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

{{newsPoint.title}}

{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}

{{newsPoint.subtitle}}

Rosatom's foreign contracts for construction of large NPPs nears $200 bln — executive

In total, 38 NPP power units with a total capacity of 29.3 GW are to be commissioned by 2042

ST. PETERSBURG, June 19. /TASS/. The total value of Rosatom's order portfolio for the construction of nuclear power units abroad is about $200 billion, Dmitry Volkov, Director of Capital Construction of the state corporation said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

"I am only taking into account energy construction, only large-capacity units. We currently have 33 units abroad, the contract amount is about $200 billion. And only eight of them in Russia. So, in this respect, in recent years we have been the world leader," Volkov said, adding that the general plan adopted at the end of 2024 will balance the number of export and domestic nuclear construction projects.

According to the general plan for the placement of electric power facilities until 2042, the increase in the share of nuclear power plant capacity in the structure of electricity production is expected in the range from 18.9% (in 2023) to 24% in 2042. By 2045, it is planned to increase the share of nuclear energy generation in the energy balance to 25%, which is reflected in the new general plan approved by the Russian government. In total, 38 NPP power units with a total capacity of 29.3 GW are to be commissioned by 2042.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place on June 18-21. This year, the event is held under the theme "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World." Thematic zones such as the ‘Territory of Innovations’ and the national brand space ‘Buy Russian!’ will operate at the Forum.

The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, the Drug Security Forum, and the Roscongress Urban Hub discussion platform. As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival will be held, and the SPIEF Sports Games will take place.

The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. TASS is its information partner.

Strikes on Venezuela could trigger spike in oil prices to $70-80 per barrel — expert

The price of March Brent crude futures stood at $60.8 per barrel at the close of trading on January 1 on London’s ICE exchange

Russian gas exports to Europe via TurkStream pipeline reach record levels in 2025

The previous peak of 1.68 billion cubic meters was recorded in October 2025

UK, France hit Islamic State facility in Syria

"There is no indication of any risk having been posed to civilians by the strike, and all our aircraft returned safely," the UK Ministry of Defense said

Press review: Russia may revise Ukraine talks post attack and China launches Taiwan drills

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 30th

Venezuela will protect its natural resources, they belong to people — Vice President

Republic's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said in response to US President Donald Trump's statements about his interest in the Bolivarian Republic's oil fields

Pro-Palestine activists smash up factory in UK over weapons supplies to Israel

The activists also left graffiti that said "There’s only one way this ends"

Aggression condemnation, fallout: global reaction to US operation in Venezuela

In the statements of the leaders and foreign ministries of several countries, Washington's action is characterized as aggression and an attempt to change power in the country

Many Donbass mineral reserves classified under Stalin — Donbass head

Denis Pushilin said that many deposits are still classified

Russia strongly calls on US to release Maduro, his wife — MFA

It also emphasized the need "to create conditions for resolving any existing problems between the United States and Venezuela through dialogue"

National defense system guarantees territorial integrity — Maduro

President Nicolas Maduro stressed that the authorities of Venezuela have all the required resources and mechanisms to protect the country’s sovereignty

Britain uninvolved in operation to overthrow Maduro — PM

"I always say and believe we should all uphold international law," Keir Starmer stated

Russian Su-34 bomber strikes Ukrainian manpower, equipment by glide bombs

After receiving a confirmation from reconnaissance about the target destruction, the crew safely returned to its airfield of departure, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Ukraine under Zelensky has no right to exist as a state — Medvedchuk

The leader of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that "the Ukrainian people should determine their future"

Maduro escorted out of aircraft in New York — TV

Maduro and his wife will soon be photographed and their fingerprints will be taken

Maduro is Venezuela's only legitimate president - Vice President

"This country has only one president, and his name is Nicolas Maduro Moros," Delcy Rodriguez said

China to give firm response to provocations in Taiwan Strait — envoy

“From December 29, 2025, the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army of China began the exercise Justice Mission 2025,” Zhang Hanhui said

Kallas wants EU to enter into a war with Russia and China — Dmitriev

When you hear EU, just think Ursula & Kaja — that tells you everything you need to know," Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy wrote on the X social network

Over thousand soldiers desert from Ukrainian army daily — reporter

Accoridng to Ukrainian journalist Vladimir Boyko, this number means the army is gone, and it can no longer be rebuilt

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is right: Ukraine risks losing Odessa, says Duma member

According to Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Ukraine is losing ground every day

Death toll from Ukraine’s drone attack on village of Khorly in Kherson Region rises to 28

More than 100 people were in the cafe at the time of the attack, Governor Vladimir Saldo said

Taiwan issue is a red line in China-US relations — Chinese Ambassador to Russia

"The Taiwan issue is the core of China's key interests", Zhang Hanhui stated

Russia’s Aerospace Forces down Ukraine’s Su-27 fighter jet

In addition, Russian air defenses downed a smart bomb and 250 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles

Russian troops liberate Bondarnoye community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,300 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours, according to the latest data on the special military operation in Ukraine released by Russia’s Defense Ministry

Strikes on Venezuela could trigger spike in oil prices to $70-80 per barrel — expert

The price of March Brent crude futures stood at $60.8 per barrel at the close of trading on January 1 on London’s ICE exchange

Guterres deeply alarmed by Maduro's capture, calls for respect for international law

The UN Secretary General called on all actors in Venezuela to engage in inclusive dialogue, in full respect of human rights and the rule of law

Russia to provide decoded data from Ukrainian drone to US — Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, Russian intelligence officers examining the navigation system of one of the Ukrainian drones shot down during the attack managed to extract the file containing flight plan data

Trump says not satisfied with progress of his contacts with Putin on Ukraine

The American leader again stated that he inherited this conflict from his predecessor as head of state Joe Biden

France says US actions in Venezuela contradict international law

Jean-Noel Barro criticized Venezuelan president’s policies, but said that Paris stands for respect for the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people, "whose voice should prevail"

Lull in Caracas after US strikes — CNN

State channels broadcast a Defense Ministry message urging them to remain calm

Africa to become world leader in economic growth in 2026 — IMF

Despite the influx of foreign investment, some countries, such as the Central African Republic, will remain among the least electrified on the planet

US actions in Venezuela deprive of arguments against Russia — head of Munich Conference

"If the United States is now intervening in the situation in Venezuela without a UN mandate, then the argument that Russia could in no way interfere in the situation in Ukraine without convening the UN Security Council is losing its political and international legal significance," Wolfgang Ischinger noted

At least 40 people die after US attack on Venezuela — media

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said on January 3 that the United States had attacked civilian and military facilities in Caracas

Every third Russian decorates their New Year’s tree with Soviet toys – poll

Experts also found that 75% of respondents confirmed that their families still preserve tree decorations from previous generations

IN BRIEF: What’s known about Kiev's attempt to attack Putin’s residence in Novgorod Region

According to Sergey Lavrov, Moscow will not leave Kiev's attack unanswered

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian infantry near Kupyansk in Kharkov Region

According to the ministry, Russian reconnaissance drones monitor the enemy movements and then direct fire at them

Europe’s LNG imports hit record 142 bln cubic meters in 2025

In December, LNG imports also hit a record 12.7 billion cubic meters

United States grossly violate UN Charter — Venezuelan Embassy in Russia

The embassy emphasized that such actions "pose a threat to international peace and stability, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, and place the lives of millions of people at serious risk"

Germany plans to sell up to 30% in Uniper in 2025 — Reuters

In December 2022, the German government completed the nationalization of the energy company, gaining control over 99% of its shares

Russian Foreign Ministry condemns US armed aggression against Venezuela

The ministry emphasized that, under the current circumstances, "it is crucial, above all, to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a way out of the situation through dialogue"

US interference in Iran’s affairs may destabilize entire region — security official

US President Donald Trump wrote earlier on January 2 on his Truth Social media platform that "If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue"

Attempts continue to expand Ukraine conflict to entire Europe — newspaper

Selvi believes that the forces supporting Ukraine are plotting to set Turkey and Russia against each other

Attack on Putin's residence was guided by NATO systems, expert says

Andrey Marochko believes that disrupting negotiations on a peace settlement of the conflict was Kiev's primary aim in the attack

Battlegroup East destroyed 8 UAV control centers of Kiev forces in one day

The group's units defeated the manpower and equipment of a mechanized assault brigade and two assault regiments in the areas of the settlements of Vozdvizhenka, Petrovka, Staroukrainskoye, Bratskoye, and Ternovatoye

Maduro signs decree on state of emergency in Venezuela in wake of US attack

The Venezuelan government has also said that the country’s armed forces "have been deployed to ensure sovereignty and peace"

Kiev forces lost 180 servicemen over past day in Battlegroup North responsibility zone

Servicemen from units, including unmanned systems, destroyed 14 vehicles, an electronic warfare station, two field artillery pieces, and three warehouses of Ukrainian armed forces

Ukraine’s terrorist attacks against Russia could be seen as ‘suicide’ for Kiev — Ritter

Commenting on the Ukrainian armed forces' attempt to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's state residence, Former US intelligence officer and ex-UN inspector suggested that the CIA may have been involved in the operation

Plane with Maduro onboard lands in New York — TV

Some 15 minutes after the landing, around a dozen of officers of the US Drug Enforcement Administration and FBI entered the plane

Venezuela requests emergency UN Security Council meeting over US aggression

"No cowardly attack can withstand the strength of this people, who will emerge victorious," Bolivarian Republic Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said

Trump’s supporters wrong thinking he would stop overseas wars — US lawmaker

"Americans disgust with our own government’s never ending military aggression and support of foreign wars is justified because we are forced to pay for it and both parties," Marjorie Taylor Greene noted

US destroys Venezuelan airfields, where F-16s stationed — expert

Both the air and sea logistics of Venezuela are currently virtually paralyzed, both military and civilian, Alexander Stepanov said

Maduro, wife taken out of Venezuela by copter, brought to New York by ship — Trump

According to the US leader, Maduro lived "in a house that was more like a fortress than a house"

Maduro, his wife taken to Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn — TV

According to NBC News, Maduro may appear in court in New York on Monday

Kim Jong Un wishes Happy New Year to soldiers serving in Russia

The North Korean leader called on the KPA soldiers to remain brave

Russia's retaliatory measures to create operational problems for Euroclear — FT

According to the report, Euroclear has hired 200 additional employees to handle frozen Russian assets on a permanent basis

Trump says Venezuelan oil supplies to China will continue

Trump noted that after conducting an operation against Venezuela, the United States cannot risk that someone else will establish control in the country

Russia’s missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov takes to sea for trials after heavy upgrade

As the source specified, the first stage of testing will take place in the White Sea

Russian forces repel two Ukrainian breakthrough attacks near Kupyansk over past day

A unit of the 6th Army repelled two attacks by a formation of the 92nd assault brigade and 15th National Guard brigade in the area of Palamarevka and Blagodatovka

Trump’s statements against Iran equate to incitement to violence — Iran’s envoy to UN

Amir Saeed Iravani called for condemnation and the assessment of the "reckless and provocative statements by the US President regarding Iran as a serious violation of the principles of the UN Charter"

Kiev forces lost over 430 servicemen in Battlegroup Center zone of responsibility

Combined arms units and unmanned systems destroyed eight combat armored vehicles, eight vehicles, and two field artillery pieces

Russia urges to clarify situation with capture of Maduro and his wife

"Such actions, if they actually took place, constitute an unacceptable encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state, respect for which is a key principle of international law," the Foreign Ministry said

FACTBOX: Cases of abductions of heads of state

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured by fighters of the elite Delta force unit of the US army оn January 3, 2026

First list of those killed by Kiev’s drone strike on seaside cafe published

Identification of all other victims will be possible only after a special genetic examination

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

Russian forces delivered one massive and six combined strikes by precision weapons, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles on Ukrainian military-industrial and energy sites over the past week in response to Kiev’s attacks on civilian facilities, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

Trump posts photo of captured Maduro aboard USS Iwo Jima

The photo shows Maduro wearing a gray tracksuit and headphones

First day of 2026 was coldest in Russia’s Siberia

The temperature reached minus 53.1 degrees Celsius at the Iema weather station in the Sakha Region

Trump promises to strive for peace on earth in 2026

The US President didn't answer questions about the CIA's role in the attack on Venezuela or whether American troops would put boots on the ground in Ukraine

British destroyer may have violated Russian border for reconnaissance — expert

Earlier on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Black Sea Fleet, acting in cooperation with the border guard force of the federal security service FSB, stopped a violation of the state border by the destroyer HMS Defender off Crimea's Cape Fiolent

Wealth of richest Russians rises by almost $24 bln in 2025 — Bloomberg

Alisher Usmanov, shareholder of Russia’s largest iron ore producer Metalloinvest, amassed $6.04 bln, with his fortune climbing to $19.3 bln

Russian forces eliminated 147 French mercenaries in Ukraine, Defense Ministry says

Overall, the Russian forces eliminated 5,962 foreign mercenaries, most of them from Poland

US to allocate $500 mln for military bases in Poland

Warsaw plans to spend $250 mln on US military facilities in Poland annually until 2035

Ukrainian intel chief says he accepts Zelensky’s offer to lead his office

Dmitry Litvin, Vladimir Zelensky’s communications adviser, said earlier that formal procedures regarding Kirill Budanov’s appointment had already begun

NATO’s activity at borders of Russia, Belarus fraught with direct military clash — envoy

This situation persists because many in Europe exploit the false factor of the Russian threat to consolidate the NATO/EU ranks around the continued military support for Ukraine, Head of the Russian delegation at talks in Vienna on military security and arms control Yulia Zhdanova said

Russian says warning systems failed during US strikes on Caracas

According to Ivan Pavlov, there is still silence on television

Pentagon chief doesn’t rule out full-scale US operation in Venezuela

As for whether the US administration is going to ask a Congress approval, Hegseth noted that the operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been carried out by the Pentagon "in support of the Department of Justice"

Situation in Venezuela of serious concern to Caribbean Community

CARICOM is actively monitoring the situation, the leaders of the Caribbean Community said

Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains — TV

There were four people on board, their conditions are not yet known

Czech parliament Speaker may face resignation due to his critical statements on Ukraine

The parliamentary liberal opposition parties intend to submit to the Chamber of Deputies the question of stripping Okamura of his post as head of the lower house of the republic's highest legislative body

Ukrainian intel chief appointed as head of Zelensky’s office

Meanwhile, Foreign Intelligence Service Chief Oleg Ivashchenko has been relieved from his post and appointed in Kirill Budanov’s stead

Zelensky blackmails Western handlers to get them secure his re-election — Russian diplomat

Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential powers expired on May 20, 2024

Russia-Venezuela strategic partnership agreement comes into force

The agreement, initiated by the president, strengthens bilateral cooperation in political and economic spheres, including energy, mineral extraction, transport, and communications, as well as in security, counterterrorism, and counter-extremism

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

Earlier, the South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the launch of a missile by North Korea

US undermining peace, stability by selling arms to Taiwan — China's ambassador to Russia

Zhang Hanhui stressed that "the Chinese side strongly objects to and condemns these actions" and has already "made a serious protest to the American side"

Saudi Arabia carries out strikes on airport in Yemeni city of Seiyun — TV

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Salah Al-Aqel confirmed the attacks

Russia calls for restraint to avoid unpredictable developments around Venezuela — Kremlin

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil earlier said that Caracas had requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting over Washington’s "open and criminal aggression"

Trump says US ready to come to rescue of ‘peaceful protesters’ in Iran

"We are locked and loaded and ready to go," the US president said

The Hague's policy of supporting Kiev leads to its deep involvement in conflict — diplomat

Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, added that The Hague prefers to ignore the obvious consequences of this policy, including the prolongation of hostilities and the ever-increasing loss of life

Ukraine to face inevitable retaliation for attack on Kherson Region — Medvedev

In his view, Banderites must be eliminated wherever they are, be it Ukraine or Europe

Some radicals in US seek to drag Washington into war in Taiwan Strait — Chinese envoy

"History will prove that the more the American side indulges with separatist forces that advocate ‘Taiwan’s independence’ in their provocations, the more bitter fruits it will have to reap," Zhang Hanhui stressed

US’ strategic goal in Venezuela is control of its oil reserves — Russian senator

According to Alexey Pushkov, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to opposition Venezuelan ex-lawmaker Maria Corina Machado was "an information preparation" for the US operation

Venezuela is Russia’s ally, Moscow, Caracas are in constant contact — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro spoke on the phone on December 11

Burglars in Germany stole valuables worth 100 mln euros from Sparkasse Bank — Bild

Initially, the theft was estimated at approximately 30 million euros

Exhumation of Soviet soldiers in Lvov 'degradation bordering on savagery' — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister emphasized that despite the OSCE's declared commitment to defending and protecting human rights as one of the organization's fundamental aims, Western countries maintained a deathly silence while watching the actions of the Kiev regime

Belarusian Foreign Minister voices support for Venezuelan counterpart in phone call

For his part, Ivan Gil Pinto briefed the Belarusian side on US military strikes against a number of military and civilian facilities in Venezuela, as well as on the current situation in the country

Oil tanker heading to Venezuela changes course after US strikes — WSJ

Four more tankers bound for the Bolivarian Republic anchored

Neither Europe, nor US forces will oppose Trump’s policy toward Venezuela — expert

"We resemble Europe in 1936 more than we do the post-War West," Michael Brenner, former Director of the International Relations & Global Studies Program at the University of Texas said

Venezuela's attorney general accuses US of capturing Maduro

Tarek William Saab called on Venezuelan citizens to take to the streets to demand that the US "show as soon as possible that Maduro is alive" and release him

FACTBOX: What we know about attack on Venezuela’s capital

US forces attacked civilian and military facilities in Caracas, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto said

Lavrov expresses solidarity with people of Venezuela in face of armed aggression

Russia "will continue to support the Bolivarian government's line aimed at protecting the country's national interests and sovereignty," the ministry noted

Rubio confirms US does not consider Maduro president of Venezuela after removal

"He is under indictment for pushing drugs into the United States," reads the message, which was originally published on July 27

Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, Admiral Nakhimov cruiser to be rejoin Navy 2024

The Admiral Kuznetsov has been undergoing repairs and upgrade at the 35th Shipyard (a branch of the Zvyozdochka Ship Repair Center, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) since 2017

Air defenses intercept 22 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions, Azov Sea overnight

Twelve of them were destroyed over the Republic of Crimea