Russian economy recovered despite unstable global situation — Putin
The head of state noted that the most important task of the new line-up of the parliament will be the adoption of the federal budget for the next three years
La Palma volcanic eruption destroys more than 150 homes
The lava flow now covers more than 100 hectares, the total number of people displaced by the volcanic eruption reached about 6,000
Kremlin spokesman slams ECHR’s conclusions on Litvinenko murder case
There are still no results from the investigation, so it is at least unfounded to make such allegations, Dmitry Peskov noted
Russian Navy warships hunt down enemy submarine in Black Sea drills
The drills involve a Ka-27PL anti-submarine warfare helicopter and a Be-12 amphibious anti-submarine aircraft
Moscow condemns London’s attempts to shift blame in Skripal case — diplomat
Russia insists that the incident should be investigated professionally, objectively and impartially, Maria Zakharova said
Cabinet approves draft budget for 2022-2024 — Cabinet’s telegram channel
The document will be submitted to the State Duma by October 1 as part of the budget package
No threats to safety reported from polling stations abroad — Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
According to Maria Zakharova, over 192,000 Russians voted in the State Duma elections at all earlier designated polling stations abroad
Tokamak reactors to facilitate transition to green nuclear energy — Russian scientist
The Kurchatov Institute head also mentioned creating small-capacity nuclear power plants as a vital area of this program
40 officers, 18 soldiers, 2 civilians arrested over coup attempt in Sudan — report
The coup was thwarted without a shot being fired, and there were no reports of anyone killed or injured
Popular
- Russia will never revise its stance on Crimea at all, insists KremlinDmitry Peskov emphasized that Crimea was a subject that was beyond the scope of any potential discussion
- Russian Embassy says London’s remarks about Russian elections unacceptable — statementThe Russian diplomatic mission emphasized that the UK "does not want to take notice of the new elements of the Russian electoral system aimed at refining it"
- Russia to carefully weigh Turkey's statement on legislative polls in Crimea — diplomatMaria Zakharova stressed that Turkey was well aware of the fact that Crimea was a sovereign part of Russia, and it was well aware that Russia never ignored such statements
- Two Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers perform flight over Baltic SeaAccording to the Russian Defense Ministry, at some stages of the route, the Russian strategic bombers were escorted by foreign planes
- UK needs to sort out its own issues before building Global Britain, Russian official saysSecretary of Russia's Security Council Nikolay Patrushev believes that under the Global Britain logo, London plans to use its age-old methods to rebuild its empire
Afghanistan’s interim PM meets in Kabul with representatives of Russia, China and Pakistan
No details of the meeting are available for now
Taliban appoints two new ministers to Afghanistan’s interim government
According to the Taliban spokesman, the movement still aims to make the government as inclusive as possible, including representatives of various ethnic and religious minorities of Afghanistan
British police charge third Russian national in Salisbury poisoning case
According to the Met Police, a man named Sergey Fedotov "is charged with conspiracy to murder, attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, possession and use of a chemical weapon"
Russia’s Kurchatov Institute, Rosatom raise civilian nuclear research to new heights
Kurchatov Institute President Mikhail Kovalchuk noted that the institute together with Rosatom brought the sector’s research program to a new level and launched the process of creating mega-science installations for large-scale synchrotron and neutron studies
Official: SCO, Moscow-led bloc to ensure Asia’s stability after US’ botched Afghan pullout
Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev mentioned that Afghanistan "had become a litmus test, once again confirming that Washington had no friends across the world but only its own self-centered interests"
Press Review
- Press review: Perm shooting may lead to tougher gun laws and will France pull out of NATOTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 21st
- Press review: France fumes over sub scandal and high voter turnout at Russia’s electionsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 20th
- Press review: State Duma vote goes remote and controversial US diplomat may come to MoscowTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 17th
- Press review: EU edges towards more restrictions on Russia and coal price forecast doublesTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 16th
- Press review: Why Assad visited Moscow and SCO members differ on AfghanistanTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 15th
Press releases
- TI Fluid systems welcomes new CEO and additions to the executive committee
- SHEIN announces SHEIN X ROCK THE RUNWAY featuring The FW2021 collection
- Event Celebrating Upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival Unveiled at Beijing CBD
- Nanfang Media report: China pushes forward master plans to boost Hong Kong, Macao economy
- Shanghai Electric Ranks 51st on ENR's 2021 Top 250 International Contractors List
Russia reports 19,179 new coronavirus cases — crisis center
Russia’s daily coronavirus fatalities exceeded 800 for the first time since August 26 when 820 COVID-19 deaths were recorded
Economic Development Ministry raises Russia’s forecast for oil and gas output in 2021
Next year Russia is expected to produce 559.9 mln tonnes of oil, which is 1.4% higher than the current estimate
Russia regrets Turkey’s refusal to recognize Duma election results in Crimea — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stressed that Turkey is Russia’s partner and the "presence of significant issues on which there are disagreements, is not and should not be an obstacle for the development of the whole range of bilateral relations and cooperation on a number of regional issues"
All Sudanese military coup plotters arrested, interrogation underway — reports
It is reported that the Sudanese army command knew about the looming coup and was keeping a close eye on its plotters for some time
Press review: Perm shooting may lead to tougher gun laws and will France pull out of NATO
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 21st
‘Main troublemaker’: Official slams US geopolitical ‘experiments’ wrecking entire world
In Nikolai Patrushev's view, Washington and its allies "should bear responsibility for destroying the economies of sovereign states, stoking inter-ethnic and political tensions, and ramping up terrorist, extremist and other threats"
SCO drills to use over 70 artillery and missile systems, says Russian military
The drills are in progress on September 20-24 at the Donguz proving ground
Perm university shooter to go through psychiatric examination
The 18-year-old shooter, Timur Bekmansurov, remains hospitalized and is said to be in serious condition
Most of those injured in Perm university shooting are getting better, minister says
The Perm region declared a day of mourning on Tuesday over the shooting incident
Seven people injured in Perm university shooting to be flown to Moscow on Tuesday
The Perm region declared a day of mourning on Tuesday over the shooting incident at Perm State University
United Russia political party wins majority of seats in Russia’s State Duma election
After 100% of casted ballots were processed, the United Russia won 49.82% of the votes to take some 112 seats in the parliament’s lower house
US accusations of ‘non-transparent’ elections in Russia are ungrounded — Embassy
Russia waits for US explanations regarding cyber-attacks during State Duma elections
Election results to be summed up no earlier than Friday, says CEC chief
Ella Pamfilova noted "the smallest ever" number of appeals and complaints coming to the Central Election Commission
Higher voter turnout, more parties: CEC announces first results of State Duma elections
The Central Election Commission will endorse the outcome of the elections on Friday, September 24
Russia, Sudan in talks on naval base on Red Sea coast — diplomat
Russia and Sudan signed a deal on establishing a Russian naval logistics base in Sudan in December 2020
Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft successfully docks to China’s space station — TV
The resupply ship has delivered food, propellant, spacesuits for spacewalks and other materials for the crew of the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship scheduled to launch in October