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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six Nepali school students have left Kathmandu for Russia to take part in the Open World Astronomy Olympiad at the Sirius Federal Territory from November 6 to 14.
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.
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.
Afghan and Russian officials met in Kabul to discuss expanding trade and economic relations, investment opportunities and business facilitation between the two countries.
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.
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.
