BRICS states do not discuss possible union enlargement — Lavrov

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, July 21st

The US president said that he is aware of Israel shelling Lebanon's positions in the "pilot zone" in the city of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah

The countries could scale up AI data center networks in Siberia and the Russian Far East

Alexey Goncharenko addressed recent protests demanding the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov and the removal of Ukrainian armed forces Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky

The US leader reacted sharply to a reporter’s remark that there are no signs of Iran's willingness to stop fighting

The association emphasized that international coordination is urgently required to safeguard civilian shipping and protect cross-border energy infrastructure

Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon is committed to the agreement and thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts to stabilize the situation

He did not say whether Fyodorov had accepted the offer

The spring ice meltdown provokes a sharp release of carbon accumulated over the cold season

Dmitry Peskov answered the question about Russia’s missile strike on a vessel at the Odessa port

The IDF will act via a "coordination mechanism mediated by the United States in the event of violations of the agreement by Hezbollah," the source said

The Russian aerospace company continues to deploy a low-orbit satellite constellation for new-generation communication services

Spokesperson Jan Wittry says NASA is leveraging existing hardware and developing the reactor system "to deliver a flight system and prove a capability essential to sustained lunar operations, future Mars missions, and the next era of exploration"

If shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is disrupted Saudi Arabia would face increased security costs and reduced flexibility in export shipments, Ahmed Nagi added

The restrictions will be based on findings of an investigation into the alleged use of forced labor by these countries, the publication said

The causes are being investigated

Yana Lantratova added that she has managed to establish close communication with the Ukrainian ombudsman

The US military says the strikes "are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz"

Pyotr Tolstoy said that Russia is defending its independence, freedom and "the ability to make its own decisions"

Dick Durbin says the funds are unavailable until the next president is in office

Reuters earlier reported that international shipping companies receive messages from the Houthi in Sanaa demanding that they refrain from loading and unloading in the Saudi ports

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia views any potential deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine as absolutely unacceptable

According to Rodion Miroshnik, "90% of military cargoes arrive from European countries"

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said at a plenary session that the situation on the fuel market would change dramatically in the near future

Before the naval maneuvers, the Russian warship informed HMS Tyne patrol ship of its intention to conduct gunnery activity

Notably, Sheikh Isa serves as a critical hub for the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, facilitating air operations and drone control

Lilian Darii was summoned in connection with Moldova's gross violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Earlier, the Russian Investigative Committee brought charges against Drapaty for staging more than 70 shelling attacks killing or wounding 154 people

As Vladimir Dzhabarov noted, such a visit would be nothing new

According to preliminary data, two facilities were damaged

Other countries, including Qatar, disagree with this position and insist on immediate de-escalation

The Russian embassy's request to send a representative for making clarifications was ignored

According to the statement, the strikes destroyed several radar systems

Sergey Lavrov will take part in events hosted by ASEAN

Many Ukrainian politicians and protesters have been demanding for a week the resignation of Alexander Syrsky

Russia previously chaired the APEC forum in 2012, Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev noted

Tomio Okamura, says he refuses to finance Ukraine, "which supports collaborators with the Nazis"

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, July 20th

According to Alexander Novak, the positive impact stems from temporary bans on petroleum product exports, market saturation through imports, as well as increased domestic production

The document outlines areas of activity rather than ready-made solutions, the ministry noted

The US president said it will happen to any site where Tehran "is thinking about nuclear"

The summit is scheduled for November 18 and 19 in Shenzhen

Marat Berdyev added that there is no isolation of Russia, nor it is foreseen

The document also defines the conditions for cryptocurrency purchases by investors

In recent years, the EU countries have been regularly blaming Russia for being behind various emergencies and what they call "malicious activities" in their territories

EU sanctions are unpopular in Europe — they do not work and cost EU countries more than €3 trillion, Kirill Dmitriev said

A source in Russian security agencies specified that the tactics was used by commanders of Ukraine’s 72nd Mechanized Brigade, allowing them to substantiate their false reports that they still controlled a settlement

Dan Caine added that Russia and the US are in a "complicated relationship"

The force’s self-propelled artillery battery commander with the call sign Yenisey added that crews of the Orlan-10 multipurpose unmanned reconnaissance systems adjust the Battlegroup North’s artillery fire

According to the US military, the strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure

Dmitry Sorokin identified systemic corruption within government agencies and the judicial system as the main obstacle to progress, eroding public trust in the rule of law

The Foreign Minister separately said that ASEAN leaders have reached important agreements in the areas of politics and security, combating new threats and challenges, and developing trade, economic, investment, cultural, educational and humanitarian ties

According to the US president, the inflicted damage that will take Iran 20-25 years to recover from

The US leader added that it is not "a one-way street"

No casualties have been reported among security officers or civilians

Since the beginning of July, LNG flows from European terminals into the EU gas transmission system have dropped by 26% year-on-year

As reported by the Strana publication, the move could potentially provoke serious conflict within military leadership, especially over defense budget management

Jens Stoltenberg wrote in his memoirs that he agreed to consider the possibility of withdrawing some NATO troops from Eastern Europe

Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev says US President Donald Trump has repeatedly noted that Russian president's participation would be useful, the American sherpa's team is sending "a similar signal"

Zoran Milanovic also emphasized that the EU "is exclusively engaged in talk of war and attempts to finance military production"

56 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles and 35 unmanned aviation control points were also destroyed

According to N-tv, Sergey Kuznetsov made the admission during a monitored telephone conversation with his wife while in custody in Italy

Dmitry Peskov commented on statements that a Russian frigate allegedly conducted exercises in international waters near the British coast

Ukrainian forces continue to deliberately target the reservoir dam following the water release, with strikes still ongoing, according to the operational command

According to the newspaper, linters, or the short fibers left on cotton seeds after processing, are converted to nitrocellulose, also known as guncotton

Such a move does not follow as a "declassification directive" and only allowed employees to come forward through government channels

Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian militants have abandoned some of their forward positions in the settlement as several strategic heights have come under Russia’s control

No one was injured, Mikhail Razvozhayev said

The yuan exchange rate against the ruble lost 4 kopecks to 11.6 rubles

Yana Lantratova previously said the UN office had requested information from Russia on the investigation into the Ukrainian armed forces' strike

The update is available for all devices produced by Sputnix, the company said

According to the US leader, such measures would "be very effective"

Yana Lantratova separately said that during exchanges the sides hand over an equal number of people

The cat carried a homemade tissue collar containing unknown substances

According to the daily government summary, 16,740 people were injured, and 17,265 people were left homeless

A high-ranking Iranian source says this could be the case if London joins the US war against the Islamic Republic

The regional emergencies response headquarters said the situation is under control

According to the head of state, the experience that Russia had with the ‘Wagner PMC’ was "so clumsy, because it was not based on the law"

The Houthis previously announced that a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia had been imposed

There no persons injured in the drone attack

Alexander Grushko emphasized that the Foreign Ministry maintains diplomatic communication with all embassies

The Russian foreign minister pointed out the regular nature of bilateral contacts

"The Saudi-led coalition has already said it will protect vessels transiting the Red Sea, suggesting that any Houthi attack would likely trigger a strong military response," International Crisis Group Senior Yemen Analyst Ahmed Nagi said

According to the source cited by the news agency, the number is "well over 500 troops" and exceeds Pentagon's official figure

A resolute protest was lodged with him over gross violations by the Moldovan side of the 1961 Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations in two incidents involving employees and official cars of the Russian embassy in Moldova

Yana Lantratova also said that if there are citizens of Ukraine who wish to go home, they "can freely leave through Russian territory"

TASS has compiled the key statements made by Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko

Yevgeny Poddubny said the enemy will continue to use drones en masse, a wide range of Western-made weapons and will actively use the newest AI-powered unmanned systems

The reason for the ruling was the groups’ cooperation with the Ukrainian military

The final parameters of the process have not yet been determined

The Omich systems are used to evacuate wounded military personnel, to deliver ammunition, provisions, fuel

According to the command, additional funding was not provided in a timely manner, forcing the military to rely on previously accumulated fuel reserves

It was clarified that two of those injured had been discharged following a medical checkup

Russian forces continued delivering strikes on Ukraine’s ports used to handle cargo for the Ukrainian army

Intelligence analysts believe Iran and the United States remain "stuck in an indefinite limbo between peace and war," the newspaper said

According to the newspaper, the agreement envisages licensed production of the L119 light towed howitzer with a shooting range of up to 16.9 km

Artur Muradyan, ATOR Vice President for International Tourism and CEO of the Space Travel tour operator, noted that the visa-free travel regime is facilitating the expansion of travel geography

The US secretary of state said that Tehran had made both direct and indirect requests to engage in talks about settling the conflict

A dry cargo vessel unloading cargoes for the Ukrainian army was struck at the port of Nikolayev

Gas volumes in European UGS facilities are 16.8% lower than they were on the same date in 2025