US to discuss New START replacement with Russia — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that modernized treaty can last long into the future
West’s secret contacts, changing rhetoric, Ukraine’s future: Lavrov's statements
Europe is trying to "prevent and disrupt the negotiations" that are budding between Russia and the United States on a settlement, the Russian foreign minister said
Russia returns 157 servicemen, three Kursk residents as part of prisoner swap — top brass
The Defense Ministry added that the Kiev regime returned three Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk Region
FACTBOX: Russia’s nuclear power projects abroad
Rosatom ranks first globally by the number of nuclear power plant construction projects abroad, with 41 power units in 11 countries worldwide
Financial savings and venue scandals: 2026 Winter Olympics set to start in Italy
The International Olympic Committee as well as the organizers of this event in Italy thus decided to move away from the practice when the Olympics were hosted by a region in which the entire infrastructure had to be built from scratch
Progress made: what we know about negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said that there is progress in the negotiations
Knife-wielding man attacks kindergarten in Orenburg Region: what we know
A 25-year-old used a side door to enter the building, wounded a teacher
IN BRIEF: What we know about new prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia has returned 157 of its servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, and 157 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been transferred in return
Incompatibility of EAEU and EU, respect for Armenia’s choice: statements by Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat noted that Moscow sees Yerevan as an ally and strategic partner
Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops
Progress, agreement on POW swap: what is known about results of UAE talks
Russia, the US and Ukraine will agree on dates for new meetings on Ukraine, which will continue the dialogue started in the UAE
Moscow expels German embassy worker as retaliatory measure — Russian MFA
The German diplomatic mission’s head has been handed a note declaring a diplomat at the German embassy in Moscow persona non grata in a tit-for-tat response to a similar move by the German government
First concrete pouring at Paks II NPP is milestone event for nuclear industry — Rosatom
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev noted that the main phase of work at the Paks construction site has now begun
Russia regrets expiration of New START Treaty — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow views the expiration of the treaty negatively
Press Review
- Press review: Trump sees Abu Dhabi talks as important and Pakistan mediates US-IranTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 5th
- Press review: Russia, Ukraine talks move to new round as New START expires without renewalTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 4th
- Press review: UN urges flexible arms control and Xi pushes yuan as global reserve currencyTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 3rd
- Press review: Epstein files weigh on Trump and Bitcoin plunges with little hope aheadTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, February 2nd
- Press review: Russia, UAE hold Kremlin talks and NATO plans defense bank by 2027Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 30th
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
Press review: Trump sees Abu Dhabi talks as important and Pakistan mediates US-Iran
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 5th
Russian cosmonauts completed 176 spacewalks
The Roscosmos State Space Corporation noted that a total of 491 spacewalks have been conducted worldwide
Saudi Arabia creates passports for camels
According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the camel ID will be an officially accredited document containing information about the animal, its breed, and its owner
'Positive progress:' What we know about Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine
According to Kirill Dmitriev, some progress has been made in the negotiation process on a peace agreement with Ukraine, although warmongers seek to obstruct it
Expulsion of Russian firms from Venezuela, US sanctions after Anchorage: Lavrov statements
The Russian foreign minister added that certain actions by the US do not match its statements about the possibilities for economic cooperation with Russia
Russia believes agreement on Ukraine should include Donbass recognition — TASS source
Russia sees the aspect concerning the recognition of Donbass by all countries as crucial, the source said
End of Russia-US nuclear accords: on Feb 5 world left without New START Treaty
The expired agreement between Moscow and Washington came into effect in 2011
Nearly 100 drones attack Russian regions overnight: aftermath
A truck driver was injured as a result of falling UAV debris in Bataysk of the Rostov Region
Russia surprised by US sanctions against oil companies after Anchorage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that sanctions still remain in force
Trump to make decision on New START when deems appropriate — media
Bloomberg did not provide any information on when the decision might be made
Russia’s UN envoy rules out any military solutions against Iran
Vasily Nebenzya recalled that "at the beginning of this year, the campaign to 'denigrate' Iran continued with renewed vigor and insinuations about protests in the country were employed"
Dmitriev proposes investigating possible family ties between Tusk, Epstein
The special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO responded to Donald Tusk's statements that Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly a Russian spy
Europe is under censorship and lacks unbiased info on Ukrainian conflict — Orban
The reason behind that is the ban on broadcasting of Russian media in the EU, says Hungarian Prime Minister
Russia assumes parties to New START no longer bound by obligations — MFA
According to the Foreign Ministry, Russia has not received a formal response from the US to its proposal to comply with the New START limitations
US intends to work with Russia, China to reduce nuclear arsenals — Vance
US Vice President said in an interview with US journalist Megyn Kelly
Despite problems, New START fulfilled its functions — MFA
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty initially contributed to discouraging the strategic arms race, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in connection with the document’s expiration