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Russian pilot linked to Dnipro airstrike found dead near Bryansk
The body of Russian pilot Dmitry Golenkov, linked to the strike on a residential building in Dnipro in early 2023, has been found in the village of Suponyevo near Bryansk. According to Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, he was beaten to death with a hammer.
Golenkov's body was discovered with multiple head injuries, believed to have been caused by a hammer, as stated in the report.
Ukrainian intelligence identifies Golenkov as a pilot of the 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment of the …
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Putin calls Ukraine nuclear weapons claims a 'provocation,' warns of Russian response
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed discussions about Ukraine potentially developing nuclear weapons as a "provocation" and warned that any movement in this direction would lead to a "response." Speaking at a meeting with BRICS member state media representatives, Russian media reported on Friday, October 18.
"This is yet another provocation. Creating a nuclear weapon in today's world is not complicated. I'm not sure if Ukraine can currently achieve this; it's not so simple for the …
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Putin expresses openness to peace talks while declaring confidence in Russian victory over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Saudi Arabia could serve as a "comfortable venue" for negotiations amidst the ongoing conflict. Speaking on October 18 with BRICS journalists ahead of the bloc's summit in Kazan, the Russian President emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should be based on the Istanbul agreements.
Putin reiterated that the Russian Federation remains open to negotiations aimed at peaceful conflict resolution but stressed Moscow's preparedness for an …
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Putin concedes defeat in attempt to dethrone U.S. dollar with BRICS single currency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conceded the failure of Russia's ambitious project aimed at challenging the dominance of the dollar as the primary global currency. The grand promises to establish the so-called "BRICS single currency" have fizzled out, and the idea is no longer on the table. Back in 2022, Russia announced plans to create a unified BRICS currency, with pledges to back it with land and rare earth metals to make it more attractive than the dollar.
However, it appears that …
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Ukraine-Russia POW swap: Azov soldiers exchanged for Russian conscripts and Kadyrov fighters
In a notable exchange of prisoners of war (POW) on October 18, Ukraine and Russia executed a swap involving 95 captives each. Thirty-four soldiers from Ukraine’s esteemed Azov Brigade were returned home in exchange for conscripted soldiers and “Kadyrovites” (Kadyrov fighters).
This exchange marks a significant shift in the Kremlin's stance, as they had previously refused to exchange the Azov fighters captured in Mariupol. It appears the dynamics have changed due to the recent operations in the …