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Russia ready to support Kazakhstan’s request for oil transit to Germany — Novak

KazTransOil, the national oil pipeline operator of Kazakhstan, has applied to Transneft for extra oil pumping over the northern branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline in 2023, but the Russian company still has no contract set for these volumes

MOSCOW, December 29. /TASS/. Russia ready to support the Kazakhstan’s request for transit of its oil to Germany via the Druzhba oil pipeline, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters.

"Yes," the official said. "We are comfortable with that," Novak added.

KazTransOil, the national oil pipeline operator of Kazakhstan, has applied to Transneft for extra oil pumping over the northern branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline in 2023, but the Russian company still has no contract set for these volumes, Transneft Spokesman Igor Dyomin told TASS earlier today.

EC chief admits own decisions lead to gas overpayments — Russian MFA

Dmitry Birichevsky, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of Economic Cooperation, stressed that "Russia is a major player in the global energy market and a reliable, responsible supplier of natural gas"

Ukrainian forces hit ambulance station in LPR — regional head

No medical staff were injured, Leonid Pasechnik said

Ceasefire to be EU’s priority at Ukraine talks — von der Leyen

European Commission President also pledged to present a 22nd package of sanctions on Russia as soon as possible and put forward proposals toward military funding for Ukraine before the end of the year

Putin illustrates EU’s contradictory position on Ukraine with old joke

The Russian president pointed out that Moscow has repeatedly said that deploying foreign troops to Ukraine is unacceptable, yet the EU states that it will send its contingent there after the conflict ends anyway

Yakutsk submarine arrives in Vladivostok via Northern Sea Route

The submarine completed an inter-fleet passage from the Baltic Fleet to the Pacific Fleet, covering more than 9,000 nautical miles

Ukrainian forces attack passenger bus in Gorlovka, DPR — mayor

It was a drone attack, Ivan Prikhodko reported

West preparing for military intervention in Ukraine — Russian envoy

Dmitry Polyansky noted that European countries are demonstrating their readiness for a military confrontation with Russia through statements by their politicians and through concrete steps to prepare for war

Chinese companies to develop gold, silver in Russia’s Kolyma

Chine cooperates efficiently with 30 countries and now “the Chinese side is very satisfied that the Magadan Region was put on the list of its business partners”

Cairo International Film Festival opens for 47th edition

This year, 145 films from 64 countries will compete for the top award, the Golden Pyramid

Ukrainian forces target rescuers in Starobelsk, LPR — regional head

No one was injured, Leonid Pasechnik said

F-16s supplied to Ukraine constantly undergoing repairs — Zelensky

The jets aren’t new, he said

Mikhail Somov icebreaker opens new season

The icebreaker will take cargo to 15 polar stations - fuel, food, medicines, research equipment and construction materials

Yakutia's Arctic district to lay new winter road in 2025

In the first year, the company will lay 15 km

TASS expelled from European news alliance without reason

In February 2022, the alliance’s governing body, the EANA Council, informed TASS that it was suspending the agency’s membership

Bulgaria to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine — PM

Bulgaria does not intend to block EU member states’ decision to provide aid to Kiev, but cannot afford additional financial commitments, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said

Ukraine loses over $7 billion due to nearly four months of port downtime

Commercial merchant ships continue to avoid the ports of Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny

False-flag provocation in Bucha organized by Ukraine, MI6 — Russia’s envoy to OSCE

That episode later became the starting point for attempts by the collective West to hold Russia responsible, Dmitry Polyansky added

Hungary plans to complete Paks II audit by year-end

Attila Sagodi, chairman of the board and CEO of Paks II, said Hungary’s new government is very interested in the project, but decision-makers do not yet have all the information they need

EU not even invited to Ukraine talks yet — Russian security official

The bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is not welcome at the negotiating table because she is "stupid," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev argued

Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 32 times over past day

A civilian was killed and four more sustained wounds

Russia expects next round of Ukraine talks to take place soon — Kremlin spokesman

"This is exactly what was discussed with the US negotiators," Dmitry Peskov added

Russia unwilling to set conditions on Europe’s negotiating team — Kremlin

Speaking about Russia’s position on EU representatives joining the talks on Ukraine, Peskov stressed that "it would be better to speak with the Europeans and see to what extent their position could help advance the peace process"

Putin, Xi Jinping, Trump trilateral summit to be held in Shenzhen on November 19 — Kremlin

This meeting will take place on the sidelines of the APEC summit

Timofey Pallas’s cat wins hearts of Chinese tourists — Moscow Zoo

Moscow Zoo Director Svetlana Akulova said that Timofey had become a "fluffy ambassador" between the cultures

IMF projects average oil price at $95.74 per barrel in 2026 and $87.39 in 2027

The average price of oil in US dollars a barrel was $67.74 in 2025

Witkoff, Kushner’s plane takes off from Dublin — air traffic control

The US president’s special envoys held talks with Vladimir Zelenskyy

Ukraine not going to enshrine neutrality in constitution, Zelensky says

Enshrining neutrality means changing the country’s constitution, and Ukraine won’t do that, he said

Akkuyu nuclear plant to be launched in winter 2027 — Rosatom CEO

Alexey Likhachev is looking forward to the successful completion of the trials

Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman

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

Europeans mum on Abu Dhabi talks at latest OSCE meeting — Russian mission

Russia’s permanent representative to the organization Dmitry Polyansky stressed that the Europeans came with old talking points

North Korea’s official delegation arrives in Moscow — KCNA

The delegation was greeted by Andrey Klimov, member of the Bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia Party, Sin Hong Chol, DPRK ambassador to Russia, and members of his embassy

State standard for palladium bullions comes into force

The standard defines requirements for surface quality, marking, packaging, and the certificate that accompanies each bar to confirm its compliance with the standard

Italy rejects full German role in next-generation fighter project — media

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto insisted that Berlin be granted observer status

Ukraine-born woman who asked Putin for help during Q&A session gets Russian passport

Ukraine-born woman Irina Barakat, who asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for help during question-and-answer session earlier this month has received her Russian passport

EC chief admits own decisions lead to gas overpayments — Russian MFA

Dmitry Birichevsky, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of Economic Cooperation, stressed that "Russia is a major player in the global energy market and a reliable, responsible supplier of natural gas"

Latvian Foreign Ministry drafts ban on Russian, Belarusian grain transit

The ministry proposes imposing the ban through national sanctions, the Delfi news website reported

Russian Army to get 1st batch of combat vehicles based on Armata platform in 2022

The batch will include T-14 tanks, T-15 infantry fighting vehicles and T-16 armored repair and evacuation hardware, according to the defense chief

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

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

Over 100,000 people took part in protests across France on November 14 — Interior Ministry

The largest rally took place in Paris, where, according to ministry estimates, 24,000 people took to the streets

Unidentified drones spotted over US airbase in UK — TV

No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected

US authorities allow flights nationwide — notice

Earlier, the Federal Aviation Administration had imposed the ban due to a nationwide malfunction in air traffic control equipment

Press review: UAE talks may advance Ukraine peace as OSCE faces budget and chair hurdles

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, November 9th

Musk reveals preparation of petition to reinstate Huang as Nvidia’s CEO

Elon Musk did not specify who initiated the petition or when the collection of signatures is scheduled to begin

Russian Navy to receive state-of-the-art large ocean-going vessel — Commander-in-Chief

This requirement is reflected in both strategic plans and the draft of the future shipbuilding program

'That’s what they deserve' — Zakharova about TASS’ expulsion from EANA

Earlier on Friday, the EANA General Assembly expelled TASS, whose membership was suspended back in March 2022

Musk's genius, Rassvet, Akkuyu nuclear plant proposals: Putin's statements

Russia is in contact with the United States on the space issue and, in particular, with the head of Starlink, Elon Musk, the Russian president pointed out

Russia’s international reserves fall by $0.3 bln over week to $723.2 bln — Central Bank

As of October 9, the reserves totaled $723.5 bln

No talk about NATO members withdrawal from alliance at Abu Dhabi talks — Kremlin

According to the earlier media reports, proposals were allegedly put forward for Finland's withdrawal from NATO during the negotiations

What we know about car blast in southern Moscow

Sergey Zavorotny, former press secretary of ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov, was injured in the car explosion in southern Moscow, a law enforcement source told TASS

Europe hit by self-imposed ban on Russian gas — Russian MFA

Dmitry Birichevsky, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of Economic Cooperation, noted that the EU’s initiative is in line with the politicized sanctions policy of recent years aimed at isolating Russia economically

Russian MMA star Nurmagomedov sentenced to 6 months in jail for UAE brawl — source

A court department in Abu Dhabi stated that eight participants in the brawl had been sentenced to six months in jail and hefty fines, ranging between $13,600 and $81,600

Farewell ceremony for Russian ambassador to US underway in Moscow

Among those paying their respects are Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov and Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergey Ryabkov and Alexander Pankin

Churchill’s WWII bunker opens to visitors — newspaper

The Fan Bay Deep Shelter was home to some of the most advanced military technology of its time, The Telegraph reported

Over 120 people detained during rallies in France — TV

According to the French Interior Ministry, 106,000 people took part in the rallies held across the country on Saturday

One killed, three wounded in Ukrainian attacks in LPR

The injured had received the medical care they needed

Iran shoots down 17th US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in country’s south — IRGC

It specifies that the interception took place at 2:30 p.m. local time

EU fails to appoint Ukraine negotiator — Politico

According to the report, there are "serious disagreements" between EU countries on the details of this appointment

Russian citizen sentenced to 23 years in jail for spying for Polish intel

Georgy Pirogov's task was to collect and share classified data about advanced weapons used by the Russian army in the course of the special military operation

EU splits into three camps over candidate to negotiate with Russia — newspaper

According to the source, the choice of negotiator will be discussed at the EU summit in Dublin on November 13

Russian GDP growth rate may be above forecast by year-end — ministry

The Russian gross domestic product increased by 1% year on year in the third quarter of 2026 under the preliminary estimate

Armenian PM says plans three visits to Russia in December

Nikol Pashinyan hopes Yerevan can maintain a friendly atmosphere in the relations with Moscow

Russia's Gazprom gas exports to Germany grow 37% this year

Gas supplies to non-CIS countries grew 33.5% from January 1 to March 15 this year to 36.5 bln cubic meters

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed or canceled in US — website

The measure was taken due to issues with air traffic control equipment

Kushner says new ideas have emerged for resolving Ukrainian conflict

These ideas are "now being explored," the US envoy added

Russian forces liberate Tersyanka in Zaporozhye Region — top brass

Troops from the Battlegroup East cleared more than 300 buildings while liberating the settlement, the Defense Ministry noted

New mechanisms required to prevent conflicts in Europe — US envoy Kushner

According to the official, NATO "will remain a critical pillar of European security," while these mechanisms are seen as a means of strengthening its capacities

Large Ukrainian businesses support army; Kiev has no interest in peace — expert

Vitaly Kiselev added that, for its part, the Ukrainian army promises businesses and companies that "they won’t be targeted"

EANA joins militaristic psychosis by expelling TASS — Russian MFA

By expelling the agency, EANA showed that it is unable to uphold press freedom, Maria Zakharova said

Press review: Trump probes Ukraine options while Russian military technologies rise

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, February 12th

White House says Trump to meet with Putin, Xi Jinping in China — news agency

According to the US President's spokesperson, Donald Trump wants to discuss nuclear arms reduction during the meeting

Merz's call to include funds for Ukraine in seven-year EU budget rebuffed

Only Estonia and Latvia supported the proposal of the German chancellor

Transferring Russian assets to new entity could trigger Euroclear's bankruptcy

CEO of the Belgian depository Valerie Urbain stressed that it is impossible to transfer only the assets while forgetting about the liabilities

European countries’ fighter jets escort two Russian bombers over Baltic - defense ministry

The Russian bombers’ flight lasted for more than eight hours

Police detain 22 protesters in Paris — TV

The arrests were made primarily for possession of Category D weapons

If EU deploys troops to Ukraine after peace deal, 'war will resume,' Putin says

The Russian leader reiterated that Moscow considered the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine unacceptable

Air defenses downed 39 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions during day — Defense Ministry

Air defense forces intercepted and destroyed unmanned aerial vehicles over the territories of the Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, and Ryazan regions, as well as the Moscow Region and the Republic of Crimea

Russia switches to national currencies in trade with EAEU states — official

According to State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus Sergey Glazyev, the first proposals to introduce a global settlement currency have already emerged

Russia’s top racquet Andreeva through to final of 2026 WTA Finals in US

The player has defeated American Jessica Pegula

Staying out of EANA, other ‘decaying’ European forums serves Russia — Russian MFA

Moscow believes that staying out of the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) and other European forums serves the interests of Russian organizations, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace eight times in past day

Vadim Kulit, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said that A pair of the coalition’s F-16 fighter jets and a pair of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area, across which international air routes run, four times during the day

Russia’s Checkmate ranked among 2021 top 10 military aircraft innovations, says report

The new plane is a derivative of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter

NATO undermines immunity of Europe and entire world — Zakharova

According to the diplomat, there would be far greater security in Europe were it not for NATO

Fatalities in Volgograd, damaged houses in Rostov-on-Don: aftermath of Ukrainian attacks

The overnight Ukrainian drone attack was among the largest of the year

Press review: EU rejects security reform, stalls Ukraine peace as Armenia loses CSTO vote

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, November 13th

US aims to facilitate direct contacts between Russia and Europe on Ukraine — Kushner

The envoy added that US President Donald Trump believes it is necessary to have "actionable" conflict prevention mechanisms

Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest rising prices and police violence

A primary trigger for the protest is a bill currently under parliamentary debate that would establish a presumption of legality regarding the use of weapons by law enforcement officers

Putin to meet with Belarusian counterpart

The Russian leader will give Alexander Lukashenko Russia’s highest award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called

SpaceX, Tesla may announce merger in December — Bloomberg

According to the news agency, this will become the largest deal in history

Long-range arms supplies to Kiev change nature of relations with Russia — envoy to Germany

According to Sergey Nechayev, such actions go beyond a simple violation of the established restrictions

OSCE may fail to agree on 2027 chairmanship — Russian envoy

Some countries are engaged in nonstop shuttle diplomacy in search of a solution, Dmitry Polyansky said

Poland says no to funding US-made weapons for Ukraine under PURL — PM

Donald Tusk pointed out that Poland had a large budget deficit

EU okays consultant team for expert-level talks with Russia — AFP

The delegation will include representatives of the European Commission, the EU Council, Germany, France, Italy, and Poland, as well as the UK

Over 10,000 flights delayed or canceled in US — website

US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said that the authorities currently see no signs that "nefarious" acts caused the suspension of flights from airports across the country

Over 15,000 flights delayed or canceled in US due to system failure — website

According to the portal, 7,218 flights were canceled

Russian, UAE foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi — Russian MFA

The two top diplomats discussed bilateral relations and tensions in the Persian Gulf region

Mobile wheeled barrier to protect airfields against UAV attacks patented in Russia

The barrier itself consists of a frame with a protective covering comprising modules, each containing three to four metal plates

Europe’s negotiators have not yet contacted Russia — Kremlin

Agence France-Presse previously reported that the EU delegation will include representatives of the European Commission, the European Council, Germany, France, Italy, and Poland, as well as the UK

Lavrov holds series of meetings at Abu Dhabi forum — Russian MFA

The Russian foreign minister took part in a conference on political affairs

US company Medline reports seven deaths linked to its products

It makes orthopedic mattresses and beds among other products

Russian troops liberate five communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,480 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Rostec creates new light electric motors for UAVs, robots

They deliver a power output of about 2,000 watts