Olympic Games in Paris declared opened
The Olympic Games in Paris will end on August 11
West Bank on brink of explosion — Russia’s UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that Israel has the right to ensure its security, "however, the road to this goal runs without any doubt exceptionally through a comprehensive resolution in the Middle East"
Numerous violations by YouTube serve as grounds to take action against company — watchdog
The regulator recalled that Russian courts had fined Google more than 25 billion rubles (about $290 million) over the past three years
What is known about arrest of former Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov
Investigators conducted searches of the former deputy defense minister’s place of residence
Olympic Games opening ceremony begins in Paris
Fifteen Russian and 17 Belarusian athletes will take part in the Paris Olympics, which will end on August 11
High key rate and lowering inflation — Bank of Russia comments on economic policy
The inflation forecast for this year has been raised to 6.5-7%
Chersonesos should stand for Russian prosperity, Putin believes
The territory where modern Sevastopol is located was inhabited 2,500 years ago
Russian forces liberate three settlements in past week
Sixty-three Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to Russian forces in the past week
EC announces expropriation of first €1.5 bln worth of proceeds from Russian assets
The funds will not go directly to Kiev, they will be channeled to the EC, to the European Peace Facility, to compensate EU countries for weapons
The Obamas endorse Harris' nomination for US president
The US presidential election will be held on November 5
US informs Iran of readiness to return to nuclear deal — newspaper
According to the source, the US informed the Iranian authorities that the Biden administration was ready to hold talks on a swift return to the JCPOA "provided that minor amendments to it are made"
Bank of Russia raises key rate from 16% to 18%, first time since December 2023
Inflation has accelerated and is developing significantly above the Bank of Russia’s April forecast, the regulator said
Russian missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov arrives in Algeria on business call
The Russian missile frigate has arrived at the port of Oran together with the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin
Putin to attend Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg on July 28 — Kremlin spokesman
The parade will mark Russia’s Navy Day, celebrated on the last Sunday of July
Press Review
- Press review: Putin sits down for talks with Assad and Biden addresses American peopleTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 26th
- Press review: China mediates on Ukraine and forecasting foreign policy under Kamala HarrisTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 25th
- Press review: Pentagon unveils new Arctic strategy and Russia, Iran rework strategic pactTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 24th
- Press review: Assessing Kamala's election chances and Zelensky sings different tuneTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 23rd
- Press review: Biden bows out of presidential race and Kiev thinking peace as troops flailTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 22nd
Press releases
- 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
- China plans reducing the academic burden on primary and middle school studentsThe country will promote the high-quality, well-balanced development and urban-rural integration of its nine-year compulsory education system
- Huawei and Flexxible IT Unveil Industry O&M Hi-Ops 3.0 Service Solution
Press review: Putin sits down for talks with Assad and Biden addresses American people
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 26th
Banning Muslim athlete from participating in Olympics opening ceremony segregation — MFA
Maria Zakharova emphasized that this case, as well as previous decisions on Russian and Belarusian athletes show that the modern Olympics have nothing to do with the goals of the Olympic movement declared more than a century ago in Paris and contradict the Olympic spirit
Israel sets new conditions for Gaza ceasefire deal — news agency
Israel demanded that its army be given control of the border between Gaza and Egypt, the sources said
West finds it increasingly hard to ignore corruption in Ukraine — Russia’s UN envoy
"They are continuously pumping arms into the Kiev regime, albeit with serious problems and setbacks," Vasily Nebenzya said
US, its allies getting dragged deeper into Ukraine conflict — Russian UN ambassador
Dozens of foreign servicemen on active service are dying in Ukraine, Vasily Nebenzya said
Putin appoints more governors to executive committee of State Council
Also included on the council’s executive committee were Interim Tula Region Governor Dmitry Milyayev, Interim Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha, and Sakha Region Governor Aisen Nikolayev
Lithuania prepares mass evacuation plan for war case
Lithuania has planned a national mass evacuation drill for the fall
US Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run in country’s presidential election
The politician also attached to her post a campaign video clip and urged fellow citizens to raise funds supporting her campaign
Russia says its battlegroup North eliminated up to 235 Ukrainian troops
In addition to 235 troops, the Ukrainian forces lost four motor vehicles, a 152 mm D-20 howitzer, a 122 mm D-30 howitzer, a US-made 105 mm M101 howitzer and a Khortitsa-M signal reconnaissance system
Russia-China alliance buttresses ASEAN's diplomatic capabilities — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister stressed that ASEAN is essential in the fight to form a more just unipolar world order
Moscow open for talks, needs to understand how prepared Ukraine is — Kremlin
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said at a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Ukraine was preparing for talks with Russia
Press review: China mediates on Ukraine and forecasting foreign policy under Kamala Harris
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 25th
FACTBOX: Mi-28 helicopter goes down in Kaluga Region
The crew was killed, no destruction occurred on the ground
Putin meets with Syrian president in Kremlin
Previously, the two leaders met in the Kremlin on March 15, 2023, with their talks lasting three hours
US to maintain coalition of countries in support of Kiev and against Russia, says Biden
"We’ll keep NATO stronger and more powerful and more united than at any time in all of our history," the president said
G7 so far has no decision on use of frozen Russian assets
Countries will continue discussions