Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit
Moscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital. The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Ge
World
france24.com
04.10.2026
Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
Moscow struck city’s North Bridge this morning, around 20-minutes drive away from the station where the German chancellor arrivedMerz has met Ukraine’s President Voldymyr Zelenskyy at the main war mem
World
theguardian.com
04.10.2026
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities
World
abcnews.com
04.10.2026
Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over race and a stalled EU bid dominate election
Around 3.4 million voters in Bosnia are choosing the three members of the country’s multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national Parliament, and heads of institutions for the country’s two enti
World
euronews.com
04.10.2026
Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnians are heading to the polls Sunday in elections that could impact the influence Russia seeks over the small Balkan nation with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despi
World
france24.com
04.10.2026
Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems
World
abcnews.com
04.10.2026
Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russia
An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.
World
aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
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