**Story 1: Putin Meets with Regional Leaders** Description: Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with the newly elected heads of Russian regions, including those in the recently annexed regions of Donbas and Novorossiya. Summary: - Putin emphasizes the importance of developing the economies of the new regions and providing support to businesses and enterprises. - Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stresses the need to help the country during the special military operation in Ukraine. - The elected heads of the regions express their commitment to working for the benefit of their people and the country. - Putin wishes them success, stating that the success of each region contributes to the success of the entire country. **Story 2: Kadyrov Meets with Putin** Description: Chechen Republic leader Ramzan Kadyrov meets with President Putin and reports on the success of the special military operation in Ukraine. Summary: - Kadyrov praises the performance of Chechen fighters and expresses his support for Putin. - Putin commends the cooperation between Chechnya and other military units and conveys his best wishes to the families of the soldiers. - Kadyrov assures Putin that Chechnya will continue to support the special operation and will not let him down. **Story 3: Putin Meets with South Sudan President** Description: President Putin meets with South Sudan President Salva Kiir in Moscow to discuss cooperation between the two countries. Summary: - Putin notes that there is much potential for cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. - Kiir acknowledges the need to develop economic ties and expresses his appreciation for Russia's support. - Both leaders emphasize the importance of strong relations between their countries. **Story 4: Russian Military Shoots Down Ukrainian Aircraft** Description: The Russian military reports shooting down a Ukrainian Su-2 attack aircraft in the Donetsk People's Republic. Summary: - The Ukrainian military continues to suffer losses, with many soldiers surrendering to Russian forces. - Russian artillery groups prevent Ukrainian forces from advancing in the Donetsk region. - Russian forces destroy foreign equipment, including a Polish self-propelled gun and a stronghold in Seversk. - The Ukrainian Armed Forces' attempts to attack are attributed to the upcoming rainy season. **Story 5: Nuclear Missile Shield Protects Russia** Description: Russia's nuclear missile shield is highlighted as a reliable defense against potential threats. Summary: - The nuclear missile shield ensures Russia's security and prevents strategic defeat. - The shield is a result of historical achievements, brilliant discoveries, and technological developments. - The contributions of Soviet scientists Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov and Anatoly Petrovich Alexandrov are acknowledged. **Story 6: Canada Accused of Lying About Nazi Collaborator** Description: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accuses Canadian authorities of lying about their knowledge of Nazi collaborator Yaroslav Gunko's invitation to parliament. Summary: - Zakharova claims that Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Freeland is a member of the Canadian-Ukrainian Congress, which sponsors Gunko. - She emphasizes that Canada accepted many former SS soldiers after World War II. - Zakharova asserts that members of the Ukrainian division of the SSS Galicia and the radical UNPA still have an influential lobby in Canada. - The presence of Gunko's granddaughter at the reception room indicates that his background was known to intelligence services. - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apology is criticized for not being on behalf of the Canadian government. **Story 7: German Admirers of Hitler Celebrate Oktoberfest** Description: A video of German admirers of Hitler celebrating Oktoberfest in Saxony causes outrage. Summary: - The video shows drunken visitors to a beer hall listening to Nazi songs and raising their hands in a Nazi salute. - Such behavior is a criminal offense in Germany and is punishable by law. - The Saxony police are searching for the participants and organizers of the party. **Story 8: Armenia Invited to Sign International Criminal Court Agreement** Description: Armenia is invited by Russia to sign a bilateral agreement on the Rome Statute of an International Criminal Court. Summary: - Russia emphasizes that Armenia's ratification of the Rome Statute is unacceptable given the arrest warrants issued by the court against Russian leadership. - Moscow proposes a compromise option, but Armenia does not consider it. - The Armenian authorities make a political decision in favor of ratification, despite warnings from Russia about negative consequences for bilateral relations. - Russia hopes that sober-minded forces in the Armenian National Assembly will prevent a toxic solution.