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Moscow Exchange Index falls as morning trading session opens

By 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange Index had fallen to 2,756.07 points

MOSCOW, April 6. /TASS/. The Moscow Exchange Index with the additional ticker (IMOEX2) rose 0.11% at the opening of the morning trading session to 2,763.71 points, according to trading data as of 7:00 a.m. Moscow time.

By 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the Moscow Exchange Index had fallen to 2,756.07 points (-0.17%).

The Moscow Exchange resumed the morning trading session on the stock and derivatives markets on January 27, 2025.

EU’s move to abandon Russian energy signals 'tough times' for Europe — Russian envoy

Kirill Dmitriev also commented on an Economist article about new energy deals between Russia and Asian countries in Asia being "a telling marker" of the West’s failure to isolate Moscow

Diplomat spotlights deteriorating situation for Estonia’s Russian-speaking population

The spokeswoman noted that Estonia maintains a tight dependence on national language affiliation for socio-economic and career advancement

IAEA head Grossi says he plans to visit Kiev after examining Kursk NPP

Rafael Grossi added that, during the visit to the Kursk Region, he plans to examine the situation "on the ground," talk to experts and the military

Work to identify Ukrainians responsible for Kakhovka dam blast under way — official

The head of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin said that investigators and forensic experts have already examined the scene

Putin confident of Russia’s triumph in Ukraine

The head of state noted that during the special military operation Russia is defending "its land, people and values," therefore, it will definitely emerge victorious

Russian Defense Ministry says 75 ships from 17 countries still trapped in Ukrainian ports

The colonel-general said that the Russian Armed Forces daily open a humanitarian sea route from 08.00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m. Moscow time

Russia plans permanent naval base in Syria's Tartus — official

Currently Tartus is being used as a logistics facility for Russian ships

News agency reveals number of Iranian students, education workers killed in conflict

In addition, 245 students have died as a result of attacks on Iran since the start of the conflict

Kiev denies involvement in attempted sabotage of TurkStream gas pipeline

Earlier, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reported that an attempt to sabotage the country's and the region's crucial gas infrastructure had been thwarted

Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said

Brussels seeks to remove patriotic European leaders — Szijjarto

"Brussels is doing everything possible to throw out strong leaders and install its puppet governments," the Hungarian foreign minister said

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

European Parliament to vote on two motions of no confidence in EC chief in October — media

According to sources, the joint debate on both motions is expected on October 6, with the votes to be held separately on October 9

Rostec CEO confirms Russia’s plans to increase production of Tu-214 jets by 2028-2029

The Kazan Aviation Plant has become a super-modern enterprise over the past three years, Sergey Chemezov said

Tehran to strike enemy infrastructure similar to that attacked in Iran — top diplomat

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will attack US infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region

Retired Canadian army general may be holed up in Azovstal steel plant — DPR militia

A group that the UN is preparing for the evacuation of civilians from Azovstal pursues the goal of rescuing "active NATO military personnel who may be entrenched there"

Two power plants in Kuwait damaged in Iranian attack — energy ministry

According to the ministry, desalination units have also sustained damage

Norwegian scientists register signs of explosion before Kakhovka dam burst

They analyzed the seismic signals of regional stations

Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Serbia to strengthen TurkStream security — top diplomat

The top diplomat reported that he had held telephone conversations with the energy ministers of Serbia and Turkey, as well as with Russian First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin

Industry and Trade Minister names main importers of Russian medicines

Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Algeria, and Lithuania are among the states buying Russian pharmaceuticals

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

Kremlin preparing for Victory Day celebrations — Peskov

The Kremlin press secretary thus rejected claims that the Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 had been cancelled

Trump says he would meet with Putin to settle Ukrainian conflict

Trump added that he considered Putin to be very smart

Top Russian, Chinese diplomats call for de-escalation of situation in Persian Gulf — MFA

According to the statement, in the context of Middle East issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed ways to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in various international forums, especially at the UN

Russia’s oil production down 9% in April, back to early 2021 levels

Earlier, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov specified that Moscow might lose up to 17% of oil production in 2022 due to sanctions

New French prime minister won’t resolve internal crisis, Russian MP says

Leonid Slutsky explained that Emmanuel Macron’s own authority "is deeply mired in crisis"

Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy sites, military airfields over past day

The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,215 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Yolka drone being integrated into Russia's critical facilities anti-UAV defense system

The Yolka is a portable interception system that destroys targets with kinetic energy, no warheads needed

UK Navy reports critical situation in Persian Gulf region

27 attacks on ships and port infrastructure have been reported since March 1, and the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz daily has dropped from 138 to eight

US has already spent over $42 bln on military operation in Iran — portal

The portal's calculations are based on an estimate stated during a Pentagon briefing for the US Congress on March 10

Washington not likely to compromise on INF Treaty — Russian ambassador

Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said "all decisions on the Treaty were made before withdrawal was even announced"

Serbian minister vows Belgrade will never join anti-Russian hysteria

Aleksandar Vulin underscored that Serbia is an independent and self-reliant country who can choose its friends

London prioritizes fueling conflict over saving lives in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador

According to Andrey Kelin, the recent strikes in Bryansk clearly demonstrate London's intentions

Russian forces strike over 70 Ukrainian artillery units in past day, top brass reports

It is reported that Russian forces pushed forward in their offensive in the Donetsk area over the past day

Senior Hamas official congratulates Putin on his victory in Russian presidential election

According to Ismail Haniyeh, the movement "counts on strengthening the ties of friendship and developing cooperation with Russia"

Russia’s battlegroup West advances in Krasny Liman direction — DPR head

In Krasny Liman itself, combat operations have unfolded in the northeastern part of the town, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said

Russia-Bolivia relations reach level of strategic partnership — republic’s president

"Our task at various international venues has always been to promote the common good on the planet and we have certainly taken the role Russia plays in the international arena into consideration in that," Luis Arce assured

Attempted terrorist attack in Serbia fits well with Ukraine’s previous actions — Szijjarto

The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that "a terrorist attack was being prepared against the TurkStream gas pipeline"

Chinese companies started trading intelligence about US troops — newspaper

According to The Washington Post, private firms are combining AI technology with data from open sources to expose the actions of US troops

US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell

Nationalists carried out provocation on Chernobyl NPP power lines — Defense Ministry

According to Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Nikolay Pankov, currently, the Ukrainian side avoids organizing any repairs

Oil prices could exceed $150 per barrel in next two weeks — Russian envoy

Earlier, Dmitriev predicted that the price of oil futures would equal the price of physical oil in the next one to two weeks

Russia fights on three fronts now — Foreign Ministry

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts

Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops to Iran — The Hill

The US could consider striking any infrastructure facilities in Iran if there is no deal, the president noted

Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog

It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish

Ukraine’s nuclear facilities, Zaporozhye NPP lost external power on Nov 23 — IAEA chief

"They were all forced to rely on emergency diesel generators for the electricity they need to ensure their continued safety and security, Rafael Grossi said

Trump confirms rescue of second crewmember of fighter jet in Iran

According to the US president, the serviceman was injured

Ukrainian radical nationalist Yarosh put on international wanted list

Right Sector activists were reportedly involved in deadly clashes with police in Ukraine’s riots

Russia requests UN Security Council meeting over Ukraine’s shelling of NPP — source

Russia has requested participation of International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi, who is to make a report on the issue

Russia exports medicines to over 150 countries — Industry and Trade Minister

Anton Alikhanov says that developing the export of domestic medicines is one of the priorities of the ministry

Russian assault helicopters attack two Ukrainian brigades near Kupyansk-top brass

In addition, Russian forces prevented four attacks by Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Kupyansk region and disrupted the rotation of enemy troops over the past day

US claims Russian Su-27 jets intercepted B-52 bomber in ‘unprofessional manner’

Earlier, the Russian National Defense Control Center noted that the Russian planes acted in strict compliance with the international air law

Two people dead in Ukrainian drone attack on cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov

The vessel sank 300 miles north of Kerch

Russia, Iran emphasize need to stop reckless attacks on Bushehr NPP — Foreign Ministry

The ministry noted that the conversation "emphasized the inadmissibility of creating threats to the lives and health" of the plant’s personnel and "the risks of a radioactive disaster for the entire region"

Russian naval ships arrive at Syria’s Tartus in large-scale drills

The naval maneuvers are focused on measures by the Navy and the Aerospace Force to protect Russia’s national interests in the World Ocean and counter military threats to Russia from the direction of seas and oceans

Putin congratulates the Muslims of Russia on the Eid al-Adha Islamic holiday

The Russian president highlighted the great contribution of Muslim organizations in developing fruitful cooperation with state and public institutions

Creating cancer vaccine for specific patient takes about 3 months

The first patient in Russia received a domestically made personalized cancer vaccine April 1

West has done everything to make Ukraine ready for counteroffensive, says Biden

US President added that Washington is optimistic

Russian envoy says US is so hung up on sanctions it doesn’t see they failed

Normal trade and economic cooperation is becoming a victim of Washington's sanctions policy, says Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov

Russia says its forces suppressed 30 Ukrainian artillery positions near Krasny Liman

In addition, the aircraft of the "Center" grouping of troops carried out more than 40 sorties, during which missile and bomb strikes were carried out, in particular, on strong points, as well as places where equipment was accumulated, said Alexander Savchuk, head of the press center of the "Center" grouping

WSJ reporter denies accusations of spying for his country

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that Evan Gershkovich had been caught red-handed

Putin signs law on legalizing cryptocurrency mining in Russia

Only Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs included in a register will have the right to mine

The Economist highlights European gloom regarding the future of NATO

The sentiment was caused by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks questioning NATO’s effectiveness

Hezbollah mistakenly fires at UK vessels — Israeli TV

Israel’s Channel 14 pointed out that preliminary Israeli assessments indicate the missile may have damaged the ship

Poll reveals Russians’ sentiment on Soviet military presence in Afghanistan, 30 years on

When asked whether the Soviet Union should have sent troops to Afghanistan, 42% of those polled said no

Russia working on new export incentive mechanism for pharmaceutical companies — minister

Anton Alikhanov says that the measure will consist of an export cashback

Pentagon chief arrives in Kiev to meet with Ukraine leadership

Lloyd Austin also posted a photo of himself with US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink at a Kiev railway station

Turkey’s merchant ship Azburg on fire near Mariupol — Donetsk militia

The Ukrainian nationalists still holding the port of Mariupol have been purposefully eliminating infrastructures and the foreign ships there, Eduard Basurin stressed

ESA mulls joining Russian-Chinese lunar station project

Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon

Iran announces new wave of attacks on Israeli, US military targets in region

According to its information, the strikes targeted a gathering of US servicemen in the UAE, an Israeli vessel in the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE, and a US military base in Kuwait

Russia’s pharmaceutical exports up by more than 30% yoy in 2025 to $1.3 bln — minister

Earlier, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said that the Russian pharmaceutical market grew by 13.6% in 2025 to $38.6 bln

Russian forces advancing toward Konstantinovka — DPR head

The enemy is trying to hold its ground and dig in in the industrial zone, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said

Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin

The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko

Russia plans to develop Arctic railroads

The task includes "the creation of a transport corridor connecting South Siberia's industrial centers and the Trans-Siberian Railway with Arctic ports," as well as proposals for development of waterways on the Lena, the Yenisei and the Ob Rivers

Iran hits oil infrastructure in Israel, US military base in Kuwait — army

According to a statement cited by the Fars news agency, Iranian servicemen have, since this morning

Russia has all necessary means and potential to prevent default on public debt — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov stressed that "any default that could hypothetically occur could be purely artificial"

Smoke seen near Church in Donetsk, where Easter Vigil is under way

The shelling was very intense, the administration of Donetsk’s Voroshilovsky District said

Russia, China work on agreement for supplying 100 mln tonnes of coal — Energy Ministry

It is reported that consumers' needs to be obtained

Potential Van Gogh masterpiece discovered in Hungary

A previously unknown painting could be another version of "The Dance Hall in Arles"

Ukrainian military used UAV to attack dry cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov — governor

Vladimir Saldo noted that most of the crew has been admitted to a Kherson Region hospital and is receiving medical assistance, while one crew member has died, and the fate of two others remains unknown

Russia and India to develop BrahMos light cruise missile for PAK FA 5th-generation jet

The missile has a range of 290 km and carries a warhead weighing from 200 to 300 kg

Passage via Strait of Hormuz will never be the same, especially for US and Israel — IRGC

The military say that the IRGC Navy is completing the correspondent operational preparations

Foreign national plotted sabotage of gas pipeline in Serbia — military counterintelligence

According to Serbian Military Security Agency Director Duro Jovanic, the suspect "will definitely be taken into custody"

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

A civilian was killed

Elon Musk refuses to delete Russian security official Medvedev’s post on Twitter

A Twitter follower previously drew Musk's attention to Medvedev's post about Ukraine

US assembled about 20,000 troops near Russian border — journalist Seymour Hersh

In his article Hersh suggested that US President Joe Biden could utilize these troops in the conflict in Ukraine

Ukrainian troops station mortars on top of high-rises in Donbass — expert

Vitaly Kiselev said Ukranian troops are moving the hardware in by breaking through the first floors of apartment buildings, while locals huddle in basements

UK Defense Ministry denies reports of its destroyer being hit off Lebanese coast

Israel’s Channel 14 earlier cited assessments that a missile fired by Hezbollah was able to damage the ship

Russian forces take up new positions near liberated Aleksandrovka — DPR head

The Russian Armed Forces have also taken up the village of Krynki in the Donetsk People’s Republic

Water that flooded Novaya Kakhovka after dam incident continues to recede — authorities

"Water levels started to subside in the previously flooded streets of Novaya Kakhovka," the administration of the Novaya Kakhovka city district said

US, Iran may reach deal by Monday — Trump

The reporter also noted that, according to the White House, if Tehran does not agree to a deal, Trump intends to take control of Iranian oil

Brent oil price on ICE exceeds $110 per barrel for the first time since March 30

By 10:10 p.m. GMT, the price of the futures had accelerated growth to reach $111.89 per barrel

Drone downing over Russia’s Kaluga Region causes no damage or casualties — governor

The incident caused no damage to local infrastructure, nor there were any casualties

Ukrainian Tu-143 UAV downed by Russian air defense systems — Russian defense ministry

The Tu-143 Reis is a Soviet heavy reconnaissance UAV. Its mass production kicked off in the 1970s

Positive Technologies increases net loss by 9.3% over nine months of 2025

Revenue increased by 12% to 10.9 bln rubles

Russian forces advance near Grishino — DPR head

According to Denis Pushilin. Russian soldiers have also advanced toward Sergeyevka, Novoaleksandrovka, and Vasilyevka

Russian forces thwart Ukrainian attempt to counterattack near Svyatogorsk — DPR head

The Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported

Yerevan understands it can’t simultaneously stay in EAEU and EU — Kremlin spokesman

The operational systems of the EAEU and the EU are different and unmatchable, Dmitry Peskov said

EU is ready to send investigators to Bucha — European Commission president

On April 3, the Russian Ministry of Defense rebutted Kiev’s accusations of murder of civilians in the town of Bucha, Kiev Region

Orlan-10 drones help artillery troops deliver precision strikes on enemy in Siberia drills

The troops accomplished over 20 fire assignments during the drills that involved over 500 personnel and more than 50 items of military hardware, according to the Central Military District’s press office

Eight people, including two children, injured in a drone attack in Novorossiysk — mayor

Six apartment buildings and two private homes were damaged by the strike