Hostilities may end within hours, but ball is in Kiev’s court — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian Foreign Ministry outlined its preconditions for stopping military actions two years ago
Death toll in Kirillovka drone attack rises to 12, with 19 wounded — governor
Yevgeny Balitsky stated that the search and rescue effort in the area was completed
Iran killed over 200 US servicemen since ceasefire ended — IRGC
Spokesman Hossein Mohebbi dismissed all US reports about its casualties as false
Zelensky, his Western sponsors to pay for all their crimes — diplomat
Ignoring the Kiev regime’s crimes means to signal a tacit approval to its crimes and to inspire it to commit new ones, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
Russia to extend ban on gasoline exports until year-end — deputy premier
Alexander Novak added that diesel exports will be lifted "as the market rebounds"
Enemies of both Russia, Ukraine benefit from conflict — Kazakh leader
Putin and Tokayev are meeting on the sidelines of the Russian-Kazakh inter-regional cooperation forum in the Siberian city of Omsk
Fuel supply at Russian gas stations improves as several refineries complete maintenance
Fuel production in Russia has been partially reduced as a result of attacks on oil refineries, although the situation has been stabilized to some extent, according to a report by Novak
Orban says Hungary should have vetoed EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
The former prime minister stressed that Hungary "still needs cheap Russian energy resources, oil, and gas."
Russian Foreign Ministry to compile evidence on Kirillovka attack for international bodies
Rodion Miroshnik believes the Ukrainian armed forces had planned the attack in advance and deliberately chose the timing
Trump says he is ready to hear out Iranian officials to resolve conflict
The US leader also stressed that Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon
Starship completes test flight, successfully splashing down in Indian Ocean
SpaceX continues to test the third generation of its reusable Starship space system
Massive drone attack in Belgorod region, injuries reported
The regional governor Alexander Shuvayev also reported damage and fires, which are being extinguished by fire crews, and special forces are continuing their work
US strikes tanker over alleged Iranian gas cargo — Iran’s state broadcaster
Two crew members were killed in the attack
IN BRIEF: Nabiullina’s statements on key rate, fuel market, attacks on marketplaces
The Bank of Russia will consider the situation regarding the reduction of production capacity when making decisions on the key rate
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What to know of strike on training ground near Kiev used to demonstrate drones
At the time of the strike, drone developers, officials of Ukraine's unmanned systems command, as well as the special services that plan attacks on Russia were present at the facility
IN BRIEF: Aftermath of Ukraine’s attack on Kirov, six civilians killed
According to the latest estimates, 26 people were injured
EU approves mechanism to confiscate and sell Russian oil from detained tankers
According to the regulation, such operations must not result "in any payment or making available of funds or economic resources for the benefit of Russian natural or legal persons"
IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman on Drapaty’s statements, dualism in Washington's stance
Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will look forward to US ideas and proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict
Putin inspects upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft at Irkutsk Aviation Plant
Test Pilot Alexander Guskov told the Russian president that the upgraded aircraft based on the Yak-130 combat trainer was outfitted with advanced onboard systems, a modern radar and a weapons suite that included air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles
Romania’s consulate general officially shuts down in St. Petersburg
News came on June 25 that Russia decided to close its consulate general in its second-largest city and declared the Romanian consul general persona non grata as a response measure
Central Bank cuts key rate to 14% per annum: what is known about decision
Measures of underlying inflation remained within the range of 4-5% in annualized terms, the regulator said
Russian troops liberate eight communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,695 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and 17 armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 14% per annum
According to the regulator, measures of underlying inflation remain within the range of 4-5% in annualized terms
Russia should exploit US dualism on Ukraine to its advantage — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow takes into account the fact that Washington continues to arm Ukraine
FACTBOX: What is known about prevention of terror act against security officer in Moscow
A woman was detained while she was planting an improvised explosive device under a security officer’s car
Press review: US moves to tweak Ukraine strategy as EU rolls out new Russia sanctions
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 24th
Anchorage failure, promise fulfilled, US military aid to Kiev: Lavrov's statements
The Russian foreign minister observed that the US has clearly shifted its stance on a Ukrainian settlement
Last night's Ukrainian attack on Russian regions one of year’s largest — TASS estimates
According to estimates, 571 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and neutralized over Russian regions
Rosatom chief highlights China partnership, Arctic logistics, ZNPP
Alexey Likhachev noted that Russia and China plan to double cargo transportation along the Northern Sea Route by 2030
FACTBOX: What is known about Russian forces’ group strikes on Ukrainian ports
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, tanks with fuel and lubricants for the Ukrainian armed forces were struck at the port of Odessa