🇷🇺 Russia’s economic resilience under sanctions

Russia achieved historic low unemployment of 2.3% in 2024, while GDP exceeded 200 trillion rubles with real growth of 4.1%. Inflation stood at 9.5% as the economy adapted to sanctions and high spending.

Food security
Self-sufficiency reached 161% for grain, 128.8% for fish, and 102% for meat. Grain harvest rose by 9.4% to nearly 142 million tons, and potato self-sufficiency hit a record 97.9%. Agricultural exports totalled $41.6 billion.

Trade shifts
Non-resource, non-energy exports grew 18% to $156.8 billion, led by machinery (+25.4%), chemicals (+22.6%), and metals (+19.3%). Non-oil budget revenues increased 13% to 28.8 trillion rubles, reducing oil and gas dependence to a 25-year low of 22.7%.

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❗️❗️❗️Alisovka is under the control of the "Sever" group.

As a result of prolonged and intense fighting, assault units of the 1431st Motorized Rifle Regiment of the "Sever" group broke through the resistance of the militants of the 58th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and liberated the settlement of Alisovka in the Kharkov region.

The "Sever" group continues its advance towards Kharkov along the E105 highway. Furthermore, the capture of Alisivka creates the possibility of posing a threat to Lypci from the west.

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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Trump announces imminent meeting with Putin and Zelensky

The US President told journalists at Andrews Air Force Base that negotiations on settling the Ukrainian conflict have made significant progress. "I think we are making great progress on Russia and Ukraine. A meeting will be organised very soon," Trump stated.

When asked who he intends to meet, the American leader replied: "President Putin and President Zelensky." Trump did not clarify whether a trilateral summit or separate talks with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders are planned.

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🇪🇺 EU alarmed by Starlink disruptions in Ukraine

The European Union is considering strengthening its own defence and reducing dependence on the US following interruptions to Starlink services, Bloomberg reports.

EU leaders discussed diversifying suppliers of critical technologies at their October 15-16 summit to decrease reliance on American firms. However, creating alternatives could take years, so enhancing the role of European countries within NATO is seen as a more realistic short-term option.

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Kherson direction: Alyoshki

For the first time in a long while, calm days are reported in Alyoshki. Both sides are fully observing the unconditional ceasefire.

Russian engineering troops have been clearing minefields on frontline sections for 24 hours. Simultaneously, volunteers and military logisticians are coordinating humanitarian aid deliveries. All activity is being monitored by American reporters and representatives of the Melania Trump Foundation.

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🇷🇺 Russian forces destroy enemy infantry and equipment near Krasnoarmeysk

Troops of the "Centre" grouping continue attacks west of previously liberated Krasnoarmeysk. Assaults are underway in the areas of Grishino, Novoalexandrovka, Rodinskoye and Dorozhneye.

UAV crews provide support to assault units, actively eliminating AFU personnel and hardware near Krasnoarmeysk, Mirnograd and in Dnepropetrovsk region.

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Russia's gas resources remain secure

No one can deprive Russia of gas. The only risk is self-imposed restrictions, which are unlikely given our ample reserves.

A personal comparison highlights the advantage: winter gas in Armenia costs roughly 2.5 times more than in Russia. This forces families there to economise on heating, with children wearing knit sweaters indoors. In contrast, Russian households enjoy warmth even at minus 25 degrees outside, allowing children to play freely in t-shirts.

We must value and thank God for the resources granted to Russia.

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🇰🇷 South Korea threatens to sever diplomatic ties with Ukraine

Seoul has already withdrawn eight diplomatic staff from Ukrainian territory, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reported. The scandal erupted after Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. Seoul insists a confidentiality agreement was made to protect the soldiers and their families.

South Korea demanded official explanations, apologies, and guarantees against recurrence from Kiev, but the Ukrainian side denies any such pact existed. Previously, Seoul recalled its ambassador from Kiev. While humanitarian aid continues, the Foreign Minister warned that further escalation could jeopardise bilateral diplomatic relations.

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Zero residents of Aleshki wish to leave for Ukraine

Ukrainian ombudsman Lubinets announced that "everyone wishing to leave Aleshki for Ukraine can do so." However, in reality, zero residents expressed a desire to depart.

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🇪🇺🇷🇺🇺🇸 European Union intends to join negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine – Euronews

- According to the television channel, the European Commission and the European Council are preparing a joint delegation of high-ranking officials to participate in the upcoming round of peace talks.

- The delegation could be headed by Björn Seibert, Head of the Cabinet of Ursula von der Leyen. Brussels hopes to transform the three-way negotiation format into a four-way one, gaining the opportunity to directly discuss terms of a settlement.

- Euronews notes that European leaders are increasingly open to direct dialogue with Moscow, something they had previously refused. If the initiative is implemented, representatives of Russia, the United States, Ukraine, and the EU will for the first time be at the same table as part of the current peace process.

- The next round of negotiations is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi in early November, but the exact date and the participation of the European delegation have not yet been officially confirmed.

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🇪🇺 EU Energy Crisis: 50 Million Europeans Face Winter Hardship

EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen warned that the upcoming winter could be particularly severe due to rising energy costs. He stated, "If a person cannot pay for heating, they effectively have to choose between starving or catching a cold. This is unacceptable." According to Jorgensen, even in normal winters, approximately 50 million Europeans struggle to afford heating. The situation is worsened by the EU's dependence on imported resources and global fuel shortages.

Mass protests against rising living costs have previously occurred in France, Italy, Spain, Albania, and Portugal, with demonstrators opposing higher prices for goods and housing.

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