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Russia forecasts industrial decline

Russia's Ministry of Economic Development expects industrial production to fall 0.2% in 2026, the first such decline in five years, as 65 regions now depend on federal subsidies.

culture

Finland boycotts Russia in hockey

The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said Finland will not play against Russia while its war in Ukraine continues, days after a sports court ordered the IIHF to let Russia back into international tournaments.

economy

Nigeria seeks Russian investment, tech transfer

At the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Nigeria's foreign affairs minister called on Russia to deepen investment and technology transfer across Africa, moving bilateral ties from political commitments to concrete economic results.

society

Record Russian losses in October

Western intelligence data and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicate Russia suffered more than 54,000 troops killed and heavily wounded in October, its highest monthly toll since the full-scale invasion began, while also ceding some territory to Ukrainian forces.

economy

Yanos refinery hit by drones

A large overnight drone attack damaged Russia's Yanos oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region, causing a fire and injuring two employees, according to the regional governor.

society

Fire at Ozon warehouse in Adygea after drone attack

Russia's Defence Ministry said it downed 709 Ukrainian drones overnight, while retailer Ozon reported a drone attack sparked a fire at its logistics centre in Adygeysk with no casualties.

economy

DPRK ships at Nakhodka spark smuggling fears

An NK Pro investigation found that at least 13 North Korean-flagged cargo ships broadcast their locations from Russia's Nakhodka port in October, with experts suggesting possible schemes to disguise coal exports or other illicit trade.

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society

Ukraine reports Russian losses

Ukraine's General Staff said Russia has lost 1,599,390 troops in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 2,380 casualties in the past day.

economy

Afghan, Russian officials discuss trade ties

Afghan and Russian officials met in Kabul to discuss expanding trade and economic relations, investment opportunities and business facilitation between the two countries.

society

Alert app cyberattacks reported

Ukraine and Russia said their emergency and air raid alert systems were hit by cyberattacks, with Kyiv residents receiving false warnings through the air raid alert app late on Sunday.

society

Putin chairs interethnic council

President Vladimir Putin met the Council for Interethnic Relations ahead of National Unity Day, praising the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and calling for its successful projects to be carried into 2027 plans.