EU’s strategy towards Russia flawed, dysfunctional — Slovak prime minister
According to Robert Fico, the European Union "still does not believe in the necessity" of peace initiatives
FACTBOX: What we know about search for police shooter in Russia’s Orenburg Region
The man who opened fire on police officers in the Orenburg Region may be hiding in a mountainous area
Regular rotation of IAEA inspectors takes place at Zaporozhye nuke plant
The rotation of IAEA experts took place normally
Australia puts off hearing of espionage case against Russian-born couple to May — mission
According to the diplomats, the court is expected to issue an official indictment of the Russians
Stranded whale in Germany shows movement for first time since March 31 — media
Volunteers continued efforts on Friday to prepare the whale for a possible lifting onto a floating platform and towing to open waters
Press review: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may fail and US reinstates oil sanctions on Russia
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 17th
Fire at warehouse in Leningrad Region, 62 drones: aftermath of Ukrainian attack on Russia
TASS has compiled the main information about the consequences
US president assumes that Iranian conflict may not be settled
Donald Trump separately said oil prices stood at $89 or $90, while previously forecasts were $250-$300 per barrel
US delays arms supplies to EU amid operation in Iran — Reuters
According to sources cited by the news agency, several EU countries, including Baltic and Scandinavian states, were affected
Trump says Iran ready to hand over uranium from facilities attacked last year
According to the president, the US and Iran "have a lot of agreement"
UN secretary-general welcomes Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire, calls for compliance
The official commended the role of the United States in facilitating the ceasefire
Nord Stream sabotage hearings begin in London
The operator Nord Stream company argues that it is entitled to an indemnity of 580 million euros from the insurer Lloyd’s of London
Iran welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon — ministry spokesman
Esmail Baghaei thanked Pakistan for help in reaching the deal
Kiev ban on all Russian, cyberattack allegations: Foreign Ministry’s statements
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova points out that the Kiev regime is purposefully turning Ukraine "into a military tool against Russia"
Press Review
- Press review: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may fail and US reinstates oil sanctions on RussiaTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 17th
- Press review: Pakistan advances US-Iran ceasefire as Russia joins Hormuz talksTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 16th
- Press review: Iran-US talks near round two as Middle East crisis lifts Russian oil pricesTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 15th
- Press review: US blocks Hormuz Strait as Magyar win may reshape Russia-Hungary tiesTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 14th
- Press review: US-Iran talks fail as Ukraine violates truce and Orban loses electionsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 13th
Press releases
- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- 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
Moscow International Film Festival opens at Rossiya theater
The jury for the main competition is chaired by Sri Lankan director Prasanna Vithanage
Kiev did not demonstrate a will for peace during the Easter truce — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova recalled that Zelensky never gave the order to cease fire, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the silence regime more than 6,000 times
IDF to remain in its positions in Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect — Netanyahu
The Israeli PM announced that, at the request of US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire "would begin at midnight"
Policeman killed, three wounded: what we know about shooting in Orenburg Region
An active search is underway to find and arrest of the attacker
Mexican ambassador summoned to Russian MFA over detention of Russian woman — diplomat
Maria Zakharova noted that the Russian Foreign Ministry is keeping a close eye on this matter in close coordination with State Duma Deputy Chairwoman Anna Kuznetsova and presidential children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova
Shoigu reminds Baltic states of Russia’s right to self-defense over Ukrainian UAV attacks
The Russian Security Council secretary emphasized that significant damage is caused to civilian infrastructure
Germany becomes main sponsor of Ukrainian militarization — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that Germany is Vladimir Zelensky’s main partner in sending Ukrainians to their deaths
Process equipment on fire in Tuapse port after drone attack
The crisis response center reported that forces engaged in firefighting comprise 157 people and 49 vehicles
Terrorism, spying on Russian army: more agents of Ukrainian special services detained
Officers of the Federal Security Service have detained a 52-year-old resident of the Zaporozhye Region on suspicion of high treason for transferring data to the Ukrainian side about the deployment locations and movement of the Russian Armed Forces
IN BRIEF: Interest rates, fiscal rule discussed at Moscow Exchange Forum 2026
Governor of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said the Russian economy faced the workforce shortage "for the first time in modern history"
Arrest lifted: Deyna tanker leaves French territorial waters
There are no Russian citizens among the Deyna tanker's crew
Kremlin spokesman comments on Russian oil sanctions, economic issues in daily briefing
Russia has been under sanctions for several years so it knows how to minimize their consequences, Dmitry Peskov said
Press review: Pakistan advances US-Iran ceasefire as Russia joins Hormuz talks
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 16th
IN BRIEF: Israeli, Lebanese leaders may meet as Jewish state seeks 'peace through force'
The two countries’ leaders would hold a conversation for the first time in 34 years
France lifts seizure of tanker Deyna after fine, vessel leaves territorial waters
The Mediterranean maritime prefecture reported that Deyna remains under the supervision of the competent maritime authorities led by the Mediterranean maritime prefect
Situation at Union State border, European militarization: remarks by Russian intel chief
Ensuring the security of Russia, Belarus and the Union State is the "core objective" for the intelligence services, Sergey Naryshkin said