In a recent directive, President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to regain control over the Kursk region by October 1, reports RBC Ukraine, citing sources in Ukrainian leadership. For more details, check the original source. However, this Putin’s order comes with a stipulation: Russian forces must not be diverted from the critical zones in the Donetsk region, specifically Toretsk and Pokrovsk, where ongoing assaults are underway.

Currently, Russia aims to assemble a "mix" of …

Chinese suppliers have started requesting routing goods destined to Russia via third countries, reports the Russian news outlet Izvestia.

Russian businessmen have noted that these constraints have been apparent since mid-July. These restrictions predominantly impact products that have landed on Western sanctions lists, with electronics being a primary concern.

Chinese suppliers typically request shipping goods through third countries when they cannot accept payments through Chinese banks or …

Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov expressed appreciation towards American billionaire Elon Musk for his Starlink internet service. This came a day after Kadyrov claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had given him a Cybertruck. The message was posted on Kadyrov's Telegram channel, where he shared Musk's correspondence with journalist Seth Abramson. Abramson had critiqued Musk for gifting cars to high-ranking officials of an aggressive nation.

“Elon, don’t pay attention to ignorant and …

In a significant setback for Moscow, Mongolia has definitively rejected the proposal to build the "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline. The Chinese newspaper South China Morning Post has reported that Mongolia has officially excluded the pipeline from its long-term plans extending up to 2028.

Experts interpret Mongolia’s decision as the final rejection of the contentious project, which was seen as a financial lifeline for a Russia grappling with sanctions. Losing access to the European gas market …

In a move that could potentially reshape immigration policy, Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing individuals who share "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values" to obtain temporary residency permits more easily.

The decree specifies that these individuals, whether foreigners or stateless persons, can apply for temporary residency without needing to demonstrate proficiency in the Russian language or knowledge of Russian history and law.

The motivating factor …

After the destruction of bridges over the Seym River, the objectives of the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region became clearer: Ukrainian forces have now set their sights on Rylsk and are moving towards taking control of territory south of the Seym River.

The Seym River near the border is emerging as a significant dividing line on the front in the Kursk region, suggesting the primary strategic aim of the Ukrainian military in this area. Ukrainian attack aircraft have already targeted three …

In a statement to DR, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen affirmed that Ukraine has the right to strike Russian territory using Danish-supplied weapons. Rasmussen underscored that Denmark's support for Ukraine remains unwavering even as Ukrainian forces continue their offensive in the Kursk region.

"Self-defense may very well include entering the aggressor's territory," stated Rasmussen. "If, in that context, you are attacking infrastructure or military targets of the attacking side, …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces have gained control over more than 1,250 square kilometers of territory, including 92 settlements in the Kursk region. Speaking at a meeting of heads of foreign diplomatic institutions of Ukraine, Zelensky detailed the ongoing military efforts.

"Ukrainian warriors continue operations to defend certain areas in the Kursk region. Our forces currently control over 1,250 square kilometers of enemy territory and 92 settlements," …