Poland has begun construction of three factories for the production of large-calibre ammunition, Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Golota announced on RMF FM radio.
Konrad Golota compared the Polish…
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The Lithuanian–Belarusian balloon war, Putin’s disappearing cousin, and Domodedovo’s fire sale Meduza breaks down today’s biggest Russia-related news stories, October 27, 2025
Below, you’ll find a digest of news reports from October 27, 2025, in Russian and English.
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Putin Receives North Korea’s Top Diplomat As Zelenskyy Pushes Long-Range Missile Development
Russian President Vladimir Putin received North Korea’s top diplomat at the Kremlin on October 27 as Russian forces continued their push in eastern Ukraine, penetrating a key city amid fierce fighting.
North Korean media said Foreign Minister…
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UN Commission Accuses Russia Of New Crime Against Humanity In Ukraine
Russia forces have used drones to chase civilians from their homes near the front line in Ukraine, following them with cameras and attacking them as they sought shelter, a UN inquiry released on October 27 found.
The report, which is to be…
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Kenyans Being Tricked Into Fighting for Russia – Foreign Ministry
Kenyans have been “lured” by recruiters into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, the Kenyan Foreign Ministry said in a statement Monday.
Many have ended up detained in military camps across Russia, said…
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Russia’s Lukoil to Sell Overseas Assets After U.S. Sanctions
Russian oil giant Lukoil will sell its overseas assets, the company said late Monday, after it was hit with U.S. sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump last week slapped Russia…
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Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile Over Novaya Zemlya Archipelago
Russia has conducted a test of its Burevestnik cruise missile in strict accordance with international obligations, according to Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Head of the Russian Delegation to the United Nations. His remarks came…
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Why Are Russian Regions Cutting Signing Bonuses For Soldiers Heading To Ukraine? It’s Complicated.
A growing number of Russian regions have sharply cut signing bonuses for men volunteering to fight in Ukraine, a trend highlighting both budget woes from Russia’s sputtering economy as well as shifting manpower priorities for the military.
In…
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New US sanctions are unlikely to lead to a reduction in oil imports from Russia
The new sanctions imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump against Russian oil companies are unlikely to lead to a significant reduction in Russian oil exports, the Reuters news agency writes.
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