Ruble’s weakening has no relation to US sanctions — deputy foreign minister

The dollar surged by 0.67% to 94.42 rubles, the euro edged up by 0.41% to 100.24 rubles

According to the Defense Ministry, Russian troops took better positions in the Donetsk area over the past day

"In Europe this issue is even more complex," Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said noting that gas prices have fluctuated greatly over the past two years

Protests against the foreign agent bill have been going on in Tbilisi since Monday, when they escalated into clashes with police

The London Metal Exchange’s ban on Russian aluminum, copper and nickel produced after April 13, 2024 leaves the Shanghai Futures Exchange as the only major commodities bourse in the world to accept Russian shipments of the three metals

According to the report, Israel’s war cabinet will meet on April 16 for a third straight day

FastComet provider limited the access to its resources on its own, a source in the industry told TASS

Vyacheslav Volodin cited data from the US Treasury Department, according to which the country's budget deficit in March amounted to $236 bln

Sales volumes depend on the demand for it, Liang Bin stated, noting that this refers not merely to sales of the Jetour Dashing crossover but also to other brand models, including X70 and X90 crossovers and the T2 SUV

It was earlier reported that France plans to invite Russia to attend the commemorative events in Normandy on June 6

Zhang Ming noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has transformed from a regional to transregional multifaceted association at this point

According to the the Russian presidential press service, "Vladimir Putin said all parties would hopefully show a reasonable degree of constraint to avoid a new bout of tensions"

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, over that period, Ukrainian troops fired "at least 1,362 munitions" at civilian facilities

All adjacent territory has been cleared, Kadyrov said

According to Wei Dongxu, Tehran's firepower can cover most of the Middle East region, representing a fierce and precise long-range retaliatory means

According to the report, Seoul does not supply Kiev with arms and ammunition, but has provided it with humanitarian and financial assistance

"The readiness to further deepen cooperation in the field of national security between Russia and Egypt was stressed," the statement reads

According to the FSB, the detainee had departed for Ukraine after the launch of the special military operation where he was recruited by an SBU officer in October 2023

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, Peter Szijjarto said his country does not supply weapons to Ukraine and does not support the European Union’s failed policy of sanctions

Сouncil meeting is scheduled for April 17

Meanwhile, Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union

Maria Zakharova pointed out that the US had long been promoting "exceptional allegations" about some non-mandatory UN Security Council resolutions

Vladimir Saldo added that troops use at their discretion the possessions of the people who used to live in these apartments

According to Maduro, BRICS may help consolidate South American nations

Russian troops took better frontline positions in the Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported

Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no chance of winning victory without support from the West

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 16th

The talks are being held within the framework of a letter sent earlier by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to the presidents of Turkey, Russia and Ukraine

The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage

The source said that it was after the control system had failed

"The strike was carried out with ODAB-500 high-explosive aerial bombs with a universal planning and correction module," the Russian Defense Ministry reported

It was possible to establish that the Ukrainian servicemen were tasked with hitting Orthodox sites in the region aide to the head of the Donetsk People's Republic Igor Kimakovsky said

The Turkish leader slammed Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and said that the only way to ease tension in the region is to stop it

The President of the United States has made that very clear

It is noted that US officials believe the military benefits of Ukraine’s air raids on Russian oil refineries are "of questionable value," since "the strikes do little to diminish Russia’s war-fighting abilities"

According to Israel Defense Forces, the commander "planned and promoted rocket and missile launches toward Israeli territory from the areas of Lebanon's central and western regions"

There are two countries on the list

"We are continuing our efforts to prevent further escalation," the US official said

The document also dismisses soldiers, sailors, sergeants and petty officers, whose conscription time span has expired

According to the minister, Russia is interested in increasing the role of the BRICS states in the international monetary, financial and trading systems, developing interbank cooperation, expanding the use of national currencies and creating its own exchange

Russian reconnaissance teams have repeatedly observed the Ukrainian military using ambulances and other civilian vehicles for transporting troops and armaments to combat areas, Vladimir Saldo said

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said earlier that the escalation in the Middle East did not affect the mission of inspectors at Iranian nuclear facilities

Izzat al-Risheq said on its Telegram channel

Riot police used tear gas to push protesters back from the building entrance

It is also proposed to add a paragraph to the basic law, which introduces "the priority of EU regulations over the contrary provisions of domestic laws"

Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, foreign countries and international organizations have provided Kiev with assistance totaling more than $150.8 bln

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in turn, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet received an official invitation

Seyed Musi Mousavi said that in the current conditions, "increasing oil exports, expanding cooperation with neighboring countries and reviving energy and economic diplomacy have good prospects for the Iranian economy"

The Silver Galosh prizes were awarded to Patriarch Kirill, Kristina Potupchik, Vladimir Zhirinovsky and other public and political figures

Dmitry Peskov warned that "the enemy continues its aggressive terrorist policy"

According to the sources, Israel is now focused on how to respond to the Iranian attack

Nine Ukrainian paratroopers of the airborne platoon of the elite brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces seized the opportunity to surrender near Vodyanoye, turned to Russian soldiers and laid down their arms, the ministry said

Andrey Rudenko emphasized that Russia is providing all necessary assistance in the meaningful preparation of the summit in Astana

According to Rada Deputy Speaker Alexander Korniyenko, some of the law’s provisions will take effect after its publication, while most of them will enter into force in a month

The presidential certificate is a 100x70mm maroon leather-bound booklet inscribed with the Russian emblem and the words "President of the Russian Federation" in gold on its cover

Dmitry Peskov stated that China "maintains quite high diplomatic activity" on the Ukrainian track

"There are increasingly fewer people willing to discuss this subject with Kiev’s envoys, let alone going there," Rodion Miroshnik stressed

The hearing took place amid a heated debate between representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party and the opposition

The report did not specify which facilities in Israel had been attacked with hypersonic missiles

Joe Biden reiterated the unwavering commitment of the United States to the defense of Japan under Article V of the Treaty, using its full range of capabilities

The Chinese leader had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukrainian crisis with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on an official visit to Beijing

Moscow believes that "connivance with Israeli actions in the Middle East, which are at the core of Washington's policy, is in many ways becoming the root cause of new tragedies," Sergey Ryabkov said

Aist-29, launched in 2016, has scanned more than 93 million square kilometers

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the date of Putin’s visit to Turkey would be agreed via diplomatic channels

President recalled remarks by David Arakhamia, head of the pro-presidential Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, who claimed that it was former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who prohibited Kiev from signing peace agreements with Russia

The ban came a day before the summit of EU heads of state and government, where they are expected to discuss the strategic outlook for the European Union. Viktor Orban will attend the meeting

According to Karl Nehammer, Russia is allegedly trying to set up a network of various groups in the European Union and develop its channels of information

The IMF revised upward its forecast for Russian GDP growth to 3.2% in its next report on global economic prospects

On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack targeted the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region

No flights were canceled and airplanes continue landing and taking off, the spokesperson noted

As the State Customs Committee notes, according to the results of the first quarter, Russia ranked third among Azerbaijan’s trading partners after Italy and Turkey

Russian troops suffered no casualties, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Ebrahim Raisi opined that the UN Security Council and the organization as a whole "failed to fulfill their minimum legal obligations to condemn the [Israeli] attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus"

Guido Crosetto didn’t specify whether the currency he meant was dollars or euros

The Russian forces destroyed up to 55 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson direction and defeated the enemy in the Rabotino area in the Zaporozhye region

According to German Galushchenko, the issue has been discussed, and "everyone is quite positive about it"

Yoav Gallant pointed out that "the Iranians attacked [Israel] aggressively, using over 500 weapons"

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that any political and diplomatic search of the solution "can only be based on negotiations"

Asked if it was because of Russia’s nuclear weapons, Kirby repeated that the circumstances were different

The personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were also defeated in 129 districts

Serge Mounier noted that the French army has not fought a high-intensity war against a superior enemy and the consequences could be catastrophic for French troops

The Russian president stressed that "this is another great event in our country’s history"

Stanislav Beryozkin was taken to a hospital to undergo thorough examination, with all the required tests made

In total, about 824,000 graduates getting bachelor's, specialist and master's degrees will enter the labor market this year, 10,000 more than last year

Vasily Nebenzya said Russia was calling on the International Atomic Energy Agency to name the source of attacks

The Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly emphasized previously that similar drills and patrols are held in strict compliance with international law

According to Christelle Neant, French specialists are engaged to operate these howitzers in Ukraine as Ukrainian mobilized soldiers lack relevant skills and time to learn how to use them

The traditional event of lighting the Olympic flame was attended by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, President of the Greek National Olympic Committee Spyros Capralos and other officials

Iran’s Bavar-373 long-range mobile air defense system, believed to be an equivalent of Russia's S-300 systems, will become operational by the year-end

The French president noted that this is possible in the case of peace talks on Ukraine

The decision comes into force from the moment of publication

According to the report, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi tried to remain neutral in the escalating conflict in the Middle East

"There has to be painstaking work from behind the scenes that is not seen or known, then it makes sense," the former Austrian foreign minister