Transfer of US ATACMS missiles to Ukraine cannot be justified — Russian ambassador
"Neither these missiles nor other weapons can help defeat the Russian Federation," Anatoly Antonov said
IAEA chief to have working contacts with Rosatom, no meeting with Putin is planned
Rafael Grossi may visit Russia in late May
Blinken’s visit to China meant to shatter Russian-Chinese ties — senior Russian diplomat
"I think that Beijing understands this perfectly well and will not even pretend being ready to reach any agreements with the Americans to the detriment of Russia’s interests," Sergey Ryabkov said
Bolivarian Alliance countries stand for multipolar world — Maduro
"ALBA can be among the founders of a new world, a new international multipolar order," the Venezuelan president stressed
Ukraine turns into testing ground for future world order, says Belarus president
"The largest nuclear powers, albeit indirectly, are actually fighting on Ukrainian territory. And not indirectly," the president of Belarus noted
US effectively dooms Ukraine by its new decisions, Russian envoy says
"The American aid won’t save Zelensky. New weapons will be destroyed, and the special military operation goals will be achieved," Anatoly Antonov stressed
US shifted conflict in Europe onto EU, NATO shoulders to weaken Russia, says Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader specified that the US had organized the conflict in Europe, in this case in Ukraine, and "shifted it onto the shoulders of the European Union and NATO, promising to help with money"
Russian children’s commissioner holds first face-to-face talks with Ukrainian counterparts
Maria Lvova-Belova thanked Qatar for setting up a venue for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine regarding children’s interests
Russian troops wipe out Ukrainian UAV production workshop over past day
The Russian forces improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on five Ukrainian army brigades in the Donetsk area over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
IN BRIEF: Russian deputy defense minister, entrepreneur arrested for taking bribes
According to the investigation, Timur Ivanov and Sergey Borodin "criminally conspired with third parties" in order to receive a bribe "as providing monetized services when conducting contracted and subcontracted work" for the Defense Ministry
Russia, Africa united by common vision on global issues — senior diplomat
Mikhail Bogdanov noted that "the African continent is a dynamically developing part of the world with an enormous growth potential, attractive domestic market and expanding export prospects"
Gagauzia against Chisinau’s policy of severing ties with Russia
According to Yevgenia Gutsul, Gagauzia has never experienced such pressure from Chisinau
Russia discourages use of UN sanctions for interference in African affairs — envoy
Vasily Nebenzya underscored that Russia continues to "make an important contribution to strengthening of African countries’ potential, including UN Security Council and General Assembly"
Press review: NATO flexes muscles near Russian border and South China Sea runs hot
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 24th
Press Review
- Press review: NATO flexes muscles near Russian border and South China Sea runs hotTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 24th
- Press review: GOP tussles over Ukraine bill and Putin, Aliyev talk partnershipTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 23rd
- Press review: Dissecting US aid package to Ukraine and sands of global economy shiftingTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 22nd
- Press review: Biden backs aid to Israel, Ukraine and Russia assets giving West legal fitsTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 19th
- Press review: Ukraine, Israel vie for EU’s attention and Georgia passes controversial billTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 18th
Press releases
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
- Ak Bars Bank: the bank is not a subsidiary or dependent company with the Ak Bars HoldingThe bank chose snow leopard as a corporate symbol many years ago
- China plans reducing the academic burden on primary and middle school studentsThe country will promote the high-quality, well-balanced development and urban-rural integration of its nine-year compulsory education system
- Huawei and Flexxible IT Unveil Industry O&M Hi-Ops 3.0 Service Solution
Musk concurs that civil war looming in West
The US businessman commented on remarks by Gad Saad, a Canadian professor of Lebanese origin, who insisted that "the path that the West is taking will result in civil war"
Russia ready to cooperate with all interested partners to ensure security — Putin
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues "will bolster cooperation for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples"
Moscow slams NATO drills near Russian borders as inflammatory
"It is obvious that the upcoming combat training on the territory of Finland is part of a hybrid war against our country," Maria Zakharova said
Radicals, intel services behind terror attacks in various countries, says Putin
The tactics employed by these criminals are becoming increasingly complex and barbaric, the Russian leader pointed out
US stops hiding true purpose of sanctions on Moscow, Russian envoy says
"It’s not about any mythical aspirations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but about banal opportunistic and predatory ambitions," Anatoly Antonov said
Biden to sign Ukraine aid bill on April 24
According to a statement released by the White House, the US plans to resume weapons supplies to Kiev this week
Continued threats to Pyongyang to put US, allies in danger, Kim Jong Un’s sister warns
"We will keep building up overwhelming and strong military capacity to protect our sovereignty and security, as well as peace in the region," Kim Yo Jong said
Top Swiss diplomat reiterates need for Russia’s involvement in resolving Ukraine issue
However, Ignazio Cassis declined to comment on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent statement that Switzerland had turned from a neutral country "into an openly hostile one"
Russian deputy defense minister detained on suspicion of bribe-taking
"Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Vladimirovich Ivanov was detained on suspicion of committing a crime under part 6, article 290 of the Russian Criminal Code," the Russian Investigative Committee said
Throughput capacity of Baikal-Amur Mainline surging threefold in twelve years
Shipments over the Eastern Range uniting BAM and the Trans-Siberian railroad is to reach 270 mln metric tons per year over the ten-year period, the head of state said
Russia’s top brass reports destroying US-made Hawk air defense system in Ukraine operation
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted casualties on personnel and equipment of two Ukrainian army brigades and improved its tactical position over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Raisi doubts 'Israeli regime' to exist in case of its attack on Iran
"If Israel makes a mistake and attacks Iran, completely new conditions will emerge for it and it is unclear whether anything will be left of the Israeli regime at all," the presidential press service quoted Raisi as saying
Azerbaijanian leader says reaching peace with Armenia by November 'quite realistic'
According to Ilham Aliyev, the option of coordinating a basic agreement is also being considered
Modern weapons make up 82% in Russian air defense troops — Shoigu
"The Kiev regime has failed to achieve the goals of its counteroffensive prepared by NATO instructors," the defense minister said
Putin’s inauguration to take place on May 7, senator says
According to the law, the president-elect takes office for six years
Republika Srpska president praises Moscow-Banja Luka relations, favors strengthening them
Milorad Dodik also touched upon the topic of sanctions mentioned by Patrushev earlier