(2025-10-28). Russia Anounces Morocco as a BRICS Candidate. infobrics.org Morocco is interested in joining the BRICS, an intergovernmental economic and political organization that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa…
(2025-10-28). Putin aide mocks EU's fear of sending troops to Ukraine, warns against seizing frozen Russian assets. hindustantimes.com Putin's top aide claimed the European Union has shown little enthusiasm for sending troops to Ukraine, including peacekeeping forces. The Russian Federation Council spokesman also warned the European bloc against using any frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine in the war. Russia warned against utility of any direct military deployment—especially before a ceasefire—while several major countries publicly ruled out sending troops even as others float plans for long-term security "guarantees" for Kyiv.
(2025-10-28). Iran, Russia, China playing 'effective' role in shaping new world order: Leader's adviser. presstv.ir A senior adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran, China, and Russia play a significant role in shaping the new world order.
(2025-10-28). 'Sanctions are like climate': Russia pivots to Southeast Asia for economic boost. scmp.com Russia is looking to Southeast Asia for an economic boost after fresh sanctions from the United States hit its energy sector, with a senior minister saying Moscow sees "mutually beneficial" opportunities with Asean in nuclear technology, logistics and trade. | Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia summits in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said Russia was deepening cooperation with countries such as Malaysia amid what he…
(2025-10-28). Beijing slams UK's 'unilateral' sanctions on 11 Chinese companies. scmp.com China has denounced the United Kingdom for sanctioning 11 Chinese companies over "alleged connections" with Russia despite Beijing's diplomatic objections, warning the move could damage the UK-China relationship. | "The UK's actions constitute unilateral sanctions that lack both a basis in international law and authorisation from the United Nations," China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Monday.
(2025-10-27). Statesmanship instead of missiles. indybay.org If Donald Trump—who has already made several 180-degree turns in the past regarding his support for Ukraine—now actually delivers long-range weapon systems such as Tomahawk missiles, strategic questions arise: Will it really persuade Russia to back down? Or will it only give Ukraine short-term tactical advantages?>
(2025-10-27). The Illusion of Perpetual War: Strategic Overreach, Historical Precedents, and the Risk of Repeating Vietnam and Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca A dominant theme in Western strategic discourse is the notion of an open-ended, indefinite contest with Russia often encapsulated in the phrase "for as long as it takes."
(2025-10-27). Hungary will fight Brussels' plan to fully ban Russian energy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Hungarian government opposes the European Commission's plan to fully ban Russian oil and gas by early 2028, as well as EU energy sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says.
(2025-10-27). Burevestnik missile won't strain Russia-US ties: Peskov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) — The Burevestnik missile tests should not in any way affect relations between Moscow and Washington, which are already at a minimum level, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
(2025-10-27). US sanctions on Russian oil companies aim for economic advantage, not aid to Kiev. infobrics.org Sanctions against Russia will only work if China and India adhere to them.
(2025-10-27). Russia withdraws from plutonium agreement with United States. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law terminating the agreement with the United States on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium…
(2025-10-27). Inflating Russian missile costs hides US weapons crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org The West likes to inflate the cost of Russian weapons as a way to suggest Moscow is in a financial bind and manipulate the narrative of a looming Ukraine victory — while also masking real inefficiencies in the U.S. defense industry. By assuming Russian weapons have input costs similar to U.S. systems or conflating export prices with Russia's internal costs, Western estimates produce misleading figures. These inflated costs bolster the narrative that the strain on Moscow is tremendous, while downplaying the increasing challenges for Ukraine and NATO to effectively counter Russia's relatively inexpensive…
(2025-10-27). Skyfall Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Long-Range Test Claimed By Russia. twz.com 
The missile, which is claimed to possess extreme endurance and may pose a significant radiological hazard, is said to have made its first long-range test flight.
(2025-10-27). Britain and Germany split over Nuclear deterrence: "who will pull the trigger?" albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There is a lot of discussion in European defense circles about a plan for the UK and Germany to create a joint nuclear deterrence framework. This idea has brought to light deep political and strategic differences between the two countries. | The Telegraph says that a number of high-ranking British defense officials have asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to start official talks with Berlin about a new nuclear-sharing deal to deal with what they call the "critical threat" from Russia. But there are doubts about how practical this kind of cooperation would be and who would have the final say over nuclear…
(2025-10-27). Munition factory explosion in Russia kills at least 13. wsws.org The disaster is the second major explosion at a munitions factory in Russia in less than a week.