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Alexander Vlasov, who also headed the Kuban Cossack Host, was arrested one day after he resigned in order to fight in Ukraine.

The comments come as Belarus has been attempting to improve ties with the United States after years of isolation and Western sanctions.

Alexei Tsydenov, head of the neighboring republic of Buryatia, confirmed that the woman had died from an unspecified form of plague.

It was common practice during the Cold War to exaggerate the threat from the Soviet Union. Nowadays, Russia has assumed that role. Although the circumstances have changed, some of the political methods employed to create a sense of insecurity are still remarkably similar. Europe is not formally engaging in preparations for war since it desires […]

It comes as Western retailers face the risk of state asset seizures, which Putin defended as a response to the EU freezing its state funds. 

Marina Khankhalaeva is the founder of Tusgaar Buryad-Mongolia, an exiled movement advocating for the republic of Buryatia’s independence.

With Democrats leading competitive races and poised to reclaim the House, the American political map is shifting under Trump’s weakening hold, the impending exits of McConnell and Pelosi, and a familiar warning: never count out the party’s talent for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Good riddance to both. The major tectonic plates of […]

The Treasury accused the A7 network of enabling Iran and others to bypass Western banking restrictions.

Novak said that the situation with Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure has remained "tense."

Moscow is planning higher taxes, more borrowing and cuts to national health programs to help it fund its record defense spending.

The blaze broke out shortly after 8 p.m. at the Miller Mansion in central St. Petersburg, across from St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 646 Ukrainian drones overnight across Russia.

For “New Eastern Outlook”, this interview is not merely a political conversation, but a sign of special trust. It is a great honour for us to present to our readers a dialogue with a leader whose influence extends far beyond the borders of his country. We discussed topics that shape the global agenda: unity, historical […]

Tensions persist between Kabul and Islamabad, accompanied by an information war, psychological pressure, and border and political clashes. Introduction Pakistan has long held connections with various Afghan political factions. Pakistan, over the 1960s and 1970s, progressively supported religious and political groups that were against the Afghan government, aiming to establish an opposing force to its […]

The blast hit the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, which produces ammunition and pyrotechnics, according to publicly available information.

He reiterated that Moscow would resort to all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear ones, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was threatened.

On October 1, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the plenary session of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, held under the theme “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?” The session was moderated by Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Russia in Global Affairs and Research Director of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club.

 

 

Read the transcript of the plenary session of the Valdai Annual Meeting here.

 

The Club’s flagship conference brought together 120 participants from 40 countries, including Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Participants addressed a wide range of issues, including the transformation of the world order, states’ responsibility for the future, prospects for international dialogue, nuclear deterrence, and the militarisation of public consciousness. Discussions also focused on the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence and unmanned systems in armed conflicts, as well as the resilience of the global economy amid military and political upheaval. Particular attention was paid to Asia’s growing role, the outlook for the Middle East, and Europe’s future.

The annual Valdai report, “Keep Calm: The State and Responsibility for the Future”, was presented on the opening day of the meeting.

Details about the Valdai Club’s Annual Meeting can be found here.

The comments come after special envoy Kirill Dmitriev was in the U.S. for talks this week.