Tokyo uses reporters to gather data to undermine Russia’s security — Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova noted that today’s event is not an isolated case
US, Israel prepare to resume hostilities against Iran before polls in both states — Axios
According to the portal’s sources, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump "spoke about a potential joint US-Israeli operation that would hit military and nuclear targets"
Belgian ambassador in Moscow called in to Russian Foreign Ministry
Michel Gerebtzoff was informed that "the overtly aggressive statements by certain representatives of the Belgian authorities are contributing to further escalation and the risk of the confrontation they are fomenting spiraling out of control"
Trump denies that Washington has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine
The US leader reiterated that Washington "want the war ended"
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The Hague unfit to organize tournaments — Russian ambassador
Vladimir Tarabrin held the Dutch authorities responsible for the disrupted sporting event that was supposed to bring people together
Hokkaido Shimbun reporter arrested on espionage charges, taken to Moscow
The Investigative Directorate of the Russian Federal Security Service has initiated a criminal case against the Japanese citizen
FACTBOX: What we know about measures to stabilize fuel market, gas station prices
The Energy Ministry presented data on the balance between petroleum product production and consumption
Russian diplomat delivers remarks on West’s piracy, Russia’s audience growth in Germany
Maria Zakharova highlighted that the audience in Germany that sympathizes with Russia had become more active after the closure of the Russian House in Berlin
IN BRIEF: Lukashenko comments on preparations for war to avoid it, Latvia’s insinuations
According to the Belarusian leader, the three Baltic states and Poland have been feeding the media rumors about the republic planning an attack, as they need money
US rejects Kiev’s quid pro quo ask to end attacks on Russian refineries — NYT
The US negotiators emphasized that Washington "was doing a lot for Ukraine already"
Russian forces destroy over 260,000 military drones in Ukraine operation — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,285 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
What is known about West providing Ukraine with no intel on Russian missile launches
Ukrainian air defense systems were unable to respond to Russian ballistic missile launches in time due to a lack of necessary data from Kiev’s Western partners, Ukrainian air force spokesman Yury Ignat said
Kremlin spokesman addresses US-Europe ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine, diesel deal
According to Dmitry Peskov, diesel fuel supply agreements serve the interests of Russia, the United States and global energy markets
Europe remains major buyer of Russian oil despite rhetoric, Kremlin says
Dmitry Peskov noted that the topic of "European cynicism" is being widely discussed in the global media
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 10th
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, October 9th
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, October 8th
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Press review: Russia-US gas deal riles Europe as Putin says no bombs on Ukraine vote day
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 10th
US, Europe drafting four-point plan to settle Ukraine conflict — newspaper
A US official said the package would include Russia's proposal to reach an economic and security deal with Europe that would restore stability to the region
IN BRIEF: FSB foils drone attack on military airfield in Voronezh Region
The Federal Security Service in the Voronezh Region foiled a large-scale act of sabotage and terrorism orchestrated by the Security Service of Ukraine, which planned to attack the Russian Defense Ministry’s Baltimor military airfield with short-range drones, the agency said
FACTBOX: Damaged school in Kaluga Region, 604 UAVs, aftermath of attacks on Russia
Damage from falling drone debris was recorded in the city of Nevinnomyssk in Russia’s North Caucasus Stavropol Region
Moscow repels one of this year’s largest drone attacks, calculations show
According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:30 p.m. Moscow time on October 12 and 7:00 a.m. Moscow time on Tuesday, 417 UAVs flew toward the Moscow Region
Russian foreign minister, ASEAN chief to discuss energy, food security in Moscow
The visit marks the 35th anniversary of Russia’s relations with ASEAN
UK, EU use media influence to sabotage Ukraine peace efforts — Russian envoy
Kirill Dmitriev called the UK’s leftist government’s desire for a "forever war in Ukraine" the "elephant in the room"
Russian emergencies minister conveys greetings from president, PM to North Korean premier
Alexander Kurenkov noted that Russia seeks to strengthen cooperation with its North Korean counterparts under the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries
Zelensky should focus on reaching Ukraine deal — Trump
Responding to criticism from fellow Republicans of the diesel agreement between Moscow and Washington, Donald Trump said the deal is "for the rest of the world" and will have "a very big impact" on energy markets
EU conceals purchasing $320 bln worth energy source from Russia — RDIF CEO
Kirill Dmitriev also emphasized that the US-Russia diesel deal benefits US farmers, consumers, the energy market and the world
Oil shipping and insurance costs exceed one-third of the commodity value — OPEC
The ministers affirmed the critical importance of safeguarding the international maritime routes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy
Germany needs diesel deal with Russia — politician
There is no way to halt the decline of German industry without affordable energy sources from Russia, Sahra Wagenknecht emphasized
China ready to safeguard maritime interests, navigation with Russia — foreign minister
According to Wang Yi, China and Russia should harness the ocean to develop Sino-Russian relations, "contribute to improving global maritime affairs management and promote the formation of a maritime community with a common destiny"
Putin grants Vietnamese citizens visa-free travel for one year
The decree will take effect on October 15, 2026
IN BRIEF: Russian presidential aide’s statements at meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister
Nikolay Patrushev emphasized that relations between the two countries had withstood the most challenging times
Oil prices rise following statements from Kiev, strikes on Saudi Arabia — Bloomberg
The price of Brent crude climbed to nearly $106 per barrel after Vladimir Zelensky stated that strikes against Russia would continue