Viorel Černeuțanu, head of the General Inspectorate of the Moldovan Police, stated that over $24 million were allegedly transferred from Russia to Moldova via the "Promsvyazbank" app in October to bribe voters during elections and a referendum. Law enforcement points fingers at fugitive pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor for involvement in this scheme.

Reports indicate that in September, the transfer amount was already significant, reaching $15 million. The app was used to facilitate the …

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has called North Korean soldiers allegedly in Russia "mercenary cannon fodder". He accused North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un of selling his army for an "illegal aggressive war," Yonhap News Agency reported.

"When troops are sent overseas, they usually follow the chain of command of their country and proudly fulfill their duties under their uniform and flag. But North Korean soldiers disguise themselves in Russian uniforms and operate under Russian …

In a firm stance outlined by Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko, Kazakhstan has made it clear that it opposes any moves by Russia to utilize its territory to circumvent Western sanctions. As reported by The Moscow Times, Vasilenko emphasized that while Kazakhstan has not imposed sanctions against Russia and has refrained from joining the West's measures, it is equally against Russia using Kazakhstan as a backdoor to dodge these restrictions.

Astana's position, it seems, is well understood by …

In a statement, the Finnish Border Guard announced the complete closure of the temporary border crossings "Parikkala" and "Inari" along the Russia-Finland border.

The Parikkala crossing ceased operations in 2022 due to Russian timber export restrictions, while the Inari crossing was closed in 2021. The necessary measures for closure will be implemented, including the removal of border crossing signs. Since mid-November 2023, Finland has been shutting down other checkpoints along the border …

During the BRICS summit, Russian president Vladimir Putin, in the presence of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, called for increased representation of Asian, African, and Latin American countries—including those attending the event in Kazan—in the UN Security Council.

Additionally, the Russian leader argued that the rising influence of developing nations has not been adequately reflected in the governance structures of the IMF, the World Bank, and other development banks. He emphasized …

Russian forces are reportedly making headway in Selydove as entire platoons infiltrate and take over residential areas, according to Ukrainian military personnel. Despite reports from FPV drone crews of over 100 sorties daily, targeting the Russian forces, their efforts seem insufficient to halt the advancing occupants.

Tensions remain high on the front lines with 148 combat engagements recorded over 24 hours, 38 of which were concentrated near Selydove, in the Pokrovsk direction, as outlined …

Russia claims that the inauguration of a new naval command center in the city of Rostock represents an expansion of NATO infrastructure in the former East Germany, potentially breaching an agreement made during the German reunification in 1990.

On Monday, October 21, a new tactical naval headquarters opened in Rostock. This center is tasked with carrying out several NATO operations, prompting an official protest from Russia. On October 22, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Germany's …

Ukrainian military officials have clarified the status of the ongoing battles near Chasiv Yar, stating that recent claims of Russian forces breaching Ukrainian defenses may be overstated.

Andriy Polukhin, a spokesperson for the 24th Mechanized Brigade, emphasized that while Russian troops have crossed into the Canal district in small infantry groups, they have not succeeded in establishing a permanent foothold beyond this point.

Polukhin pointed to the challenges faced by Russian forces, …