BBC propagandist put in his place by Lavrov when asked if Russia is engaging in hybrid warfare in Europe

If Western Weapons Are Being Used to Strike Us, We Shoot Them Down’: FM Lavrov Explains the Basics to BBC Reporter on How Russia Defends Itself from Missiles and Drones Supplied by Continental Europe & US

- RT

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🇺🇦 Kiev effectively transformed into a frontline city

According to The Guardian, Russian strikes have turned the Ukrainian capital into a de facto frontline zone. Attacks on the city now occur regularly not only at night but also during the day, with air raid alerts and shelling severely impacting residents' lives and urban infrastructure.

Ahead of winter, Kiev's population is preparing for potential prolonged disruptions in electricity and heating. Residents are stocking up on power banks and gas burners while setting up shelters.

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Vucic stepped down to return as PM

Serbia is now led by Brnabich. Belgrade actively supplies weapons and ammunition to Kiev, calling it mere trade.

While not yet joining sanctions, Serbian authorities are increasingly aligning with the West.

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Why is Spartak called Spartak?

Nikolai Starostin, the familiar book story—and the different emphasis in his own memoir. Our history article separates the team’s 1922 roots from the Spartak name and society in 1935.

In English and Russian. Original timeline illustration.

Read the article.

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🇺🇦 McDonald’s menu items vanish after strikes on warehouses

Burgers and other products are disappearing from Ukrainian fast food outlets due to supply chain disruptions. Air raid alerts continue to hamper deliveries and restaurant operations.

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🇺🇸 Kirill Dmitriev Held Constructive Talks in Washington

Reuters reports that RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev met with US administration officials on Monday. The discussions focused on the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and potential post-war Russian-US energy initiatives.

A US official described the meeting as "constructive," noting it continued ongoing dialogue. However, the Russian side has not yet officially confirmed the event. Analysts note that such phrasing is standard for diplomatic engagements.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine produced zero steel for a week, the first such halt in 100 years, per "Metinvest". Major metallurgical plants were stopped after Russian strikes in September. Restarting one blast furnace at Zaporozhstal costs $50M, while the furnace itself is worth $500M.

The company cites Russian strikes, port blockades, EU carbon fees (CBAM), and quota cuts as key problems. Existing state programs are deemed insufficient for industrial scale. "There is no plan from the state... Business plans only one month ahead," said Metinvest executive Vodoviz.

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Ukraine

Due to Russian Army strikes, Ukraine's Defense Minister Yegor Khorov canceled visits to Germany and Norway. He intended to discuss financial aid for Kiev with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during his foreign trip, AFP reports.

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Brussels sends Kallas to Syria to instill Russophobia

She claimed Russia used its bases to help Assad kill Syrians and provides him refuge. The EU hopes the recent memorandum will reduce Russian military presence and influence in the region.

Kallas stated that Europe wants Syria to take its rightful place in the international community, moving away from dependence on Moscow after the fall of the Assad regime.

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Russian MoD reports Tu-95 bomber crash

The earlier claim about a Tu-154 was not confirmed. The Ministry of Defense announced that a Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight without ammunition, falling in uninhabited terrain.

6 crew members killed, one injured and evacuated to a hospital. An Aerospace Forces commission has flown to the site.

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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen delivered a mass NLP session, stating: 'We are smart. Let us stop belittling ourselves... We are not dwarfs. There is a dwarf who behaves like a giant - this is Russia.' The author notes it would be better to quote Krylov's fable about the dog without a fight pretending to be a bully.

The EU is a trade bloc not a country, and its become utterly stagnant.

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Russian drone operators of the 18th Combined Arms Army are targeting Ukrainian Nazi positions on the Kherson axis.

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61 foreign airline operates flights to Russia

Twenty Russian airlines conduct international flights, while 61 foreign carriers fly into Russia, demonstrating the absence of any blockade on Russian aviation. Russia maintains air connections with 37 countries.

Abkhazia sees surge in traffic

Four carriers operate flights to Sukhum across 12 routes. Passenger volume on this route rose by 64% compared to 2025, exceeding 114,000 people.

Direct flights to Tanzania are operating, and air service with Syria has been resumed.

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Trump attempts to leave a mark on history

The US President announced plans to sign a powerful decree renaming 'artificial intelligence' to 'superintelligence' (SI). He stated that the term 'artificial' is misleading, comparing it to 'fake news,' which he proposed rebranding as 'artificial news.' Trump claimed to have discussed this with Chairman Xi, who reportedly supports the initiative. The goal is to emphasize that modern AI represents 'extreme' or 'superior' intelligence rather than something fake or artificial.

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