• German media: Ukraine explores peace path without full territorial recovery amid shifting diplomatic landscape

    The German outlet Der Spiegel reports that discussions are underway in Ukraine about potentially ending the war without fully reclaiming territories occupied by Russia. Citing an unnamed senior Ukrainian official, the article reveals a shift in Kyiv's stance, which previously demanded Russia's unconditional surrender to cease hostilities. "Concessions are inevitable," the source noted, adding that any peace deal "should also be advantageous for Russia."

    The official expressed concerns over a " …

  • Russian forces allegedly execute surrendered Ukrainian POWs in Kursk region

    On the morning of October 13, DeepState reported, citing its sources, that nine Ukrainian Defense Force members were allegedly gunned down by Russian troops in Russia's Kursk region. Details emerged citing an attack near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh. Fighters reportedly moved into position under the assumption they were safe, only to encounter enemy forces unexpectedly, leading them into a dire confrontation.

    According to the 1st Independent Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, as …

  • Dagestan leader vows support for Senator Kerimov amid blood feud threats from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov

    Dagestan's leader Sergey Melikov has pledged unwavering support to the republic's senator Suleyman Kerimov, who recently faced blood feud threats from Chechnya's head, Ramzan Kadyrov. "The people of Dagestan will always be grateful to Kerimov," Melikov declared, emphasizing that whenever Kerimov is in need, the Dagestani people will stand firmly by his side. "Those who have experienced his kindness and generosity will stick with the man who has given them so much. Suleyman needs to know that …

  • Russia protests Japan-U.S. military drills near Hokkaido, citing concerns over border proximity

    Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed a "strong protest" to Japan on Friday, October 11, over Tokyo's plans to conduct large-scale military exercises with the United States later this month. The drills, specifically in regions near the island of Hokkaido, are described as being "in close proximity to Russian borders," according to the ministry.

    The Russian ministry deemed these joint exercises "categorically unacceptable" and warned the Japanese embassy in Moscow about "inevitable adequate …

  • Ukrainian Forces reclaim positions in Kursk region as Russian attacks intensify

    Fierce battles with Russian forces are ongoing in the Kursk region. Ukrainian Forces have managed to partially reclaim lost positions, but the Russian army has started amassing troops for another assault, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.

    "The war there is dynamic, with maneuvers characteristic of wooded areas. The situation is highly fluid, so it's important not to draw any conclusions as final," …

  • Russia tightens exit regulations for foreign businesses, imposing heavier financial penalties

    In a move potentially complicating the departure of foreign businesses, the Russian Finance Ministry has enforced stricter conditions under Kremlin directives. As reported by the Russian newspaper Kommersant, the minimum discount rate on the sale of foreign assets in Russia is set to increase from 50% to 60%. Additionally, the mandatory gratuitous contribution to the Russian budget will now rise from the current 15% to 35% of the asset's market value. The Finance Ministry has distributed these …

  • Russian scientist proposes nuclear submarine for gas transport amid LNG sanctions

    Mikhail Kovalchuk, a close associate of Vladimir Putin and the Director of the Kurchatov Institute, is once again making headlines with a bold new proposal. Kovalchuk, a known confidant of the Russian president, has suggested the development of a nuclear submarine designed to transport natural gas from Russia, reports the Russian news agency RBC, publishing a video presentation of the project.

    According to the engineers at the Kurchatov Institute, the plan envisions a nuclear submarine …

  • German Foreign Minister: Putin unwilling to discuss peace in Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no readiness to discuss mediation on Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The statement comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin, slated for Friday, October 11. Baerbock emphasized, "Ukraine is ready to establish a just peace,” highlighting the contrast in approaches to dialogue.

    Speaking alongside Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, Baerbock criticized …

  • Eastern NATO allies warn of imminent Russian threat to Poland and Baltic States

    Eastern NATO military leaders are sounding the alarm on the realistic probability of a Russian military aggression against Poland and the Baltic States, underscoring the necessity for immediate retaliatory capability.

    Officials from the eastern flank of NATO assert that Russia might target Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland with its "imperialist expansionism" following the conflict with Ukraine. This concern was expressed by Lithuanian national security advisor Kęstutis Budrys at the …

  • Ukraine explores deployment of UK's DragonFire laser systems

    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced that discussions with the United Kingdom are underway regarding the delivery of a new type of weaponry—DragonFire laser weapons. The minister stated that the project to provide DragonFire is in an active development stage, according to Interfax Ukraine.

    "We talked about DragonFire. We are actively working on this project," Umerov stated during a television marathon.

    He added that the talks covered not only Ukraine's operational needs but also …