Russia surpasses all Western countries in terms of GDP growth over past 20 years — envoy

Special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev later noted that these figures were achieved through the development of energy, infrastructure, and technology
Trump expresses dissatisfaction with situation in Ukraine after talks with Putin
"I didn't make any progress," US President emphasized, referring to the settlement of the conflict
Moscow formally recognizes Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — Russian MFA
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on recommendation from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, said the Russian ambassador in the Asian country, Dmitry Zhirnov
IN BRIEF: What is known about death of Lugansk ex-mayor from terrorist attack
Manolis Pilavov was blown up by a female suicide bomber, according to preliminary information
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Settlement in Ukraine, situation in Middle East: Putin-Trump sixth conversation
The Russian leader noted Russia's readiness to continue the negotiation process with Ukraine
Putin, Trump hold 2025's sixth phone talk
The presidents discussed the Ukrainian settlement, the situation in the Middle East, US-Russia economic projects, and even the exchange of films promoting traditional values
Ukrainian soldiers that plotted attacks in Russia were also involved in some drone strikes
According to investigators, the sabotage group’s attacks were aimed, among other things, at the military airfield Shaikovka, a base of long-range bombers
Making big families chic, ushering in a "new age" in tech: what Putin said at forum
Russia has to take a giant leap forward in the tech sphere, ushering the country into a "new era" of technological development, the president noted
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,305 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Senior Russian Navy commander Gudkov killed in Kursk Region — official
Primorye Region Governor Oleg Kozhemyako added that Gudkov’s faithful friend Nariman Shikhaliyev, too, was killed
Discussing Russian memorandum in media may harm negotiations with Ukraine — Kremlin
The peace memorandum that the Russian delegation handed over to the Ukrainian negotiators at a recent round of talks in Istanbul demands for ensuring Ukraine’s neutrality and imposing a ban on any military activity by third countries on its soil
Press review: US arms well to Ukraine drying up and EU races to ink trade deal with Trump
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IN BRIEF: What we know about foiled terrorist attack in St. Petersburg
FSB officers apprehended the young woman the moment she was planting an improvised explosive device under a car
US halts all arms supplies to Ukraine — The Economist
The Pentagon said that the pause was intended to preserve the US’ "military readiness and defense priorities"
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IN BRIEF: What is known about overnight drone attack on Russian regions
In the Lipetsk Region, a woman was killed when drone debris fell on a residential building, and two more people sustained wounds, regional Governor Igor Artamonov said
Certain forces resent strategic, allied relations between Moscow, Baku — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, the relationship between the two countries reflects "a period in time when we were part of one state"
Woman killed, two people injured as UAV debris falls in Lipetsk region
Governor Igor Artamonov clarified that signals about UAV debris falling are coming from different areas
Russia may respond asymmetrically to UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme — diplomat
Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin said that the embassy "sent six pages of questions to the Foreign Office" in order to "clarify the vague and impenetrable nature of the parameters of this scheme"
China, EU should promote peaceful settlement of international disputes — Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister called on both sides "to uphold multilateralism and free trade, safeguard international rules and order, promote peaceful resolution of international disputes"
US believes it has degraded Iran's nuclear program by two years — Pentagon
"At least intel assessments inside the Department (of Defense) assess that," US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said
US Intel assessments on Russia and 2016 election could be politically motivated — CIA
According to the report, the review identified "multiple procedural anomalies" that undermined the credibility of the ICA
Durov dismisses reports that Telegram leaves Russia as fake news
Pavel Durov also confirmed that the app introduced a fact-checking feature
European parliament to vote on motion of censure for von der Leyen — DPA
Gheorghe Piperea accuses Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission of lack of transparency and improper management during the pandemic
Russia, Ukraine submitted completely opposed settlement memorandums, Russian diplomat says
Yulia Zhdanova, head of the Russian delegation at the Vienna talks on military security and arms control, said that the negotiations should aim to find ways to reconcile these positions
Russian tourists complain about use of violence against them in Azerbaijan — embassy
The embassy called on Russians to report all cases of this kind to the diplomatic mission
Inflation slowdown, prospects of key rate reduction: statements by Central Bank chief
The Bank of Russia sees that inflation is slowing down faster than expected
Detained Russians in Azerbaijan, fake news, UN remarks: Foreign Ministry briefing
Maria Zakharova cautioned Russian citizens planning trips to Azerbaijan to take the current situation into account
Russia benefits from talks, Kremlin spokesman says after Putin and Macron spoke by phone
"The Russian president supports dialogue with people even if the volume of disagreements between, perhaps, critically exceeds the volume of issues that offer the possibility for joint efforts," Dmitry Peskov said
Kiev loses over 1,235 troops in all frontline areas in past day — Russia’s top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 450 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Elysee Palace initiates Macron-Putin call — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian president had "repeatedly stated his willingness to engage in dialogue"