Gazprom’s contract with China already priced in — experts

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said the stance the European Union is taking in relation to a peaceful settlement essentially prevents it from being achieved

According to Director of the Fourth Department for the CIS Countries Mikhail Kalugin, Russia continues "painstaking work on the post-conflict restoration of Georgia’s relations with Abkhazia and South Ossetia"

The news outlet also predicts "even greater" growth for defense spending than expected, following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October

The ceremonial first raising of the St. Andrew’s flag was conducted by the commander of the small missile ship, Captain 3rd Rank Artyom Kuzichkin

Director of the Third CIS Department Alexander Sternik said that Washington aims at gaining control over the deposits of these strategic resources and the transport corridors

"We are moving towards new, I am sure, impressive results," Sergey Ryabkov said

India has repeatedly stated it will independently decide from whom to buy energy resources, the Russian foreign minister said

Russian Foreign Minister noted that Moscow and China support realistic and fair goals in line with international law and are ready to assist these talks in various external formats

The President congratulated the Ministry of Defense, all employees, researchers, engineers, defense industry production organizers, prime contractors, and the thousands of workers engaged in the teamwork on "this major event and unconditional success"

It will last until May 10

In turn, over the past day, Ukrainian forces made 12 attack attempts, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Director of the Third CIS Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Sternik noted that rare earth metals are used in advanced weapons and military equipment, laser systems and navigation systems

Iran allowed Russia to supply beef to the country in January 2016, however, since then the sides have been in talks on delivery conditions

The measure envisages secondary sanctions against Russia’s trading partners

In accordance with international agreements, when ICBMs are launched, a notification is sent to other countries through the National Center for Nuclear Risk Reduction in order to avoid undue tension

The US president said that he would do whatever is necessary for a settlement in Ukraine

"Any attempts to misinterpret the Dayton provisions will have catastrophic consequences for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire Western Balkans region," Vasily Nebenzya emphasized

The US Department of Energy estimates OPEC's available capacity for 2026 at 0.5 million bpd

Ukrainian troops continued delivering strikes on Russian army positions and civilian facilities in 18 Russian regions despite the Victory Day ceasefire, the Defense Ministry of Russia reported

As an example, the top Russian diplomat recalled European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plans to raise 800 billion euro allegedly for defensive needs

The economy grew at a very high rate in 2023-2024, the Russian deputy prime minister noted

Rodion Miroshnik noted that the officials "behind the anti-corruption agencies have direct ties to the US"

One of the probe’s goals is "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what 'research' is being conducted"

On September 26, Kudrin, after taking counsel with Prime Minister Putin, petitioned Medvedev in a request to relieve him of the duties of Vice-Premier and Finance Minister

International consumption in 2025 amounted to 208 million hectoliters with the highest demand in the US, France and Italy

The Russian leader recalled that "since 2025, the Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile system is on combat duty and it can be armed with nuclear warheads"

The abandoned World War II airdrome on the Kuril island of Matua will guarantee Russia’s full-fledged military presence in the region when restored to operation

As the Russian president stressed, the work should involve advanced technologies and strictly respect environmental standards

During the meeting with the service members, the Russian defense minister drew attention to the fact that the Ukrainian Air Force had suffered heavy losses among combat aircraft over the past week

The gas holding’s stocks have already rocketed more than 20%

Denis Pushilin said he has no doubts that a number of European countries, particularly Germany, have the technical capabilities but this issue can be settled by means of political tools

Earlier the plan was to launch the field in 2017

The vessel carried 2 portal cranes, 2 crane kibbles, 2 ship bilge covers, one 20-foot container with spare parts for the covers and 129 empty containers

As a ministry representative explained to reporters, there is still a trajectory toward a weaker ruble, but it is now expected to be milder

Sweden detained the Guinea-flagged cargo ship Caffa, en route from Casablanca to St. Petersburg, on March 6

Russia's GDP growth rate by 2029 could reach 2.4% annualized, according to the forecast

The report assumes that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed until late May, with shipping traffic beginning to pick up in June

Viktor Vodolatsky pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky's regime operates under a false sense of impunity

According to the report, the average Brent crude oil price in 2027 will average $79.39 per barrel

Kirill Dmitriev said the Western media "should act more responsibly and actually check its sources"

According to President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia, it will not be easy to establish a negotiating process but it is necessary to do this

The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries

Andrey Belousov was familiarized with practical courses on training tank crews, guiding drones, artillery control, sniper training and others

The MOEX Index approached 2,700 points

The head of state congratulated the Russian military on the successful test of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile

The Bosnian Serb leader says that under her leadership, the association can only shrink, not expand

The law contains provisions on preferential tax regulation for import and export operations

According to the politician, "Poland's reckless actions, if rashly supported by its NATO allies, may have far-reaching dangerous consequences for the entire world"

She is now being treated at a Kharkov hospital

Dmitry Savitsky noted that procedures and techniques have recently been developed to improve the effectiveness of interaction between air traffic control centers and air defense agencies

The epicenter was located 35 kilometers east of Tehran

The head of state stressed that Russia and Ukraine should continue working at the level of ombudspersons to ensure the reunification of families with children

Also Viacheslav Volodin will open inter-parliamentary commission

Earlier, it was stated that the special military operation in Ukraine produced evidence the Kiev regime was urgently eliminating traces of a US Department of Defense-funded military biological program in Ukraine

The ‘Alligator’ is furnished with modern avionics

Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces suffered the greatest manpower losses in the area of operation of Russia’s Battlegroup East in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the conversation was constructive and businesslike

According to Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon is doing everything to "learn the lessons of Ukraine and other battlefields"

The Russian authorities are also removing trade barriers, Mikhail Mishustin noted

Leonid Slutsky commented on remarks by US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, who said that more than 120 biological laboratories in over 30 countries funded by US taxpayers over several decades were under investigation

In the company’s export structure, China holds the largest share among the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, the press service said

This indicates the seriousness of the organization: not to admit everyone at once under unclear principles, Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said

The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement

The Russian president noted that Russia had other things to think about back then

"We have enough capabilities and means to finish what we started in 2022 with the result that Russia needs," the president concluded

"Our president [Vladimir Putin] has repeatedly said that the current Kiev authorities are neither sovereign nor independent when making crucial political decisions," Vladimir Medinsky noted

The President reviewed the country's macroeconomic indicators in detail

According to Fars, the five conditions are to stop hostilities on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, to lift the anti-Iranian sanctions, to unblock Iran’s immobilized assets, to compensate for the war-related damage, and to recognize Iran’s right to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

On October 31, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea tested its newest intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-19

The Arkodim company specified that the neural network analysis and tracking algorithms calculate ballistics and ensure reliable target tracking even during brief loss of visual contact

According to a statement from the press office of President Tamas Sulyok, he signed a decree appointing 16 ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by parliament

The Russian top diplomat noted that the essence of these sanctions is reflected in the "ongoing discrimination against Russian companies in global energy markets," which began even before the start of the special military operation

Russia is the fourth-largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity and expects to maintain this position

According to objective control data, Ukrainian service members tried to evacuate but their vehicles were destroyed, Vladimir Saldo said

On Friday, the US authorities brought charges in absentia against 13 supposed Russian military intelligence officers

Igor Korotchenko emphasized that the test had confirmed all the specified characteristics of the Sarmat ICBM and the correctness of the applied circuit design solutions

According to the senior officer, the strait’s width, which used to be estimated at 32 to 48 km, has increased to between 321 and 482 km

According to Alexander Sternik, the West does this using vague terms such as 'economic diversification' and 'protection against external threats'

The election of a new UN secretary general is scheduled for July 2026

Urgent replacement of such cards is not required and they continue functioning as usual, the Central Bank said

More than 6.5 tons of narcotics, psychotropic substances and their analogues were seized in the first quarter of this year

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the enemy lost up to 145 troops in the responsibility zone of the Battlegroup North

The drone’s frame is made of non-conductive textolite, which increases its operational reliability

Ebrahim Rezaei said the Iranian parliament will discuss such an option

Gas production in 2026 is expected to rise to 688.4 bcm

The withdrawal of troops from Donbas is one of Moscow's most important conditions for an active peaceful settlement with Kiev

Export orders reached more than $480 mln, which "highlights strong global demand," the department stressed

Vladimir Zharikhin, Deputy Director of the CIS Institute, emphasized that such a coup would depend heavily on external influences, particularly the will of the Americans

The Russian deputy prime minister said that consumer activity will slow down this year, though the slowdown in demand will not "limit long-term and sustainable economic growth"

A robotic system operator of Russia’s Battlegroup South’s 1194th Motorized Rifle Regiment, call sign "Korney," also noted that operating the device is extremely simple and requires no special training

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 12th

The US leader noted that "the Pakistanis have been great"

The Russian player will face off with the winner of the match between UK’s Daniel Evans and French Corentin Moutet

At the final stage of the field exercise, the air defense units of the district will have a series of tactical live firing drills

Rodion Miroshnik noted that the signal will reach international leaders who are "accomplices in this money laundering operation known as ‘Ukraine’"

Reserves totaled $620.764 bln as of February 1, 2025.

Maxim Reshetnikov pointed to the main task set by the country’s president — achieving a trajectory of long-term economic growth

The trade balance is forecast at $133.6 bln this year