MOEX index down below 3,400 points at trade start since January 27

According to Andrey Sibiga, the money will go "to reinforcing the heat-supply system"

The Russian special presidential envoy noted that Greenland would be the 51st state

The parties are currently actively exploring opportunities for electricity trade

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said this requires a government decision, as well as Ukraine’s transfer of UAV production and countermeasure technologies to Poland

"The conversation focused on a major escalation of tensions around Iran, being artificially fueled from the outside, that is fraught with a broader regional conflict," the ministry said

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed to "the West’s destructive activities, both in its own countries and abroad, aimed at dismantling the basic principles of morality"

According to him, the alliance is "fully engaged" in the Ukrainian conflict

The initiative to hold this professional holiday has been put forward by Chairman of Russia’s Union of Theatre Workers and People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Mashkov

Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin emphasized that "Russia will not allow navigation in the Baltic Sea to be regulated according to NATO and the European Union's model"

According to the newspaper, the discussion about France's withdrawal from NATO acquired new relevance thanks to the conscious decision of the US to officially return to an overt imperial policy

In monthly terms, consumer prices gained 0.32%

The strikes will target facilities used by the Kurdish coalition and its allies as military bases

This will enable repairs to begin on the last remaining backup power line to the ZNPP

To date, 95 vehicles were manufactured, which are engaged in commercial transportation on M-11 Neva highway and the Central Ring Road

Alexander Volfovich emphasized that the Oreshnik and tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Belarus only to protect its territory

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,345 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Viktor Orban stressed that the calculations of European politicians advocating the continuation of military action against Russia "do not correspond to reality"

Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin emphasized that international law guarantees unimpeded passage of ships through the Baltic straits

Bringing autonomous driverless solutions into life is certainly not the fashion, Putin stressed

According to the newspaper, Felix Plasencia, who previously served as the Bolivarian republic’s foreign minister, has visited Washington for consultations with senior US officials

According to preliminary data by the Federal Statistics Service, the grain harvest in Russia in 2025 amounted to 139.4 million tons in net weight

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said London needs "evidence" that Moscow "actually wants peace"

The Ukrainian army’s HIMARS MLRS was completely destroyed together with its crew as a result of prompt and well-coordinated operations by the teams of reconnaissance and strike UAV operators

32 Cuban comrades were among those 83 killed, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said

Ivanova, 30, is the winner and holder of numerous prizes in Russia’s national mogul competitions

The US Special Presidential Envoy mentioned nuclear enrichment as one of four issues

Vladimir Zelensky continues to insist that Ukraine field 800,000 soldiers while admitting that Kiev cannot afford such an army

According to the report, the number of personnel at the base is expected to reach 1,500 by spring 2026 and increase to 2,000 by 2027

"London seems to have entered the race for dominance within the 'warmongers’ camp,' effectively closing the 'window of opportunity' for Europe to reclaim its sovereignty," Leonid Slutsky said

Der Spiegel reported on Thursday that the German Federal Supreme Court considers it "highly likely" that the explosions were carried out "on the orders of a foreign state"

Igor Kimakovsky called Orekhovo one of the largest enemy hubs in this section of the front

As a result of the offensive, Battlegroup East units crushed the enemy defense, liberating an area of over 6 square kilometers

Former NATO Secretary General stressed that this is necessary, among other things, for the discussion of arms control

Growth of labor productivity, increase of quality of life of people are meant, Putin noted

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 16th

The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.2% to 2,733.75 points, while the RTS Index added 2.1% to 1,106.46 points

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 15th

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic did not disclose the timing or volume of deliveries

The Russian leader drew attention of meeting participants and all the colleagues in the government to this

The comment came amid news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump

Numerous political parties in Moldova have for decades been advancing the idea of unification with Romania

The Russian president confirmed the readiness of the Russian side to "continue appropriate mediation efforts and foster constructive dialogue with the participation of all interested states"

Russia’s ambassador to Ankara Andrey Karlov referred to "forecasts made by Turkish think tanks"

"BRICS has no mechanisms," Karin Kneissl noted

There is a need to scale up exports of advanced products and reach global markets in order to create the really strong and cost efficient industry of driverless systems, he noted

The Kurdish language is recognized as official and can be taught at schools in Kurdish-populated areas

According to Dmitry Peskov, the Washington administration is now "beginning to ponder on the question of where their money went," because "the Kiev regime promised" that aid worth $100 billion will secure them victory on the battlefield

The plan of their creation and rollout will be discussed shortly with participation of domestic high-technology business, Putin added

Cuban servicemen offered fierce resistance to the prevailing enemy, Miguel Diaz-Canel said

The former secretary general believes that NATO must take measures to preserve the transatlantic alliance "regardless of whether the United States remains an active ally in NATO or not"

Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate

"Moscow continues to record numerous episodes of discrimination, ungrounded harassment and undue treatment of Russian citizens in Moldova by the Moldovan authorities," the ministry said

Operational command of the drill was carried out by the Chinese Navy

The Russian president outlined fundamental approaches favoring the intensification of political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region

Experts highlighted the efforts of Mahamat Idriss Deby to strengthen national unity, combat extremism and cross-border crime, and use dialogue as a strategic tool to resolve political and regional disputes

Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin didn't specify which routes there will be the launch of flights

According to the institute’s press release, the new 155mm ammunition will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s firepower

Vladimir Padrino Lopez emphasized that the honor of Venezuela’s national armed forces "remains unwavering"

A national committee will be created for this purpose, Venezuela’s authorized President said

Heavy rainfall has been battering the north and east of South Africa for the second week

29 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region

Russia’s Federal Security Service stated that the British intelligence officer working undercover at the embassy is being expelled from the country

The administration received information about Italy's use of non-governmental organizations operating within its borders to recruit foreign mercenaries for the Ukrainian armed forces

The regulator lowered the official euro exchange rate by 1.27 rubles to 90.5366 rubles

Donald Trump previously claimed that the US had stopped eight wars since his return to the White House

The results of the telephone talk with Iranian President Pezeshkian will be announced in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said

The IT industry remains the top choice among young people

Vladimir Barbin recalled Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen’s remarks during a conference in Washington on January 14

The Chancellor said his comment was not because he was in the east of Germany

Israel Katz stated the goal is to "destroy the deadly underground terrorist infrastructure that Hamas built beneath the homes of Gaza residents and all the buildings above them in order to eliminate threats to the residents of the Negev and the State of Israel"

Maria Zakharova referred to a comment by Defense Secretary John Healy during his January 9 visit to Kiev, where he said that he would like to kidnap Putin to "bring the Russian president to justice"

According to the Finnish Border Guard, the adventurists crossed the border in Paljakka in northeastern Finland’s Kuusamo "out of curiosity"

Moscow is concerned about escalating tensions around Cuba, Maria Zakharova said

Maria Zakharova said all issues around Greenland should be resolved within the framework of international law

Gas reserves in the sole underground gas storage of the Baltic States dropped below 40% on January 15, the Russian gas major added

A statement from the US Treasury Department states that restrictions are being imposed on "21 individuals and entities," as well as one vessel

Dmitry Peskov noted that it was necessary to talk to Russia

Palladium futures with delivery in March 2026 lost 5% on NYMEX to $1,782 per Troy ounce

"Certain countries have reached full sovereignty in producing all the components for autonomous equipment," the head of state noted

The military commander also noted the need to modernize the helicopter fleet and purchase reconnaissance and attack drones

Fabrice Sorlin said he had been regularly visiting Donbass for humanitarian purposes since 2017

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov listened to the report of the battlegroup commander and inquired about the situation around Kupyansk

Four candidates will vie for the top office

The Russian president pointed out that Russia was "sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world"

The fighting is heavy, but Russian soldiers are confidently advancing, Yevgeny Balitsky said

Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, and spread to most major cities. Authorities reported the deaths of 40 law enforcement officers

Previously, Noble Capital RSD initiated legal proceedings demanding $225.8 billion based on alleged obligations under sovereign bonds issued during the Russian Empire

55% of those polled think that Donald Trump’s policy has worsened the economic situation in the country

Petr Pavel did not say which concessions he was referring to

According to the newspaper, the Trump administration’s aggressive policy has negatively impacted Trump’s approval ratings

The United States needs Greenland for national security, the US president noted

In monthly terms, consumer price growth rates declined to 0.32%

International Russophile Movement Vice President Fabrice Sorlin noted that Paris has retreated from its historical role as peacemaker

Issues of accelerated development of the national industry of driverless and autonomous technologies are on the meeting agenda, the president said

Andrey Svintsov said this is because WhatsApp is owned by Meta, recognized as the extremist company in Russia

This will speed up the formation of the southern flank, Igor Kimakovsky noted

Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled that Sergey K. should remain in custody

The tournament runs between January 18 and February 1

No specific decisions have been made so far, Andrey Nikitin said