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Government of the Russian Federation: 🇷🇺 Russian school students have already won 91 medals at international Olympiads this year! Since the beginning of 2026, Russian national school teams have achieved outstanding results at international subject Olympiads. Russian students have also claimed overall winner titles. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko highlighted Russian students’ achievements at international Olympiads so far this year. 👉 Russian students have already won 91 medals, including: 🥇 64 gold 🥈 26 silver 🥉 1 bronze Of these, 31 medals were won at the main Olympiads – the most demanding academic competitions. 💬 Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov said that Russian students had competed in six main and eight other international academic competitions in 2026:

Every student returned home with a medal. Year after year, our school students demonstrate the high standard of Russian education at international academic competitions. In 2026, our teams continue their winning streak. The 60 medals won at other international subject Olympiads alone reflect both the students’ talent and hard work and the excellent work of their mentors.

The 2026 Olympiad season will conclude in December, when the Russian team takes part in the 23rd International Junior Science Olympiad.

✉️Greetings from the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to the organizers, participants, and guests of the 7th Arctic Forum on Sustainable Development (October 8, 2026): ✍️I cordially welcome the organizers, participants, and guests of the 7th Arctic Forum on Sustainable Development, which traditionally takes place in the hospitable city of Yakutsk and has become a significant event in the Arctic calendar. Over the past years, your forum has received well-deserved recognition as one of the authoritative platforms focused on expanding multi-faceted ties in the #Arctic. ❗️Russia, the largest Arctic power, is doing everything possible to maintain peace and stability in the high latitudes, socio-economic development, and the careful economic development of the North, as well as the protection of the rights and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples. Our country is open to mutually beneficial cooperation with all constructively minded foreign partners. I am confident that the upcoming discussions at the forum will contribute to finding solutions to pressing Arctic issues and will lead to the implementation of much-needed development projects. I wish you fruitful work and all the best. S.LAVROV #Arctic #NorthForum

⚡️ Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova: The Ukrainian blockade of Alyoshki must be lifted to save civilian lives. People remain cut off from supplies of food, water and medicine. They include the elderly, women and children. We are in contact with the US Side and Melania Trump’s team, which has expressed its willingness to help the city, about this dire situation. Difficult negotiations are now underway to arrange the delivery of humanitarian supplies and the evacuation of people in urgent need of assistance. ❗️ The main cause of the humanitarian crisis is the blockade deliberately imposed by the Ukrainian armed forces. Ukrainian drones constantly patrolling the roads and remotely laid mines on roads and footpaths prevent aid from getting through. All supplies reaching Alyoshki today are carried by hand or brought in on bicycles by people risking their lives. According to available information, the most recent volunteer convoy, travelling in vehicles marked “People”, was destroyed by Ukrainian strikes. If the Ukrainian side stopped attacking and mining the routes used to supply the city’s residents, essential aid could be delivered and those in urgent need could be evacuated. ☝️ We will help all residents, regardless of their political views. People are our highest priority, and the value of every human life is unconditional. Russia will do everything possible to save civilian lives.

📖 The 8th edition of the annual English-language #CrimeanMagazine is available now, inviting readers to explore the peninsula’s economic development, international ties and rich cultural heritage. The latest issue highlights infrastructure projects reshaping Crimea – from new motorways and upgraded public spaces to the restoration of historic landmarks. 📊 “12 Years of Sustained Growth” presents key figures charting the peninsula’s development since its reunification with Russia in 2014:

• 1.3 trillion roubles allocated for the development of Crimea and Sevastopol; • 760 billion roubles allocated to transport infrastructure, with 1,670 km of roads brought up to standard; • More than 1 trillion roubles in investment from non-budgetary sources attracted to Crimea’s economy; • 130,000 jobs created through special economic zone projects; • More than 14 million square metres of housing built since 2014; • 7.4 million tourists welcomed in 2025 – up by 1.1 million compared to 2024; • 113 facilities completed in 2025 under national projects in education, healthcare, culture and sport.

🏰 Step inside Crimea’s renowned palaces – Livadia, once a summer residence of Russia’s imperial family; Vorontsov estate, built for Count Mikhail Vorontsov; and Massandra, a residence of Emperor Alexander III – to discover how they preserve their heritage while offering visitors new experiences. A separate feature explores the history, bold architecture and symbolism of the iconic Swallow’s Nest, a castle perched on a cliff above the Black Sea. Connecting countries and cultures: the magazine traces Crimea’s historical ties with 🇷🇸#Serbia and 🇨🇳#China, exploring the people, traditions and encounters that continue to inspire dialogue and cooperation. Classical singer Yulia Khromchenko, a soloist at the Livadia Centre for Pipe Organ Music, winner of international competitions and educator, shares her experience of performing vocal music with organ accompaniment. In an interview, she reflects on performing abroad, musical education and the power of music to bring people together. Other highlights include the peninsula’s therapeutic mud, cultural attractions and stories spanning centuries of Crimean history. 👉 Read the 8th edition of the annual English-language Crimean Magazine #DiscoverCrimea #CrimeaIsRussia

🎙 Comment by Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov following the telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US (October 9, 2026)* 💬 Yury Ushakov: On the afternoon of October 7, we spoke over the phone with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. <...> He also said that the US President would like to congratulate Vladimir Putin personally by telephone [on his birthday], and we began looking for a suitable opening in the two Presidents’ schedules. <...> The telephone conversation took place late in the evening on October 9. Naturally, Donald Trump immediately wished Vladimir Putin a happy birthday, offering his best wishes for success and well-being. He also conveyed greetings from his wife, Melania. Vladimir Putin thanked his American counterpart for his congratulations and kind words. He stressed that we value the attention that the US President and his team devote to dialogue with Russia, despite their busy agenda of domestic and Middle Eastern affairs. *** One notable moment in the conversation [between the Presidents of Russia and the US], which I would like to highlight, was our President’s expression of gratitude to the US First Lady for her active humanitarian work, particularly her contribution to efforts to reunite children with their families separated during the Ukrainian conflict. Regarding the concern expressed over the humanitarian situation in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, it was agreed that Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova would remain in regular contact with Melania Trump’s office. 🤝 The two Leaders discussed in detail preparations for major economic initiatives, including possible supplies of Russian petroleum products to the US and global markets. A special statement has already been issued on this matter. Naturally, considerable attention was paid to prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. <...> It was stressed that Kiev’s attempts to halt the advance of Russian troops along the entire line of contact by striking deep inside our country have no prospect of success. ❗️ Our Armed Forces hold the initiative across the entire front and are steadily advancing. At the same time, Vladimir Putin made it clear that our position on the goals and objectives of the special military operation remains unchanged, as does our readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement aimed at achieving a lasting, sustainable peace. It was particularly stressed that, while the Presidents’ previous conversation had addressed the possibility of resuming trilateral talks involving the US and Ukraine immediately after the State Duma elections, the situation has now changed. In its attempts to disrupt our elections by launching an exceptionally large-scale drone attack on Moscow, other cities and polling stations, as well as specific individuals involved in organising the elections, on the main day of voting, the Kiev regime effectively prevented an immediate resumption of the negotiating process. As the President said, we will now consider when these talks can resume. Donald Trump said he would instruct his team to convey the relevant messages to the Ukrainian delegation, which is currently in Miami for contacts with American representatives. ☝️ Vladimir Putin particularly stressed that the scope for diplomacy on Iran is far from exhausted. An agreement with Tehran is both possible and necessary. The President mentioned that yesterday, in Turkmenistan, he had discussed the current situation in detail with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He noted that, despite the harsh public statements made from time to time, the Americans continue their indirect dialogue with the Iranians through Qatar. <...> Notably, Donald Trump acknowledged this point, welcoming Moscow’s involvement in efforts to resolve the situation surrounding Iran. <...> The substantive, friendly conversation lasted an hour and a half. Read in full *Unofficial translation

🎙 Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin (October 9, 2026)* During the telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on October 9, considerable attention was paid to prospects for resolving the Ukrainian crisis. The situation surrounding Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations were also discussed. In discussing the global energy situation, Russia reaffirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the US and global markets. I am confident that this will have a positive impact on the entire global economy. 🤝 The agreement to maintain personal contact between the two Presidents was reaffirmed, as was cooperation between the presidential administrations, intelligence services and other agencies. *Unofficial translation 🇷🇺🇺🇸 #RussiaUSA

📄 Joint Statement by the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Preserving Historical Memory (Turkmenbashi, October 9, 2026) 🇦🇲 🇧🇾 🇰🇿 🇰🇬 🇷🇺 🇹🇯 🇹🇲 🇺🇿 ✍️ We, the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States – the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, Guided by the bonds of friendship, solidarity and mutual respect that run throughout the history of relations between our peoples, Reaffirming our commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including the development of friendly relations among states, international cooperation and the sovereign equality of states, and reaffirming the importance of preserving the universal character of the UN, Recognising the historical significance of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States 35 years ago and the value of development within a shared cultural and civilisational space, as well as the centuries-old historical, cultural and humanitarian ties between the peoples of our states, Preserving with deep respect the memory of the heroic feats of our forebears, who defended freedom and independence during the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, and paying tribute to their constructive work, which ensured post-war recovery and outstanding achievements in various fields, including space exploration and the advancement of world science and culture, Convinced that respect for the past and a thorough understanding of it provide a firm foundation for national harmony, stronger intercultural dialogue, and relations of trust and solidarity among and within countries, ☝️ Declare that preserving historical memory is an effective means of countering all manifestations of discrimination, racism, xenophobia and all forms of intolerance. Affirm that knowledge of history helps to promptly identify and counter attempts to distort the past and spread disinformation and extremism that undermine the foundations of peaceful coexistence. Recognise the need to critically assess the complex interconnections between the past, present and future and to ensure the accuracy of historical interpretations through careful study of sources and historical scholarship. Emphasise the importance of studying our shared history and support the advancement of historical scholarship and access to history education. 🌐 Call on the international community to join efforts to preserve historical memory and historical truth, strengthen peace, mutual respect and trust among peoples, and pass on to future generations the experience of peaceful and constructive cooperation in accordance with universally recognised norms of international law, while consistently upholding the principle that the glorification of Nazism, fascism and other destructive ideologies is unacceptable. 🤝 Seek to expand cooperation in promoting historical awareness through open, honest, professional and depoliticised dialogue by: • Raising public awareness of commemorative dates and protecting historical sites and memorials that reflect milestones in the development of relations among CIS Member States; • Organising thematic events, exhibitions, screenings of documentaries and historical feature films, academic and practical conferences, forums and expert discussions; • Expanding and deepening contacts among scholars, archivists, archaeologists, movements dedicated to locating and recovering the remains of fallen soldiers, youth and volunteer movements, as well as cooperation among educational, academic and research institutions; • Coordinating the efforts of the academic community and experts through the International Association (Commission) of Historians and Archivists of the CIS Member States and bilateral mechanisms for cooperation among historians, with a view to bringing closer together the approaches, terminology and methodologies used to describe events in our shared past. Read in full

🇷🇺8 октября 2026 г. Генеральный консул России в Торонто В.В.Епифанов поздравил ветерана Великой Отечественной войны Екатерину Борисовну Пикус со 100-летним юбилеем. От имени Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова и руководства Канадской ассоциации ветеранов Второй мировой войны из Советского Союза юбиляру были вручены подарки и памятные письма. 💬 В поздравительном адресе Посла было отмечено:

Бережно храня память о тех днях горя и радости, о боевых товарищах, стоявших с Вами плечом к плечу, Вы передаёте бесценное духовное и историческое наследие Вашей семье, Вашим родным и друзьям, освещая молодому поколению путь в будущее.

🔴 От всей души желаем Екатерине Борисовне крепкого здоровья, душевного благополучия, радости и неизменного внимания родных и близких. 🔴🔴Низкий поклон за стойкость, самоотверженность и служение Родине! *** Екатерина Борисовна родилась 1 октября 1926 года в Минске. Встретила войну будучи школьницей. Вместе с мамой, сестрой и племянником была эвакуирована в Среднюю Азию. Отец, оставшийся в Минске, был расстрелян нацистами, два брата погибли на фронте. В эвакуации окончила школу, а после освобождения Минска в 1944 году вернулась в родной город. День Победы встретила в воинской части в Восточной Пруссии. Службу продолжала до 1948 года. После возвращения в Минск работала в штабе Белорусского военного округа. 🏅 За самоотверженный труд и безупречную воинскую дисциплину была награждена медалью «За Победу над Германией» и многими другими знаками отличия. Никто не забыт! Ничто не забыто! #Победа81 #МыПомним 🤟 Twitter | Facebook | VK | Telegram| WebSite

🇷🇺On October 8, 2026, Consul General of Russia in Toronto Vladlen Epifanov congratulated Great Patriotic War veteran Ekaterina Pikus on her 100th birthday. On behalf of Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov and the leadership of the Canadian Association of World War II Veterans from the Soviet Union, she was presented with gifts and letters of congratulations. 💬 The Ambassador’s congratulatory message reads:

By cherishing the memory of those days of sorrow and joy, and of the comrades-in-arms who stood shoulder to shoulder with you, you pass on an invaluable spiritual and historical legacy to your family, relatives and friends, lighting the path to the future for the younger generation.

🔴 We wholeheartedly wish Ekaterina Pikus good health, peace, happiness and the continued care and affection of her family and loved ones. 🔴🔴Our deepest gratitude for your resilience, selflessness and service to the Motherland! *** Ekaterina Pikus was born on October 1, 1926, in Minsk. She was still a schoolgirl when the war broke out. Together with her mother, sister and nephew, she was evacuated to Central Asia. Her father, who remained in Minsk, was executed by the Nazis, and her two brothers died at the front. She completed her schooling in Central Asia and returned to her hometown after Minsk was liberated in 1944. She celebrated Victory Day while serving with a military unit in East Prussia and continued her service until 1948. After returning to Minsk, she worked at the headquarters of the Belorussian Military District. 🏅 For her selfless work and exemplary military discipline, she was awarded the Medal “For Victory over Germany” and numerous other decorations. No one is forgotten! Nothing is forgotten! #Victory81 #WeRemember 🤟 Twitter | Facebook | VK | Telegram| WebSite

🌐 On October 8, the 2nd Global Digital Forum (#GDF) opens at the Mechta venue in Moscow’s Gorky Park. The event is held at the initiative of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Its organisers and key participants also include the Presidential Administration, the Government of the Russian Federation, the ministries of Digital Development, Industry and Trade, and Economic Development, the Moscow City Government, as well as leading Russian IT companies, news agencies and media outlets. #GDF is an international platform for discussing major challenges in information and communications technologies, including the development of artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty and the platform economy. The Forum aims to strengthen and expand international cooperation with countries of the #GlobalMajority on various aspects of Internet governance and development, and to showcase Russia’s achievements in information and communications technologies. 🤝 Representatives from 120 countries will participate, including ministers and deputy ministers responsible for these areas, senior representatives of international organisations and leading experts. The Forum’s main plenary session will focus on “Digital Sovereignty: From a Resource to an Export Asset”. The programme will comprise three thematic tracks: “People and Technology”, “Digitalisation and Industry”, and “Media and Creativity”. One of the Forum’s key events will be a ministerial segment dedicated to countering digital neocolonialism and safeguarding digital sovereignty in the face of sanctions and information attacks. *** The Russian Foreign Ministry is taking an active part in the Forum. On October 8, the sixth meeting of the #RussiaASEAN Dialogue on ICT security took place on the sidelines of the 2nd Global Digital Forum. 🇷🇺🇲🇲 For the first time, the meeting was held at a high level. It was co-chaired by Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov and Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Communications of Myanmar Min Zeya Hlaing. 👉 Learn more about the Forum

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: 💬 Ukrainian militants deliberately struck ICRC trucks and a humanitarian aid warehouse in Donetsk. On October 6, Ukrainian B-2 fixed-wing drones struck the warehouse premises twice, first at 3:00 a.m. and then at 5:45 a.m. According to local DPR authorities, the attacks damaged three ICRC trucks bearing Red Cross emblems and destroyed construction materials stored both outside and inside the warehouse. (See photo) ☝️ The Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Russia and Belarus confirmed the strike on the organisation’s property in Donetsk. The ICRC warehouse premises were marked with protective Red Cross emblems in full compliance with international humanitarian law. The Ukrainian side had also received the necessary notifications regarding the warehouse’s location and operations. The Kiev authorities must therefore have known that it stored food, medical supplies and construction materials used to assist Donbass residents in need. 👉 This, however, did not deter them from deliberately attacking the facility. The attack is particularly cynical given that these construction materials are used to restore civilian facilities damaged by Ukrainian shelling. This crime underscores Kiev’s disregard for international humanitarian law, which grants special protection to ICRC personnel and property. ❗️ These actions by Kiev’s militants and the Ukrainian authorities must receive an unequivocal response from states that support the ICRC’s work and respect international humanitarian law, which is binding on all countries.

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: 💬 Over the past week, attacks on #Alyoshki and the Alyoshki District resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to 11 others. The Kiev regime continues its “drone siege” of the city, remotely lays mines on roads and footpaths, and shells the Alyoshki-Radensk “road of death”. Yet at international forums, Kiev's representatives continue to play on the sympathies of compassionate Europeans by claiming to care about the situation in Alyoshki. They openly lie both about their supposed humanitarian efforts and about the Russian army’s responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in the city. 📷 Head of the Alyoshki District Administration Ruslan Khomenko

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: 💬 Over the past week, the number of attacks carried out by Ukrainian militants on civilian facilities remained extremely high. Monitoring services recorded up to 1,200 strikes daily. The highest numbers of civilian casualties were recorded in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Zaporozhye, Kursk and Kherson regions, as well as the DPR and LPR. Ukrainian punitive forces used drones to attack freight and passenger vehicles, residential buildings, civilian infrastructure, public utilities and social facilities. The enemy continued to strike kindergartens and schools, industrial buildings, agricultural enterprises, highways and shops, as well as school buses and regular bus services. Disregarding the principles and violating the norms of international humanitarian law, Ukrainian militants carried out a series of deliberate attacks on medical personnel and facilities. In the LPR, an ambulance was attacked on a road near Zorinsk, leaving its driver with a shrapnel wound. In Kakhovka, Kherson Region, a Ukrainian drone struck an intensive care ambulance as its crew rushed to an emergency call. On September 28 – October 4, attacks by Ukrainian neo-Nazis resulted in 235 civilian casualties: 206 people were injured, including 19 minors, and 29 were killed, including two children. Over the past seven days, Ukrainian militants fired approximately 8,386 munitions at civilian facilities on Russian territory. 👉 PHOTO EVIDENCE of Ukrainian forces’ crimes (September 28 – October 4, 2026)

🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s statement on the Kiev regime’s continuing attacks and provocations against the Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant (October 5, 2026) 💬 The Kiev regime continues to deliberately create the risk of a serious nuclear accident by attacking Russia’s Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant (#ZNPP). On October 4, Ukrainian militants used a UAV to strike the ZNPP’s laboratory and support building No. 2, located just 200 metres from the plant’s reactor units. Kiev also shelled the radioactive waste processing building twice. Those behind this provocation know full well that an attack on this ZNPP facility could damage equipment essential to the safe handling of radioactive materials. On the same day, October 4, the neo-Nazi Kiev regime targeted a truck carrying food supplies for the plant’s personnel near Melitopol. The driver was killed. ▪️ The Russian Foreign Ministry extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Ukraine thus continues to attack the ZNPP and its associated infrastructure to disrupt the plant’s operations and create the risk of a nuclear accident. These outrages, which bring the threat of a nuclear catastrophe dangerously close, once again expose the Kiev regime’s true terrorist nature. Western countries’ failure to respond adequately has emboldened Kiev to step up its attacks on the ZNPP. They continue to supply Ukraine with weapons, effectively encouraging further attacks and provocations. Their response to Ukrainian attacks on the ZNPP shows how little their statements on nuclear safety and security at the IAEA, the UN and other international forums are worth. It also makes clear that they are willing to endorse any terrorist methods their proxies use to advance their goals. ❗️ We call on the IAEA leadership to unequivocally condemn the criminal actions of Kiev and its sponsors.

#Announcement On October 2-26, 2026, media representatives and bloggers can apply for accreditation to cover the “Peoples of Russia” International Week. ℹ️ The “Peoples of Russia” International Week is held annually pursuant to Presidential Executive Order No. 382 of June 1, 2026, declaring 2026 the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Its central theme is “Solidarity among States through the Unity of Peoples and Traditional Values”. The events are coordinated by the Executive Office of the Security Council of the Russian Federation and organised by the Roscongress Foundation. Russian and foreign media outlets, as well as bloggers, may apply in accordance with the accreditation rules published in the “Media” section of the Week’s official website. 📄 Programme Overview of the “Peoples of Russia” International Week Stay tuned for updates on the official website and via email newsletters. ✉️ For media accreditation enquiries, please contact: media@roscongress.org

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: PHOTO FACTS & EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026: ▪️ September 28 – balloons carrying propaganda leaflets, a radio repeater and Lepestok anti-personnel mines were shot down over the Belgorod Region. ▪️ September 28 – a UAV strike on an apartment building in Voronezh, Voronezh Region. The overnight UAV raid on the city’s residential neighbourhoods resulted in injuries to 13 civilians. ▪️ September 30 – a UAV strike on a grocery store in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region. ▪️ September 30 – a UAV strike on a civilian car in the village of Raiskoye, Kherson Region. ▪️ October 2 – a UAV strike on an EMERCOM vehicle in Donetsk, DPR. Eight rescue workers were injured. ▪️ October 2 – a UAV strike on an apartment building in Donetsk, DPR. A 76-year-old civilian was injured. ▪️ October 3 – the aftermath of a massive UAV raid on residential neighbourhoods in Belgorod, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were killed and 12 were injured. ▪️ October 3 – a UAV strike on a civilian car in Belgorod, Belgorod Region. ▪️ October 3 – a UAV strike on a private home in Donetsk, DPR. A civilian was injured. ▪️ October 3 – a UAV strike on a civilian car in the village of Kazinka, Belgorod Region.

☢️ Zaporozhskaya Nuclear Power Plant (#ZNPP): ⚡️ On October 4, Laboratory and amenity building No. 2 at the Zaporozhskaya NPP was attacked by two Ukrainian UAVs. The building is located approximately 200 metres from reactor units 4 and 5. Two further Ukrainian UAV attacks targeted the radioactive waste processing building. There were no casualties. The roof was damaged. These attacks have posed no threat to nuclear safety. ❗️ Strikes on such facilities are potentially dangerous. The proximity of the laboratory and amenity building to the reactor units creates a risk of damage to nearby infrastructure and puts personnel at risk. Attacks on the radioactive waste processing building could damage equipment and disrupt the safe handling of radioactive materials. Plant personnel remain in control of the situation. Safety parameters are monitored around the clock. Radiation levels at the plant site and within the sanitary protection zone remain within prescribed limits. The absence of a threat to nuclear safety following these attacks does not diminish the danger posed by strikes on the ZNPP territory.

🚀 On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union opened humanity’s path to the stars! #OTD, the Space Age officially began: the world’s first artificial satellite – Sputnik 1 – entered Earth’s orbit. At 10:28 pm Moscow time, an R-7 launch vehicle, developed under the leadership of the outstanding Soviet rocket engineer Sergey Korolev, lifted off from the Tyuratam launch site (later named Baikonur). Just over five minutes later, the satellite separated from the rocket and transmitted its world-famous signals: “Beep! Beep!” 📰 On October 5, 1957, Soviet newspaper Pravda reported:

On October 4, 1957, the USSR successfully launched the first satellite. The satellite is currently following an elliptical orbit around Earth, and its flight can be observed in the light of the rising and setting Sun using the simplest optical instruments. Updates on the movement of the first artificial satellite, launched in the USSR on October 4, will be broadcast regularly by radio stations.

🛰 An aluminium sphere 58 centimetres (~23 inches) in diameter, weighing 83.6 kilograms (~184 pounds), with four antennas and two radio transmitters – this was humanity’s first envoy in orbit. Behind its simple exterior lay the immense efforts of Soviet scientists, engineers and workers. Sputnik completed an orbit around Earth roughly every 96 minutes, and radio enthusiasts worldwide picked up its famous signals. Its radio transmitters operated for about three weeks, while the satellite itself remained in orbit for 92 days. During that time, it completed 1,440 orbits around Earth, travelling some 60 million kilometres (~ 37.3 million miles). Its flight ended on January 4, 1958, when it entered the dense layers of the atmosphere and burned up. The historic launch validated the calculations and technical solutions needed to reach space. Observations of the satellite gave scientists new data on the density of the upper atmosphere and the propagation of radio waves through the ionosphere. 🌐 Sputnik 1 was a triumph of Soviet science and engineering – an achievement for all humanity. It proved that the path beyond Earth was open – paving the way for Yuri Gagarin’s flight, the exploration of the Moon and other planets, and the construction of orbital stations. For 6️⃣9️⃣ years, satellites have served humanity. Today, they are essential to everyday life: they provide communications and television broadcasting, help us navigate, forecast the weather and monitor climate change. ☝️ But the first was ours. Forever. #Sputnik1

⚡️ Foreign Ministry statement reiterating warnings to foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel against remaining in Kiev or near military facilities in Ukraine (October 3 , 2026) The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterates that, in response to terrorist attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against Russia’s civilian population and infrastructure, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to carry out systematic and sustained strikes against military targets in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities. The Russian side has previously called on foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel located in Kiev to leave the city and refrain from travelling to Ukraine. Russian authorities have also urged Ukrainian residents to stay away from military and administrative facilities. These warnings were conveyed in the statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 25, 2026, as well as through diplomatic notes addressed to foreign partners. They were also reiterated by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin during a briefing for members of the diplomatic corps on May 27, 2026. The authorities of a number of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union member states, Norway, and Switzerland, have repeatedly advised their citizens against travelling to Ukraine, most recently in August of this year. We note with concern that not everyone has taken these warnings into account and that some individuals are knowingly placing themselves in mortal danger. A number of foreign embassies continue to operate in Kiev, and foreign officials continue to visit Ukraine. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to carry out large-scale retaliatory strikes. ❗️ The Russian Foreign Ministry once again urges foreign nationals, including personnel of diplomatic missions, to refrain from remaining in or travelling to Ukraine. Responsibility for any possible adverse consequences lies entirely with those who choose to disregard this warning.

⚡️ Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation: Corruption in Ukraine stands in the way of negotiations The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (#SVR) reports that, according to information received by the SVR, the new leadership of Ukraine’s security service (SBU) has devised yet another scheme to steal European taxpayers’ money, this time through purchases of pistols from EU countries for the agency. The scheme involves procuring weapons through a network of intermediaries in Eastern Europe, with the price per pistol tripling along the way – from €250 to €750. A central role is played by the Polish company Wytwornia Broni Jacek Popinski, registered in Rogow, Lodz Province. It purchases pistols, including from the Panamanian branch of Austrian firearms manufacturer Glock, and resells them to Ukraine. ☝️ For every shipment of 5,000 pistols, €625,000 is transferred to accounts held by trusted associates of the SBU leadership. The Belgian and German defence ministries foot the entire bill. One can only imagine the scale of theft and corruption involved in Kiev’s purchases of more expensive weapons, particularly scarce ammunition for surface-to-air missile systems. Zelensky’s remarks about the sudden emergence of an unplanned $27 billion “hole” in Ukraine’s military budget may offer 🔎 a clue. As usual, Kiev and its European sponsors will make up the shortfall with money taken from ordinary citizens across Europe. ❗️ This information explains why Ukraine’s gauleiter and his entourage so stubbornly refuse to pursue a peaceful end to the conflict. Blinded by easy money, they simply cannot stop lining their pockets from a war that is devastating for Ukrainians.