Bosnia elections pit EU hopes against Russian influence
Serbian nationalists find ready support from Moscow and a US eager for deals
Finance
ft.com
04.10.2026
More than 330 bears neutralized in Russia’s Buryatia over threat to residents
Specialists have neutralized more than 330 bears that had approached populated areas and posed a threat to residents in Russia’s Buryatia region.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
04.10.2026
Zelensky Vows More Oil Refinery Strikes in Russia Despite Trump Appeal
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will keep striking Russian refineries despite Trump's calls to spare energy targets.
Politics
newsweek.com
03.10.2026
Landslides cut off three settlements in Russia’s Dagestan
Transport links with three settlements in Dagestan’s Tlyarata district have been disrupted due to landslides and the collapse of a road embankment.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
Ukraine strikes Russian attack drone launch site and command post
Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out strikes against a Russian military attack-drone launch site, a command post and a crossing point overnight into October 3, Ukraine’s General Staff said.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
Russia, China conduct offensive maneuvers during Center-2026 military drills
Russian and Chinese military personnel are participating in the Center-2026 military exercises in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region, where troops have conducted maneuvers simulating an offensive operation a
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge
Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
Sandu slams Russia as attack debris hits Moldova in latest airspace violation
Three missile and two drones entered Moldovan airspace and caused collateral damage in the country, local authorities said.
Politics
politico.eu
03.10.2026
Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks 'Anti-Epidemic' Lockdown
Plague can flare up periodically in certain parts of the world where the bacterium causing the disease naturally occurs.
Politics
newsweek.com
03.10.2026
Russia strikes Kyiv bridge in a new tactic to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital
A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day
World
abcnews.com
03.10.2026
Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom
Latvians are electing a new parliament as pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term
World
abcnews.com
03.10.2026
Russia hits major Kyiv bridge, logistics hub in latest attack
Russia struck a key bridge in Kyiv connecting the left and right bank of the Dnipro river overnight Saturday, as Moscow steps up its aerial campaign against Ukraine. Traffic was suspended on the capit
Politics
politico.eu
03.10.2026
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter
Politics
nytimes.com
03.10.2026
‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridgeValeriya Tkachenko was dropping her son off at school in central Kyiv when the ai
World
theguardian.com
03.10.2026
Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.
World
aljazeera.com
03.10.2026
Latvians head to the polls amid concerns over rising cost of living and Russia
Partial results are expected on Saturday evening, with preliminary official results due on Sunday.
World
euronews.com
03.10.2026
Russia strikes another major bridge across Kyiv's Dnipro river
Kyiv's Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river was hit by a Russian air attack, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Saturday, amid an escalation in strikes on infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital. The at
World
france24.com
03.10.2026
Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.10.2026
Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays
Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were s
World
euronews.com
03.10.2026
Zelenskyy asked Trump to block Russia and China’s Starlink rival
Ukraine’s president says he requested his US counterpart to impose sanctions on companies involved in developing ‘Rassvet’
Finance
ft.com
03.10.2026