Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
To avoid It Kiev must resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Robert Fico said
Times calls Russian participation in 2028 Olympic Games under national flag inevitable
Journalist Owen Slot said that the admission of Russian paralympians to the Games in Italy under the national flag and with the anthem was the first significant step towards the return of Russian athletes to the international sports family
Ukrainian conflict moves towards settlement — Russia’s charge d’affaires in US
In ensuring that children all over the world sleep peacefully because the great powers keep in touch in the form of a professional dialogue, Andrey Ledenyov said
Kiev can receive information posted on Telegram — FSB
The spokesperson said that the use of Telegram by the Russian army in the area of a special military operation in the last three months threatened the lives of military personnel
US terminates number of tariffs following Supreme Court ruling — White House
In particular, the tariff on products from 185 countries and territories imposed in April 2025 shall no longer be applied
US weighs on assassination attempt on Iran's supreme leader, his son — news outlet
The sources cited by Axios say that Iran may be allowed ‘token’ nuclear enrichment
US president signs executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries
The ruling shall come into force "almost immediately," Donald Trump says
Hungary blocks EU's 90-billion-euro aid package for Ukraine — top diplomat
Peter Szijjarto says the decision will remain in force until Ukraine restarts Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline
Europe lost right to sit at Ukraine table with Moscow betrayal — Russian Foreign Ministry
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Europe needs to earn back trust and learn to keep its word, especially with regard to certain norms, rules and laws
US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s import tariffs
Six judges voted for this decision, while three were against it
Ukraine postpones restart of oil supplies to Slovakia until February 24
Russian oil supplies to Hungary over the Druzhba oil pipeline via Ukraine were halted since early February
US looks into possibility of targeting individual leaders in Iran — Reuters
No details on who will be viewed as a target are available
Snowmageddon in Moscow: nearly three feet of snow on ground
According to the World Meteorological Organization, Moscow’s Vnukovo district was one of the snowiest places on Earth in the last 24 hours
Child present among Chinese tourists who died on Lake Baikal
Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera
Press Review
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- Press review: Board of Peace to fund Gaza and Israel accused of annexing West BankTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 19th
- Press review: Ukraine talks in Geneva expand as US, Iran set deal principles amid tensionsTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 18th
- Press review: Geneva talks on Ukraine begin and Epstein case could spark GOP fiascoTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 17th
- Press review: Ukraine talks in Geneva shape settlement as Russia explores MERCOSUR dealTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 16th
Press releases
- 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
- 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
Trumps says is considering limited military strike on Iran
The US president refrained from giving further details
Slovak PM warns about response measures if Ukraine playing politics around oil
According to Robert Fico, it can't be ruled out that Ukraine is deliberately delaying the resumption of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline
Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
Seven dead in Lake Baikal tourist vehicle tragedy — Emergencies Ministry
Rescuers conducted a survey using an underwater camera
Car falls through ice on Lake Baikal, killing tourists: what we know
According to preliminary data from the Investigative Committee, there are deaths as a result of the incident
Lavrov, Araghchi discuss situation involving Iranian nuclear program
The Russian side reaffirmed its support for the diplomatic process aimed at achieving fair political and diplomatic solutions, respecting Iran’s legitimate rights
Kremlin sees extension of US sanctions as automatic decision
Dmitry Peskov added that the negotiation process with Washington is complicated
Press review: India to continue buying Russian oil as US amasses major force near Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 20th
FACTBOX: Nearly 150 drones target Russian regions at night
One man was killed in Ukraine's attack on Sevastopol
Japan's PM reaffirms intent to sign peace treaty with Russia
Sanae Takaichi criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine, calling for an immediate end to the conflict
FBI, US Justice Department oversee Ukraine’s corruption probe into Energoatom — report
According to the report, the consultations helped to raise the "ability to process significant cases related to corruption in Ukraine’s state-owned energy corporation"
Russia’s Petrosyan finishes 6th in women’s figure skating at 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
US' Alysa Liu won the gold in women’s singles
Zelensky actively sabotages peace process — Russian top senator
Valentina Matviyenko says Vladimir Zelensky "rejects any substantive basis for a peace agreement"
Ukraine loses over 520,000 troops in 2025 — Russian General Staff
Sergey Rudskoy says total loss of Ukrainian servicemen is estimated at more than 1,5 million
Netanyahu warns Iran of response it ‘cannot even imagine’ if it attacks Israel
Israel demands that Iran destroy the uranium enrichment infrastructure, cut the missile program, stop helping the allies, the official says
Russian, Chinese, Iranian envoys meet with IAEA chief, urge diplomatic solution for Iran
The joint statements call for a solution to "all existing problems"