Crimean collection to remain in Netherlands so far

According to the Roscongress Foundation, "the sheer scale of the agreements concluded at EEF 2024 - over 5.5 trillion rubles"

The 15th package of anti-Russian sanctions also includes businessmen, officials, and companies from China, Iran, North Korea, Serbia, Georgia, the United Arab Emirates, and several other countries

The EU High Representative for foreign affairs promised to convey this viewpoint to the new Syrian authorities during upcoming diplomatic meetings

Krasnoarmeysk is a key logistical hub for the Ukrainian group in the Donetsk People’s Republic

"Specialists of Russia's Armed Forces ensure radiation safety measures at the Zaporozhye NPP and conduct round-the-clock monitoring of the territory, so their professionalism guarantees that the safety of the ZNPP is maintained at a high level," the statement reads

It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025

According to the Russian leader, Washington and its allies "continue imposing on the world their so-called rules, which they change time and again as it suits them"

Investigators and criminalists are currently working at the scene

Sergey Ryabkov also commented on Donald Trump's threat by saying that Russia is used to the situation when the US, regardless of whose party’s representative sits in the White House, "uses nothing but threats"

Support for the current head of the Cabinet was expressed by 207 members of the Bundestag out of the 717 present, while 116 abstained

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, December 16th

According to Tatyana Moskalkova, the human rights commissioners of the two countries are trying to accommodate the prisoners of war in every way possible, including by making sure that letters written by the POWs reach their families

The large-scale attack hit the movement's military facilities

Wang Yi stated that relations are grounded in the principles of non-affiliation to blocs

Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said it at the 22nd United Russia party congress.

Rutube has already evolved into an international platform, Alexander Zharov emphasized

The president’s lawyers could not say if he will appear for questioning by prosecutors on December 21

Colonel General Sergey Karakayev, the commander of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces also announced that missile launches at maximum range are planned as part of state flight tests of advanced missile systems

Ukraine is a clear example of such actions of the West, Viktor Medvedchuk noted

Over the period of fighting in the Kursk frontline area, the Ukrainian army has lost over 41,400 troops, 242 tanks, 182 infantry fighting vehicles, 126 armored personnel carriers and 1,276 armored combat vehicles

Wang Yi said that countries will maintain a high level of strategic planning

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that "warlike rhetoric" prevailed during the meeting, with "desperate attempts" being made to "give an impetus" to continue the armed conflict in Ukraine

Ahmad al-Sharaa didn’t say exactly what role the new Syrian government sees for itself in the UNSC

Andrey Belousov added that this year, more than 58,000 pieces of various enemy weapons and equipment have been destroyed in the special military operation zone

According to Mikhail Galuzin, this policy from the West is marked by "attempts to get Central Asian nations join sanctions and isolate Russia once and for all," and "restore their military and intelligence presence in the region"

The fixed-wing drone with protected communication channels and high jam-resistance confirmed effectiveness in Syria and Ukraine

According to the Russian official, the remaining Ukrainian troops in Kurakhovo itself can find themselves trapped, and very soon, too

The Russian leader noted that "the relocation and deployment of these missile systems in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region is already being practiced"

The planned rearmament of the Strategic Missile Forces' military compounds and units has led to an 88% share of modern missile weapons, Colonel General Sergey Karakayev, the commander of the Russian Armed Forces’ branch said

On December 11, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow is ready for contacts with Washington on the Ukrainian settlement

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stressed that "Israel has invaded Syria to surround and destroy the Hezbollah forces"

The EU Council also extended the deadlines for sale of assets and divestments by European companies from Russia

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that the influence of the global majority on events in the world goes beyond the Ukrainian conflict

Bomb experts and detector dog handlers have inspected the surrounding area

CNN reported that the police declined to say whether the victims were teachers or students

"Israel must return to the full compliance with the well-known 1974 agreement with Syria," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed

The Israel Defense Forces said earlier in the day that sirens sounded in a number of areas in the central part of the country following missile launches from Yemen

Authorities in all states and the capital have already verified the results of the November 5 election, which saw Republican Donald Trump garner the support of 312 electors

Artur Plombirus was conscripted from prison, where he was serving a sentence under Article 186 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code (robbery)

Maria Zakharova highlighted NATO-led chemical weapons in Syria, British manipulation of prohibited chemicals, incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury, and the deadly activities of US biolabs in Ukraine among the crimes Igor Kirillov exposed

According to Svetlana Petrenko, the Committee’s Moscow department has launched a criminal probe into the attack

The US President-elect said that nobody asked him to weigh in on the decision

"As terrorist forces infiltrated Damascus, I moved to Latakia in coordination with our Russian allies to oversee combat operations," Bashar Assad stressed

According to Wang Yi, Beijing have always actively promoted peace talks

The head of state recalled that Russia’s newest powerful weapon "was successfully used in November in response to the strikes on our country’s territory"

On December 15, the Ukrainian General Staff described the Kurakhovo area as one of the hottest spots in the entire battlefield

The Russian president noted that "the Supreme Court’s powers include the annulment of illegitimate presidential decisions"

According to Maxim Grigoryev, videos of interviews with witnesses and preliminary forensic examination of the bodies indicate that most of the victims are elderly women

Russian foreign ministry said in a statement that that Muslims and Christians have been living side by side in Syria for centuries

According to Dmitry Peskov, talks on Ukraine could resume based on the Istanbul accords

This is not the first time that Hungary has blocked the allocation of funds from the European Peace Facility that are meant to fund arms supplies to Ukraine

According to the Turkish newspaper, the former Syrian president did it to ensure his own safety

The politician condemned the attack by what he called the collapsing Kiev regime

According to the minister, Ukrainian losses exceeded 560,000 servicemen killed and wounded in 2024

According to Waldemar Skrzypczak, "it is clear that the Russians have the potential to break through the Ukrainian defenses in several areas simultaneously"

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov announced on Monday that 99.3% of the LPR territory had been liberated

"The historical experience of the 20th century should be a warning that Germany and Europe should never again get involved in a war," Alice Weidel said

On Monday, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Yury Ambrazevich said that Minsk was eager to take part in future peace talks on Ukraine, and final agreements should take Belarus’ interests into account

The permanent representative added that Russia would respond to actions taken by the Ukrainian authorities appropriately

The Russian leader said that he has no doubt that the draft age in Ukraine will ultimately be lowered

"Until the very end, we helped in maintaining the security and territorial integrity of Syria," Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said

The Russian president stressed that the military and political situation in the world remains "uneasy and unstable"

After that, Brazil will take over the BRICS chairmanship in 2025

The turbine that the Siemens company was supposed to deliver, was produced in Europe, Alexey Likhachev said

Vitaly Naumkin underscored that the new Syrian authorities are not "friends of the collective West, or the United States or Israel"

He didn’t elaborate

Senior officials from the Russian Interior Ministry’s Moscow department have arrived, along with investigators, medical personnel, and emergency services

Vega 1 spacecraft and its twin Vega 2 were launched on December 15 and 21, 1984, respectively

"This is one of the best indicators in the world," Andrey Belousov stressed

The power of the explosion amounted to about 300 grams in TNT equivalent

The EU Council also imposed separate restrictions on 52 tankers from third countries carrying Russian oil, despite the so-called "price caps" that the G7 tried to introduce

According to Sergey Ryabkov, the situation in Syria "mobilizes and consolidates the organization’s will"

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that the association does not "pressure anyone towards anything," treating any choice with respect

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 500 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy howitzers in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

It is reported that the Oreshnik system, which has already proven itself well, is very powerful

According to the top Hungarian diplomat, the proposals put forward in connection with this package were nothing short of "insane"

The MOEX index fell by 2.61% to 2,420.3 points, while the RTS index fell by 2.12% to 740.87 points

Trump said Moscow should be the other side of the deal

The construction of a new Carribean port is already underway, Laureano Ortega Murillo said

On December 13, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the liberation of the village of Blagodatnoye in the DPR

It is requested by the West

According to the Russian leader, these include reconnaissance and attack vehicles, unmanned boats, and multipurpose robotic platforms

Russia is ready to deal a new blow to terrorists if they again try to break peace in Syria, the president said

Tatiana Moskalkova noted that, earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "military justice must document the evidence of war crimes and take all possible measures to bring the perpetrators to court"

Bashar Assad insists that he remained in Damascus until the early hours of December 8 and did not leave the country until late on that day

The Russian leader stressed that the special military operation "should be taken into account while outlining priorities for the development of domestic weapons and hardware, as well as the tactics of their use"

"The staffing level of its frontline units does not exceed 45-50%," Andrey Belousov said

Andrey Belousov thanked all medical workers who were saving soldiers’ lives on the frontline and in district and central military-medical and civilian hospitals

Spokesman Omer Celik added that it was the kind of stance that other countries eager to help Syria rebuild itself should demonstrate

Commenting on reports that Viktor Orban’s proposals were endorsed by the team of US President-elect Donald Trump, Dmitry Peskov noted that at present, another president is in charge in the US

One residential building burned down and some infrastructure was crippled

It is reported that the US military will shift its priorities to the Asia Pacific Region in order to counter the growing influence of China under the Trump Administration

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 17th

Every Ukrainian unit in Kursk has switched to defense, the magazine said

The spokesman for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party noted that Ankara will continue consultations on the Syrian issue with all countries in the region

The President specifically highlighted information exchanges between the units directly involved in Russia’s special military operation and defense companies

Therefore, he continued, all of Russia is interested in the success of local companies

During the searches, foreign passports, electronic devices, flash drives, hard disks, laptops and other material evidence relevant to the preliminary investigation were seized

The sanctions affected two North Korean generals as well as several entrepreneurs and their businesses in the DPRK

"This is quite possible," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said