Russia ready to give gas discount to Ukraine if debt partially paid off - energy minister

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, September 23

The former head of the Japanese government mentioned "escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow" following the events in Ukraine in 2014

Russian President sent a congratulatory telegram to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the occasion of the national holiday - Independence Day

The European Union’s statements on non-recognition of Alexander Lukashenko as Belarusian president after his inauguration can be seen as an example of interference into domestic affairs of a sovereign state, Dmitry Mezentsev said

Traffic on central highways and roads leading to the downtown Belarusian capital is normal for a Thursday morning, according to a TASS correspondent

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said the exercise followed counter-terrorist scenarios and was not aimed against other countries

A total of 18 people were killed and two seriously injured, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said

More than 100 wounded in clashes with Azerbaijani troops

On June 4, a bill to expand sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project was presented to the US Congress for consideration

Minister is in constant contact with the Russian Foreign Minister, the Georgian Foreign Ministe

It was noted that it is important now to do everything possible to prevent further escalation of the conflict and stop hostilities

Russian President Vladimir Putin observed the final events on site

However, the Kremlin will be glad if he receives it

On Sunday morning, an overhead pedestrian crossing collapsed on the territory of FM Logistic enterprise in Stupino near Moscow, according to preliminary data, due to overload

Pashinyan said that it is necessary to prevent this country’s possible interference

Sweden also calls on China to join the talks on that issue

Moscow calls on the parties to the conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh zone to immediately begin negotiations to stabilize the situation

In 2023, oil export is expected to rise to 266.2 mln tonnes due to development of primary crude oil processing and increase in refining depth

The attacks were conducted several months ago at the moment when the vaccine was being developed

The submarine has been awaiting repair and modernization for more than 20 years

Active cases account for 23.3% of the overall case count

As an example of NATO’s increased activities near the Russian borders, the chief of the general staff cited NATO aircraft flights and the presence of its naval forces in the Barents, Baltic and Black Seas

Top stories in the Russian press on Friday, September 25

The volunteers are developing the necessary titers and no one has any clinical signs after the vaccine, said Russia’s chief sanitary doctor Anna Popova

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that the industry fulfills strategic tasks related to the country's energy security and its defense capabilities

The data from the flight recorders would be decoded very soon, Kharkov Regional Governor Alexei Kucher said

Two cadets survived after jumping out of the plane

17 patients have died

According to the Armenian prime minister, armed clashes are reported along the entire contact line

The system was used during the main stage of the "Kavkaz-2020" military drills

The Russian diplomat said a bipolar world, in which the United States and China would dominate, was possible, but Russia was not eager to see this happen

Melita Vujnovic said she'd like to "see other countries to have the same number of medical staff, such hygiene and such equipment"

The targets were attacked at a distance of more than 20 kilometers, according to the top brass

Condolences were expressed to the families and friends of the victims," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

The "Caucasus 2020" drills take place between September 21 and 26 in the Southern Military District, under the control of Russian General Staff head General Valery Gerasimov

Earlier, President of the inrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan announced martial law in the country

"We started mobilizing all citizens above the age of 18", President of the unrecognized republic Arayik Harutyunyan said

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov told a briefing on Friday after the completion of the Kavkaz-2020 military drills that the US and other NATO nations has bee conducting military activities some 20-30 km off the Russian border and cites as an example flights of NATO planes and the presence of NATO’ naval forces in the Barents, Baltic, and Black Seas

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The average annual exchange rate of the ruble will total 71.2 rubles per dollar in 2020, the Russian Economic Development Ministry believes

The daily growth rate in cases rose to 0.7%

WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge highly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in particular for his support to the WHO

"This is not the topic on the agenda of any United Nations body," he said

Earlier in Moscow, medical examinations began on the first people wishing to be vaccinated against coronavirus who applied to participate in a vaccine study

ccording to the Syrian Foreign Ministry, militants have prepared two tonnes of toxic agents which they are keeping in an inhabited locality in the southwest of Idlib province

The Defense Ministry added that about 20 combat and support ships as well as naval aviation and air defense planes of the Black Sea Fleet cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of shipping

The number of patients recovered from coronavirus increased by 3,068 per day in Russia

Zelensky’s office said that the comprehensive and lasting ceasefire was an unconditional success on the way towards achieving peace in Donbass