'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin
A journalist who has spent more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin and who is recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist has told FRANCE 24 that Putin's aim
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france24.com
29.09.2026
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
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bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine
Estonian authorities say they have concluded that an arson attack in mid-August on a defense company that provides military vehicles to Ukraine was an act of sabotage commissioned by Russian security
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abcnews.com
29.09.2026
Russian wheat exports to Uzbekistan surge 15.9-fold in 8M
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.09.2026
Russia strikes two Kyiv data centres, cargo vessels in the Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russia launched a wave of overnight strikes across Ukraine, hitting two foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea and targets in Kyiv. The strik
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france24.com
29.09.2026
Iran, Russia seek to accelerate economic cooperation - minister
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.09.2026
Russia hits port facilities in overnight strikes on Odesa region of Ukraine – Europe live
At least eight people injured as damaged port infrastructure and other sites hit, according to the governor of the Black Sea regionMeanwhile, Estonia has formally attributed responsibility for an Augu
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theguardian.com
29.09.2026
New Russian mobilisation: Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to army
Putin had previously signed documents boosting the size of the army in March, June and July. The combined increase since March amounts to 47,860 soldiers.
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euronews.com
29.09.2026
‘This is terrorism’: daytime Russian strike hits science academy in Kyiv
Jet-powered drones are increasingly targeting Ukraine’s capital, with medical centre also hitA Russian drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, killing at least one person
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theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Turkmenistan, Russia's Tatarstan discuss economic cooperation
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trend.az
29.09.2026
Uzbekistan, Russia advance comprehensive strategic partnership
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.09.2026
The Russian Prison That Evan Gershkovich Carried Home
In an interview, Mr. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months, described his ordeal and the moment that nearly broke him.
Politics
nytimes.com
29.09.2026
Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Footage of attack on Academy shows people leaning out of windows as bright flames engulf part of the historic building.
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aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Europe’s businesses are paying for Russia’s hybrid war
The continent is finally naming Moscow's gray-zone aggression for what it is. Now it has to deal with the bill.
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politico.eu
29.09.2026
Turkmen branch of Russia’s Tatneft bids tender for 1C accounting system
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.09.2026
Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences, full of workers
Russian drones slammed into Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Monday, one torching the National Academy of Sciences building. Aiden Stretch reports.
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cbsnews.com
29.09.2026
Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
In recent weeks, Russia has begun hitting Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with faster, high-flying jet drones.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
Photos of fires, injuries and fear after deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv
Rescuers carried injured people to safety as firefighters battled blazes after deadly Russian aerial attacks struck apartment buildings, offices and cultural sites in Kyiv, wounding scores and terrify
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abcnews.com
28.09.2026
Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Ukraine condemns Russian targeting of civilians as strikes kill seven and injure dozens across Kyiv.
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aljazeera.com
28.09.2026
Kazakhstan-Russia trade turnover rises 6.5% to $15.87B in Jan-Jul 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
28.09.2026