Russia concerned by South Korea’s expanding military cooperation with NATO — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko met with South Korean Ambassador to Moscow Lee Seok Bae
North battlegroup liberates 50 settlements since start of year
During the first half of July, the group established control over five settlements: Ukrainskoye, Losevka, Zemlyaniy Yar, Petro-Ivanovka, Bachevsk
Cabinet reshuffle in Ukraine, economic challenges: key topics of new Kremlin briefing
The Kremlin is following what’s going on in and around Ukrainian politics amid the ongoing special military operation, Dmitry Peskov said
IN BRIEF: What we know about death of Zaporozhye nuke chief engineer from Ukrainian strike
On July 15, Ukraine struck a service vehicle of the nuclear power plant with a drone, killing Alexander Yakovlev and his driver
Fedorov vs. Syrsky, Gnatov: conflict between heads of Ukraine's military agencies
The Strana news outlet said Fedorov had effectively staged an open mutiny against Zelensky's government during the briefing
PM, 16 ministers, defense minister post still vacant: reshuffles in Ukraine's cabinet
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Sergey Koretsky as the country's prime minister
FACTBOX: What we know about removal of Max and VK apps from Google Play
Previously installed services and applications continue to function normally without restrictions
Russian forces hammer Ukrainian long-range UAV storage sites in past day
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,450 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
VK, Max apps disappear from Google Play
Installed services and apps continue to work normally, VK said
Sergey Koretsky appointed Ukraine’s new prime minister
A total of 289 lawmakers supported the decision
Press review: Trump stuck over Iran war and Zaporozhye chief’s killing may affect peace
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 16th
Ukrainian military uses Grad multiple rocket launcher to attack Russia’s Bryansk Region
The attack killed a 15-year-old girl and her grandmother
Russian defense chief inspects Battlegroup Center
The head of the formation’s department of unmanned systems forces reported to Andrey Belousov that the battlegroup had fully formed new units of unmanned systems forces and provided them with the necessary resources
One civilian killed, several injured as air defenses down 375 drones over Russia
The Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over 19 Russian regions
Press Review
- Press review: Trump stuck over Iran war and Zaporozhye chief’s killing may affect peaceTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 16th
- Press review: US, Iran vie for Hormuz leverage as Russia, US conclude ISS program by 2030Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 15th
- Press review: EU struggles on Russia sanctions while Moscow trade surplus growsTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 14th
- Press review: Hormuz crisis overshadows Iran nuclear issue and EU divided on Russia talksTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 13th
- Press review: MidEast tensions fuel US politics and world economy adapts to Hormuz crisesTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 10th
Press releases
- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
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- 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
US ends second series of strikes on Iran in 24 Hours — CENTCOM
The Central Command says the US struck Iranian command centers, air defense, missile, and drone sites, as well as coastal observation posts
Russian forces systematically push Ukrainian troops from Omelnik — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that Russian troops are particularly successful in advancing in the areas of Novoselovka and Verkhnyaya Tersa
Russian forces approach several Ukrainian positions near Slavyansk — DPR head
Denis Pushilin added that Slavyansk is located in a lowland relative to these positions
Long-range Ukrainian strikes possible only with Western help — Russian Security Council
Deputy Secretary Yury Kokov says that in particular, Kiev receives technical support in reconnaissance, targeting, and logistics
Zaporozhye nuke calls chief engineer killing breach of nuclear facilities safety principle
Nuclear facilities "should always remain beyond politics and violence," the statement read
Coalition of the Willing troops in Ukraine, Western sanctions: Foreign Ministry briefing
The conflict in Ukraine can only be resolved if arms supplies to Kiev stop, Maria Zakharova said
EU ambassadors fail to agree on 21st package of anti-Russia sanctions — source
Negotiations have been postponed until next week
International Handball Federation allows Russian teams to participate in tournaments
The IHF said that full reintegration may require a transition period for both Russian and Belarusian teams and officials
Russia says France's refusal to grant visa to TASS reporter for UNESCO events puzzling
According to Maria Zakharova, on July 17, during a global conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, a UNESCO-Russia International Prize for Achievements Fundamental Sciences will be awarded at UNESCO headquarters in Paris
Those plotting 'new campaign' against Russia should remember lessons of history — MFA
Maria Zakharova advised them to stop deluding themselves into believing they can inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
Trump believes Ukrainian crisis to be resolved before end of his presidential term
The US president thought it would have ended before
Kremlin briefing covers US sanctions plans against Russia, Baltic ‘fearmongering’
Dmitry Peskov revealed that Moscow had received signals through existing channels that the US was ready to resume work on the Ukraine settlement after the Iran situation was resolved
Von der Leyen promises Kiev ‘safe and secure production sites’ for drones to attack Russia
The European Commission President also promised "huge technological and industrial capacity" in Europe
Russian forces strike Ukrainian long-range UAV storage sites in past day — top brass
The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,505 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours
Consulate general investigates detention of Russians in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque
Sources inside the Istanbul police confirmed the incident but declined further comment
Von der Leyen, Vucic, Sandu, other leaders arrive in Kiev
They are expected to meet with Zelensky and participate in the Southeast European summit