Lavrov warns of adverse consequences in case of new strikes on Iran
Russian Foreign Minister noted that the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in June 2025 not only undermined the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but also "there were real risks of a nuclear incident"
Nuclear proliferation threatens weapons use in regional conflicts — IAEA
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi emphasized that several non-nuclear states have the technical capabilities to obtain nuclear weapons
Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'
The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous
Russian, Ukrainian negotiating chiefs hold closed-door meeting in Geneva
The meeting followed the main round of negotiations in Geneva
US forces buildup and Geneva talks: what we know about situation around Iran
The War Zone portal said the number of US forces deployed to the Middle East is enough for a "major operation" against Iran lasting several weeks together with the Israeli Air Force
BBC disinformation and results of Geneva talks: Foreign Ministry spokeswoman’s statements
Maria Zakharova noted that the Russian delegation at the Geneva talks had clear instructions to adhere to the understandings reached at the Alaska summit
FACTBOX: What is known about situation with Russian oil supplies to Slovakia, Hungary
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia could stop supplying electricity to Ukraine due to the Kiev authorities' suspension of oil transit to the republic via the Druzhba pipeline
Foreign access to Telegram correspondence, AI: statements by digital development minister
A bill to regulate artificial intelligence technology may be submitted to the lower house of parliament in the near future
Hungary halts diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine — Szijjarto
The country is supplying "significant volumes" of diesel fuel, gas and electric power to Ukraine, the Hungarian foreign affairs and trade minister noted
Norway’s Klaebo makes history with tenth career gold at Winter Olympic Games
In the Summer Games, the most decorated athlete is US swimmer Michael Phelps with 23 Olympic golds
Support, cooperation despite woes: statements by Russia, Cuba foreign ministers
According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia will "consistently continue to support Cuba" in protecting its "sovereignty and security"
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Kiev loses 1,235 troops along engagement line in past day
'Tough-going but businesslike': outcomes of trilateral talks on Ukraine in Geneva
The talks took place behind closed doors at the InterContinental Hotel, which traditionally hosts important international discussions
Europe's weapons supplies to Kiev show unwillingness to see peace in Ukraine — MFA
Maria Zakharova noted that weapons are supplied despite the ongoing peace talks
Press Review
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Press releases
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
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- 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
Russia consistently opposes blockade of Cuba — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that "many countries in the world" act the same way
Geneva talks were tough-going but businesslike — Russia’s chief delegate
Vladimir Medinsky announced that a new meeting on Ukraine would take place soon
Press review: Ukraine talks in Geneva expand as US, Iran set deal principles amid tensions
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 18th
Russian delegation at Geneva talks reports directly to Putin — Kremlin spokesman
The Russian delegation is led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky
LDP leader Sanae Takaichi reelected Japanese prime minister
Sanae Takaichi secured 354 votes
Witkoff announces significant progress in negotiation process on Ukraine
According to the US Special Presidential Envoy, "both parties agreed to update their respective leaders and continue working towards a deal"
Russia to demand legal codification of NATO’s non-expansion eastward — newspaper
According to the newspaper, Moscow will also demand the revocation of the decisions of the 2008 Bucharest Summit
Galushchenko’s arrest shows Zelensky's corruption will not be swept under rug — diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Galushchenko’s detention demonstrates that NABU and those who stand behind NABU are quite serious
Telegram could meet all of Roskomnadzor’s requirements in month — MP
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy Andrey Svintsov stressed that Telegram has begun actively complying with illegal content blocking requirements
Russian detained in Sweden at US request — TV
The man is suspected of violating sanctions in 2022-2023
Trilateral talks on Ukraine end in Geneva after 6 hours of discussions
The talks were held behind closed doors at Hotel InterContinental
Talks in Geneva address 'major issues, major compromises' — TASS source
The trilateral talks have been underway for over four hours
Lavrov discusses strengthening strategic partnership with BRICS ambassadors
According to the Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed current issues on the global agenda, with a focus on the inadmissibility of undermining the central role of the United Nations
Talks on Ukrainian settlement in Geneva pass three-hour mark
The Russian delegation is led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky
IN BRIEF: What is known about collapse of military police building in Leningrad Region
According to preliminary reports, there were casualties as a result of the incident
Disagreements arise in EU on measures for new anti-Russian sanctions package — Bloomberg
According to the news agency, Greece and Malta speak against the proposal to replace the Russian oil price cap with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil, such as insurance and transportation