Important StoriesOnline Media OutletPart of: Important StoriesIndependent sourceMaterialsInfoFound 9,808 materialsBy relevanceOldest firstNewest firstBy relevanceImportant Stories·Oct 30, 2026The largest crypto exchange Binance was hackedHackers hacked the largest crypto exchange Binance on the night of October 30, the prediction exchange Polymarket noticed , from whose account $2.6 million was stolen. Later, information about the hack was confirmed by Binance co-founder Ch anpeng Zhao. According to preliminary data, about $6.3 billion was withdrawn from the crypto exchange, the platform’s press service said . Zhao said that users' funds are safe.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 30, 2026Novaya Gazeta announced its closure after more than 30 years of operationNovaya Gazeta ceases work. The corresponding statement was published on the publication’s website. The day before it became known that Novaya was being evicted from its office on Potapovsky Lane in the center of Moscow. Journalists called it a “coordinated action” - the editors also lost the opportunity to receive donations from readers. “We were killed. On November 9, we will turn off the lights in our house where we have lived for 30 years, turn off the servers and leave.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 30, 2026The Ukrainian Armed Forces resumed attacks on the energy sector by attacking the Novokuybyshevsk oil refineryDrones attacked the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region, Ukrainian monitoring channels noticed . This is the first strike on an energy facility since October 20, when the Ukrainian Armed Forces actually froze such operations. Attack on the night of October 30. Monitoring channels detected a fire on the territory of the plant. The governor of the Samara region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, announced that the drone attack had been repelled, but did not mention the oil refinery.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 30, 2026The Pentagon's call to tone down aggressive rhetoric against Russia has raised eyebrows in EuropeShe fears she will be excluded from negotiations on Ukraine European governments are concerned that they could be completely excluded from peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, while Washington increases pressure on Kiev, writes the Financial Times. At the same time, the Pentagon asked NATO allies to soften their rhetoric towards the Kremlin, Reuters reports .ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026Authorities want to cut off communications from phones purchased abroadThe Ministry of Digital Development proposed to disconnect from communications phones purchased abroad and imported into Russia for personal use if their owners do not register the devices with State Services within two weeks. Three sources in the department told RBC about this. They plan to turn off “grey” phones from April 2027. To avoid blocking, users will have to register their devices using the IMEI ID. This is a unique 15-digit number that is assigned to the phone during production.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026Political scientist Kynev was transferred to another cell where he can use plumbing with a broken legPolitical scientist Alexander Kynev was transferred to a new cell with normal plumbing, which can be used even with a broken leg. This was announced by his lawyer Mikhail Biryukov. “Alexander Kynev was transferred to a new cell with four cellmates and normal plumbing equipment. Alexander is very touched by the support that various people, sometimes strangers to him, express to him in letters, and thanks everyone,” he wrote on Facebook.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026Russia does not want war with Europe, but is ready for it, Putin saidIn a conversation with the leaders of Norway and Finland, he warned Europe against blocking the Baltic Sea Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready for war with Europe, but does not want it to happen. He said this at a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit. “Many [in Europe] are only talking about preparing for war [with Russia] by 2030. Is this correct? No.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 202669 political prisoners have died since the start of the warDuring the war, 69 political prisoners died in custody, during a search, under house arrest, or shortly after release, according to the report of the project “Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial". According to human rights activists, since February 2022, at least 63 men and 6 women who were persecuted by Russian authorities for political reasons have died. The peak of mortality occurred in 2024 (26 people). In ten months of 2026 - 16 deaths.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026The Federation Council called for raising the Unified State Exam threshold for admission to universitiesThe Federation Council recommended that Rosobrnadzor increase the minimum Unified State Examination scores required for admission to bachelor's and specialty programs. This is stated in the resolution of the upper house of parliament on improving the quality of education, as noted by the Bloody Lady channel. At the same time, the Ministry of Education and Science has already changed the passing scores for some subjects this year.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026Claude blocks accounts of Russian citizens after the identification procedureEven those living abroad have encountered this. Users of the Claude neural network began to report accounts being blocked after passing an identity check with Russian documents. Baza and Mash write about mass complaints. According to users, the service requires identity verification through the Persona platform: upload a passport and undergo a facial verification. Until the procedure is completed, Claude stops responding to requests, including from owners of paid subscriptions.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026In 13 regions of the Russian Federation and Crimea, restrictions at gas stations were lifted after the suspension of Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on oil refineriesBut prices will still not be the same The Ukrainian Armed Forces stopped attacks on Russian refineries for almost two weeks. Against this background, authorities and companies have lifted restrictions on the sale of gasoline in 15 regions, including Crimea and Sevastopol, Izvestia writes , citing officials and monitoring services. After numerous signals from Washington, Ukraine suspended attacks on Russian refineries.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026The landlord of Novaya Gazeta sent the editors a letter terminating the contractThe journalists were given a month to evict the office where they had worked for 29 years. Novaya Gazeta is being evicted from the office where the editorial office has worked for 29 years. This is stated in a letter from editor Sergei Sokolov and journalist Irina Gordienko to donors. “They simply throw us out, giving us a minimum amount of time to get ready. The Anna Politkovskaya Museum is closing, portraits of our dead friends are being removed from the walls,” the newsletter says.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026Valuable resource of the Federal Agency for National AffairsStories Fact Check Valuable resource of the Federal Agency for National Affairs He has an Internet monitoring system that transmits data to security forces for repressive measures. She is served by a boss who loves ostentatious luxury Date: Oct 29 2026Author Elena Prikhodko ( "Arktida" ) With the participation of Roman Katin Add to Google Anna Polezhaeva, head of the House of Peoples of Russia, a FADN structure that maintains the monitoring system, with a Cartier Panthere ring for $15,600.Елена ПриходькоImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026The train was hit by a UAV in the Dnieper, 13 people were killedFour more victims are known in Kremenchug and Chernigov This was reported by the head of the local military administration , Alexander Ganzha , and the mayor of Dnieper, Boris Filatov . At least five people were injured. Doctors are working on the spot. Updated 14:03 Moscow time: The number of victims of the attack on the Dnieper has increased to 10 people. Four more people died in Kremenchug and Chernigov.ДатаImportant Stories·Oct 29, 2026A resident of Primorye was kidnapped from the street and sent to the frontIn the village of Kavalerovo, Primorsky Territory, unknown persons kidnapped 35-year-old Sergei Kopylash, after which he was forced to sign a contract with the Ministry of Defense and sent to war. The man’s mother told the regional publication Newsbox24 about this. According to her, on the evening of October 1, Sergei was walking home when strangers offered him a ride. Instead of taking the man home, they began driving him around the village, locking the car doors.ДатаPrevious123...654NextShow more