Russia major fish trader stocks 4% up amid falling Norway shares

Rafael Grossi may visit Russia in late May

Dmitry Peskov noted that, "according to some parameters, companies in Europe and other regions can hardly maintain their competitiveness if they completely abandon our products"

Maria Zakharova stressed that "the level of nuclear risks have risen dramatically as a result of the West’s destructive policy, which is fraught with a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers"

Russian troops improved their tactical position and repelled eight Ukrainian army counterattacks in the Avdeyevka area over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

"The American aid won’t save Zelensky. New weapons will be destroyed, and the special military operation goals will be achieved," Anatoly Antonov stressed

TASS has put together the highlights of Shoigu's speech

According to Nebenzya, the real goal of the West, which is seeking to persuade the world of the futility of international efforts, is "to keep on telling the tale of lost time" as long as possible in a hope that "international community will forget about this terrorist attack"

Germany is the second largest arms supplier to Ukraine after the US

The film is focused on two teenagers Pedro and Lucio, who are forced to fight each other to the death in order to survive after being abducted

Timur Ivanov was removed from the office of deputy defense minister of the Russian Federation of the federal government’s civil service

According to preliminary information, the average altitude of the orbital outpost was increased to 414.8 km above the Earth’s surface

"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

The Russian defense chief is certain that "this is an important moment in strengthening security in the SCO space"

Dmitry Peskov added that the EP "has turned into a machine brimming with internal contradictions that keeps generating boorish statements"

"Battlegroup Dnepr units conducted active counterbattery warfare and destroyed enemy drones, manpower and equipment on the right bank of the Dnieper River," Governor Vladimir Saldo said

The Russian Investigative Committee added that measures are underway to locate their whereabouts and bring them to criminal liability

According to Vladimir Rogov, expected changes in Poland’s legislation may highlight the country’s interests in Ukraine and its possible territorial claims to parts of western Ukraine

The United States should not cross the red lines with regard to China’s sovereignty and security, Wang Yi added

The Federal Statistics Service noted that mortality in the eight months of 2023 decreased by 9.8%, and the birth rate dropped by 2.5%

On April 25, US police said at least 127 people were arrested during large-scale protests on American university campuses against Israeli actions in the Palestinian enclave

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 24th

The deal still looks advantageous even after two years of war, Welt am Sonntag said

Yury Popov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, also said that one shelling attack on the positions of government forces was reported in the Idlid de-escalation zone from positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra

"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

According to the diplomat, Russia is engaged in "fierce battles on this issue in different committees of the General Assembly"

The date and location will be announced later

The exercise under the classified Orsha plan involves 1,500 military personnel from Lithuania's Zemaitija Motorized Infantry Brigade, Poland's 15th Mechanized Brigade, allied US and Portuguese units, as well as about 200 pieces of military equipment

Dmitry Polyansky said that some of the weapons supplied to Kiev are "in the darknet, which means that it is available to anyone"

Yury Chikhanchin pointed out that the perpetrators of the attack were provided with money, weapons, transportation and ammunition

The Ukrainian military has suffered heavy casualties among personnel and military hardware in that community, Igor Kimakovsky said

Vasily Nebenzya said that he has "good personal relations" with the secretary general

Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said the brigades had completely or partially destroyed 135 units of Israeli military equipment over the past three days

According to the Palestinian enclave’s Health Ministry, over the past 24 hours, 43 people have been killed and another 64 wounded

"Our athletes are allowed to compete in full, meaning that they are allowed to participate in their uniforms, under the country’s flag and to the tune of the Russian national anthem," the president of the Russian Chessboxing Federation said

"The largest nuclear powers, albeit indirectly, are actually fighting on Ukrainian territory. And not indirectly," the president of Belarus noted

There is confirmed evidence of his connections with French secret services

Russian military will do its utmost to repel such attacks, Apty Alaudinov said

According to Vasily Nebenzya, the situation is as though a year-long probe into a murder yielded a conclusion that "the victim was murdered"

On April 25, the court in Nicosia ruled to extradite Artur Petrov to the United States

The king, 75, and queen will host their majesties the emperor and empress of Japan for a state visit in June, according to the palace

The head of state accused Washington of preparing a "Belarusian liberation army" and reiterated Minsk's readiness to "defend its country"

According to the report, Israel is willing to acceprt the release of women, men over 50 years old and those seriously ill

The resolution gained 13 votes

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council added that the European Union’s financial system is not very stable and people are losing confidence

Andrzej Duda slammed the reported instances of Russian missiles entering Poland's airspace as "a Russian provocation"

According to Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin, Russian troops have repeatedly recorded incidents where the Ukrainian army’s used chemical weapons, including riot control agents as means of warfare

"ALBA can be among the founders of a new world, a new international multipolar order," the Venezuelan president stressed

Labor productivity requires a significant increase in all sectors of the economy, the President stressed

The North Korean ambassador Sin Hong Chol praised the "sincere and excellent friendly relations" between Russian President Vladimir Putin and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un

The sides supported the early launch of the green corridor project aimed at the simplification of customs operations

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 25th

Alexander Dubinsky argues that the only situation where the president can continue to fulfill his duties after the expiration of his term is the period until the president-elected takes office

According to the news agency Tasnim, when speaking about NATO eastward expansion, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states should utilize the SCO potential in order to neutralize common threats

Ingrida Simonyte called for getting ready for such a turn of events right away, and not just watch and wait

"If the UN did not exist, it should have been created," Vasily Nebenzya said

In Maxim Buyakevich words, neither the talks nor their outcome can change the existing political and territorial realities

According to Sergey Ryabkov, discussions around the deployment of NATO nuclear facilities in Poland are an "unfolding story"

"It is very difficult to negotiate with those who are unable to make decisions, even if they want, they can’t, and only act as a side to a difficult conflict," Vladimir Medinsky explained

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"

Spokesman Wang Wenbin stressed that China was not providing weapons to the conflicting parties and strictly controlled dual-use goods, including the export of drones

The Russian foreign minister said that the sides would exchange opinions on how to develop bilateral relations along the path outlined by Bolivian President Luis Arce and Russian President Vladimir Putin

The capital city has the highest number of coronavirus cases nationwide, according to official statistics

Exports of goods are expected to drop to $419.7 bln this year. Imports are forecast to grow to $315.7 bln in 2024

According to the US military, there was no damage to US or coalition vessels

The company has two contracts for LNG supplies to Europe from the Yamal LNG project and one for Asia that requires closer consideration, CEO of the French energy company Patrick Pouyanne said

According to the minister Gergely Gulyas, the North Atlantic Alliance "wants to provide financial assistance, as well as supply weapons and train Ukrainian soldiers"

The strike was conducted by Israel Air Force’s aircraft in the area of Meidoun in Lebanon

Vasily Nebenzya stressed that insurers conclude on their own that the "explosion at the gas pipelines was made using an explosive devices, willfully and due to political motives," thereby confirming its terroristic nature

"The impression is that Warsaw is maniacally seeking to attract even more attention from military planners in the Russian General Staff," Maria Zakharova added

According to Nikolay Patrushev, these countries "understand perfectly well who is financing" the Kiev regime

According to the commander, the unit has already recruited 55,000 members and has 33,000 small vessels that are equipped with 107mm missiles

According to Dmitry Kuzyakin, "as long as there is a lack of direct communication between those who make the tanks and who use them, the Abrams will not evolve to meet modern warfare requirements"

Earlier, demonstrators in several regions of Armenia tried to block highways, including international ones

The detention was reported earlier by the media, which said that police had captured Tajik national Djumokhon Kurbonov

Tensions in the area of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and in Energodar, where the nuclear power plant is located, escalated at the beginning of the month

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu underlined that this is being done by strengthening "military-political structures such as QUAD, AUKUS and the US-Japan-Philippines triad"

Earlier, Aleksandar Vucic expressed his admiration for Russian technology several times

The German chancellor emphasized that Berlin's "offer to lend support in finding a long-term and acceptable solution remains valid"

In this regard, Sergey Shoigu mentioned the operation that Tehran carried out "in retaliation for a blatant attack on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus"

Moscow hopes that Brussels will pay attention to its vital interests in the end, Russia's top diplomat said

"We want Russia to participate in exploration and mining of gold and coltan in the country," Venezuelan Minister of Industries and National Production Tarek El Aissami said

The trade turnover between Russia and Belarus reached 4 trillion rubles ($43.8 bln)

Beijing sticks to the principle of non-alignment with any blocs, the Chinese leader said and called on Washington "to refrain from teaming up in small groups"

According to the French leader, when building relations with Russia, Europe needs to rely upon its own strong security system

The Master has reported two attacks

According to Yevgenia Gutsul, Gagauzia has never experienced such pressure from Chisinau

The Russian leader pointed out that it is important to ensure stability and transparency in the Russian socio-political system

Ivan Zhelokhovtsev said that the agreements that were reached during the DPRK leader's visit to Russia represent "evidence of the mutual desire of the sides to consistently implement and expand the rich heritage" that was passed down from previous generations

Konstantin Gavrilov emphasized that the US will have to be brought to account for this decision

The countries will jointly announce the time of this trip, Dmitry Peskov said

During his visit in Paris on April 8 and 9, President Aleksandar Vucic underscored that the cooperation with France is extremely important to ensure Serbia’s defense capabilities

Funding will be provided from the federal, regional and local budgets, as well as taxes from gambling transferred to the organizer

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"

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 26th

57% of companies replaced at least one foreign service with a Russian one over the past few years, the analysts noted

According to the law, the president-elect takes office for six years

"It’s not about any mythical aspirations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but about banal opportunistic and predatory ambitions," Anatoly Antonov said

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan added that the his country had doubled artillery production in order to help Kiev

"The high-level dialogue between Turkey and the US will continue," the spokesman Oncu Keceli said

The report hasn’t been officially confirmed