Russian war economy near stagnation as key production plunges

The Russia defense sector is showing signs of a slowdown after three years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine, the Kyiv Post reports.

Three dead, 29 injured in new Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Following a Kyiv drone attack on the night of October 26, three people were killed and at least 29 others injured, including seven children, according to reports by The Kyiv Independent.

Deadly Valencia floods: 50,000 protest regional leader Carlos Mazón

Over 50,000 people filled the streets of Valencia, Spain, on Saturday, October 25, marking the first anniversary of the deadly floods and protesting the authorities’ response.

Kiev: German economy minister took shelter in bunker during nighttime attack on Ukrainian capital

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche sought shelter in a bunker during her visit to Ukraine due to an airstrike on Kyiv, according to a statement from her press service reported by DW.

Navalny: Russia moves to designate ACF a 'terrorist group'

The Russian prosecutor general’s office has asked the Supreme Court to declare the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), the successor group to the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a “terrorist organisation.”

Trump cancels Putin meeting as US sanctions hit Russian energy giants

Oil prices jumped by nearly 3% after the US announced sanctions against Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil – the first such move since President Donald Trump took office.

Nato Chief Mark Rutte seeks Trump’s help to end Russian aggression in Ukraine

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump.

Budapest Summit: Trump cancels talks with Putin over war pace

The US President Donald Trump has confirmed he cancelled the meeting planned with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, which was scheduled for this week.

EU journalism prize for Russia oil sanctions 'shadow fleet' report

An extensive cross-border investigation into a covert shipping network that supports Russia’s oil trade and circumvents international sanctions has won the 2025 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

Why Putin wants Donbas: Russia's military stronghold goal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again trying to obtain through political and diplomatic pressure what he failed to conquer by force.

€88m Louvre jewel heist highlights museum security flaws

The Louvre Museum reopened on Wednesday, 22 October, three days after a heist in which royal jewels valued at €88m were stolen, France24 reports.

Kyiv extends martial law and boosts defence budget by $7.7bn

Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday approved a budget amendment that boosts the defence budget by $7.7bn, and extended martial law and general mobilisation until February 2026.