3 Apr, 07:00

Price of gold futures on Comex hits fresh all-time high

As of 7:00 a.m. Moscow time April 3, the price of gold stood at $3,171.5 per troy ounce

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The price of gold futures contracts for June 2025 delivery hit a fresh all-time high during trading on the Comex exchange (a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange) on April 2 as it surpassed $3,200 per troy ounce, according to trading data.

As of 11:29 p.m. Moscow time (08:29 a.m. GMT) the gold price was up by 1.12% at $3,201.6 per troy ounce.

As of 7:00 a.m. Moscow time (4:00 a.m. GMT) April 3, the price of gold edged up by 0.02% at $3,171.5 per troy ounce.

Meanwhile, the price of Brent crude oil futures for June delivery fell by 0.12% to $73.28 per barrel on the London ICE exchange. The price of WTI crude oil futures for May delivery lost 0.06% and was at $70.03 per barrel.

Russia’s import-substituted SJ-100 plane rises to 12,200 meters during test flight

The flight lasted about three hours

Yesterday, 01:55

Trump admits tariff exceptions for some countries

"Yeah, obviously, it could be a couple of exceptions, you know, but I would say 10% is the floor," the president noted

Yesterday, 13:50

Trump said to be ready for compromises to get a deal with Iran — Axios

If indirect talks between the United States and Iran yield a positive result, Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may meet directly with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after April 12 or April 13, the news outlet reported

Two days ago, 22:15

Witkoff calls recognition of Russian regions fastest way to broker ceasefire in Ukraine

In the meeting with US leader Trump, US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg pushed back against US special envoy, saying that Ukraine, though willing to negotiate some terms related to disputed land, would never agree to unilaterally cede total ownership of the territories to Russia

Two days ago, 10:08

French troops plan operations against Russia on border with Ukraine, Moldova — media

According to Colonel Guillaume Schmidt, the unit's commander, troops need to be prepared to continue combat actions even when satellite signals are jammed

Two days ago, 18:27

Trump open to trade deal with China — White House

The tariff rate for China "remains where it was yesterday, at the 145% level," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted

Yesterday, 15:20

Kremlin slams World Press Photo's withdrawal of invitation to TASS photo correspondent

The organizers earlier said they could not invite Tereshchenko to the award ceremony to be held in May in Amsterdam due to "the increased tensions on the European continent"

Two days ago, 11:05

The Times says UK deeply involved in Ukrainian conflict

The newspaper said that the country’s military specialists were secretly deployed to Ukraine in order to equip airplanes with the missiles and train Ukrainians in their use

Yesterday, 03:20

Russia’s Battlegroup Center destroys over 425 Ukrainian troops in 24 hours

Ukrainian army also lost six armored combat vehicles, including М113 and VAB armored fighting vehicles, as well as a Humvee armored combat vehicle, three cars, and five pieces of artillery

Projectiles, presumably launched from Kurdish regions, fall in northeast Syria — TV

Other details, including damage and casualties, are yet unknown, according to Syria TV

Two days ago, 17:35

Annual inflation in Russia reach 10.34% in March — statistics

Consumer prices ticked up by 0.65% month on month, according to statistics

Yesterday, 13:59

World Press Photo withdraws invitation to TASS photojournalist to attend awards ceremony

"As a consequence Mikhail Tereshchenko is no longer invited to the winners programme and the award ceremony," the press release reads

Yesterday, 01:07

Kellogg says he was not referring to partitioning of Ukraine

"I was speaking of a post-cease fire resiliency force in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty," US Presidential Special Envoy said

Yesterday, 04:49

Chinese citizens not fighting in Ukraine — Russian MFA

"China’s position on settlement in Ukraine is quite balanced, and we are grateful to our friends for that," Andrey Rudenko noted

Yesterday, 03:48

Russia’s Battlegroup East destroys over 165 Ukrainian troops in 24 hours

The enemy also lost two armored combat vehicles, a Paladin self-propelled artillery system, two cars, a RADA radiodetector, one AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery radar station, three fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, and nine unmanned aviation control posts

Prince Vandal drone to have complete import substitution

The drone was tested in August 2024 during the invasion of the Ukrainian army into the Kursk Region

Certain types of Western weapons proved to be useless in Ukraine — lawmaker

Yegor Chernev, who heads the Ukrainian parliament’s national security committee, said some of Western weapons were nothing but "partners’ money going to waste"

Two days ago, 17:20

Orban, Erdogan discuss using TurkStream to bring gas to Hungary — Budapest

"The parties discussed the issue of ensuring Hungary's energy supply in the south of the country," the statement reads

Two days ago, 16:16

German politician urges to support US effort on achieving peace in Ukraine

Earlier on Friday, upon arriving at the NATO headquarters for a meeting of a contact group on arms supplies to Ukraine, acting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed more military aid to Ukraine in the years to come

Two days ago, 10:00

Press review: Russia, US move past Biden’s legacy as Kiev assures NATO of fight readiness

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 11th

Yesterday, 19:13

TASS blasts World Press Photo decision not to invite its photojournalist to award event

Europe has completely lost its sovereignty and that Russophobia has triumphed, the director general of Russia’s state-run news agency, Andrey Kondrashov, said

Yesterday, 17:16

Trump extends package of anti-Russian sanctions for another year

On April 15, 2021, the Biden administration introduced executive order 14024, imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and entities that may have allegedly been engaged in cyber-enabled activities against the country

Witkoff, Trump's son, son-in-law, and Carlson engage with Ukrainian opposition — Politico

The sources said, some in the Trump world are "delusional in thinking they can anoint someone in Ukraine to be their partner and to electorally succeed in the short-to-medium term whenever elections take place"

11 Apr 2023, 13:12

Iran, Russia sign memorandums on cooperation in aviation

"Bilateral memorandums and agreements between Iran and Russia to use the infrastructure for pilot training and aircraft repair and maintenance centers have been signed at the highest level," Head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority Mohammad Mohammadi Bakhsh stressed

Two days ago, 17:44

International Trade Center forecasts global trade dip due to mutual duties

"Global trade could shrink by 3%, with significant long-term shifts in trade patterns and economic integration," Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton noted

Two days ago, 17:18

Germany's defense minister 'surprised' by reports weapons sent to Kiev not good enough

Boris Pistorius pointed out that he was "in constant contact with Ukrainian partners" and was not aware of complaints about German combat systems

Two days ago, 18:23

Polar Lithium may use concession to build road to deposit

The mining and concentration plant at the deposit is planned to be built and put into operation by 2031

Yesterday, 18:00

Russia’s Sefershaev clinches gold in Greco-Roman wrestling 55kg

Sefershaev beat Azerbaijan’s Eldaniz Azizli in the finals

2 Nov 2024, 17:19

Czech President Pavel imperiling citizens by sending them to Ukraine — Zakharova

Czech President Petr Pavel earlier authorized 60 Czech citizens to join the Ukrainian army

Two days ago, 14:09

China files complaint with WTO in response to US bullying practices — Ministry of Commerce

According to the statement, Beijing will "firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests" and protect the existing system of relations between countries in the field of economy and trade

Yesterday, 13:52

Moscow, Washington discuss US proposal on joint projects — top Russian diplomat

"We are discussing bilateral relations beginning with the issue of normalizing the work of our embassies, the environment in which they operate," Sergey Lavrov said

Yesterday, 00:22

Kellogg suggests Ukraine could be divided between West, Russia like postwar Berlin

UK and French troops could adopt zones of control in Ukraine’s west, forming a "reassurance force" for allegedly preventing the resumption of combat operations whereas Russia could control the east of the country, US Presidential Special Envoy said

Yesterday, 17:18

Tehran, Washington to hold second round of talks in Oman on April 19 — Iran’s top diplomat

According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, next week, the two negotiating teams may embark on discussions toward "a general framework of a future deal"

Two days ago, 18:03

EU could use Russia's frozen assets as bargaining chip in Ukraine talks — analyst

According to Mariano Gambaro, a return of Western banks to Russia could also be brought up in the potential talks

Two days ago, 17:30

Russian statistical service increases GDP growth estimate to 4.3% in 2024

The GDP deflator index gained 9.3% year on year

Yesterday, 04:16

US, Iran to hold talks on nuclear program first in long while

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff will be the main negotiators

Two days ago, 17:11

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for diplomatic conference

The top Russian diplomat came from Almaty after a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers

Two days ago, 16:36

US ambassador to Kiev to resign due to contradictions with Department of State — expert

Nikolay Novik said that Over the past few months, Bridget Brink has faced pressure from officials in Washington who expressed dissatisfaction and doubts about her ability to maintain the necessary strategy regarding Ukraine

Two days ago, 23:11

Trump hoping US trade deals with number of countries to be made within 90 days

"We will cut those deals as soon as we possibly can, country by country," White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt noted

Two days ago, 13:56

Russia to allocate over $98 bln for naval development in next 10 years — Putin

The Russian president also noted that before the meeting he had a separate conversation on the issue with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov

Two days ago, 16:07

Pistorius says Germany can’t give Ukraine more Patriot air defense systems

Germany is the second-largest supplier of weapons to Ukraine after the US

Yesterday, 03:08

West battlegroup destroys over 220 Ukrainian troops, three Starlink satellite antennas

Damage was inflicted on troops and equipment of units of three mechanized, one assault brigades and one territorial defense brigade of the Ukrainian army near Kamenka, Kupyansk, Borovaya, Novoye, Makeyevka, Yampole, and Kirovsk

Russia strikes Ukraine’s central arms artillery base, defense enterprises — top brass

The strike’s goal has been achieved, its targets have been hit, the Defense Ministry said

Two days ago, 16:04

Expert sees Trump's push to bring manufacturing back to US failing

According to Alexander Firanchuk, even if America decides to keep its tariffs in place for the majority of countries, it will take a long time to transfer part of the production to the United States

Russia’s 130kg wrestler Semenov clinches gold in Senior European Championships

Earlier, Russia’s Emin Sefershaev beat Azerbaijan’s Eldaniz Azizli in the 55kg final

Two days ago, 12:10

Lavrov promises access to alternative payment platforms to non-members of BRICS

"There is an opportunity to form payment platforms independent of external influence, one example being the financial messaging system of the Bank of Russia," the Russian foreign minister said

17 Dec 2021, 13:47

Russia calls on US to stop NATO eastward expansion in draft security treaty

As a matter of fact, the draft agreement outlines the principles of indivisible and equal security, and non-threatening of each other’s security

France, UK preparing military intervention in Odessa — Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"

Missing plane found crashed in Alaska, all 10 people aboard killed — report

It is unclear yet what caused the accident

Two days ago, 14:33

Advanced hardware makes up 100% in Russia’s naval strategic nuclear forces — Putin

Russia should maintain this share in the future as well, the head of state emphasized

Yesterday, 10:52

Russia-US negotiations progress towards lifting American sanctions — expert

Jeffrey Sachs added that he saw no pressing risks for Russia at the moment regarding US President Donald Trump's policy on customs duties

Yesterday, 15:50

Officers detain Moldovan opposition blogger at Chisinau airport after his trip to Moscow

Calin visited the Russian capital to take part in an event organized by the Eurasia autonomous non-profit organization

Russian-Brazilian yacht expedition starts its circumnavigation in Brazil

"Fraternity-2025 is not just a circumnavigation journey, it’s a symbol of unity in culture, science and international cooperation," said Ivan Krott, who heads the Omsk branch of the Russian Geographical Society

Apple ships 1.5 mln iPhones out of India to avoid US tariffs — Reuters

According to sources, Apple has chartered six cargo planes to ship 600 tons of gadgets

Two days ago, 18:02

Deal between Trump, Zelensky impossible, Medvedchuk believes

He said that Washington's greed is clouding its judgement in the Ukrainian conflict

Two days ago, 05:34

Ukraine sustaining `colossal casualties’ in Oleshnya in Kursk region — security officer

The Ukrainian army has been struggling to control sectors of the settlement of Oleshnya toward which a group of paratroopers from near Yunakovka had been dispatched

World Press Photo advocates cancel culture by not inviting TASS photographer — lawmaker

Earlier, World Press Photo Foundation revoked the invitation to TASS photojournalist Mikhail Tereshchenko to next month’s award ceremony in Amsterdam, citing "the increased tensions on the European continent"

25 Oct 2021, 15:32

Putin grants Russian citizenship to actress and singer Natalia Oreiro and her son

Natalia Oreiro said in an interview that she had applied for Russian citizenship in June 2020

Yesterday, 13:34

Lavrov, his Turkish counterpart discuss Black Sea situation in Antalya — Russia’s MFA

The two top diplomats exchanged opinions on the pressing issues relating to the political dialogue between Russia and Turkey as well as cooperation in trade and energy

Two days ago, 17:26

Kiev forces attack ambulance car in Kharkov Region injuring civilian

"The drone exploded in the airspace on it is approach to the vehicle," Vitaly Ganchev reported

Trump extends anti-Russian sanctions linked to Ukraine for one year

"These restrictive measures "must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2025," the US president said

Two days ago, 21:32

Houthis report carrying out strikes on two military targets in Tel Aviv

"Yemen’s armed forces have carried out a military operation, attacking two Israeli military targets in the occupied district of Jaffa," the movement’s military spokesman Yahya Saree said

Two days ago, 12:37

Putin to be presented on Friday with strategy of developing Russian Navy

According to Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev, this is still a "trial version" that will be amended to reflect the president's notes

Two days ago, 18:01

US sees Witkoff talks in Russia as step toward Ukrainian settlement — White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not provide additional details about these contacts

Two days ago, 15:30

Chisinau should think twice before expelling Russian ambassador — diplomat

"Russia can always respond asymmetrically and its response could affect the economy, the Moldovan diaspora, or even worse," Mihai Popsoi said

Yesterday, 03:09

Ukraine loses up to 305 troops, one tank in responsibility area of Battlegroup South

An armored combat vehicle, ten cars, two field branch artillery weapons, and three ammunition depots were destroyed as well

Yesterday, 19:12

White House lauds today's talks with Iran as a `step forward’

"Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araghchi that he had instructions from [US] President [Donald] Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and diplomacy," the document reads

Yesterday, 19:13

White House confirms US, Iran will meet for more talks next Saturday

Talks will resume in Oman on April 19

Hamas confirms sending negotiators to Cairo

Hamas delegates are expected to discuss "reaching a ceasefire agreement with negotiators from Egypt and Qatar"

Two days ago, 17:11

Putin-Witkoff meeting continues for now — Kremlin

The beginning of the meeting, Dmitry Peskov emphasized, was "businesslike"

19 Aug 2024, 13:11

Russia offers safe haven for people trying to escape Western liberal ideals

Under the document, such foreign nationals will have the right to apply for temporary residence in Russia "outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws"

Yesterday, 07:47

Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Oman for talks with US

On April 12, representatives of the United States and Iran are set to discuss the parameters of resolving the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program in Oman

Two days ago, 20:59

Witkoff’s flight takes off from St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo

The plane left Russia’s airspace and entered Estonia at 11:11 p.m. Moscow time

Yesterday, 03:47

Senegal conducting negotiations on joining BRICS — MFA

Senegal is able to play a positive role in the association, the country’s Foreign Minister Yassine Fall said

Two days ago, 12:48

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

The Ukrainian military lost more than 10,000 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the week of April 5-11, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

Two days ago, 18:40

Little chance of direct confrontation between Russia, EU, NATO — Russian diplomat

According to Mikhail Ulyanov, European countries "are used to live in comfortable conditions and can hardly imagine themselves as a party to a conflict"

Two days ago, 14:11

Georgia fended off two calls to join Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022 — PM

Irakli Kobakhidze stressed that Tbilisi "had to enter into a political tug-of-war to defend Georgia’s national interests"

Two days ago, 19:27

Russian stock market indices rising on Friday — market data

Freedom Finance Global believes the MOEX Russia Index will move within the corridor of 2,750 - 2,850 points on Monday

Yesterday, 09:31

Kellogg’s idea on division zones in Ukraine may lead to new escalation — Russia’s diplomat

It is one of the options for freezing the conflict, Rodion Miroshnik said

Yesterday, 17:58

Venezuela reaffirms solid strategic ties with Russia — top diplomat

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto also said Venezuela is strengthening bilateral ties through diplomacy of peace

Germany’s likely next chancellor against inviting Kiev to NATO, EU during conflict

"A country in a state of war cannot be a member of NATO or the European Union," Friedrich Merz said

Drone hunting unmanned surface vehicles to be tested in Russia

The aircraft will be launched by hand without using any auxiliary devices

Zhuravka liberation brings Russian troops closer to Ukrainian army’s hub in Sumy Region

Yunakovka is a logistics hub for the Ukrainian army to supply its combat group in Russia’s borderline Kursk Region

Yesterday, 15:21

Russia’s Battlegroup Dnepr destroys up to 60 Ukrainian troops in past day

Ukrainian army also lost two ammunition depots and a depot

Yesterday, 17:57

Trump’s envoy Witkoff describes US-Iran talks as positive and constructive — NBC

Trump’s special envoy said he was returning to the United States today

Two days ago, 03:51

Head of Siemens division and his family died in Hudson River helicopter crash — TV

In addition to the Agustin Escobar family, the 36-year-old pilot was also killed

Yesterday, 08:46

Putin congratulates space industry workers and veterans on Cosmonautics Day — Kremlin

The Russian president also praised the contribution of specialists from the country's rocket and space complex to the country’s special military operation

Two days ago, 14:32

Kallas, EU bodies out of talk on sending troops to Ukraine — UK defense minister

John Healey noted that preparations for a mission in Ukraine were well advanced

Two days ago, 10:24

Lavrov advises Central Asian countries to 'outlast' Kaja Kallas in her position

"It will probably be much easier than tolerating damage to their own people," the top Russian diplomat noted

Two days ago, 18:12

Zelensky slaps sanctions on 18 firms, 130 people, including Russians

Sanctions traditionally include an asset freeze in Ukraine, cancellation of licenses, a ban on the transfer of intellectual property, termination of trade agreements, as well as stripping of all Ukrainian state awards

Yesterday, 05:28

US not to allow nuclear weapons in Iran — Trump

On April 12, representatives of the US and Iran will discuss the parameters of resolving the situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program in Oman

Su-35S jet provides protection for Russian aviation in Kursk Region — Defense Ministry

"According to reconnaissance reports, the targets were successfully engaged," the ministry stated

Yesterday, 15:18

Russian MFA slams World Press Photo’s move to revoke invitation to TASS photojournalist

Earlier, the organizers of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest revoked the invitation to TASS photojournalist Mikhail Tereshchenko to next month’s award ceremony in Amsterdam

Yesterday, 12:43

Kiev launches five attacks on Russian energy sites over past day — top brass

"Power outages led to electricity blackout in five settlements (about 1,650 people) in the region," Russia’s Defense Ministry said

Two days ago, 22:37

US to take control of Gazprom pipeline in Ukraine — Reuters

US and Ukrainian officials met on the draft proposal in Washington on Friday, the source said

Yesterday, 15:19

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicts up to 155 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Ukranian army also lost two armored combat vehicles, four motor vehicles, four field artillery guns, a French-made 155mm Caesar self-propelled artillery system, a US-made 155mm M777 howitzer and a fuel-storage depot

Two days ago, 12:49

US exploits Zelensky to gain access to minerals, then kicks him to curb — Russian MFA

"Zelensky’s curators used him and are now wiping their dirty and blood-covered hands of him," Maria Zakharova wrote

Yesterday, 06:23

Trump calls US participation in G20 meetings in South Africa into question

On February 7, the US President signed an executive order cutting off aid to South Africa, citing what he perceived as racial discrimination against the country’s white residents and the threat of lands being confiscated from farmers

Two days ago, 14:14

Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Gavrilyuk resigns

Ivan Gavrilyuk has held the post since May 2024

Russia’s import-substituted SJ-100 plane rises to 12,200 meters during test flight

The flight lasted about three hours

Yesterday, 13:36

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicts up to 310 casualties on Ukrainian army in past day

Russian forces also destroyed 18 motor vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day in the special military operation in Ukraine