Three Russian HIV vaccines ready for clinical trials

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation

Earlier on Wednesday, The New York Post reported that Trump had suggested peace talks with Iran could take place within the next one and a half to three days

"We always want to be ready", US president added

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd

Boris Pistorius reiterated Berlin’s plans to build "the strongest army in Europe"

Deputy chairman of the government and presidential envoy to Russia’s Far East Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliyev and Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev will report

The document aims to prohibit denying the decisive role of the Soviet people in defeating Nazi Germany or the humanitarian mission of the USSR in liberating the countries of Europe

According to the report, the US administration is keeping the details under wraps while considering various courses of action

After unloading, the cargo will be handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent and transported to the Gaza Strip

In 2026, Ukrainian defense needs are estimated at a total of $158,2 billion compared with $130.9 billion in 2025

Michael McCaul pointed out that, when the Republicans gained majority in the House after mid-term elections in November last year, they made it clear that accountability would have key importance for continued aid to Ukraine

The Russian leader highlighted a significant contribution of the national boxers to Russia's strong positions

The Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive

The parties are expected to discuss pressing issues related to the development of political, trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation, as well as international and regional affairs

Andrey Marochko noted that Ukrainian troops are actively trying to counterattack near the neighboring Minkovka settlement in an attempt to retake their positions

The intelligence agencies said that Field Marshal Asim Munir is "playing a double game" in efforts to resolve the situation in the Middle East

Moscow fully recognizes and respects the authorities of the Bolivarian Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said

At this point, Moscow sees no political will on the part of Kiev, Peskov added

The journalist emphasized that the munition has demonstrated exceptional combat effectiveness

Vladimir Voronin criticized the administrative-territorial reform planned by the authorities, which involves consolidating districts and merging villages

Andrey Marochko believes that the Russian forces will begin operations in the direction of Kazachya Lopan which is a key strategic hub for Ukrainian militants

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles is currently on a visit to Kiev

The participants will discuss "a detailed military plan for the Strait when hostilities end"

The US leader says this is going to happen "very quickly"

Russian troops are tightening the ring of encirclement around Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, Vitaly Kiselyov said

Dmitry Lyubinsky said the German government "has been literally robbing its people blind to arm the Kiev regime"

"High-precision air-based missiles of the Russian aerospace forces destroyed manpower from the Ukrainian army reserve," Igor Konashenkov said.

At present specialists of the command and control team are analyzing the situation

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman noted that "Romanian politicians have been politically dancing in circles around Moldova" for a long time

Yulia Zhdanova said the situation is aggravated by destabilizing practices of the so-called joint nuclear missions and broader nuclear deterrence

In March-April, Russian troops liberated 34 settlements and about 700 square kilometers of territory in the special military operation area

According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian military are launching new attack unmanned aerial vehicles that have not previously been encountered along the line of contact

The Novaya Zemlya nuclear test site is maintained by the Russian Defense Ministry’s 12th Main Department

Armenia’s EU accession would cost Yerevan about 23% of GDP

The Interstate Aviation Committee noted an improvement in aviation safety indicators in 2025 compared with 2024, when 46 aviation accidents were recorded

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Russian President had outlined the tasks for the special military operation

It will be held in Miami, Florida, on December 14-15

Hungarian company MOL received official notification from the Ukrainian operator of the Druzhba oil pipeline regarding its readiness to resume oil transit from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia

It’s been said a thousand times: Russia won’t accept any European or NATO troops in Ukraine, Medvedev wrote on X in English.

Operations under the Russian flag are viewed as safer in the current conditions, the ministry said

Andrey Marochko said the Russian forces can also advance to the administrative border of the Donetsk People's Republic

The Russian leader also thanked Patrick Herminie for having accepted the invitation to pay a visit to Russia

According to the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, the frozen giant has split into small fragments, losing 99% of its original area over the entire period of its existence

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin noted that relations between Russia and the United States "are at a low point"

Earlier, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov specified that Moscow might lose up to 17% of oil production in 2022 due to sanctions

The deadliest route runs from Libya and Tunisia across the Mediterranean Sea to Italy

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening the Strait of Hormuz for navigation is impossible as long as the ceasefire is violated

Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles

According to Milorad Dodik, the treatment of General Ratko Mladic by the Hague Tribunal has crossed all boundaries

Yevgeny Prigozhin said that in the past 24 hours, Wagner PMC forces advanced 230 meters in Artyomovsk

The draft document is to be considered during the Security Council’s session on October 27

"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed

Alexander Pankin emphasized that Russia may also consider other support steps for Cub

The MOEX Russia Index gained 0.14% to 2,761.64 points, while the RTS index lost 0.4% to 1,159.98 points

The first three games of the World Cup will be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, while the final is to be held in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium

According to Andrey Marochko, Russian forces are advancing southwest from the Nikiforovka settlement outside Kramatorsk

The Prosecutor General will receive the right to withdraw registration and licenses from foreign media for disseminating illegal information, like reports, "showing disrespect to Russia’s public, government, and Constitution," and discrediting its Armed Forces

The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko

The Cyprus presidency in the EU said the ambassadors approved the 90 bln euro loan for Ukraine

The shelling was very intense, the administration of Donetsk’s Voroshilovsky District said

Jonathan Edward said the global defense market eagerly awaits the appearance of the full range of Russian products on the commercial market

Lawmaker Ga'ma Diiddo, who took part in the SFC leadership’s meeting, said the opposition will not recognize Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the legitimate president after his term expires

Russian hopes for the resumption of diplomatic efforts on the Middle Eastern track, Sergey Lavrov emphasized

Thus, Alexander Pankin commented on the possibility of a new extension by Washington of the suspension of US sanctions against Russian oil

This is the reality that Russia has to face, Dmitry Peskov noted

The Russian team is currently at the top of the tournament’s standings with six points

Vitaly Kiselev emphasized that Slavyansk and Kramatorsk were pivotal to the entire Donbass region, serving as the main logistical hubs for Ukrainian forces

Amir Saeid Iravani said the naval blockade of the United States is a violation of the ceasefire

The European Commission has proposed that EU countries urgently adopt a reduced version of the document

According to Donald Trump, Iran could "make $500 million dollars a day" with the open strait

The head of state thanked President Patrick Herminie for comfortable conditions created for Russian citizens in Seychelles

The center’s director, Alexander Pylyshenko, added that, as electricity remains available in the area, staff have begun repairing animal enclosures and winter shelters damaged in the attack

Leonid Ivlev noted that even though the Russian army was quickly advancing deeper into Ukrainian defenses, the enemy was still capable of fighting, sometimes putting up fierce resistance

John Phelan did not give reasons for his resignation

The German authorities are aware they're doing something that won't bring good news for themselves, the Russian foreign minister noted

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani stressed that the US uses the territory and airspace of these states to plan, prepare and carry out illegal military attacks against the Islamic Republic

Two journalists were injured as a result of the strikes

He went on to say that the dead bodies were not tested for alcohol and drugs, although such tests should have been carried out

According to the president, "no one doubts Russia's victory anymore, including the enemy"

Russia is supplying gas to Turkey over two subsea gas pipelines laid across the Black Sea

The Russian leader noted that both countries "are actively working together on the international arena"

Andrey Marochko said the Russian military is also moving in on Raigorodok

Donald Trump has not set a firm deadline, Karoline Leavitt said

Vitaly Kiselev specified that the high-explosive detonation of the Iskander warhead, penetrating the ground, collapses underground structures and earthen vaults of the enemy’s bunkers

Putin added that he hopes the new leadership of the International Olympic Committee and other global sports organizations will overcome this difficult and shameful legacy of their predecessors as soon as possible

The Russian Ministry of Energy and oil pipeline operator Transneft are dealing with redirection of flows, the Russian deputy prime minister said

Alexander Pankin pointed out that Budapest "doesn't close the doors"

According to the source, inventories of many countries will not be enough as the conflict continues

According to Marine Traffic, the EPAMINONDAS left the UAE's Jebel Ali port bound for India's Mundra port

At the same time, the negotiations between the United States and Iran, Donald Trump believes, will ultimately lead to "a great deal"

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said it should be utilized in full when relations are normal

Earlier, State Duma member Mikhail Sheremet had said Russia should declare mobilization for achieving the goals of the special operation in Ukraine

Sue Bird played for the Russian clubs Sparta & K and UGMK Norilsk between 2004 and 2014 winning the EuroLeague championship five times to go with five Russian championships

According to the newspaper’s assessment, the negative consequences of the armed conflict will continue to affect the global economy through the end of the year

The Lithuanian army earlier said that, as part of cooperation with the Ukrainian army, they were receiving "combat experience" training from the Ukrainian troops

It was the first visit to Mariupol for the majority of foreign journalists, but those who visited the city before say it changed dramatically over the past few years

The Communist Party also deems it necessary to ask the president to consider the question of conducting early talks with the leaders of the DPR and LPR "for creating a legal basis of inter-state relations governing all aspects of cooperation and mutual assistance, including security"

Maria Zakharova pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky sought to create collective responsibility with regard to European drone production

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy armored personnel carrier in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Tehran will act in accordance with its own interests, the statement says