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
Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by Russia
An EU sanctions showdown could strenghten Andris Kulbergs's position, but a coalition puzzle awaits.
Politics
politico.eu
03.10.2026
Russia’s spending plans show Putin preparing for years of war
Russia is preparing for the war in Ukraine to continue for years by planning record war spending, abandoning plans to rein in military outlays.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.10.2026
Food and medicine shortages deepen in Russian-occupied Oleshky
The Ukrainian city was seized by Russian troops in 2022, and its population of about 24,000 has since dropped to around 2,000.
World
japantimes.co.jp
03.10.2026
Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.
World
bbc.co.uk
02.10.2026
Map Shows Ukraine's September Gains as Russian Casualties Hit 2026 High
Russian forces lost control over almost 300 square kilometers between March and September 2026
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock
Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Russian aerial strikes snarl traffic on 3 Kyiv bridges in a new disruption tactic
Russian aerial attacks have forced the partial closure of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos
World
abcnews.com
02.10.2026
Uzbekistan’s gas imports from Russia, Turkmenistan hit $1.21B in 8M2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
02.10.2026
Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Moscow has suffered further losses of occupied territory, but is using new drones to beat Ukraine's defences.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Baku hosts theatrical concert dedicated to Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov
A theatrical concert titled "The Musical World of Bulgakov" has been held at the Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theatre.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
02.10.2026
Live: Russia hits Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Moscow continues to pound capital
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, the city’s mayor said on Friday. Russia also targeted a school and apartment buildings in the capital, killing at least one person. Ukraine, meanwhile, l
World
france24.com
02.10.2026
How a failed attack in Leipzig revealed a wider Russian campaign of attacks
Documents obtained by the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network trace drone bombs, incendiary parcels and arson attacks to Russian intelligence.
Politics
politico.eu
02.10.2026
Russia’s not-quite-war on Europe
Europe’s gray-zone war with Russia is getting harder to ignore. Sarah Wheaton speaks to security expert and author Elisabeth Braw about how Europe should respond as sabotage, arson, cyberattacks and a
Politics
politico.eu
02.10.2026
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm
Russia’s foreign ministry had called planned shows unacceptable due to rapper’s ‘glorification’ of Adolf HitlerTwo sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after we
World
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
World
aljazeera.com
01.10.2026
Putin warns of using 'all weapons' in its arsenal if any Russia territory is attacked
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will respond to aggression with all available weapons in its arsenal if it comes under a direct attack
World
abcnews.com
01.10.2026
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
World
bbc.co.uk
01.10.2026
Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds
On October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Mos
World
dw.com
01.10.2026