Russian Defense Ministry informs Germany's Rheinmetall of financial claims

The enemy is enraged "and wants to cover up its failures on the battlefield," Majlis Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th

Sanctions were lifted from UAE-based BSB Group and Futuris FZE, and Turkey-based Turken Dijital Matbaa Teknolojileri

No information has yet been provided regarding which specific facilities were engulfed in flames or whether there were any casualties

According to Gas Infrastructure Europe as of March 16, the gas reserves level in European UGS continues declining and reached 28.9%

According to the Finnish president, there is a need for "more flexibility in Europe"

Former speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and MP Dmitry Razumkov explained that, under the law, sharing photos or videos from the front lines is a treasonous offense

The event was conducted as part of scheduled combat training

Maria Zakharova recalled that "Russia’s principled position on this issue has been clearly and comprehensively conveyed to the South Korean side through diplomatic channels"

According to Mikhail Ulyanov, the missile exploded 200 meters from an operational nuclear reactor

Sergey Garmonin also noted that Geneva is not a preferred platform for Russia

A total of 22 Indian vessels carrying oil, LNG, chemicals, and petroleum products are stuck in the Strait of Hormuz

According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties

On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford

The minister noted that amid a shortage of oil on the global market, Europe would find itself in the most vulnerable position compared to other regions of the world

According to him, in particular, inspections are being conducted on vessels arriving from abroad, procedures for operational coordination between shipowners and seaport administrations have been established, and monitoring of ships carrying cargo on behalf of Russia has been intensified

The strikes on US military bases in the Middle East will continue until US forces completely withdraw from them

From March 3 to March 10, inflation was 0.11%

Colossal environmental damage to the Persian Gulf area was inflicted

The United States could have used this transportation link to evacuate its military personnel, the news agency said

The minister noted that Turkey "does not stop migrants who would like to voluntarily cross into Greece"

The politician died due to the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Among the companies is Crocus Group of Russian billionaire Aras Agalarov

A senior US administration official stated earlier that Washington had no intention of conducting any military operations targeting nuclear facilities in Iran at present

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud accused Iran of resorting to "blackmail aimed at achieving its political goals"

Iran’s nuclear doctrine has been a peaceful one, and Tehran has always sought to exercise its rights to benefit from peaceful nuclear energy, Abbas Araghchi stressed

The Hungarian government has repeatedly accused EU leaders and officials of attempting to interfere in the country’s internal affairs in order to support the opposition party Tisza

According to a columnist for The American Conservative, the rise in oil prices on the back of the Middle East war "threatens to kick off a global recession"

This will complicate the situation and could have uncontrollable consequences, the scope of which could engulf the entire world, Iranian President said

There are two countries on the list

The US Central Command reported that the carrier came under fire but was not hit

He also added that the Ukrainian military command "feeds its soldiers with promises," assuring them of an imminent rotation in the Sumy region

The emirate’s interior ministry said that there were no casualties

Some US administration officials believe that receiving $200 billion for these needs would be unrealistic

It's a sign of how little Iran has left, Director of the US National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said

"No more attacks will be made by Israel pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field," the US leader said

The official noted that the risk of terrorist attacks and sabotage against vessels heading to Russian ports remained high

Viktor Orban emphasized that the Ukrainian conflict has not yet been resolved, and the EU leadership is poised to continue it

In view of the upcoming Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has decided to temporarily announce pause amidst the ongoing Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq

Alexander Butyagin's defense team intends to appeal the decision

Gideon Saar opined that the movement "has taken over Lebanon" and is acting according to Iran’s interests

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud emphasized that "the remaining trust in Iran has been totally undermined"

By 11:15 p.m. Moscow time, Brent futures accelerated their growth by 6.97%, trading at $110.71 per barrel

Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev specified that the strike had hit the area near the office of the facility’s meteorological service, in close proximity to an operating power unit

The Russian leader described Ali Larijani as a wise and forward-thinking politician whom he had met on many occasions

The energy market is currently experiencing serious turmoil due to the war around Iran, Dmitry Peskov noted

The incident occurred incident 11 nautical miles east of Khawr Fakkan

Power supply services are working intensively to get the situation under control

Larijani’s son Mortaza and head of his security service Sardar Nejad was killed during the same Israeli air force attack

The Russian president added that a further reduction of this indicator is planned

According to the IRGC, all US military bases in the Middle East, including the Al Dhafra, Ali Al Salem and Al-Azraq facilities, once again came under attack

French SCALP missiles are used significantly less often, in conjunction with the British ones

Peter Szijjarto noted that the Germans "do not take no for an answer"

"Constraints of energy resource supplies will inevitably lead to a halt of energy-intensive production facilities in Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and the European Union member-countries," Nikolay Patrushev said

Russia is already using autonomous, unmanned, and remotely operated underwater vehicles, and scientific institutes and design bureaus are developing a new generation of such technology, Nikolay Patrushev noted

According to the report, at least nine ships have now exited the strait via the 'safe' corridor that routes ships through Iranian territorial waters via Iran’s Larak Island

"Unfortunately, direction to where the European Union is moving in terms of values, has nothing to do with the values what we confess and believe in," Viktor Orban said

The Iranian army said Rafael’s weapons manufacturing center develops air defense systems such as the Iron Dome, Spike missiles and cyber technologies

By attacking the facility, Iran dealt a blow to an alternative route of the United States bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, the TV channel said

The drone detected and subsequently destroyed thousands of enemy targets, including Leopard and Abrams tanks, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems

More than 180 delegations from foreign states and international organizations have been invited to participate in the forum

As the Hungarian prime minister stressed, Moscow "made it clear from the very first point that if NATO is moving to the Russian border, accepting Ukraine is a member, that would be a reason for war"

According to the report, the Indian Navy has dispatched at least six ships, including logistics support vessels

Kirill Dmitriev commented on a post on the NATO’s official account, which stated that it continues to support Ukraine

No casualties were reported

He also remarked that European countries should prioritize the development of security, peace, and long-term stability rather than defeating Russia

The Islamic Republic of Iran was not planning to spread the conflict to oil facilities, the IRGC said

Russia continues to view de-escalation as imperative, along with the swift cessation of destructive hostilities - which most severely affect the civilian populations of both Iran and the Persian Gulf states, Maria Zakharova said

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt specified that the US military had sunk more than 120 Iranian ships

According to him, "in Europe the general conviction is that strong leader is a bad thing, because strong leader represents danger

No casualties were reported

Maria Zakharova noted that Iran was facing terrible trials

The Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, eliminated Esmaeil Khatib on Wednesday night

Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev noted that the Ukrainian conflict has led to a leap forward in military art and constantly poses new challenges for the military-industrial complex

Yevgeny Balitsky also added that Western institutions have been unable to guarantee the ZNPP’s security

The latest passages through the Strait of Hormuz show the strait was "closed selectively against some traffic, while still functioning for Iranian exports and a narrow set of approved non-Iranian movements"

On the morning of March 14, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the practical phase of the Maritime Security Belt - 2024 exercise ended in the Gulf of Oman

A team of six Russian Para athletes won the third-most golds of any country at the Games

According to the newspaper, this is an enormous new ask that is almost certain to run into resistance from lawmakers opposed to the conflict

By 3:50 a.m. Moscow time, the futures slowed down their growth trading at $111.84 per barrel

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 180 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two US-made armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Daniel Zimmermann said that the US remains interested in strategic stability and maintaining channels for military deconfliction and de-escalation with Russia, which have for decades reduced the chances of miscalculation between the militaries

In his opinion it would be appropriate to nominate Dmitry Medvedev

Sergey Shoigu said that amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the threat of terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure is becoming "even more imminent and widespread"

According to the Russian president, sports should stand out as a beacon for people and the IOC should return to the principles outlined by the founder of the Olympic movement, Pierre de Coubertin

Viktor Orban stressed that Russia should not be pushed out from the European trade and energy system as well

According to the report, South Korea purchased Russian oil last time in April 2022

"One of the striking examples is a US submarine torpedo attack on an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean," Nikolay Patrushev said

The application for registration was filed with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property on September 10, 2025

The strike targeted an Iranian Navy base in the city of Bandar Anzali

If LNG plants are damaged, Qatar will be sidelined from the export expansion race for a long time, triggering a new spike in gas prices

"An increase in costs of baseline foods can be observed as early as in the near time due to the increase of energy prices, more expensive logistics and contraction of sowing areas," Maria Zakharova noted

A solution to the navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz "must be sought at the negotiating table," Maria Zakharova noted

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

The price growth rates declined for foods to 0.55%

Dmitry Peskov added that the Russian President’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev continues his work within the framework of the Russia-US bilateral group

Vladimir Tarabrin warned that any other countries that, for political, economic, or other reasons, "do not suit the Euro-Atlanticists" could be "next in line"

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,240 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Nikolay Patrushev emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz had been a connecting link for international logistical chains for years

On Tuesday European Council President Antonio Costa demanded that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban adhere to the decision adopted at the December summit, in which Budapest also participated