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EU Monitor Counts 1,825 Political Prisoners After Kremlin Denial; Fake German Video Tied to Russian Operation
An EU monitor cited 1,825 political prisoners in Russia after a Kremlin denial, and fact-checkers tied a fake German news video to Storm-1516.
Russian Drones Leave 300,000 Ukrainian Homes Dark as Kyiv Hits a Rocket-Fuel Plant in Rostov
Russian drones cut power to almost 300,000 Ukrainian homes as Ukraine said Neptune missiles hit the Kamensky rocket-fuel plant in Russia's Rostov region.
Novaya Gazeta to Close Nov. 9 After 30 Years, Citing State Pressure
Novaya Gazeta will close Nov. 9 after 30 years, saying eviction, a cutoff of donations and a criminal case left Russia's leading independent paper…
Drone Strike Kills 16 at Ethiopian Displacement Camp as Congo Asks Russia for Help on Rwanda
A drone strike killed at least 16 at an Ethiopian displacement camp, Congo asked Russia to back a UN demand on Rwanda, and Sudan's…
Geopolitics and Business Report, Oct. 29, 2026: Refiners Cash In as Russian Diesel Sails for U.S.
Geopolitics and business report, Oct. 29, 2026: oil dips on Iran talk, Shell posts record refining margins, Russian diesel heads to U.S. and Lagarde…
Putin Call With Stubb and Støre: Rare Nordic Talks on Ukraine
The Putin call with Stubb and Støre lasted 90 minutes, with no breakthrough but a pledge to keep talking as U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks near in…
U.S. Reviews Request to Lift Sanctions on Russia’s RDIF Fund, NYT Reports
The U.S. is reviewing RDIF's request to be removed from sanctions, the NYT reports. The Russian fund remains on the SDN list; no decision…
Geopolitics and Business Report, Oct. 27, 2026: Russian Diesel Sails for U.S. Ports
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 27, 2026: Russian diesel sails for U.S. ports, postwar oil deals with Moscow, Iran targets Sinokor, Honda tariff…
Ukraine Hits Yelets Battery Plant Tied to Russia’s Glide Bombs, Iskanders
Ukraine's General Staff says a strike set fire to the Energia plant in Yelets, which it calls Russia's sole maker of glide-bomb guidance batteries.
Russian Ballistic Missiles Hit Kyiv, Injuring Ambulance Crew; One Reported Dead
Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv Oct. 26, injuring five and striking an ambulance crew; one death reported near a supermarket, the mayor said.
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