22 Mar, 19:08

Ukrainian shelling leaves civilian injured in Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region

A drone exploded near a private house in the village of Kaznacheyevka, shattering its windows

BELGOROD, March 22. /TASS/. The Ukrainian army has carried out a shelling attack on the settlement of Repyakhovka in Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region, leaving a civilian injured, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

"The man has been taken to the hospital in serious condition with an open brain injury and an injury to his chest," the governor wrote on Telegram.

According to the governor, a drone attack damaged the roof and facade of a private house in the Barilov farming community. An FPV drone strike caused dry grass to catch fire in the town of Valuiky; the blaze was promptly extinguished. Another drone strike damaged a commercial facility.

A drone exploded near a private house in the village of Kaznacheyevka, shattering its windows.

The governor warned the residents of the Krasnoyaruzhsky District that it was too dangerous to return to the settlements access to which had been restricted.

HIMARS strike kills journalists, civilians in LPR — law enforcers

A 14-year-old teenager was wounded

Yesterday, 11:11

Ukrainian armed forces lost over 190 soldiers in Kursk direction in 24 hours

The Russian Defense Ministry added that units of the Battlegroup North inflicted losses on formations of a mechanized, airborne assault brigade, a marine brigade and three territorial defense brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces in the areas of the settlements of Gogolevka, Gornal, Guevo and Oleshnya during offensive operations

27 Sep 2023, 13:45

Russia's victory to mark new step toward integration of Great North — ex-presidential aide

Vladislav Surkov noted that, "a tumultuous reaction from the synthesis of civilizations is taking place before our eyes"

Ukrainian legislator calls Witkoff's statements on settlement in Ukraine shocking

"Of course, we cannot dictate to our American friends who should represent them," Alexander Merezhko said

Russia's Federal Security Service detains employee of regulatory body for state treason

According to investigators, the man established secret cooperation with the Ukrainian side to aid in actions against Russia's security

Russian adventurer Konyukhov left with just one lifeline on epic journey

Fyodor Konyukhov maintains daily contact with the headquarters via a satellite phone

IN BRIEF: Ukraine carries out assault on Russian energy infrastructure

The Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that the strikes involved both attack drones and HIMARS rockets

5 Apr 2023, 14:33

Cisco destroys spare equipment parts in Russia worth $23.34 mln

Cisco Systems Inc. made a decision to stop all sales in Russia in March 2022, and in June of the same year to close its operations and leave the Russian market

Israel opposes Ukraine’s glorification of Nazi collaborator — envoy

When asked about the Jewish state’s position on Ukraine’s glorification of Bandera, Alexander Ben Zvi recalled that Israeli ambassadors to Ukraine had issued notes of protest on that issue

IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian sabotage of Sudzha gas metering station

The Ukrainian troops used the facility as a secure logistics point while the station was under their control

HIMARS strike kills journalists, civilians in LPR — law enforcers

A 14-year-old teenager was wounded

UN need to rethink peacekeeping strategies — Russia’s UN mission

"The peacekeeping and political aspects of UN activities need to be revised, improved and returned to realistic approaches," Anna Yevstigneyeva said

Negotiations between Russia and United States in Riyadh held in closed format — Zakharova

There were no opening remarks for the camera

DPR doesn't expect rapid cessation of Ukrainian provocations after Riyadh talks — head

At the same time, Denis Pushilin noted that the Donbass watches everything that is happening within the framework of the negotiation process in Riyadh

Yesterday, 11:28

Russian troops liberated settlement of Sribnoye in DPR — Defense Ministry

Russian troops hit military airfield infrastructure, unmanned aerial vehicle operator training centers, their production workshops and storage sites, as well as concentrations of manpower and equipment of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 138 districts over the past 24 hours, the ministry added

Su-25 jet crashes in Russia’s Primorye, pilot ejects — top brass

The aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area

Mineral fertilizers production gain 7% in Russia in 2024 — Deputy PM

According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, total production was above 63 mln metric tons in 2024

UK army slams 'political theater' Starmer's words on sending troops to Ukraine — media

According to a high-ranking army source, London will not have time to develop a plan for presence in Ukraine by April 20

Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 130 munitions in past day

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that three apartments of a residential building and five cars were damaged in the settlement of Novostroyevka-Pervaya

Leader of Spain's left-wing coalition supports dissolving NATO

In Antonio Maillo's view, Europe has two options: "The first is to erect a wall of rearmament along the Russian border, and the second is to engage in dialogue with Russia, which is part of Europe"

Russian army regains control over significant section of state border near Sumy

It is noted that in the vicinity of Guyev, Russian troops are actively clearing forested areas. Ukrainian soldiers in the region are facing shortages of food and ammunition

Kiev loses some of its elite forces in counterattacks near Shevchenko in Donetsk region

The source added that US-made MaxxPro and HMMWV armored vehicles and German-made Leopard tanks are among the Western equipment destroyed by Russian troops

Russian, US expert groups wrapping up talks in Riyadh — Russian delegate

The meeting is taking place behind closed doors

14 Jul 2022, 12:50

Putin signs law on provision of Armed Forces’ operations abroad

The special governmental measures also include "unlocking of state reserve assets, temporary engagement of mobilization capacities and facilities

Participants in US-Russia talks in Riyadh leave for another break

The meeting has already been disrupted twice

Lavrov describes Kiev regime as 'Nazis brought up' for Europe’s war against Russia

The Russian foreign minister drew attention to the "preferential" treatment by Europe regarding the Kiev authorities

Russian, US delegations take a break in Riyadh talks — source

The US delegation includes State Department’s Policy Planning Director Michael Anton, as well as aides to Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz

Press review: Germany relies on US missile plan for next year as protests erupt in Turkey

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No breakthroughs to be expected at Riyadh meeting, as multiple issues on table — MFA

The talks are conducted behind closed doors

Europe's talk about peacekeepers in Ukraine ‘shallow’ — expert

According to military analyst Gianandrea Gaiani, the very idea of putting NATO troops in Ukraine runs contrary to the notion of peace

Yesterday, 13:24

Yemen's Houthis report attack on US Harry Truman aircraft carrier in Red Sea

The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that the strikes continued for several hours

Rada deputy says not to expect 'real' presidential election in Ukraine

Last week, US special envoy Steven Witkoff made a number of high-profile statements about Ukraine in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson

Five killed, eighteen injured in traffic accident in Crimea — Emergencies Ministry

The accident occurred in the Simferopol district on the Simferopol-Yevpatoria highway

Superjet, MC-21 aircraft could be exported to friendly countries — expert

A prototype of the Superjet aircraft equipped with Russia-produced PD-8 engines completed its maiden flight on March 17

Western companies' return to Russia may be difficult if they armed Ukraine — RSPP head

This is a normal approach amid difficult geopolitics, Alexander Shokhin said

Russian troops start battles for liberation of Lobkovoye in Zaporozhye Region

According to the report, the Russian military continues advancing

Russia’s Yars missile formations to be taken to field positions

Military units will also practice engineering support and radiological, chemical and biological protection tasks during the maneuvers

Achieving inflation goal requires long-term tough monetary policy — Bank of Russia

According to the forecast of the Bank of Russia, annual inflation is expected to decline to 7-8% in 2025 and return to 4% in 2026

Belarus, Russia discuss cooperation in rare-earth metals segment

"The mineral and raw materials potential of rare-earth metals of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, technologies and equipment used to mine and process rare-earth metals were discussed during the meeting," the ministry said

Russian forces make gains in DPR, strengthen positions — official

Denis Pushilin added that Russian forces have intensified their advances in the Krasny Liman area, while the Ukrainian army continues counterattacks in the Dzerzhinsk and Krasnoarmeysk directions, where they have deployed reserves

US secretary of state sees no military solution to Ukrainian conflict

Marco Rubio expressed hope that progress will be made during the US negotiating team’s meetings in Saudi Arabia

Yesterday, 05:21

Year of 2025 can be among top warmest in history — expert

"This is because recent years are becoming increasing warmer under influence of growing concentration of greenhouse gases," Research Director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia Roman Vilfand said

Israel wages secret war against Hezbollah in Africa — magazine

"All Shiites from Lebanon, especially those from the country’s south, automatically come under suspicion as potential Hezbollah sponsors," the source said

US intends to hold Russia-Ukraine ‘proximity’ talks in Riyadh — envoy Kellogg

According to US Special Envoy for Ukraine, 'it, basically, shuttle diplomacy'

French influence in Africa weakens as Sahel states exit Francophonie — expert

Malian politician and public figure Aliu Tunkara believes that "France will not ignore the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from The Francophonie"

Parties close to ceasefire in Ukraine, US diplomat says

According to US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, US was particularly working with Russia and Ukraine on ensuring a ceasefire in the Black Sea

30 Jan 2024, 17:30

Nearly 500 armed radicals neutralized in West Bank since October 7

According to the IDF, more than 2,900 wanted persons have been detained

Russian forces liberate Rubanshchina, Zaoleshenka in Kursk Region

The ministry also emphasized that the Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 67,600 servicemen in total during the fighting in the Kursk Region

US vice president ignores Zelensky’s invitation to visit Ukraine

According to Vladimir Zelensky’s interview, he suggested that JD Vance reconsider his decision not to visit Ukraine until the armed conflict was over but the US vice president did not respond

UN opposes killing of journalists, calls for investigations — secretary general’s office

Deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary General Farhan Haq said that UN 'want them to be thoroughly investigated'

Oil pumping to CPC impossible after strike against Kavkazskaya Pump Station

According to the consortium, shippers delivered at least 130,000 metric tons of oil monthly to the CPC system for further shipment from the oil terminal near Novorossiysk

Air defenses repel massive Ukrainian attack on Donetsk — operational services

According to the report, about 15 targets were shot down over the city

Kremlin sees much work ahead for Russia, US toward resolving Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held at least two phone calls with Trump as reported by the Kremlin, in February and March

26 May 2016, 14:29

Putin is happy with results of Economic Council meeting — Kremlin

It will take several meetings to make final decision on development of the national economy, the Kremlin spokesman says

US should stay in touch with Russia — State Department

The first round of talks between the technical teams of Ukraine and the United States took place in the afternoon of Sunday, March 23, with the discussions lasting about six hours

Izvestia correspondent Fedorchak dies in special military operation zone — agency

The correspondent worked in the Kharkov Region’s Kupyansk direction, the newspaper stated

Putin requests allocation of extra funds for development of satellites for drone control

The execution deadline is June 1, 2025

Putting nuclear power plants in US hands to turn Ukraine into colony — Russian senator

Natalia Nikonorova emphasized that Russia did not target Ukrainian nuclear power plants, being acutely aware of "the seriousness of such actions and committed to adhering to universally recognized norms of international humanitarian law"

Some European leaders do not want real settlement in Ukraine — Russian envoy

Earlier, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked in an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin that instead of addressing the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict, Europe is merely exacerbating the situation by increasing military spending and considering the deployment of its forces in Ukraine

Russian MFA to seek OSCE, UNESCO reaction to death of reporter Fedorchak

"Another crime by the Kiev regime against freedom of speech and journalism will not be overlooked through the 'strategic silence' funded by Western handlers," Maria Zakharova stated

7 Feb 2022, 11:49

Russian embassy files protest with Tokyo over belligerent actions by far-right radicals

On February 6, they attempted to gain entry to the Russian embassy in Tokyo starting a brawl with police units guarding the entrance

Missing plane found crashed in Alaska, all 10 people aboard killed — report

It is unclear yet what caused the accident

NATO atrocities against Serbs remain unpunished, but Belgrade never forgets them — PM

According to NATO, during the operation, the aviation of NATO countries carried out 38,000 military flights, with over 10,000 of them aimed at delivering bombs

Yesterday, 09:39

Putin and Trump could have other contacts alongside with official ones — Kremlin

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also noted that the meeting between the two presidents must be carefully prepared and requires difficult technical negotiations first

Krikalev appointed deputy head of Roscosmos for manned, automated complexes

Dmitry Baranov was appointed Deputy Director General for Industry Development

Russia, US have no plans of signing documents after talks in Riyadh — Kremlin spokesman

Negotiations between Russia and the United States in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh began on Monday morning

Europe uses idea of sending troops to Ukraine for blackmail to upset US-Russia talks-view

Vitaly Kiselev noted that reports from Russia’s sympathizers in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic indicate that local media are propagating the narrative that the Kiev forces have not surrendered Sudzha

Yesterday, 05:15

EU does not understand meaning of independence — Russian diplomat

The European Union’s office in Ukraine informed that it would allocate further 10 billion euro to Kiev to finance "independent media

Israel to have presence at Victory Day parade in Moscow — acting envoy

"We are the only non-CIS country that holds a veterans' parade and where the Immortal Regiment passes. So, for us, this is clear-cut," Ben Zvi replied

Russian, US delegations leave for second break at talks in Riyadh — source

The second part of the US-Russian talks lasted only an hour

3 Sep 2024, 10:26

Russian forces shoot down Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet, 37 drones in past day

Units of Battlegroup South continued advancing deeper into enemy defenses, inflicting losses on Ukraine’s 24th, 32nd, 100th, 117th mechanized, 46th airmobile, and 10th assault brigades and 116th Territorial Defense Brigade

Russian stock indices mixed on Monday — market data

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index lost 0.41%, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index gained 0.5%

20 Nov 2024, 12:35

Russian troops liberate Ilyinka community in Donbass region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 500 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day

28 Dec 2024, 12:31

Russian state arms seller reports record high orders portfolio of over $57 bln in 2024

Rosoboronexport clarified that the priority of the defense industry sector today is to meet the needs of the Russian armed forces

Renovation of checkpoint on border with China to start this year — governor

The number of lanes at the vehicle checkpoint will grow to 28 after renovation, the Russian Transport Ministry said on its Telegram account

China’s BYD reports $107 bln in revenues, outpacing Tesla

Tesla's revenues amounted to $97.7 bln in 2024

16 Mar 2020, 15:38

Russia’s top brass to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade

Overall, the military parade will involve 225 weapon systems, of which 24 latest models will be demonstrated for the first time, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said earlier

Ukrainian intel behind Saakashvili's covert arrival in Georgia — parliament speaker

"A few days before his secret entry into Georgia, Saakashvili was in Brussels and met with representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament," Shalva Papuashvili recalled

Two alleged Israeli hostages say almost killed in airstrike in video posted by Hamas

The recording was posted on the Telegram channel of the military wing of the movement

Ukrainian forces begin to use ATACMS missiles less often due to lack of them — expert

The media outlet earlier reported, citing sources in the US presidential administration, that Ukraine no longer has ATACMS missiles

17 Jan 2022, 11:20

Aeroflot to fully resume flights to Kazakhstan starting January 22

Flights to Aktau and Shymkent will be operated once a week

Ukrainian army's morale at rock bottom after defeat in Kursk — regional official

According to Vitaly Ganchev, Ukrainian propaganda "is trying to magnify" frontline successes but soldiers on the engagement line see the actual state of things and have a different view about what is going on

Russian, US delegations to Riyadh talks trying to agree joint statement — source

The talks will be over once the parties agree on a joint statement

Two days ago, 13:42

Envoy delivers Trump’s portrait commissioned by Putin to US president

Witkoff said in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson that the two leaders had sent signals to each other of their readiness for dialogue

State Department, Pentagon, CIA engaged in normalizing contacts with Russia — Witkoff

The special envoy expressed belief that very positive results will be seen in the near term

6 Jan 2022, 00:48

US has not yet specified unacceptable proposals on security - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said The US has not specifically indicated what exactly from Russian proposals on security are unacceptable for them and their European allies

Israel carries out airstrikes on military facility in As-Sanamayn south of Damascus

The TV channel did not provide information on casualties or damage

Access to Russian services restored — watchdog

Failures were related to the use of foreign server infrastructure, the Russian watchdog said

Russia overcomes West’s 'ideological blitzkrieg,' diplomat says

"The West was betting on the fact that the people would splinter, generations would fight with each other and we would not be able to get through it because of the economic difficulties they had created for us," Maria Zakharova noted

NATO plotting major smear campaign against Zelensky — Russian intelligence

Thus, according to the SVR, it is planned to "make public information that the 'president' personally and his team have misappropriated more than $1.5 billion only from funds meant to buy munitions"

US can monitor attacks on energy facilities and draw conclusions — Kremlin

Earlier, Anton Titsky, Deputy Governor of the Zaporozhye Region, stated that Ukraine had launched a significant strike on a power substation in Pology

Yesterday, 14:57

Kiev shows unready for peace initiatives by attacking energy facility in Zaporozhye

Ukrainian troops attacked a power substation in Pologi, leaving more than 11,000 subscribers without electricity

19 Dec 2023, 15:12

Many in Western Ukraine want to become part of Poland, Romania, Hungary — Putin

"The people living there - many of them, at least, I know it for certain, 100% - they want to return to their historic homeland," the Russian president noted

Yesterday, 14:47

Europe trying to multiply root causes to Ukraine conflict — Kremlin

Peskov expressed bewilderment that Europeans are questioning where to find €800 billion - not for healthcare or infrastructure development, but for militarization

What is known about drone attack on Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in Krasnodar Region

Despite what Vladimir Zelensky says, Ukraine continues to deliberately attack energy infrastructure, including international, on Russian territory, the defense ministry said

Russian official expects Moscow, Washington to agree on more initiatives

Vance stood up for the envoy amid criticism of the latter’s recent remarks on Ukraine

Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, ammo depots over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Russian, US delegations resume talks in Riyadh after break — source

The source did not specify how long the next part of the meeting would last

US strikes Houthi weapons depots in Yemen’s Saada province — TV

There were no reports of casualties

Yesterday, 05:44

Russian army hit Ukraine’s Azov brigade location

Seven Starlink terminals, 21 drone control points and a field ammunition depot of the Ukrainian army were destroyed, the Russian Battlegroup West spokesman Ivan Bigma added

15 Jan 2024, 13:38

US hindered probe into COVID origin, Pfizer, Moderna harvested profits — Russian military

According to Igor Kirillov, the list of people involved in COVID-19 relief fraud also includes top managers from a number of US contracting organizations, namely Nita Madhav, who was CEO of Metabiota, and Peter Daszak, president of EcoHealth Alliance