Moscow slams decision to grant Kiev loan funded by Russian frozen assets
"Theft of Russian assets will ricochet the United States and its satellites," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Delegation of Islamic Jihad movement arrives in Cairo for talks on Gaza
The delegation plans to discuss "the process of Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations"
Zelensky rejects Hungary's proposal to establish Christmas ceasefire with Russia — Orban
The Hungarian prime minister did not specify how the peace proposal was sent to Vladimir Zelensky and, accordingly, how the response was received
Rock-solid relations and Western machinations: What Medvedev said in China
Cross-party cooperation between the United Russia Party and the Communist Party of China is developing intensively, the Russian senior official pointed out
Russia’s Lifintsev wins gold in 100m backstroke at 2024 World Swimming Championship
The junior world record holder in the 100-meter backstroke clocked the distance in 48.76 seconds to win the gold
EU envoys agree on 15th package of anti-Russia sanctions
The new package adds more persons and entities to the already existing sanctions list, as well as constrains the activity of additional vessels of third states operating to contribute or support actions or policies supporting Russia’s actions against Ukraine
Russia to retaliate to Kiev’s ATACMS missile attack on Taganrog airfield — top brass
The ATACMS missile fragments that fell on the Taganrog military airfield caused injuries among the personnel and no destruction on the ground, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Nuclear disarmament cooperation with unfriendly nations unacceptable — diplomat
These countries pursue anti-Russian policies, act aggressively, and supply our enemies with weapons, Sergey Ryabkov said
Russian forces strike Ukrainian army, equipment in 141 areas over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 515 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy ammunition depot in its area of responsibility over the past day
Russia completed its mission in Syria some time ago — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that "now, we need to proceed based on the realities on the ground"
Russian economy expected to grow by 3.9% in 2024 — Novak
This is much above the average growth rates globally, the Russian deputy prime minister noted
Press review: Israel controls Golan Heights as Kiev plans aid summit before Trump’s term
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 11th
Russia urges West to end support for Zelensky following attack on IAEA personnel — MFA
Russia also called on the US, the United Kingdom, and their allies to take measures to bring those responsible for the act of provocation to justice
New Syrian government to decide on fate of Russia’s military bases — opposition
"The issue of military bases is a sovereign decision of the Syrian state," Mohammed Alloush stated
Press Review
- Press review: Israel controls Golan Heights as Kiev plans aid summit before Trump’s termTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 11th
- Press review: Russia's role in Syria questioned and UN hints at a possible SC summitTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 10th
- Press review: Syria’s future after Damascus takeover and Trump calls for ceasefireTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 9th
- Press review: Lavrov joins OSCE summit in Malta and Ukraine starts talks with Trump’s teamTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 6th
- Press review: Putin declares Russian economy's recovery as US reevaluates BRICS stanceTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 5th
Press releases
- 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
- China plans reducing the academic burden on primary and middle school studentsThe country will promote the high-quality, well-balanced development and urban-rural integration of its nine-year compulsory education system
Trump says he considers resolving Ukraine conflict as priority
The US President-elect believes that even though the situation in the Middle East is also important
Trump unlikely to keep US aid to Ukraine at current volumes — NYT
The report says that Kiev depends on foreign aid to keep its economy afloat
US may toughen sanctions on Russian oil exports — Bloomberg
Besides, the US administration is also looking into the possibility of imposing sanctions on "tanker fleet" allegedly transporting Russian oil, Bloomberg wrote
Syria’s new government to prevent attempts to split country — opposition
"We want to rebuild Syria, which is in line with its people’s wishes," spokesperson for the Syrian opposition’s political department told
Houthis say they attacked targets in Israel with drones
The movement attacked military facilities in Jaffa and Ashkelon, military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said
Russian sleeper agents open up about secret trip to 2018 World Cup
The married couple, Artyom Dultsev and Anna Dultseva, returned home as a result of an exchange
Oreshnik missiles to eliminate need for nuclear weapons, Putin says
This is why, in President Putin’s words, Russia behaves with caution and even restraint in all areas
FACTBOX: What we know about Mohammed al-Bashir, head of Syria’s interim government
The interim government’s mandate is expected to last three months
Lukashenko confirms Belarus has nuclear weapons
Commenting on plans to deploy the non-nuclear Russian Oreshnik missile system to Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko noted that using these types of high-powered weapons carries a great responsibility
Russian troops liberate Zhyoltoye community in Donbass region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 225 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed a US-made armored personnel carrier in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Russian defense chief commends growing defense ties with India
Andrey Belousov stressed that the relationship based on trust between the two countries’ leaders was crucial for strengthening bilateral ties between Russia and India
Press review: Russia's role in Syria questioned and UN hints at a possible SC summit
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 10th
Russia comes close to achieving special military operation's goals — intel chief
"Russia holds the initiative in all areas, while the Ukrainian armed forces are on the verge of collapse and the Zelensky regime has lost its legitimacy, along with the ability to make agreements," Sergey Naryshkin pointed out
South Korean police may begin to see president as leader of plotters in mutiny case
The leader of the conspirators faces the death penalty or life imprisonment
Poland shouldn’t send troops to Ukraine, senior security official says
According to the security official, Ukraine will not be able to retake territories from Russia, even if Kiev calls up more soldiers
Number of targets struck by Israeli jets rises to more than 250 — report
According to the report, the targets included dozens of Syrian Air Force fighter jets, dozens of anti-aircraft missile systems