Date for Russia-Ukraine-EU gas talks to be set after October 7 — Russian energy minister

"Naturally, we have been adjusting certain plans, based on the situation", Putin said

The price of futures contracts of WTI oil grew by 2.7% to $81.49 per barrel

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,575 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Sandro Teti expressed regret that the security proposals that Russia put forward in 2021 were disregarded by the West

"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites", Putin said

"The United Russia party, our leading political party, is holding a congress at a crucial time for the country as the entire world, too, is undergoing a radical, systemic transformation," the Russian head of state said

Certification of the jet Tupolev-214ON makes it possible to enlarge our opportunities for efficient observation flights over treaty signatory countries

Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov told a briefing on Friday that the United States and other NATO nations had been conducting military activities some 20-30 kilometers off the Russian border

The drill is not aimed against third countries, the Chinese Defense Ministry said

Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed to the Armenian authorities’ persecution of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia party

Dmitry Kuzyakin underscored that the integration of drones into modern warfare marks a fundamental shift from previous conflicts

War crimes by Ukrainian radicals and foreign mercenaries will not go unpunished, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova underscored

Ankara and Moscow continue negotiations on further implementing the contract

Eight people were wounded, including a teenager

The cargo included 200,000 coronavirus test systems, according to the top brass

"I would like to reiterate that the impact from terrorist attacks on our civilian facilities and infrastructure should be minimized," the Russian head of state said

Denis Agafonov, head of the expert department of the presidential administration and the Russian sherpa in G20, was appointed chair of the commission

No people were injured

Politico points out that Vice President JD Vance has become the face of changes in Washington's approach to Israel

"We will bring the Russian economy to a brand new technological level across all key spheres", Putin said

Starmer’s plans would need some sustained government backing, the weekly wrote

The warship’s construction will be completed afloat, the source said. He did not rule out that the warship might be returned to the slipway in the future

Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Krasnodar, Kursk, Moscow, Oryol, Smolensk, and Tver Regions as well as the Republic of Crimea

Units of Battlegroup East moved deeper into enemy defenses, liberating the settlement of Pisantsy and the settlement of Novosyolovka

The child was pulled from the rubble by Colombian rescuers

According to Hussein, as Iraq maintains "perfect relations with the United States," Baghdad "expresses its readiness to help both Tehran and Washington put an end to the war between them."

"The Kiev regime is retreating along the entire line of engagement, and therefore it has resorted to openly terrorist activities," the Russian leader said, referring to deliberate attacks on civilians

According to the expert, it will take a long time to agree a new document because there are many difficulties preventing the parties from reaching an agreement

The captives were greeted by their relatives, doctors and officials and taken to a local shelter

The IRGC also warned that Tehran’s future response to potential US aggression will be even more decisive

Earlier, the court recognized the refusal to marry three same-sex couples as a violation of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights

The Russian delegation arrived in Iran on December 24 to attend the second meeting of the Russian-Iranian working group implementing the intergovernmental agreement on military cooperation

"Russia is standing firm <…> on its feet, as it declares its fundamental, core interests and is ready to fight for them and our future, way of living, sovereign ideology, foundations, and living principles," the president stated

The press service noted that during the missions, the ships made formal calls at ports of six countries, sailed through more than five seas, two oceans, covering a distance of over 25,000 nautical miles

"Russia is under rude and unprecedented pressure from Western elites," the Russian leader noted

The new software is designated for its use in precision munitions of defensive and offensive weapons

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash

The S-400 Triumf is the most advanced long-range air defense missile system that went into service in Russia in 2007

Russia is living through a crucial time, the head of state said, as he pledged that the security of the nation will be ensured

The presidential decree prohibits supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts for such supplies directly or indirectly provide for the use of a price cap mechanism

According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the president also will hold talks with the participants, the heads of the companies and corporations that produce tech products

The team defeated South Africa 1-0

The Finance Ministry estimates that the country will need $46.4 billion in 2026 to maintain the functioning of its governmental bodies

The only possible and logical response from the Russian side was to refuse to participate in the competition, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said in a commentary

Notably, North Korea has repeatedly stressed that its nuclear status is non-negotiable

Participants in the meeting reviewed the current situation regarding supplies of petroleum products to Russian regions and analyzed pricing trends across the federal districts

The ZALA Arctic drones are capable of successfully solving both civilian and military tasks, the manufacturer informed

Alexander Lukashenko will visit a number of countries and hold high level talks

The commanders of the drills from both countries noted that the exercise was held at a high level

The new net launcher has been created based on requirements from combat personnel

The China Coast Guard has been monitoring the Philippine vessels and "has taken control measures," the agency noted

There were no casualties

Washington and Tehran also reached an agreement to hold consultations in Doha on Tuesday

Russian forces have destroyed 4,146 tanks and other armored vehicles and 4,453 special military vehicles since the start of their special operation in Ukraine, the Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov said

According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day

Assault units of the 36th separate motorized rifle brigade of the 29th army of Battlegroup East have liberated Novoskelevatoye

"We should certainly create conditions so that such people who, as I have repeatedly stated, form the true elite of Russia can continue to serve the country - in civilian spheres, in politics", Putin said

The Russian border was not violated

Ivan Jimenez believes US President Donald Trump could keep pressure on the EU to maintain the Russian gas ban, given the boost it would provide to US exports to Europe

The drone’s serial deliveries to the troops are due to begin from 2024

The origins of the components and systems powering the examined drones have been identified, the unmanned aircraft expert and general designer at Russia’s Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said

Russian Armed Forces used Geran-4 Seeker UAVs

Juan Barreto says rescue efforts continue in La Guaira state, and an enormous number of destroyed buildings can be seen

The Financial Times points out that "the US Air Force has requested some $12 bln over the next five years for 28,000 missiles"

Elina Valtonen added there should be no impression "that we in Europe are desperately seeking talks to achieve peace, regardless of the conditions"

According to the L'Est Republicain newspaper, the victims include five instructors, five amateur parachutists and the pilot

Troops from Battlegroup West in Krasny Liman seized five strongpoints and captured 57 buildings over the past 24 hours, according to the reported

Deputy Prime Minister said there is no extra money in the budget to pay the debt

According to Abbas Araghchi, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could return to pre-conflict levels within 30 days, provided all existing obstacles were removed

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out 64 attacks on the Belgorod Region in the past 24 hours

Aleksandar Vucic added that Serbia values "these friendly ties"

Besides, foreign scientific organization ramp up their aspiration to access the resource potential of the seas that are under Russian jurisdiction, especially in the Arctic region

It is fitted out with radar reconnaissance equipment and the image-recording capability

On August 14 and 22, the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out several drone and missile strikes on infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipeline on Russian territory

The president says that the US may become unable "to be reasonable" if the Iranian side does not learn lessons

"It is obvious to all statesmen and politicians that reliance on traditional values forms a solid ideological foundation that unites Russian society," the Russian leader said at a United Russia party congress

Next Sunday has been mentioned as a date for the start of the talks, the Yonhap news agency reported on Friday

Combat crews of Iskander missile systems join large-scale drills in south Russia

Several projectiles hit a telecom tower on Sirik and landed in the village of Masen on Qeshm

According to the results of 2017, the portfolio of foreign orders of Rosatom for 10 years ahead was $133.6 bln

According to open sources, electromagnetic projectiles generate a powerful electromagnetic pulse when blown up

The history of Russia's central state information agency ITAR-TASS in pictures

According to the spokesman, the Kremlin does not follow changes in Navalny’s health closely

According to Maxim Pukhov, the city’s authorities and all services continue to operate normally

A woman called police amid a family spat, when a police car approached the house, the husband opened gunfire at it

Saudi Arabia joined 101 other countries approving entry of individuals vaccinated with the Sputnik V vaccine

Russian President added that unlike Japan, Russia did nothing that would mar bilateral ties

The drills focused on "fighting a notional enemy’s aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles"

According to Purnima Anand, "the Indians like Russian culture very much, and people in Russia like the Indian one"

In the long run, prices for energy sources will be growing, the world will face growing concerns about energy security, fighting climate changes will become more complicated

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 26th

Under the plan of the maneuvers, the troops are exercising to repulse a hypothetical enemy’s attacks

On Thursday, a new version of the state program for the social and economic development of the Arctic zone will be adopted

The plane took off from and landed at the airdrome of the Kazan aircraft-building plant

Take a look at the world in pictures from a TASS photo gallery

Fighter air cover was provided along the entire joint patrol route by Su-30SM and Su-35S aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces and Jian-16 aircraft of the Chinese Air Force

The Argentine forward scored six goals in three matches, setting a new tournament record

"The West has preferred to turn a blind eye to all this Kiev’s terrorist attacks", Putin said

The driver mechanics also practiced conducting speedy maneuvers, surmounting natural and artificial obstacles, and moving backward using rear-view cameras