{{dayPoint.date | date : 'd MMMM yyyy'}}

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

Spring draft brings 141,000 conscripts into Russian Armed Forces

The spring conscription campaign has concluded, the Defense Ministry says

MOSCOW, July 15. /TASS/. The spring conscription campaign has concluded, with 141,000 conscripts assigned to the Russian Armed Forces, the Defense Ministry said.

"The spring 2026 conscription campaign has concluded. In accordance with Russian Presidential Decree No. 998 of December 29, 2025, 141,000 conscripts were sent for military service during the spring draft," the ministry said.

Military operation in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces attack DPR 24 times over past day

Four civilians were injured

Jason Statham: 'I'm not just a guy who does one thing'

Jason Statham, who plays one of the title characters on the movie Deckard Shaw, revealed details of shooting the movie, shared his genre preferences and what can upset him as an actor

Kremlin briefing covers US sanctions plans against Russia, Baltic ‘fearmongering’

Dmitry Peskov revealed that Moscow had received signals through existing channels that the US was ready to resume work on the Ukraine settlement after the Iran situation was resolved

Consulate general investigates detention of Russians in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia mosque

Sources inside the Istanbul police confirmed the incident but declined further comment

'Major overhaul' of state: Kazakhstan begins operating under new constitution

One of the key innovations was the restructuring of the legislative branch

Spring draft brings 141,000 conscripts into Russian Armed Forces

The spring conscription campaign has concluded, the Defense Ministry says

Russia creating wheeled heavy-duty robot named after esteemed WWII general

The platform is designed for logistics missions such as the delivery of provisions, water, combat ammunition loads and medicines

Iran could target US bases if Washington launches ground operation — ex-foreign minister

Iranian lawmaker and former Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki pointed out that all previous agreements with Washington, including the recent memorandum of understanding, "were nothing but deception"

Rostec’s aircraft plants maintain high production rates, deputy CEO says

According to Vladimir Artyakov, the Russian Armed Forces are very impressed with the company’s Su-34 frontline bombers, which make it possible for pilots to effectively perform their missions in any theater of war, using guided and unguided aircraft weapons

Press review: US, Iran vie for Hormuz leverage as Russia, US conclude ISS program by 2030

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 15th

China ready to continue cooperation with Russia on panda protection — Chinese MFA

"In Russia, Chinese giant pandas have received a warm welcome and affection from the public, helping strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said

Russian orbital station to become new chapter of manned space exploration — Bakanov

It will host new experiments, Roscosmos head said

France, Russia to work together to unite Europe, de Gaulle’s grandson says

Pierre de Gaulle reiterated that his grandfather who ruled France after the Second World War placed great significance on the relations between Paris and Moscow

European Commission strips Venice Biennale of grant over reopening Russian pavilion

The European Commission has withdrawn a 2-million-euro grant from the Venice Biennale

Someone in Russia moves to trademark Spirit of Anchorage

The application for trademark registration was filed with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property, Rospatent, on July 10, 2026

West to justify killing of Zaporozhye nuclear power plant chief engineer — Duma deputy

Mikhail Sheremet says the IAEA will "again take an ambivalent blurred position" on the incident

Argentina becomes last semifinalist of FIFA World Cup

Argentina beat Switzerland 3:1

Units of Russia’s 201st base in Tajikistan practice suppressing enemy command system

The drills took place at the Lyaur mountain training range

EU openly preparing for conflict with Moscow — Russian embassy

The embassy stressed that Russia calls on the Netherlands to recognize that pressure on Moscow and the use of unlawful unilateral "coercive measures" will not change Russia's position but will only further increase the already extremely high level of instability in Europe

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova celebrates her 30th birthday

On April 19 one of the most famous Russian tennis players, Maria Sharapova, celebrates her 30th birthday

Ukrainian labor shortage deepens in June — survey

This problem is the worst in the Kirovograd, Chernovtsy, Lvov, Cherkassy, Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, Zhitomir and Zaporozhye regions

Russia's current account surplus up to $27 bln in January-May — Central Bank

Russia’s foreign trade balance stood at $14.2 bln compared to $7.4 bln in May 2025

Closure of Bab el-Mandeb Strait by Houthis to deal blow to container shipping market

According to Vice President of the Russian International Affairs Council Mikhail Margelov, this event would not have a critical impact on oil supplies

What we know about detention of man who planned sabotage at oil company in Russia’s Yugra

The detainee has confessed to plotting a terrorist attack on an oil company in Nyagan

Trump could actually seize Greenland amid Europe's decline — expert

Jin Canrong said the capture of Greenland is important to the US president because of the island's strategic location and rich natural resources

Fidan to emphasize strikes on ships in Black Sea unacceptable during Kiev visit — source

According to the source, the Turkish top diplomat will also "draw attention to the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine" and "state Turkey’s readiness to bring the sides together at the negotiating table"

Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump

The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit

China opposes US bill imposing sanctions on buyers of Russian fossil fuels

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian emphasized that Beijing would take all necessary measures to protect legal rights and interests of Chinese companies

Serbia to stay out of military anti-Russian coalition being created by EU — Vulin

"Serbia did not sign the anti-Russian declaration in Kiev," the former Serbian deputy prime minister said

US not to conduct ground operation to change Iran’s government — Vance

According to Vance, the United States is currently striving to ensure the unhindered transportation of oil and gas, as well as "to keep the Iranians from having a nuclear weapons program and using the tools of diplomacy and military power to accomplish that."

FACTBOX: Key details of revised US sanctions bill targeting Russia

The bill targets the five largest buyers of Russian energy, including China and India

Qatar blocks Israel’s deal with Volkswagen to produce missiles for Iron Dome — media

The deal was blocked despite the memorandum of understanding signed by the parties in April

Russian grain exports gain 11% to 61 mln tons in 2025-2026 season

Egypt, Turkey, and Iran were the largest importers of Russian grain products during the season

Kiev’s attempts to scare Energodar people have reverse effect — Russian senator

Igor Kastyukevich expressed gratitude to the security forces, military personnel, and all involved in enhancing security measures for Zaporozhye NPP employees, residents, and the city as a whole

Russian forces strike Ukrainian long-range UAV storage sites in past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,505 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Russia says France's refusal to grant visa to TASS reporter for UNESCO events puzzling

According to Maria Zakharova, on July 17, during a global conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, a UNESCO-Russia International Prize for Achievements Fundamental Sciences will be awarded at UNESCO headquarters in Paris

Russia’s BRICS chairmanship to define format of new members’ participation

The BRICS summit took place in Johannesburg under South Africa’s chairmanship on August 22-24

EU readies infrastructure for large-scale military conflict — diplomat

Attention is being paid, among other things, to adapting the civilian transport and logistics infrastructure to the tasks of military planning and operational mobility, Yulia Zhdanova said

Russia rejects Western accusations of cyberattacks — embassy in The Hague

Vladimir Tarabrin warned Dutch authorities that any further expansion of EU sanctions would provoke retaliatory measures from Moscow

EU defense spending nearing pre-World War II levels, Russian diplomat says

According to various estimates, planned defense-industrial spending in some member states is approaching the levels seen on the eve of World War II," Yulia Zhdanova said

Danish Rockwool's Russian divisions to invest $140 million until 2028

The money will be used to restore competencies for the military-industrial complex and to launch a new line of prefabricated modular buildings

Spanish police looking for several people in Ukrainian ex-politician murder — agency

According to its information, the suspects may have fled through a wooded area near the school where Portnov was killed

EU to revoke asylum eligibility for Ukrainian military-age men from March 2027

The EU does not plan to deport Ukrainian military-age men already residing in Europe

Russian exports of grain, grain-based products up 69% year-to-date

An increase in grain shipments from Russia was recorded: to Turkey, Egypt, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Sudan, Kenya

US launches second wave of strikes on Iran — CENTCOM

The strikes are targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz

Von der Leyen, Vucic, Sandu, other leaders arrive in Kiev

They are expected to meet with Zelensky and participate in the Southeast European summit

Trump suggests findings of investigation into strike on school in Iran may never see light

The US president doesn't think there can be a conclusive report

Ukrainian army carries out 18 attacks on DPR in past day, kills civilian

Six civilians were injured

Russia, unlike France, able to assist Chad in enhancing its national security — expert

N'Djamena is ready to expand and fortify its relations with Moscow, including in the military area, Souley Hassane noted

Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final

The team beat England 2-1

Russia, US ready to discuss cooperation between their national space stations

During the meeting, the sides elaborated a joint program to complete the station’s flight in late 2030

Millions sign online petition demanding Argentina be booted from World Cup

The petition claims that FIFA and the referees are biased toward Lionel Messi and the Argentininan national team

US oil inventories down 1.7 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy

The current stock level is 6% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year

Press review: MidEast tensions fuel US politics and world economy adapts to Hormuz crises

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 10th

Russian forces strike Ukrainian military-industrial sites, port infrastructure

Russian forces hit the Kiev-79 industrial enterprise - a key enterprise in Ukraine for the assembly of combat payloads for unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles of various types

Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Republican Senator passed away from a brief and sudden illness

IN BRIEF: What is known about Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports

Russian forces hit Odessa and Chernomorsk port infrastructure facilities used to unload fuel and lubricants and fuel storage tanks for the Ukrainian military

Zaporozhye nuke calls chief engineer killing breach of nuclear facilities safety principle

Nuclear facilities "should always remain beyond politics and violence," the statement read

Russian officials plan to open 80 areas in Yamal for flying civilian drones

The number will expand in the future

New Russia-Ukraine prisoner swaps on deck, Kiev’s terror: ombudswoman’s key statements

Human rights commissioners are a "major shield protecting human rights" in Russia, Yana Lantratova said

Trotsky coming soon to Netflix: Russian revolutionary series to go on online streaming

The film describes the story of the former leader of the Russian revolution

Those plotting 'new campaign' against Russia should remember lessons of history — MFA

Maria Zakharova advised them to stop deluding themselves into believing they can inflict a strategic defeat on Russia

Iran has no plans to negotiate with US, focused on defense — agency

Nevsky Shipyard floats out Project 23130 medium sea tanker for Russian Navy

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Navy Main Command, the Nevsky Shipyard of the United Shipbuilding Corporation and honorary guests

Merz says Zelensky not opposed to his EU 'associate member' proposal for Ukraine

The German chancellor stated that allegedly many members of the European Council approved his proposal

International Handball Federation allows Russian teams to participate in tournaments

The IHF said that full reintegration may require a transition period for both Russian and Belarusian teams and officials

Kremlin slams assumptions on alleged shift in situation in Ukraine's favor as incorrect

Europeans are clearly insisting that the war must continue, Yury Ushakov said

Upgraded AK-12 assault rifle successfully completes scheduled tests

The assault rifle will reliably protect the life of a service member, Kalashnikov CEO Alan Lushnikov noted

Trump believes Ukrainian crisis to be resolved before end of his presidential term

The US president thought it would have ended before

Coalition of the Willing troops in Ukraine, Western sanctions: Foreign Ministry briefing

The conflict in Ukraine can only be resolved if arms supplies to Kiev stop, Maria Zakharova said

Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold

Trump says Iran is fighting US like 'great boxer'

The US leader stressed that Tehran continued to resist despite repeated US strikes

Much of capacity to contain energy crisis exhausted — IMF

As tensions flare again in the Strait of Hormuz, that room is now smaller and shrinking further as spare capacity has been deployed, demand has compressed, and inventories have been drawn down

Trump says sets no deadline for expanding strikes on Iran

According to the US president, the Iranian leadership should be "better behaved"

Press review: EU struggles on Russia sanctions while Moscow trade surplus grows

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 14th

Zelensky to submit interior minister’s candidacy for defense minister post to parliament

Current head of the National Police Ivan Vygovsky will take over the post of the interior minister

Russia’s Battlegroup South destroys over 90 Ukrainian robotic vehicles in half-month

Battlegroup's artillery units destroyed over 20 artillery guns of the Ukrainian army

Russian permanent mission accuses EU of making unfounded public accusations against Moscow

The Russian position was brought to the attention of the EU side during a meeting at the European External Action Service on July 14, 2026

Watchdog orders Opera and Google to limit access to information on bypassing blocking

The companies have not yet complied with the watchdog’s requirements

IN BRIEF: What is known about drone attack on Krasnodarskaya compressor station

The attack was aimed at disrupting the uninterrupted flow of Russian gas to Turkey, but prompt measures prevented any supply interruptions, the company said

US diplomats can't take unlimited short-term business trips to Russia anymore, says Lavrov

Lavrov explained that in addition to its regular diplomatic employees stationed in Russia, the US sends several hundred people annually "for short-term business trips"

Ruble’s share in payments by countries in Americas at historic high in May

The ruble’s share in payments by countries of the Americas for imports from Russia reached an all-time high of 71.6% in May

Trump points to ‘greater alternatives’ to Strait of Hormuz for oil deliveries

The US president also said that the strait is closed only for Iran

Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys Ukrainian UAV control antenna in Sumy Region

The antenna was located in a forest belt

EU ambassadors fail to agree on 21st package of anti-Russia sanctions — source

Negotiations have been postponed until next week

Trump speaks contradictorily about chances of passing bill on sanctions against Russia

The US president said that key provisions of the document had not been discussed with him and that he needs to review them

Russian drivers bought 500,000 baseball bats last year to settle road disputes — police

Only one pair of baseball gloves and one ball was sold over that year

Trump says US has achieved main objectives of its military operation against Iran

The US leader revealed that if US forces ended military operations now, Iran would need 20 years to recover from the damage inflicted

Von der Leyen promises Kiev ‘safe and secure production sites’ for drones to attack Russia

The European Commission President also promised "huge technological and industrial capacity" in Europe

German drone factory for Ukraine legitimate target for Russian military — expert

Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov added that with a new wave of military aid to Kiev, Germany is trying to escalate the conflict