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Russian forces thwart Ukrainian attempt to counterattack near Svyatogorsk — DPR head

The Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported

DONETSK, April 5. /TASS/. The Ukrainian armed forces attempted to counterattack in the Svyatogorsk area, but the Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, reported on his Telegram channel.

"Near Svyatogorsk, the enemy attempted a counterattack, but our units have the situation under control," he emphasized.

Top Russian, Chinese diplomats call for de-escalation of situation in Persian Gulf — MFA

According to the statement, in the context of Middle East issues, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed ways to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation in various international forums, especially at the UN

Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog

It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish

Two power plants in Kuwait damaged in Iranian attack — energy ministry

According to the ministry, desalination units have also sustained damage

UK Defense Ministry denies reports of its destroyer being hit off Lebanese coast

Israel’s Channel 14 earlier cited assessments that a missile fired by Hezbollah was able to damage the ship

Iran's internet shutdown continues for more than 800 hours — NetBlocks

The general public remain cut off from the world without vital updates and without a voice

Butina needs over $650,000 to pay US lawyer’s fees

On April 26, the Russian national was sentenced to 18 months in prison

Russia says its forces suppressed 30 Ukrainian artillery positions near Krasny Liman

In addition, the aircraft of the "Center" grouping of troops carried out more than 40 sorties, during which missile and bomb strikes were carried out, in particular, on strong points, as well as places where equipment was accumulated, said Alexander Savchuk, head of the press center of the "Center" grouping

Beijing vows harsh response if US slaps sanctions on China over Ukraine

In the process of settling relations with the Russian Federation, the US is not entitled to impose so-called sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian noted

Lavrov talks security guarantees and negotiations with US at a roundtable with ambassadors

The ongoing Russia-US talks are aimed at finding a long-term solution to end the Ukraine conflict, the Russian foreign minister noted

US, Iran may reach deal by Monday — Trump

The reporter also noted that, according to the White House, if Tehran does not agree to a deal, Trump intends to take control of Iranian oil

Russian forces take up new positions near liberated Aleksandrovka — DPR head

The Russian Armed Forces have also taken up the village of Krynki in the Donetsk People’s Republic

Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank

Earlier, the IDF press service reported the completion of a 60-hour raid in the city of Jenin

Putin’s Munich Speech 15 years later: What prophecies have come true?

Fifteen years ago today, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Munich Security Conference with a speech that was instantly interpreted as the harshest-ever manifesto since the Cold War era

Putin signs law on legalizing cryptocurrency mining in Russia

Only Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs included in a register will have the right to mine

Putin: Russia stands for demilitarization of Ukraine

Russian President said he wished the Donbass problem could be settled through talks and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, but "regrettably, this is no longer relevant"

Investigators of MH17 crash fail to match real damage — missile manufacturer

The Joint Investigation Team presented no technical aspects of investigation in its report, according to the BUK missile manufacturer

Russia’s UN envoy reiterates that Dnepropetrovsk missile was shot down by Ukraine

"This tragedy would have never happened if the Ukrainian government has followed the requirements of the international humanitarian law," Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said

Attempted terrorist attack in Serbia fits well with Ukraine’s previous actions — Szijjarto

The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that "a terrorist attack was being prepared against the TurkStream gas pipeline"

Ukraine stages massive aerial attack on several municipalities in south Russia

At least four people have been injured, the region’s crisis response center said

Russia’s battlegroup West advances in Krasny Liman direction — DPR head

In Krasny Liman itself, combat operations have unfolded in the northeastern part of the town, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said

Seven drones destroyed in Leningrad Region — governor

Combat operations continued at the time of the report

Russian diplomat says Ukraine doesn’t see peace as priority

According to Maria Zakharova, the regime in Kiev does not think in such categories at all

Some 98% of voters in Russia support DPR, LPR accession to Russia

The referendums on joining Russia kicked off in the Donetsk and the Lugansk People’s Republics and in the liberated areas of the Kherson and the Zaporozhye Regions on September 23

Brussels seeks to remove patriotic European leaders — Szijjarto

"Brussels is doing everything possible to throw out strong leaders and install its puppet governments," the Hungarian foreign minister said

Chinese companies started trading intelligence about US troops — newspaper

According to The Washington Post, private firms are combining AI technology with data from open sources to expose the actions of US troops

Russia to raise issue of Ukraine's intent to use dirty bomb at UN — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat stressed that the Russian side had specific information about Ukrainian scientific institutions that possessed technologies capable of creating a dirty bomb

Iraq exempted from restrictions on passage through Strait of Hormuz — Iranian military

The headquarters stressed that "the restrictions apply only to hostile countries."

Chinese city of Heihe resumes border trading with Blagoveshchensk in Russia — TV

Heihe is a Sino-Russian free trade zone, which before the coronavirus pandemic Russian citizens could visit without visas

Ex-mayor of Yekaterinburg detained for discrediting Russian army

It is reported that Yevgeny Roizman served as Yekaterinburg mayor in 2013-2018

Ukraine's FP-1 drones used to attack Moscow based on Nazi-era tech — expert

"The FP-1 is considered no worse or better than all other UAVs in the third technological league, which is what has allowed Russia to successfully repel Ukrainian attacks in recent days," Dmitry Kuzyakin said

Russian Black Sea Fleet to get two Varshavyanka subs Oct 25 and Nov 25 — manufacturer

This will increase to six the Black Sea Fleet’s group of upgraded project 636 submarines

Decision on space station’s service limit depends on situation regarding Russia — Rogozin

He also said that if Russia decided to withdraw from the ISS project, it would notify its foreign partners about this decision a year in advance

Surgutneftegas to maintain oil output in 2024 at level of 2023

In the fall of 2023, Vladimir Bogdanov said that Surgutneftegas had reduced oil production in accordance with its obligations under the OPEC+ agreement and would keep it at 152,000 tons per day until the end of the year

Hezbollah mistakenly fires at UK vessels — Israeli TV

Israel’s Channel 14 pointed out that preliminary Israeli assessments indicate the missile may have damaged the ship

Italian helicopters to explore Arctic for Rosneft — manufacturer

The project will be implemented at HeliVert plant in Moscow Region

Russian forces strike over 70 Ukrainian artillery units in past day, top brass reports

It is reported that Russian forces pushed forward in their offensive in the Donetsk area over the past day

Bank of Russia may lower key rate to 18% annually in July — lawmaker

On June 6, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 100 basis points to 20% annually, after a prolonged period of maintaining it at 21%

Russia downs 85 Ukrainian drones over nine regions, Crimea and Black Sea last night

Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicles over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Samara, Saratov, Tula, and Voronezh regions, Russia’s Defense Ministry siad

Kremlin ex-chief: Russia is ready to open new page in relations with US after elections

Ex-chief of the Kremlin administration said Russia’s leadership had been 'insulted' by anti-Russian rhetoric in the course of the U.S. election campaign, but hoped for American pragmatism to prevail

Russia launches serial production of latest Udav army pistol

The pistol’s design incorporates original solutions that give it some advantages compared to CZ, Glock, Walther, Colt and other pistols, according to Rostec

Body of third Su-34 pilot found by rescuers — Russian Defense Ministry

Two Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber jets collided in Russia’s Far East on Friday while performing a planned training flight over the Sea of Japan 35 kilometers off the coast

Russia, US discuss Nord Stream pipeline issue — Lavrov

According to Russian Foreign Minister, 'it will be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and will force it not to reject the Russian gas'

Authorities draft law on external management of companies leaving Russian market

The initiative will affect those companies that have decided to leave the Russian market for no obvious economic reasons, "based on anti-Russian sentiments in Europe and the United States, while their activities significantly affected the stability of the economy"

France, Belgium oppose ban on gas imports from Russia to EU — Politico

Representatives of French and Belgian governments said that they need “more reassurances on the economic and legal consequences of the move before making a decision”

Attack by surface drones on Sevastopol repelled, no facilities damaged

Earlier, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported that the Black Sea Fleet was repelling an attack by surface drones at Sevastopol’s outer anchorage

Iran offers agreement on use of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said

Assad allegedly hands list of military targets over to Israel before leaving Syria — media

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

Lavrov slams 'klepto' German authorities for plans to seize Russian assets

It is noted that the Americans in closed contacts are explaining to them how to change these laws to take and finally steal everything

Chronicle of Donbass republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions’ accession to Russia

It is noted that the names of the new constituent entities - two republics and two regions - will be included in Part 1 of Article 65 of the Russian Constitution

Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS

Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out

UK’s Johnson floats idea of alliance as alternative to EU, newspaper reports

According to the sources, the British initiative would imply an alliance of countries determined to counteract Moscow’s policies

Hungary will never send weapons to Ukraine, top diplomat says

According to Peter Szijjarto, there is a Hungarian community on the territory of Ukraine, with ethnic Hungarians being constantly mobilized to the Ukrainian army

As Zapad 2025 drills proceed, Northern Fleet deploys forces in near, far sea zones

The primary objective of these naval groups is to safeguard Russia’s coastal infrastructure in the Arctic

China increased Russian LNG imports by 18.2% in 2025

As follows from the General Customs Administration statistics, the price of LNG imports for the reporting period amounted to $4.98 billion, same as in 2024

Russia’s Kamaz seeks to boost truck exports to Vietnam

Kamaz’ policy is aimed at long-term presence on the Vietnamese market seen as a strategic one in the Asia Pacific region

Strategic partnership, rejection of sanctions: results of talks between Putin, Kim Jong Un

The treaty will take interaction between the two countries "to a new level" rather than resting on laurels that already exist

Russian forces advancing toward Konstantinovka — DPR head

The enemy is trying to hold its ground and dig in in the industrial zone, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic said

Russia fights on three fronts now — Foreign Ministry

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says that Russia is fighting on military, economic, and information fronts

No one injured in Mi-2 helicopter crash in Stavropol Region — Prosecutor’s Region

According to Bondarenko, the helicopter could have crashed due to bad weather

Over 10 Caspian Flotilla vessels go on duty for snap check

The surprise combat readiness check is held in the Armed Forces on August 25-31

Trump confirms rescue of second crewmember of fighter jet in Iran

According to the US president, the serviceman was injured

Ambassador slams as provocative steps US Russophobic rhetoric ahead of Russian election

Anatoly Antonov demanded that "local authorities refrain from actions that could lead to a slide of bilateral relations into the abyss"

Russian forces thwart Ukrainian attempt to counterattack near Svyatogorsk — DPR head

The Russian army has the situation under control, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic reported

Death toll from Izhevsk school shooting up to 17

Eleven children and six adults, have died

Yerevan understands it can’t simultaneously stay in EAEU and EU — Kremlin spokesman

The operational systems of the EAEU and the EU are different and unmatchable, Dmitry Peskov said

Izhevsk school shooter possessed two non-lethal guns turned into live — National Guard

On Monday morning, an unknown man opened fire at School No. 88 in Izhevsk before committing suicide

Ukrainian military used UAV to attack dry cargo ship that sank in Sea of Azov — governor

Vladimir Saldo noted that most of the crew has been admitted to a Kherson Region hospital and is receiving medical assistance, while one crew member has died, and the fate of two others remains unknown

Inbound tourist flow to remain flat this year — Russian association

Tour operators expected this May that the inbound tourist traffic will surge by 25% this summer against the like period of the last year but the forecast required the revision during the season, the association noted

Izhevsk school shooter was treated in mental hospital — regional head

It is reported that thirteen people were killed, including nine children

Kazakh crisis may occur in Uzbekistan, if lessons aren’t learned, warns Lukashenko

According to Alexander Lukashenko, there are "too many people who want to undermine the situation" both in Kazakhstan and in other post-Soviet republics of Central Asia

Battlegroup West downed 99 Ukrainian drones

Six loitering munitions of the enemy were also shot down

Russia should work actively to become technologically independent — Medvedev

"It is very important for us to work actively to replace foreign equipment with domestic equivalents, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council said

Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy sites, military airfields over past day

The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,215 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Iran uses new air defense system to intercept hostile targets — military official

The IRGC’s ground-based air defense, in turn, intercepted an A-10 fighter jet and two Black Hawk helicopters, Ebrahim Zolfaghari said

Yemen’s Aden airport shelled as government’s plane lands

According to Al Arabiya’s sources, the shells landed in the arrivals hall, black smoke is coming out of the damaged building

Biden to sign NATO accession protocols for Sweden, Finland on August 9

In the afternoon, the US President will deliver remarks and sign the Instruments, according to his working schedule published by the White House

Moscow, Beijing to make efforts to increase trade turnover — Russian first deputy PM

The signing of a revised intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments in May was a timely step, Denis Manturov added

US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell

Russia to continue supporting Europe with energy resources, says Putin

The president recalled that Russia values its reputation

NATO never admits Ukraine, Washington should recognize it as neutral — expert

Three US presidents - Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Biden - have already made it clear that the United States has no national interest sufficient to commit US troops to defend Ukraine or Georgia against invasion, Katrina vanden Heuvel pointed out

Fire in Mercury mall in Ufa localized, says Emergencies Ministry

The message about a fire in the Mercury shopping mall was received at 19:36 Moscow time

Russian, Syrian troops free 19 IS captives — Defense Ministry

Syrian troops supported by Russian military officers have freed 19 Islamic State hostages

Russia-Mongolia mutual trade volume up by 21% in 8 months — Russian Prime Minister

Mikhail Mishustin stressed that Mongolia is Russia's strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region

Russian forces advance near Grishino — DPR head

According to Denis Pushilin. Russian soldiers have also advanced toward Sergeyevka, Novoaleksandrovka, and Vasilyevka

Ukrainian military use crew of Bangladeshi cargo ship as human shield — Russia’s MFA

The Bangladesh-flagged Banglar Samriddhi had been stuck at the port of Olvia since February 24

EU is vassal of US, acts as supporter of Kiev regime, says Republika Srpska president

It is also stated that the global undermining of the international security structure is caused by the West's disregard for other countries' national interests and its open interference in their domestic affairs

Defense contractor delivers new batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets to Russian troops

The Irkutsk Aviation Plant of the United Aircraft Corporation also has manufactured and delivered new Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft to the Defense Ministry of Russia

Japanese PM hopes for frank dialogue with Putin in December

In early September, Putin and Abe held a meeting in Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum where the two leaders agreed to boost dialogue

US president to announce new $375-mln military aid package to Kiev — newspaper

The package will include artillery shells, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons, the Politico newspaper said

Nuclear war is impossible — Russian MFA

"It’s the end of civilization and it can’t be allowed in any means," deputy director of the nonproliferation and arms control department at the Russian Foreign Ministry Igor Vishnevetsky said

Serbia discovers planted explosives near its gas pipeline — top brass

According to the ministry, law enforcement officials are continuing their work on site to search for additional evidence and identify those involved

UK Navy reports critical situation in Persian Gulf region

27 attacks on ships and port infrastructure have been reported since March 1, and the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz daily has dropped from 138 to eight

Foreign national plotted sabotage of gas pipeline in Serbia — military counterintelligence

According to Serbian Military Security Agency Director Duro Jovanic, the suspect "will definitely be taken into custody"

Mail.ru Group acquires mobile games developer Pixonic for $30 mln

Pixonic was founded in 2009 and is best known for War Robots game

Russia's newest satellites to change course of Ukrainian conflict — former UN inspector

According to Ritter this conflict would become "unsustainable for the Ukrainian sometime by the end of summer, early fall"

Thousands of dead Gaza kids not enough to get West behind UN resolution — Russian diplomat

"This is the most obvious and rather simple thing to do in this situation: simply to produce a statement, a resolution, a document with a unified call for a ceasefire," Maria Zakharova underlined

Mercedes and BMW carmakers may become history in ten years — presidential aide

"Because European manufacturers now have neither a sales market nor the advantage in technology that they had five to ten years ago," Maxim Oreshkin noted

Russia warned Turkey of imminent army coup, says Iran’s FNA

The news agency referred to several Arab media outlets quoting diplomats from Ankara

Stock markets on record-hitting spree around the world — Bloomberg

As the agency says, of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently

Elon Musk refuses to delete Russian security official Medvedev’s post on Twitter

A Twitter follower previously drew Musk's attention to Medvedev's post about Ukraine

Arbitration court obliges Gazprom to pay $4.63bln over gas transit dispute — Naftogaz

In 2014, Gazprom and Naftogaz filed lawsuits against each other in the Stockholm Arbitration