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The Ukrainian militants had previously acted in a similar way against civilians in the city of Mariupol and other settlements

Sergey Shoigu recalled that money transfers from Russia into Armenia amount for approximately 15% of the country’s GDP

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman stressed that "Western countries are ready to abandon their international legal obligations at literally any moment - whenever they feel like it, whenever it suits them"

"It is a sovereign state, but we have a lot in common - both bilaterally, historically, and culturally," Dmitry Peskov said

120 flights will need to divert due to the shutdown

Earlier, Bloomberg reported that leading EU countries, including Germany, France and Poland, as well as non-EU countries Canada and the UK, will hold a new summit in Paris next week to discuss the situation around Ukraine

It is planned that Shoigu will meet with the leader of the DPRK Kim Jong Un and other leaders of the country

According to a tank commander with the call sign Veter, the Battlegroup Dnepr continues to carry out combat missions in the Zaporozhye direction, showing high efficiency and professionalism

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that such a statement "shows once again how much we can believe and trust the Kiev regime"

Movement's military spokesman Yahya Saria added that ships linked to Israel will also be attacked in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden until it ends its operation in the Gaza Strip

A prototype of the Superjet aircraft equipped with Russia-produced PD-8 engines completed its maiden flight on March 17

The Russian leader is confident that Kirsty Coventry's personal athletic experience and interest in the real promotion of noble Olympic ideals will contribute to the success in such a responsible job

Forensic departments of Russia's Investigative Committee provide ongoing assistance to investigators during the inspection of the scenes and other investigative actions to document the crimes of Ukrainian militants against civilians, the agency specified

Air defenses downed 132 Ukrainian drones over Ukrainian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said

As Dmitry Polyansky underlined, he is convinced that "the Security Council can and must play a role in the negotiating process and make sure that its results are observed by all parties"

As Dmitry Peskov emphasized, the militarization of Europe is a very dangerous trend

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova doubted that Washington would have a reason not to take advantage of these opportunities

The US president did not specify which specific regions he was referring to, but the White House has already made it clear that Russia is expected to maintain control over territories "that its troops already command," the newspaper said

Overall, the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 658 Ukrainian warplanes, 283 helicopters

The newspaper earlier pointed out that during Trump's potential state visit to the United Kingdom, Charles III could propose that the United States become a member of the British Commonwealth

This refers to air defense systems, strike drones and upgraded armored vehicles, Sergey Shoigu said

Robert Fico reportedly made this statement before departing for Brussels, where he will attend a European Council meeting

The Hungarian Prime Minister spoke to journalists in Brussels after a meeting of the leaders of the parties that formed the Patriots of Europe faction

Maria Zakharova noted that attacking an energy facility in this context is understandable, 'because everything began with the energy sector in 2022'

At the same time, the Ukrainian president denied saying that he was ready "to discuss the question of Ukraine’s neutral status"

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 21st

The GDP growth in the G7 countries for 2024 was just 1.9%, while the BRICS countries saw a growth rate of 4.9%, the Russian leader noted

According to Ali Khamenei, US and European politicians are seriously mistaken when they call resistance in the region Iran's proxy forces, since all countries that oppose Israel's aggression against the Palestinians have their own stance

US president did not indicate when or where exactly the agreement would be signed

Accoriding to the sources, most of the participants in the meeting of the "coalition of the willing" expressed their unwillingness to participate directly in sending forces to Ukraine, limiting themselves to offering support to those NATO countries that decide to deploy their troops there

"Mirage 2000-5Fs are equipped with specialized systems designed for intercepting threats over French territory, they are not intended for ground support," Cyrille de Lattre stressed

According to Farhan Haq, Antonio Guterres "made clear to his various interlocutors the willingness of the UN to make available its good offices, if the parties accept"

Alexander Darchiyev, who headed the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department, was appointed as Russia’s new ambassador to the United States by a presidential decree in early March

The two-time Olympic champion will take office on June 24

"Anyone who wants peace will naturally support an end to the militarization of the terrorist gang," Maria Zakharova stated

Hakan Fidan expressed hope that "the parties will come to an agreement on a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible"

Mikhail Pavliv explained that in Jeddah, the Americans got everything they wanted in the military aspect from Ukraine very quickly

The investigation established that on March 20, Ukrainian servicemen, having illegally entered Russian territory, intentionally detonated the Sudzha gas distribution station

Maria Zakharova pointed to the fact that these contacts received a new impetus thanks to the initiatives of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump

Russian fighters have so far taken a new foothold and are conducting a clearance operation, Andrey Marochko specified

Speaking at the White House, the American leader noted that he had previously held telephone conversations with Russian President state Vladimir Putin, as well as with Vladimir Zelensky

A haber TV channel showed that opposition Republican People's Party representatives tried to discuss ways for calming the aggressively-minded protesters with the police

Vladimir Zelensky said that "the UN will not have any mandate to protect Ukraine"

After talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a halt to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

The complete closure of the Department of Education requires the approval of a corresponding bill by Congress

A report on the implementation of the order must be submitted to the head of state by June 15

According to the report, the existence of these facilities is well known at all levels of the Ukrainian government

On March 3, Donald Trump described Vladimir Zelensky’s remark about the conflict being far from over as "the worst statement that could have been made"

Sergey Shoigu emphasized that "Russia highly values the achieved level of strategic relations between the countries and is committed to deepen them"

The Russian diplomat stressed that for most countries, Russia is becoming a "pioneer" that strives to defend vital things regardless of sanctions and restrictions, because they are universal

"If Berlin makes such claims, it means that Germany may have such plans itself; but in that case, Berlin needs to call things by their proper name," Maria Zakharova stated

Russia is regaining independence in aviation sector, which is demonstrated by such projects as Superjet New, MC-21, new Il-96, Tu-214 and more, Cyril de Lattre noted

Keir Starmer argued that Russia could allegedly violate any future agreements, so Western countries should work on security guarantees for Ukraine

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Li Haidong, a professor at the China Foreign Affairs University, in turn, told the newspaper that the US realizes that an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is unattainable

In Wieslaw Kukula's words, general staffs of European countries will be involved in the planning

The document is expected to contribute to the defense of Russia and the protection of its national interests in the World Ocean

Back in 2021, the minister said that he had visited about 150 states, but Russia was always the most attractive country for him

Operation Pipeline involved a joint assault unit comprising soldiers from the 11th Separate Guards Air Assault Brigade, the 30th Regiment of the 72nd Motorized Rifle Division, the Akhmat special forces unit, and volunteers from the Veterans and Vostok V assault brigades

The European Union, Canada, the United States and Japan froze $300 billion worth of Russia's assets after the start of the special military operation

The meeting participants instructed the European Commission and the EU Council to begin implementing the European Commission's proposals in practice

At least three criminal probes have been launched personally against Budanov, and judges have already ruled twice to arrest him in absentia

The Bank of Russia estimates that the achieved tightness of monetary conditions creates the necessary prerequisites for returning inflation to the target in 2026, the press release said

"The main signals from Brussels and the European capitals now relate to the plans for militarization of Europe, which is clearly at odds with the mood of the presidents of Russia and the United States to seek ways out for a peaceful settlement process," Dmitry Peskov said

"We see that the enemy 'clung' to Chasov Yar, realizing that this settlement is located on elevated ground, the dominant height, and in the future our units will have operational space in terms of advancing in a number of directions: to Kramatorsk, to Slavyansk, to Konstantinovka, so, of course, the enemy is impeded," Denis Pushilin said

Vitaly Kiselev noted that reports from Russia’s sympathizers in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic indicate that local media are propagating the narrative that the Kiev forces have not surrendered Sudzha

About 500 Russian fighters moved through the pipe towards Sudzha

Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated 'that is what America has helped facilitate'

The US leader also reiterated that the Ukrainian conflict would have never happened if he had been president in 2022

According to the report, the hospital itself suffered severely in the battles and its first floor burnt out

Xu Dingbos expressed confidence that changes in Sino-American relations do not threaten economic cooperation between China and Russia, which has "solid economic logic and foundations"

According to the Russian President's decree, the order was conferred to Sergey Lavrov to recognize his "outstanding services to the Fatherland, significant contribution to developing and implementing Russia’s foreign policy course, and years of dedicated activity as a statesman"

Harald Vilimsky added that "the European Union is treating Hungary as if it does not exist"

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"When the Ukrainian armed forces launched their offensive, they fell on Russia's defensive works - the largest and most comprehensive defensive line seen in Europe since the end of World War II," the magazine stated

Alexander Ovechkin now has 35 goals in 53 games this season

Alexander Mikhailov noted that Zelensky understands his resignation is merely a matter of time

The Russian delegation in the upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on Monday will be headed by Grigory Karasin and Sergey Beseda, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov announced earlier

In the early hours of March 21, the Ukrainian military blew up the Sudzha gas metering station, a key conduit through which Russian gas once flowed to Europe

Army General Valery Gerasimov also presented state awards to the military personnel who had especially distinguished themselves in liberating the DPR and thanked them for their valor and courage displayed in the fulfillment of combat objectives

According to US Special Envoy for Ukraine, 'it, basically, shuttle diplomacy'

The destruction of the gas metering station in Sudzha by Ukrainian forces is a provocation designed to undermine the peace initiatives of US President Donald Trump, Sergey Mironov stated

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that previously Donald Trump threatened Palestine’s radical movement Hamas with tough measures if Israeli hostages are not released

"Life has proved that those were true words. We did not chase anyone off, they left themselves, someone under pressure from their governments, someone out of fear, someone in solidarity with the neo-Nazis," the politician said

Over the past 24 hours the group's units improved their tactical position, defeated the manpower and equipment of three mechanized brigades, an assault brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces, a territorial defense brigade, and a national guard brigade

Robert Fico noted that the republic will not send a single cent to arm Ukraine

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 20th

"We have repeatedly said that introduction of so-called peacekeepers into Ukraine in practice would mean a foreign military intervention that further escalates the conflict," Maria Zakharova stated

Eight commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades who participated in the attack on the Kursk Region were charged in absentia, the spokesperson said

According to Sergey Shoigu, "the very fact that a leader of a nuclear power is rattling weapons is a direct threat to the entire world community"

Sergey Shoigu noted that representatives from over 100 countries had already confirmed their participation in the upcoming meeting

The Russian president also ordered to take measures providing for the use of solutions based on artificial intelligence in manufacturing and operation of drones

The final statement of the meeting makes no mention of the 40-billion-euro military aid package, proposed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, or its reduced variant

Keir Starmer's spokesman added that UK military planners will meet next week to discuss the terms of reference for a potential Western military contingent in Ukraine

In his words, the United Kingdom has chosen to go into confrontation

They don't listen to Vladimir Zelensky, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for the Kiev regime's crimes Rodion Miroshnik said

They have been charged in absentia and placed on the wanted list

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 1,670 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 19 enemy armored fighting vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

According to head of the group's press center, Alexander Gordeyev, during the active operations, units of the Battlegroup East continued to advance into the depths of the enemy's defense

The Ukrainian troops used the facility as a secure logistics point while the station was under their control