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In Russia, a proposal was made to make grades 10–11 paid for children of foreigners

LDPR deputies have prepared a bill proposing to organize paid education for children of foreign citizens and stateless persons in grades 10–11 of Russian schools. The proposal is to amend Article 78 of the law 'On Education in the Russian Federation': foreigners will be able to receive free secondary education only under international treaties or federal laws. No restrictions on secondary vocational education are envisaged. The initiative remains a bill for now.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Zelensky announced the end of the 'energy truce' after strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Financial Times that the three-day pause in attacks on Russian oil refineries, declared as part of Donald Trump's 'energy truce,' is over. According to him, Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, and after the attack on the night of Thursday, including the deaths of civilians in Lutsk, he ordered the military to resume strikes. The first target was the Ryazan refinery.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Russians are mass-acquiring German citizenship: the number of Russian passport holders in Germany's register is shrinking

According to Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the number of Russian citizens in the Central Register of Foreigners (AZR) fell from a peak of 308,015 in 2023 to 284,225 by the end of 2025. The main reason is not mass departure but the acquisition of German citizenship after the 2024 reform: in 2024, 12,980 Russians received passports, and in 2025 — 19,736.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Zelensky says strikes on Russian refineries resumed after US pressure accusations; Russia reports attack on Ryazan refinery

Zelensky announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, paused for three days at the US request. Russia reported a drone and missile attack on the refinery in Ryazan. Zelensky accused Washington of restricting intelligence and Starlink to pressure Kyiv; Ukrainian sources reported a partial restoration of Starshield. The EU urged not to weaken support for Ukraine.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

India calls on Russia and Ukraine to ensure shipping safety in the Black Sea

New Delhi urged Moscow and Kyiv to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, where Indian seafarers are at risk — India supplies more than 12% of the world's maritime personnel. After the deaths of two crew members aboard the MV Royad Mammadov, India is promoting an initiative for safe passage of ships, but Russia has not yet publicly backed a binding agreement.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Economy

DW experts: Trump's diesel deal with Russia unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices

Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of part of the sanctions against Russia and the start of imports of Russian diesel, promising a rapid price decline. Experts surveyed by Deutsche Welle believe that high prices are driven by the war in Iran and shipping disruptions, and that the promised supply volumes are too small to affect the market.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
World

Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv energy infrastructure after Trump's announced 'energy truce'

On the night of October 14, Russia attacked Kyiv, Kyiv region and Kharkiv region: according to Ukrainian authorities, four people were killed, more than 25 were injured, and at least 600,000 people were left without electricity. This came after US President Donald Trump announced a reached 'energy truce.' Russia has not confirmed its participation in the truce, and Ukraine said it had not attacked Russian energy facilities for two days.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Rocket hits nine-story building in Kyiv: 16 injured, strikes on energy infrastructure amid declared truce

A rocket hit a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, with fire engulfing the lower eight floors; 16 people were hospitalized, four in serious condition. Zelensky said the target was one of the main energy facilities — CHPP-4 — and that partners did not warn about the launch of Russian ballistic missiles. Trump rejected reports that intelligence sharing had been halted.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

12 US senators urged Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal, calling it 'a gift to Putin'

A group of 12 American senators led by Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to President Trump on October 13 demanding the cancellation of an agreement on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US, concluded after a conversation with Putin on October 9. In their view, lifting sanctions will strengthen Russia's military economy. Copies of the letter were sent to Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Russia strikes Kharkiv and Kyiv: at least five killed

On the night of October 13, Russia attacked Kharkiv, where three people were killed and 11 injured, and on the evening of October 12 it attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, where two people were killed. Rescue operations are ongoing; the reasons for the delayed air-raid alert about the missile strike on Kyiv are being investigated.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Bulgaria's national security agency confirmed that unknown perpetrators set fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia

Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security confirmed an arson attack on Starlink antennas near Sofia. Agency head Plamen Tonchev said the perpetrators entered through a hole in the fence; the facility is on the list of strategic sites. Opposition politician Ivaylo Mirchev first reported the incident, claiming two masked men burned 11 of 17 antennas and suggesting Russia may be behind it. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev denied that intelligence services had prior knowledge. This follows a similar arson in Poland in late September, which Warsaw blamed on Russian intelligence services.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Russia's Energy Ministry says Russian companies are ready to train African specialists

The Russian Energy Ministry stated that Africa and the Global South are a strategic direction for Russia's energy cooperation. Press secretary Rustam Alypkachev said Russian companies are ready not only to supply resources but also to train African specialists, including through targeted education quotas - Rosatom alone allocates about 100. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev co-chairs five intergovernmental commissions with African countries, and an agreement was reached for Russian language to be taught in Central African Republic schools. MEPhI noted significant African student enrollment, and cooperation with the IAEA and RusHydro programs was highlighted.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Lavrov noted the stabilizing role of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stated that the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing plays an important stabilizing role on the international stage. He noted the coincidence of positions on most regional and international issues, the role of both countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and cooperation within the SCO, BRICS, APEC and the G20. Lavrov also expressed hope that a trade turnover record with China would be broken this year, noting a 25% increase in the first eight months. Wang Yi congratulated Lavrov on the September State Duma elections, highly assessing their results.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Russia strikes Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14; four killed, at least 600,000 left without electricity

Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14. Four people were killed in the capital and more than 25 were injured. At least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Three days before the attack, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy truce" between the sides. Kyiv said it was ready to observe it reciprocally; Moscow did not confirm its participation. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it carried out a massive strike on the communications and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv region.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
Sport

Netherlands denied visas for the World Championships to three gymnasts from Russia

Russian artistic gymnasts Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova have been denied visas for the World Championships in Rotterdam (October 17–25), the first stage of team qualification for the 2028 Olympics. The Dutch authorities cited one or more Schengen states considering the athletes a threat to their international relations. The Russian Gymnastics Federation plans to appeal to the IOC; 47 of 61 delegation members received visas. Ukrainian authorities had previously sought the gymnasts' suspension over their actions.

Bekzod Nazarov
2 min read