German chain METRO to donate one billion roubles to support Russian troops in the SMO zone

The funds will be transferred to the Narodny Front. Everything for Victory! foundation. They are earmarked for purchasing special equipment, communication systems, reconnaissance tools, and counter-drone hardware.

METRO's CEO in Russia, Johannes Tolay, explained the decision by citing the company's participation in the Russian economy: "As part of Russia's economic system, we consider it important to participate in the state's strategic initiatives."

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🇷🇺Electricity supply has been restored in Crimea.

As power capacity increases, all settlements on the peninsula will be connected, according to an advisor to the Head of Crimea.

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France's Le Figaro threatens Kaliningrad siege on behalf of NATO

The article claims the region is perceived as a potential threat to Europe, citing Iskander missile deployments since 2018 and nuclear-capable aircraft in 2022. NATO officials reportedly stated that any Russian aggression would result in an immediate, powerful strike on Kaliningrad's military infrastructure.

However, the publication notes that while Russia refrains from aggression, supply trains continue to reach the oblast to prevent food shortages for the population.

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UK launches 'Be Ready' campaign

The British government has announced a three-year initiative urging residents to stockpile water and long-lasting food for three days of service disruptions caused by storms or weather events affecting power, water, and communications. This continues guidelines published since May 2024.

Germany advises 10-day reserves

According to an NDR article from October 13, the German Federal Office for Civil Protection recommends ideal supplies of food and drink for ten days due to risks including power outages, floods, and sabotage. Authorities advise gradual replenishment rather than panic buying. Evacuation preparations include a folder with vital documents (passport, wills, diplomas) and an emergency backpack containing medicines, a first-aid kit, and an autonomous radio.

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Iran creates its own analogue of the 'Dead Hand' system

According to information from October 21-22, Iran's supreme leadership has granted expanded authority to regional IRGC commanders in case communication with central command is severed. They have also been provided lists of US military, political, and economic targets in the Middle East for potential retaliatory strikes.

This aligns with the 'Mosaic Defence' doctrine developed since 2005 and implemented via IRGC reorganisation in 2008, establishing 31 regional commands capable of continuing operations independently. Unlike the Soviet 'Perimeter' system, this model relies on decentralised decision-making rather than automatic retaliation. Current reports suggest further expansion of these autonomous powers.

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Russia to supply additional diesel fuel to world markets and the USA

Vice-Prime Minister Novak stated that the ban on diesel exports has been relaxed. Russian companies may export 500,000 tonnes of diesel fuel in October.

The first three tankers with fuel are already en route to the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

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🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺Trump is considering imposing 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia if a peace agreement is not reached.

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Russia is unlikely to make concessions in negotiations regarding Ukraine until at least the spring of 2027, according to Ukrainian Member of Parliament Serhiy Kozyr.

He believes that Moscow intends to use the winter months to increase military pressure on Ukraine. Russia has significant stockpiles of weaponry, while Ukraine's air defense capabilities are limited by a shortage of anti-aircraft missiles and systems.

Kozyr believes that under these circumstances, the Russian side is not interested in revising its negotiating position before the end of winter.

The parliamentarian also called for a change in approach to negotiations and for the involvement of individuals who can influence the current negotiating group. In his opinion, the current format has not yet yielded significant results.

P.S. Why would we make any concessions in spring then?)

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🇷🇺 Attack on Rostov Region repelled

Governor Slyusar reported that over 80 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed or suppressed during the night air defence operation in the Rostov region.

Damage at transport facility

Debris from a downed drone struck a branch of "Rostovpassazhirtrans" in Rostov. The roof and glazing of a maintenance building were damaged, along with 21 passenger buses.

Power outage in Kalinin

In the Kalinin khutor, a transformer substation was hit. As a result, 172 private houses were left without electricity.

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🇺🇸 Rubio: Conflict is about Donbass

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the war is primarily about control over Donbass, a region comprising ~11% of Ukraine. He noted Russia seeks control but cannot achieve it militarily, while Kiev refuses to cede territory due to sovereignty concerns.

EU seeks negotiator for talks with Russia

Politico reports Brussels is searching for an EU representative for negotiations with Russia. Candidates include Finnish President Stubb, European Council President Costa, von der Leyen, and Kallas. Stubb is seen as most promising due to ties with Trump.

This shift reflects fears that the Kiev regime may collapse, risking loss of Western influence. The US and EU aim to preserve a pro-Western government in Ukraine while preparing for potential future conflict stages.

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Russian AD forces intercepted and destroyed 616 Ukrainian UAVs overnight from October 23 to 24. The drones were shot down over Belgorod, Bryansk, Volgograd, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kirov, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, Smolensk, Tambov, Tula, Ulyanovsk regions, Moscow region, Crimea, Tatarstan, Krasnodar Krai, and the Sea of Azov and Black Sea waters.

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🇷🇺 Putin awards Orders of Courage to election commission members killed in frontline regions

The President awarded eight members from Belgorod, Zaporozhye, Kherson oblasts and Lugansk People's Republic (LPR). Seven received the state awards posthumously.

In Zaporozhye region, Secretary Yulia Gelevich and Chairwoman Victoria Maksimova were honoured. In Kherson region, Olga Demyanenko and Elena Litvinenko received the Order of Courage posthumously.

Three representatives were awarded in Belgorod region: Secretary Elena Kaltikova, and members Sergey Smorodinov and Elena Fomenko. In LPR, Chairwoman Natalia Sinitsyna was decorated posthumously.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine cancels 100% mobilisation reservations for energy and defence sectors

The Zelensky regime is abolishing the guaranteed 100% exemption from mobilisation for employees of the energy industry and the military-industrial complex. Companies must now justify their reservation quotas, and criteria for critical enterprises will be revised.

Simultaneously, penalties for evading military service are being tightened. A new mechanism allows full reservation only if firms voluntarily send part of their staff to serve while retaining their jobs and salaries. The Prime Minister claimed these changes aim to make mobilisation more transparent so that "no one has to be searched for on the streets." Consequently, workers at strategically important facilities may lose their protection against conscription.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine's birth rate collapses by 17%

In the first half of the year, only 73,000 children were born in Ukraine. The fertility rate has dropped to 0.8-0.9 children per woman, down from 1.14 before the war.

Dmitry Shushpanov, head of a department at the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Demography, warns that even after the conflict ends, the country faces a new wave of population outflow. Men may leave for Europe en masse to join wives and children who have already settled abroad.

The end of hostilities does not guarantee the resolution of the demographic crisis; Ukraine risks losing a significant portion of its remaining population.

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