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Russia
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Says He Survived Poisoning Plot
In a conversation with American podcaster Lex Fridman, Durov claimed that he believed he was dying after experiencing a suspected poisoning as governments including Russia attempted to ban Telegram.
Oct. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Assumes UN Security Council Presidency – What’s on Nebenzya’s Agenda?
Russia’s UN representative Vasily Nebenzya assumes the rotating presidency Wednesday, Oct. 1, and will present his monthly agenda at 12:45 p.m. (7:45 p.m. Ukrainian time).
Oct. 1, 2025
Energy
Drone Strikes Shut 38% of Russia’s Oil Refineries, Gasoline Output Falls 1 Million Tons
As of September 28, 38% of primary refining capacity – equal to 338,000 tons per day – was offline, with gasoline output falling by 1 million tons.
Oct. 1, 2025
Russia
Denmark PM Urges ‘Very Strong Answer’ to Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the continent is facing the “most difficult and dangerous situation” since the World War II, as she hosted a gathering of fellow EU leaders in Copenhagen.
Oct. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Taiwan Tops List of Russian Naphtha Buyers, Despite Backing Ukraine
Naphtha, a petroleum product crucial in making semiconductors, underpins Taiwan’s biggest industry and plays a central role in global supply chains.
Oct. 1, 2025
Zelensky
‘My Daughter Zara Had the Same Bear’ – Princess Anne Honors Ukraine’s Children in Kyiv
During a private visit to Kyiv, Princess Anne met with President Zelensky and First Lady Zelenska, visited a children’s memorial, and highlighted the trauma suffered by Ukrainian children.
Oct. 1, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Russian-Appointed Nova Kakhovka Chief Leontiev
Former Russian-installed head of Nova Kakhovka Volodymyr Leontiev, 61, accused of collaboration and abductions, was killed after a drone strike hit his car.
Oct. 1, 2025
Russia
Russia Builds Mega-Crematorium Amid Deadliest Battlefield Losses Since WWII
Amid record war losses in Ukraine, St. Petersburg will expand its only crematorium to become Europe’s largest, boosting capacity to 240 cremations a day.
Oct. 1, 2025
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
