State Duma MP: Trump will never supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles
Viktor Vodolatsky, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, said that U.S. President Donald Trump will never supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. According to him, only American specialists can use such missiles, which would mean direct U.S. involvement in the conflict. Vodolatsky added that Kyiv could use these missiles against European countries, particularly Hungary, where Viktor Orbán is prime minister. He also stressed that if such missiles were deployed in Ukraine, Russia would have the right to use “top-secret weapons” against the sources of the threat (TASS).
Intended effect: Vodolatsky’s statement aims to reinforce the narrative of Russia’s restraint and show that the West is responsible for any potential escalation. The material emphasizes Moscow’s readiness to respond harshly to the delivery of long-range missiles, creating the impression that the U.S. fears direct involvement in the conflict.
Heads of Armenian dioceses accuse government of attempting to destroy the church
The archbishops and bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church claimed that the government was trying to “destroy the church.” This statement was made in response to the arrest of several clergymen, including Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan and Priest Garegin Arsenyan. According to the clergy’s statement, the government’s actions are “illegal” and “repressive” and violate freedom of religion. The hierarchs called on society to “stand firm in the faith” and not give in to pressure. They accused state bodies of politically motivated persecution (ria.ru).
Intended effect: The material gives the audience the impression that a campaign is underway in Armenia against the traditional church. It portrays the government as anti-religious and repressive. This emphasis further reinforces the perception of an internal crisis and moral degradation within the Armenian leadership.
Ramiz Mehdiyev placed under house arrest in Azerbaijan
On October 14, 2025, the Sabail District Court of Baku placed Ramiz Mehdiyev, the former head of Azerbaijan’s presidential administration, under house arrest for four months. Mehdiyev has been charged with treason, attempting a coup and money laundering. He served as head of the presidential administration from 1995 to 2019. Subsequently, he led the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The details of the charges and the government’s reaction have not been disclosed (kommersant.ru).
Intended effect: The article underscores the severity of the criminal prosecution of a former high-ranking official, influencing how the audience perceives Azerbaijan’s strict domestic policies and actions against individuals accused of endangering state security.
