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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that reports of new deliveries of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine indicate London's intention to deepen the conflict, despite statements about a peaceful settlement. Earlier, Life.ru reported the transfer to Kyiv of secret data on missile components for possible domestic production.
Aziz KarimovRodion Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told RIA Novosti that since the beginning of 2026 Ukrainian forces have attacked 328 civilian buses in Russian regions. In the past week alone, according to him, 22 people were harmed, including an incident involving a funeral service vehicle in the LNR.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the summit will lead to «major decisions and results». The forum will take place on October 28–29 in Moscow and includes four thematic tracks, panel sessions and a media forum.
Aziz KarimovRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that contacts with Europeans take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and through ministerial channels, but Europe, in his words, is demanding Russia's «capitulation». Earlier, Peskov spoke of relations being frozen down to zero.
Aziz KarimovRodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, told Izvestia that European initiatives for resolving the Ukrainian conflict look like ultimatums rather than proposals for peace talks. In his assessment, most European countries are focused on financial support for Kyiv, which, in his view, contributes to the continuation of hostilities.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the IAEA and other international structures are reacting 'rather reservedly' to strikes on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and do not name Ukraine as the responsible party. Earlier, Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov called criticism of Kyiv a 'taboo' for the West, while specialists completed the repair of equipment at the Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant.
Aziz KarimovDmitry Medvedev, at the third meeting of the standing committee of the 'For the Freedom of Nations!' movement, stated that fakes about Russia are constantly being spread and historical facts are being distorted. Earlier, Maria Zakharova spoke about a 'manual' used by foreign agents, and the Russian embassy — about fakes in Polish media.
Aziz KarimovMaria Zakharova, official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated in the documentary film 'The Forgotten General' that Russia is grateful to the authorities and residents of the PRC for maintaining the graves of more than 12 thousand Soviet servicemen who died during the liberation of China. It was also reported that the Lithuanian authorities plan to relocate the burial site of Soviet soldiers in Antalieptė.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Foreign Ministry called “completely unfounded” the accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Moscow is allegedly using AI for antisemitic bot networks against Israel. The ministry recalled a 2018 proposal on an information security agreement and linked the statements to the elections in Israel.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the proposal by former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin to shoot down Russian military aircraft if they violate the airspace of EU and NATO countries. She suggested the statement may be 'commissioned,' since Marin works at the Tony Blair Institute.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on October 21 that Russia will take tough retaliatory measures in response to supplies of combat drones to Ukraine by a Japanese company, noting that the necessary resources are available.
Sevara AzamovaActing director of the Middle East and North Africa Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maxim Maximov announced plans to hold a friendly match between the national teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia. The game is timed to the centenary of diplomatic relations. The date and venue have not yet been announced.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that after 2022, Japanese correspondents, on instructions from the Tokyo authorities, do not ask questions to Russian state bodies and engage in activity incompatible with journalistic status. She did not specify the particular incident.
Javlon TursunovOfficial spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects additional clarifications from the Kazakh side on the procedure for applying the new decree on mandatory electronic entry permits to the country. According to her, the new rules affect citizens of EAEU member states.
Sevara AzamovaMaria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that temporary restrictions on the import of Georgian drinks have no political motive. Rospotrebnadzor cites non-compliance of the products with quality and safety standards. The ban covers wines from a number of producers, Nabeglavi mineral water and Georgian Coca-Cola.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova, at a briefing, recommended Russians in Europe to stay vigilant and refrain from visiting places of mass gatherings amid protests in France, Greece, and calls for unrest in Italy.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized a statement by former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who proposed shooting down Russian planes when they violate the airspace of the EU and NATO. Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen responded by recalling the existing mechanism for responding to such violations.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that the French authorities themselves cultivated a propensity for destruction in society, and that the roots of the mass unrest should be sought in the country's attitude toward the Great French Revolution. According to RTL, Macron, Lecornu and Nunez did not expect such a rapid escalation of the situation.
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