US ready to facilitate peace talks between Cambodia, Thailand — Rubio

US Secretary of State spoke with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to "express concern about the ongoing violence between Cambodia and Thailand"
Russia rescued Ukrainians abandoned by Kiev in Sumy Region — human rights commissioner
Russian troops brought them to a safe place in Belgorod
Kiev has no resources to feed 800,000-strong army mentioned by Zelensky — Russian envoy
Rodion Miroshnik added that it remains unclear what the first point of Zelensky’s plan, intended to affirm Ukraine’s sovereignty, actually means
Lavrov discusses preparations for CSTO summit in Moscow in November — Foreign Ministry
The meeting was attended by representatives of the presidential administration, federal executive authorities and organizations involved in this work
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Mobilization in Ukraine, NATO near Kaliningrad: Foreign Ministry statements
TASS has compiled the key statements by the official representative of the Foreign Ministry
AZAL plane presumably damaged by warhead elements — Kazakh authorities
The commission concluded its examination of the GPS cassettes recovered from avionics modules No. 1 and No. 3
Russia ready to discuss form of document on absence of plans to attack NATO — diplomat
Maria Zakharova stressed that Russia remains open for serious talks
AI breakthrough, personnel training, low unemployment: Putin’s statements
According to the head of state, the next 10 to 15 years will bring an unprecedented technological breakthrough in world history
Putin expects next decade to bring unprecedented breakthrough in technology
The Russian leader drew attention of regional and federal officials, and businessmen across all industries to the fact that actually the time of breakthrough was "already here for us"
Russian troops liberate Svyato-Pokrovskoye community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 215 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and six armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Russian diplomat refutes Bloomberg article on Russia's intentions to amend Ukraine plan
"This media outlet does not have any reliable sources close to the Kremlin," Maria Zakharova said
Press review: Zelensky peace plan is no-go for Russia and Trump puts on peacemaker hat
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 25th
IN BRIEF: Victims in Bryansk Region, fire in port: consequences of Ukrainian drone attack
A civilian in the village of Glinishchevo in the Bryansk Region was injured in a drone attack, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said
Tajikistan reports fatalities from border clash with Afghan terrorists
"This was the third armed attack, terrorist act and border infiltration from Afghanistan into Tajikistan in the past month, resulting in civilian and military fatalities," the Committee said
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 25th
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, December 24th
  • Press review: Russia-US dialogue eyed in 2026 and EU seeks retreat after summit failure
    Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 23rd
  • Press review: Kiev's Western support weakens as experts weigh in on Putin’s Q&A statements
    Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 22nd
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    Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, December 19th
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    Senior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
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Humanitarian aid convoy from Dagestan comes under attack in border area
"Magomednabi Gadzhiyev, head of the Shamilsky District from where the convoy departed, and two members of the Self-Defense public organization, were killed," Sergey Melikov, leader of the North Caucasus region, said
Annual inflation in Russia to total 6% or slightly lower by year-end — Novak
This indicator is lower than the Economic Development Ministry forecast, the deputy PM noted
Ukraine’s ex-premier describes Zelensky’s plan as attempt to stall talks
According to Nikolay Azarov, the plan does not resolve a number of important issues
Putin sends New Year greetings to Kim Jong Un
The Russian leader stressed that the "past one year was of special significance in the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang"
Putin’s state of the nation address to take place 'in due time' — spokesman
Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov noted that the address will be delivered "when the president sees fit, first of all in terms of contents"
US believes sides approaching settlement on Ukraine — NATO envoy
US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker emphasized that there are still matters that need to be resolved in a way that both sides can agree
Air defense systems destroy 132 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian Regions in 7 hours — top brass
The drones were destroyed between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. GMT
Putin-Trump call can be arranged quickly if needed — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that everything slows down during Christmas time
IN BRIEF: Putin's key statements on economy at cabinet meeting
The president said that Russia and its economy are in a good place, "despite numerous challenges"
Social unity around grand goals is key to Russia's achievements, Putin says
The Russian president highlighted the readiness of millions to unite around shared, noble goals
Plotter of terrorist attack on oil pipeline neutralized in Tyumen Region — FSB
According to the FSB’s Public Relations Center, the suspect, a Russian citizen originally from Vinnitsa in Ukraine, resisted arrest and was subsequently neutralized during the operation
Russian troops liberate Zarechnoye in Zaporozhye Region over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 245 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
FSB thwarts hostage-taking, prisoner escape from penal colony in Kurgan Region
A prisoner concealed a shiv in his punishment cell, where he was placed for violating prison rules
EU had chance to prevent Russia conflict in 2022 — Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban said that Europe could have sent a peace mission to Moscow and Kiev instead of declaring their conflict its own war
About 417,000 Russians have signed military service contracts — Medvedev
Additionally, more than 36,000 have voluntarily joined units dispatched to the zone of the special military operation, the politician stated
Russia to formulate its position following Miami meeting, to soon continue talks — Kremlin
Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement took place in Miami on December 20 and 21