Russia interested in developing relations with NATO countries — Putin

"Shortly after the accident, we managed to speak with Tabriz’s Friday Prayer Imam," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mahdi Safari said

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia, unlike the Ukrainian side, had never rejected any negotiations

The Russian leader voiced his position at a news conference in China

Herman Zakharyayev stressed that both Russia and Israel are pursuing an independent foreign policy and are resolving their geopolitical problems

Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit came out with similar statements

The bill allowing inmates to be mobilized was signed by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on May 17

Nikolay Azarov pointed out that the Ukrainian constitution was crystal clear about the five-year presidential term

According to the top Russian diplomat, NATO and EU officials are seeking to introduce their institutions in Eurasia and make the countries of the region obey their rules

The helicopter was piloted by Army pilots, not the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Apart from that, in his words, two violations of the deconfliction protocols of December 9, 2019 linked with the flights by the US-led coalition unmanned aerial vehicles were reported in Syria in the past 24 hours

"The Ukrainians are losing this war," Rajmund Andrzejczak said, describing the situation as "very, very dramatic"

Russian Battlegroup North units kept advancing deep into the Ukrainian army’s defenses in the Kharkov area over the past day

According to the top Russian diplomat, Moscow has never objected to such communication platforms as "Central Asia +"

According to Elvira Nabiullina, the regulator was forced to raise the key rate in order to avoid losses for people, companies, and the government

The Technopolis Moscow special economic zone includes five sites with a total area of 206.8 hectares. More than 140 high-tech companies are presented at that territory, including 69 residents

Ana Brnabic congratulated Tucker Carlson for "bravely conducting" an interview with the Russian president

The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine

Technical and substantive aspects of the forthcoming exchange of views are being worked on

Vasily Nebenzya said that this was not the only example of lies or understatements by Western representatives

The upgraded Irkutsk will carry over 30 hypersonic Zircon missiles and over 30 Phisik-2 torpedoes

The Ukrainian military is deploying reserves from "all areas it can draw" them, including the Kupyansk direction, Vitaly Ganchev said

According to Roman Ustinov, ahead of the conferences, the Russian side released a report about measures that are being taken to ensure the ZNPP’s security

As previously stated by the EU Council, any financial structures with more than 1 mln euro of Russian frozen funds in their accounts must return 90% of the profits from the reinvestment of Russian assets

The statement emphasized that nuclear weapons make up 90% of the global stockpile of highly enriched uranium

"Tanks delivered fire from a distance of 800 meters under constant enemy shelling," Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

The Hungarian foreign minister believes that "everything must be done in order to avoid any kind of direct confrontation between NATO and Russia"

"Our nuclear industry is one of the most advanced in the world. We will continue to develop this industry," Dmitry Peskov stressed

"Having demoralized the enemy with accurate strikes from grenade launchers and, having suppressed its firepower, the paratroopers under the cover of night entered the enemy stronghold," the Russian Defense Ministry said

Under the Ukrainian Constitution, Zelensky’s five-year term ended on May 21

Consumer prices grew by 0.27% since the beginning of May, and by 2.65% year-to-date

"We do know that there are tens of thousands of Russian troops inside Ukraine," Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said

Earlier on Friday, it became known that the International Criminal Court had issued arrest warrants for Putin and Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova

The result was achieved thanks to the expansion of the company's production capacity and transition to 24-hour three-shift mode of assembly of components at all affiliated plants

Anton Alikhanov said earlier that Lithuania’s railways company had notified the railways company of the Kaliningrad region that they would ban the transit from Russia to the region of the goods that are subject to EU sanctions imposed on Moscow

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Donetsk People's Republic Vladimir Zverkov, the additional funds will expand business support and contribute to the further development of business activity in the region

Konstantin Zatulin did not rule that companies sustaining losses from Ukrainian drone attacks may file a collective damage claim against Ukraine

"This will alter the Russian state maritime border due to a change in the territorial sea’s external bounds," it says

"Clearly, the outcome of this get-together will be null and void: peace talks are never held with just one party to the conflict," the politician stressed

Denis Pushilin pointed out that it was Zelensky who gave criminal orders and took a position that seriously endangered both the residents of Donbass and the population of the rest of Ukraine

The Russian leader described Raisi’s death as a big loss

Mikhail Mishustin stressed that over four years, sales of Russian software have more than doubled, and ready-made package solutions have increased fivefold

According to the top Russian diplomat, this way, the West is attempting "to control as much space as possible, using blackmail, threats, sanctions and ultimatums"

"The goals of the special military operation will be achieved," Vasily Nebenzya underscored

The flight carrying 221 passengers and 18 crew members was on its way from London to Singapore

The Project 22870 rescue tug Mikhail Chekhov engineered by the Vympel Design Bureau in Nizhny Novgorod in the Volga area is designed to render assistance to ships in distress and rescue personnel, tow vessels and extinguish fires on affected ships and onshore facilities

Vostok Investments acquired the stake in the Russian online retailer Ozon from Baring Vostok international funds earlier this year

"On the one hand, we [Russia] do not support it, but on the other hand, of course, we are monitoring the situation," Dmitry Peskov highlighted

According to the Ukrainian Constitution, Zelensky’s term as president expired on the night of May 21

"The ICC has no authority over Israel or the United States, and today's baseless and illegitimate decision should face global condemnation," the speaker said

On May 19, a helicopter carrying Raisi crashed in Iran's East Azerbaijan Province

Tucker Carlson also singled out the subway as one of the exemplary aspects of Moscow

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 425 troops, a tank and two armored personnel carriers in battles with Russian forces in the Kupyansk area over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

The minister also called ridiculous the West's attempts to lure countries to the Swiss meeting on Ukraine and then address Russia with an ultimatum

The official yuan exchange rate was lowered by 5 kopecks to 12.46 rubles

"It runs counter to common sense to discuss any issues, let alone sign any documents with leaders who have lost their legitimacy," Vasily Nebenzya said

Volga cars will be produced at the site of the Nizhny Novgorod automobile cluster, while the serial production will start in 2024 and from 2025 the production will be carried out in a full cycle mode

Alexey Maslov described as an important outcome China’s statement that it was meaningless to participate in the peace conference in Switzerland without Russia

Peter Szijjarto added that the sanctions have had a major impact on the European economy, and that Western European countries, which are "super proud that they got rid of Russian energy resources," are actually buying them indirectly

"This is yet another example of double standards and a parade of American hypocrisy," Anatoly Antonov said

The video uploaded by Russia’s Defense Ministry shows that Russian forces launched an ODAB-1500 fuel-air-explosive bomb against Ukrainian militants

The city was allegedly hit by ATACMS missiles fitted with cluster munitions, as well as by drones

The universal mobilization has been repeatedly prolonged in Ukraine since February, 2022

"Only at the conclusion of the investigation can we determine whether what happened was because of poor weather, whether it was just an accident or something else entirely. Right now we must be patient," Kazem Jalali stressed

"The built-in parameterization of the revenue base and expenditure commitments of federal budget ensures the primary structural balance starting 2025 in accordance with fiscal rule parameters," the report said

UK Foreign Secretary noted that this week the G7 finance ministers will primarily discuss the use of revenues generated by Russian assets

The session was conducted by Marat Shakhmatov - a playwright and a director from Dagestan, who also promotes this sport, which is a combination of boxing as a power sport and chess as an intellectual sport

"We will remember that," the politician warned

Vasily Nebenzya called the information about the conflict in Ukraine, contained in UN Secretary General’s report on protection of civilians in armed conflict a "regrettable example of double standards"

The press bureau drew attention to the fact that history has shown time and again that attempts to retain power using lies and intimidation do not work

Denis Pushilin emphasized that the regional authorities have tried to appeal to international human rights organizations, but to no avail

Russia has "very constructive and friendly relations" with Turkey, Dmitry Peskov stressed

"We are not planning to plant mines [at the border with Russia and Belarus]," the minister said

According to LME, aluminum reserves at the end of April amounted to 116,300 tons

By 2030, this figure is expected to exceed $120.77 bln, Candidate for the post of Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko said

It is reported that Benny Gantz is considered to be the politician who can end Netanyahu’s political career

Annalena Baerbock stressed that according to the constitution not only of Ukraine, but also of other countries, elections could not be held during martial law

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the operation to liberate the LPR would be brought to an end as soon as the operation in Lisichansk was finished

Yelena Shishkina noted that Ukraine had seen usurpation of power - but not by Zelensky, who is not an independent political figure, but by the West

"All states that have ratified the ICC statutes are bound to execute the Court’s decisions," the top EU diplomat said

Kiev attempted attack on facilities in Russia’s territory with the use of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted, it said

"This is an important tactical success, which allows us to approach one of the special military operation goals: the complete liberation of Russia’s new regions," Igor Korotchenko underlined

Mikhail Mishustin told Iranian participants at CIPR that some solutions could be useful for them

Leaders of the SCO member states signed the document on the accession of India and Pakistan on June 9

Dmitry Peskov stressed that the situation the Ukrainian soldiers find themselves in is "rather difficult"

It is stressed that these are "originally Russian territories and it is unlikely that Ukraine manages to retain them"

"Under the order of the commander-in-chief, a military exercise involving practice of preparation and use of tactical nuclear weapons started in the Southern military district under the supervision of the General Staff," the ministry said

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The Chinese embassy in Seoul said the South Korean delegation’s visit to Taiwan "grossly violates the 'one China' principle and the spirit of the communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea"

During the presentation of national statements, a number of countries accused Russia of the situation around the nuclear facility

Raisi’s helicopter crashed in Iran’s province of East Azerbaijan on May 19

The top Russian diplomat pointed to the fact that Chinese President Xi Jinping "clearly articulated that the Chinese side will support the convention of an international conference, which will reflect the interests of both Russia and Ukraine equally and will be based on a large number of ideas and initiatives"

Assault rifles of new generation are being developed to replace AK-74M in the army and to be included in Ratnik military gear

General mobilization was announced in Ukraine in February 2022 and has been extended several times since, with the authorities doing everything possible so that draft-age men cannot evade military service

Benjamin Netanyahu recalled that Israel supplied half million tons of food and medicine with 20,000 trucks to the Gaza Strip

"The EU deliberately resorted to an unprecedented step - theft of sovereign assets of a foreign state," Kirill Logvinov said

The ministers discussed the results of Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China

The Russian president said Moscow stood "shoulder to shoulder" with Tehran, Kazem Jalali said

Turkish carrier is preparing to file a claim with the relevant authorities in Europe in response to those who created this situation for company and right this wrong

This is 37% of planned budget assignments, the Ministry of Finance said

Vasily Nebenzya noted that not only the Zelensky regime was responsible for the strike on the Kakhovka HPP, but also the "Western sponsors who continue to supply long-range weapons to the ruling clique in Kiev"