat losses of Russian forces in Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to October 11, 2026, amount to approximately 1,552,840 personnel, including 1,930 over the past 24 hours.Ukrinform [en]
ConflictOct 11DIU publishes data on 20 Russian shadow fleet vessels carrying oil and gasUkraine’s defense intelligence has published data on 20 vessels involved in exporting Russian crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas, as well as bunkering sanctioned vessels.Ukrinform [en]
ConflictOct 11Ukraine’s Alpha unit hits 26 Russian air defense systems, neutralizes over 7,600 troops in SeptemberUkrinform [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 11Russia steps up bid to kill European defence chiefs, spy agencies warnFinancial Times
MilitaryOct 11Russia spending huge sums on production of jet-powered drones – military spoxRussia is spending huge sums on producing the jet-powered drones it uses to strike Ukraine, which are quite expensive.Ukrinform [en]
ConflictOct 11Four injured in overnight Russian strikes on Dnipro, including two childrenUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 11House Republicans Move To Block Trump's Russia Diesel DealRepublican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports as lawmakers warn the move could help finance Moscow's war against Ukraine.RFE/RL
PoliticsOct 11Russians face EU travel curbs to prevent hybrid attacksTighter visa rules are expected to be proposed in January to bolster EU defenses against Russian threats.Politico Europe
ConflictOct 11Ukraine says it won't stop attacking Russian oil resources amid diesel fuel deal with U.S.CBS News
PoliticsOct 11Trump says Ukraine should replace Zelenskyy, stop hitting Russian refineriesFormer President Trump suggested that Ukraine should replace its leader, Zelenskyy, and cease targeting Russian refineries. This statement concerns the ongoing conflict and its diplomatic strategies.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 10GOP lawmakers reject U.S.-Russia diesel deal, Trump’s Zelensky commentsSeveral Republicans voiced objections to the Trump administration Russian diesel deal and President Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine needed a new leader. When asked about the deal, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said on Friday he supported the president’s decision but he doesn’t “support his decision to import it from Putin. Vladimir Putin is a butcher. He’s a…The Hill
HealthOct 10WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s deathThe WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 10Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From RussiaHigh diesel costs have posed a problem for Republicans in the midterms, but President Trump’s decision did not satisfy some candidates in key Senate races.NYT US
PoliticsOct 10Bipartisan bill barring U.S. purchase of Russian oil on the horizon: FitzpatrickRep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced on Saturday he would be introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping President Trump from lifting sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages. “We will be introducing bipartisan legislation to block any and all purchases of Russian oil. It will be called the ‘Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act,’”…The Hill
PoliticsOct 10House Republican, invoking Reagan, moves to block Trump's Russia oil dealRep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) vowed Saturday to force a House vote to block Russian oil purchases, challenging President Trump's diesel deal with President Vladimir Putin.Why it matters: Trump has touted the deal as a way to lower fuel prices, but it could also provide revenue for Russia's war in Ukraine.Driving the news: Fitzpatrick, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, said he would introduce the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act" and force a vote through a discharge petition."It will be forced to the Floor via discharge and it will pass overwhelmingly," Fitzpatrick wrote oAxios