Russia

Pravda Russian News

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:59:00 +0300
Russia Plans 3.77 GW Pumped-Storage Network to Stabilize Far East Grid
Russia is integrating Primorsky Krai into a federal strategic expansion of the Far East's energy infrastructure with the planned construction of a 600-megawatt pumped-storage hydropower plant (PSPP). The facility is part of a broader master plan for ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:50:00 +0300
Fertilizer Surge: Sverdlovsk Railway exports hit 21.4 million tons
The Sverdlovsk Railway transported 21.4 million tons of export goods during the first three quarters of the year, with chemical and mineral fertilizers accounting for more than half of the total volume. Export shipments now represent 24.2% of the net...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0300
Russia's first full-cycle mRNA therapy production to be launched in Bashkortostan
Bashkortostan is developing the first full-cycle production infrastructure for messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies in Russia. Centered at the Bashkir State Medical University (BSMU), the project aims to localize the synthesis of high-tech treatments, spec...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0300
Microplastics in Western Siberian Snow Rise as Synthetic Fibers Dominate
Researchers at Tomsk State University (TSU) have completed a three-year study on microplastic levels in the snow cover of Western Siberia, finding a steady increase in synthetic particle concentrations. In 2021, the average concentration was 711 part...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0300
Low Water Levels on Lower Tunguska River Trigger Food Rationing in Tura
In the village of Tura, located in the Evenkiya district, residents are facing rationing of basic foodstuffs and multi-hour queues. The shortages stem from a collapse in the "northern delivery"-the seasonal logistics operation critical for remote Arc...

Pravda World News

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:36:00 +0300
Heartbreak in Glasgow: Bereaved parents no longer left to navigate grief alone
Families in Glasgow facing the death of a child will no longer be required to seek out bereavement services during the immediate aftermath of their loss. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has introduced an automatic referral system, making it the first h...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0300
Protea Village families to wait until 2028 for restored homes
Families forcibly removed from Protea Village in Bishopscourt during the 1960s will not be able to move back into restored housing until at least 2028, according to current development timelines. While bulk infrastructure-including roads, water, sani...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0300
Masiphumelele food system diverts half of community-grown produce to school feeding schemes
In Masiphumelele, the transition from reliance on unaffordable commercial produce to community-grown vegetables is managed through a network of 159 home gardens and school-based plots. These gardens serve as the primary source of nutrient-dense food ...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:04:00 +0300
Ombudsman orders dismissal of Borbon vice mayor for unauthorized hiring of spouse
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the dismissal of Borbon Vice Mayor Noel Dotillos for grave misconduct, stemming from his failure to secure Municipal Council authorization before hiring his retired wife as a consultant. The decision, appro...

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:32:00 +0300
Uzbekistan-US Trade: Shifting from 86% Digital Services to Industrial Goods
Uzbekistan is attempting to pivot its relationship with the United States from high-level political diplomacy to measurable economic output. While the headline figures of bilateral cooperation-including a three-year economic program valued at $35 bil...

RT

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:33:46 +0000
‘People are starving’: Survivors recount horrors of Ukrainian siege (VIDEO)
Survivors of Ukraine’s blockade of Alyoshki tell RT of starvation, destroyed homes, and relentless drone attacks as civilians remain trapped Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:41:20 +0000
Drone alert greets US envoy’s arrival for Putin talks
The Leningrad Region governor warned of a drone threat south of St. Petersburg after US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived for talks with Putin Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:11:01 +0000
Trump envoy Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for Putin talks (VIDEO)
Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin to present a new Ukraine peace proposal Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:19:12 +0000
France to deploy ‘massive’ force against riots
France is preparing a massive security crackdown after nationwide unrest resulted in mass looting and destruction last weekend Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:33:14 +0000
Hackers target Germany’s most popular party
The massive data leak comes as Berlin’s political establishment intensifies efforts to legally ban the Alternative for Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

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