Electricity output in Russia down 1.9% in 1H to 600 bln kWh — Rosstat

Mike Waltz also said that "Iran says it is ready for dialogue, but its actions say otherwise"

"The Council of Europe unconditionally supports the criminal Kiev regime and stands in solidarity with it," Maria Zakharova added

Commenting on the current protest activity in Iran, Karin Kneissl refrained from making predictions about further events

"The defense focuses precisely on this, that for Alexander, for his health, for his life, there is a real and great threat in the event of his extradition to Ukraine," Andrey Ordash said

"Not everyone is ready for that, especially in Kiev and the capitals that support it," the Russian leader said

Vasily Nebenzya added that Russia was "ready to provide all possible support" to such an effort

Governor Pavel Malkov said that 22 unmanned aerial vehicles were taken over the region’s territory

In his opinion, if Greenland were captured, Donald Trump would have a new position — acting president of Greenland

The daily volume of foreign currency and gold sales will amount to the equivalent of $163.1 mln

In December 2025, the Russian budget fell short of 137.6 bln rubles in additional oil and gas revenues

In the reported period, the EU imported Russian gas for a total of 752.5 mln euros

US president confirmed that phase two of the Gaza peace plan has begun

Karin Kneissl warned that the world risks sliding back into a pre-modern era

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin thus meant that the Oreshnik missile is a generation ahead of all existing weapons, while not being a nuclear weapon itself

Maria Zakharova highlighted the persistent buildup of weapons and ammunition supplies, pointing to the continuous operation of the Rzeszow airport in Poland as evidence

"BRICS has no mechanisms," Karin Kneissl noted

According to Bild, a Danish military transport plane landed last night at the airport in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

Gennady Gatilov said that "this step can hardly be viewed as something other than a yet another proof of Washington’s purely selective approach to UN activities"

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

According to Ignazio Cassis, the OSCE’s participation in efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Ukraine would be legitimate in Moscow’s eyes

Regime change as a phenomenon is unacceptable in the modern world, especially if countries talk about respecting the UN Charter and are members of the UN, Maria Zakharova stressed

The Middle East is China's primary energy supplier

China shares the serious concerns, which many countries in the region have about the possibility of a military confrontation, said Sun Lei

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 400 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The rebels are convinced that Israel has been trying to gain a foothold in Somaliland to control the Gulf of Aden and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

"We have entered a new phase in which Israel and its supporters have reached the genocide without witness stage," said the document, signed by more than 20 UN experts

As Julie Kozack added, on the issue of recognizing the legitimacy of Venezuela’s government, the fund will be guided by the view of the international community, as reflected by the majority of votes at the IMF

Maria Zakharova noted that Chinese tourists have no reason to be concerned about the operation of mobile communications, the availability of payment options, or the arrangement of accommodations in Russia

Reuters previously reported, citing European officials, that a US military operation against Iran appears likely and could begin within the next 24 hours

According to universally recognized norms of international law, Nicolas Maduro, as head of state, enjoys absolute immunity from the jurisdiction of the United States and any other state, aside from Venezuela, Maria Zakharova said

Maria Zakharova also reiterated that the claim by British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey that the Marinera was sailing under a foreign flag is unfounded

Russia advocates dialogue in any format, Permanent Representative to the OSCE Dmitry Polyansky said

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

The Su-57 is a fifth-generation multirole fighter designed to destroy all types of air targets at long and short ranges and hit enemy ground and naval targets, overcoming its air defense capabilities

The Russian auto market held the fourth place in Europe in 2024

Earlier on Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Moscow was expelling a British embassy diplomat over his involvement with UK intelligence services and that he must leave the country within two weeks

The registration of the trademark red ‘N’ letter, initially carried out in September-October 2017, will now remain valid until November 2, 2036

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

In 2024, the figure stood at $141.80 bln

International Monetary Fund is paying close attention to what happens in global energy markets, and oil prices, Julie Kozack said

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 spokesman Liu Pengyu, Washington "is deliberately pushing forward negotiations with the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan on the so-called agreement"

"We will continue our work on Arctic security with our allies and our partners, including the United States," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen added

Sun Lei emphasized the need for a team effort of all parties to maintain international peace and security

Alexander Stepanov added that to ensure strategic dominance in the Arctic, the Pentagon plans to deploy additional ground tracking stations and radar systems in Greenland

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko promised that power would be returned to Kiev's residents by the evening of January 15

The short-term forecast volume of engine fuel consumption volumes will cater for nonlinear consumption factor, seasonality and various external factors

The official euro rate was lowered by 38.41 kopecks to 91.8123 rubles

Jin Liangxiang noted that Iran’s retaliatory actions during last year’s 12-day conflict with Israel have made Washington and Tel Aviv more cautious about Iran’s missile capabilities

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

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

US president described Venezuelan opposition member's decision as "a wonderful gesture"

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

The bus is designed for tourist, intercity, and corporate transportation

Maria Zakharova's comments followed remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said Russia must "show interest" in ending the war in Ukraine

Artem Zhoga called the Ukrainian regime criminal in nature

Pal Johnson called the statement that Greenland is flooded with Russian and Chinese vessels an exaggeration

US president said Sergey Bobrovsky "played phenomenal hockey" and shook the Russian goalie’s hand

According to terms of the agreement, Taiwan will also extend credit guarantees totaling $250 bln for projects of its companies on investments in the United States

Russian forces liberated around eight localities and took more than 300 square km of land under control in the first two weeks of January

Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Russia respects the position of China, which does not see the need for its inclusion in the treaty

Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France is within the range of the 'Oreshnik'

US President has repeatedly stated that he considers himself worthy of the medal

As a result of Permyakov's active contribution to the investigation of the case, the organizer of the crimes was identified, a criminal case was opened against him and a separate proceeding was initiated

European governments now understand the seriousness of Trump's threats and are "desperately looking for a plan to stop him"

Karin Kneissl noted that it is not yet possible to say exactly what form the confrontation between the USA and Denmark will take, but "in a certain sense, the situation is archaic"

The previous cabinet will continue to perform its duties until a new one is formed

US President Donald Trump stated that Greenland is of strategic importance for building the Golden Dome missile defense system

In the other semifinals match in Adelaide, Australia’s own Kimberly Birrel will square off versus 8th-seeded Victoria Mboko of Canada

"It is countries’ ability to maintain constructive relations that global stability and security depend on in today’s diverse and interconnected world," the Russian president noted

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

Maria Zakharova emphasized that, given the aggressive stance of the current Western European leadership toward Russia, Moscow "approaches such processes with the utmost seriousness"

As soon as the agreement is reached, the parties will notify the US OFAC for an authorization to make the deal, the Hungarian foreign minister said

Washington also took into account the changing security situation in Iran and the government’s gradual progress towards retaking control of the country

Dmitry Chumakov, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations noted "a rapid loss of impartiality in the work of the United Nations" and called for combating the arbitrariness of large donors imposing mandates that do not enjoy consensus

Maria Zakharova pointed out that Finland’s move to denounce the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, and stockpiling of anti-personnel mines, officially took effect on January 10

The Russian-Cuban alliance, in the president’s words, "has stood the test of time as it is based on the two countries’ people’s sincere mutual sympathy"

The president and his team are closely monitoring this situation and all options remain on the table for the president

The US president earlier said that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict is being delayed because of Kiev's position

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

The redeployment is estimated to take at least one week

Politico said Copenhagen and the Greenland authorities had initially hoped for calm consultations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Maria Zakharova emphasized that this development poses a threat to all who uphold democracy as the ideal system

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

Egypt plays a key role in this region, and relations with it are based on an agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation, the Russian leader noted

Vladimir Saldo said the West is directly responsible for the civilian casualties caused by these weapons

Two of the world’s largest commodity traders, Trafigura and Vitol, are involved in moving Venezuelan oil to Caribbean countries for further resale

According to the newspaper, it will take years before a jury begins to consider the Venezuelan leader's involvement in the crimes imputed to him

According to Apty Alaudinov, right now, the hottest spot on this front is Bakhmut where Russian units are doing very well

In Boris Pistorius's words, a US military attack on a NATO territory would be "an unprecedented step that would undoubtedly have consequences for the alliance"

Constantin von Hoffmeister stressed that "a system that survives war with Iraq, decades of sanctions, assassinations of its scientists, cyberattacks, and constant pressure is not fragile"

Russia has always been committed to such diplomatic approaches, the Russian leader said

This will account for 6-8% of the forecast global electric power demand by 2040

According to the report, the three states warned Washington of "grave blowbacks in the region" in case of escalation

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

"The Russian delegation is unaware of the OSCE having such plans," Dmitry Polyansky said

According to The New York Times, Netanyahu spoke to the US leader on January 14

According to Marinetraffic data, the vessel was under the flag of Guyana

Russia always stands ready to build mutually beneficial relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being and development, the Russian leader added