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Naval phase of Russian-Indian exercises to take place in the Sea of Japan

The naval phase of the Russian-Indian cross-service exercise "Indra-2026" will be held in the Sea of Japan on October 16-17. Ships of the joint task force will practice tactical maneuvering, conduct live artillery firing at sea and air targets, carry out an inspection operation, free a conditionally seized ship, and practice repelling attacks by drones and unmanned boats. The opening ceremony at the Pacific Fleet base in Vladivostok was attended by crews of the Russian corvette "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov" and the Indian Navy frigate "Sahyadri."

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Russia to allocate nearly half of its budget to defense and security while cutting social spending

The State Duma will consider the draft budget for 2027–2029, in which defense and security account for a record 44% of spending — twice as much as social policy. Social policy spending will be cut by 7%, healthcare will be trimmed, and regions are reallocating funds from social programs to military payments and reducing 'coffin' payments to families of the killed.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

EU and Russia dispute the amount of energy payments: $209 billion vs $320.7 billion

The European Commission disputed the statement by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak that the EU has purchased $320.7 billion worth of Russian energy resources since 2022. According to Eurostat data (COMEXT), payments from March 2022 to July 2026 amounted to €197 billion ($209 billion). US President Donald Trump cited his own figure — $250 billion. The discrepancies reflect competing narratives about the EU's dependence on Russian energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
World

Polish Defense Minister Urged to Put EU Defense Industry on a 'Wartime Footing'

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said at the Warsaw Security Forum that Europe must multiply its military production, otherwise it will negatively affect future generations. According to him, Russia is already operating in such a mode. According to Estonian intelligence, Russia produced about 7 million munitions in 2025, while the EU and Norway will produce only about 2 million 150 mm shells.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read