Russian Airborne Troops to have joint Arctic drills with Belarusian special force

According to the British Defense Ministry, British instructors have trained 50,000 Ukrainian troops between February 2022 and November 2024

The flight operator, Pobeda Airlines, said later that the pilot of flight DP513 made a decision to land in Moscow after a hydraulic system gauge signaled a malfunction

According to Dmitry Peskov, the process is difficult and time-consuming

A prototype of the passenger jet with imported systems and domestically-produced PD-8 engines successfully completed its first test flight in March 2025

According to Nikas Safronov, he depicted a collection of important symbols

"It’s unlikely that the current EU leadership will gain a clearer perspective anytime soon," Kirill Logvinov stated

Andrey Marochko suggested that Ukrainian forces might escalate their attacks on other frontline villages ahead of the forthcoming talks

The top Russian diplomat arrived in Samarkand on Tuesday evening

The spacecraft will be launched atop the CZ-2F/G carrier rocket, from the Jiuquan space center

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko noted that Moscow would use all available means to ensure its defense strength amid the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s aggressive aspirations

"It's shameful that on the other side our adversaries dare to issue warnings to those who want to come to Moscow," Alexander Grushko said

The Russian army is pushing Ukrainian troops out of the community

Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that Zelensky had long ago become a pawn in both foreign and domestic politics

As the Industry and Trade Ministry notes, the updated list of goods subject to duty was determined jointly with the business community

Sweden promised to supply Kiev with two Saab 340 AEW&C (ACS-890) aircraft

According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia continues communication with the US through all available channels

According to JD Vance, the border may not wind up as the exact front lines as they stand now

Kremlin Foreign Policy Aide Yury Ushakov earlier said Witkoff plans to visit Moscow this week

According to the newspaper, the negotiators are now considering "a separate peacekeeping force to monitor any ceasefire, which would look like a ‘joint commission’ of Russians, Ukrainians and a third, non-NATO country"

"The Russian army is expelling the enemy from Russian soil, doing tough, routine combat work," Sergey Naryshkin said

Meanwhile, Hamas has signaled its readiness to relinquish control in the enclave and hand over governance of Gaza to another Palestinian political force, such as the Palestinian National Authority or some new organization

"It is enough to feed ourselves and feed 160 countries of our world more," Oksana Lut said

Francis made history as the first Latin American pontiff

The agreement sets out the legal framework for further development of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran for the long-term perspective

Four people were injured as a result of the incident

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 17th

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that, prior to the Easter truce, units from Russia’s Battlegroup North had struck Ukrainian brigades near Gornal

He noted that Pope Francis’ attitude towards Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church will not be forgotten

The Economic Development Ministry stressed that the route network of air traffic with the kingdom is also developing

The American leader also reported "great progress in the Middle East"

"Missile forces and drone units launched two cruise missiles and two drones at the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its associated ships in the northern part of the Red Sea," the movement said

Russian security officer told TASS that Russian servicemen came under attack as they attempted to take the bodies of Ukrainian troops from areas near Guyevo and Nikolayevo-Daryino to mortuaries

According to the broadcaster, discussions will instead take place among senior officials from the five nations

According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran has never opposed scientific and technological cooperation with Washington

Igor Kimakovsky recalled that the Ukrainian army attempted to "cut off" Russia's advance by drones

According to the Russian security forces, the monastery sustained major damage

The head of state emphasized that in 2024, almost all defense facilities "successfully completed the assignments under the State Defense Order, efficiently and on time"

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The funeral is scheduled for April 26

The authorities in Kiev usually do not disclose incidents at military facilities and factories

The president noted that restoration of Donbass and Novorossiya is a complex but gradually advancing process

The Hungarian government intends to take the results of the referendum into account during talks with the EU leadership

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 23rd

The flight connection was canceled due to low occupancy rates and an earthquake in Myanmar

Rodion Miroshnik stressed that the monastery will be rebuilt

Earlier, the International Monetary Fund released a report in which it raised its forecast for Russian economic growth in 2025

The Ukrainian army lost a total of over 200 troops during fighting in the area

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a fire at a Russian military unit set off a detonation of munitions at the unit’s depot

The ministry condemned Tokyo’s initiative, asserting that it amounts to complicity in the Kiev regime’s crimes and warned that such actions will entail severe retaliatory measures

The Europeans still refuse to recognize the very fact of the emergence of new centers with political and economic influence across the world, Kirill Logvinov noted

Washington's blatant coercion of negotiating parties to "pick sides" and its open attempt to contain and isolate China lay bare its arrogant and hegemonic intentions, representing a blatant defiance and disruption of the global economic and trade order, the paper wrote

"China strongly opposes groundless accusations and political manipulations," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun pointed out

President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will attend the discussions

The incident occurred in Pahalgam, a popular destination for tourists in the region

The first attempt to get him to respond to the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin came from a Politico reporter

The sides plan to sign ten agreements following the talks, including documents on the mutual refusal of visa requirements for regular passport holders

According to the report, the group’s aim was "to gather intelligence from across the government" about alleged Russian crimes in Ukraine

Kiev claimed that certain evidence was presented to the Chinese side, and "serious concerns" were expressed

Advisor to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky noted that intense fighting is ongoing in the Chasov Yar area, where the enemy is attempting to hold strategic heights to prevent the Russian Armed Forces from gaining control of the region

Asian, African and Latin American nations showed particular interest in the forum's agenda this year, advisor to the Russian President Anton Kobyakov said

Russian-American dialogue has intensified since the US President Donald Trump's administration took office in Washington

It is tasked with resolving separate important issues

Schools and other education facilities, as well as a number of enterprises in the region’s Kirzhach district, will be closed on Wednesday

The prayer was led by Cardinal Secretary of State of Vatican City Pietro Parolin

The restrictions will take effect on April 23

According to preliminary data, two climbers have high altitude sickness

The Daily Telegraph wrote, with reference to an unnamed source, that provisions one and two envisage an immediate ceasefire and direct talks between Ukraine and Russia

Steve Witkoff most recently visited Russia on April 11 and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg

Certification tests are expected to be completed by the end of the year, and deliveries to Russian air carriers are to begin in 2026

"They fear that the world will not be organized by their rules but by competing principles," Valery Fadeyev pointed out

Hongqi will supply twenty H9 executive cars and ten H10 business minivans for guests during the Victory Day activities

According to the Russian servicemen, the Ukrainian military considered the monastery a military facility

According to Vladimir Zelensky, once a ceasefire is declared, Ukraine is ready to negotiate with Russia in any format

"We are holding serious and substantial discussions on Ukraine and I believe the dialogue will continue this week," Yury Ushakov emphasized

According to the press service of the Holy See, members of the Roman Curia and the Vatican staff are currently paying last respects to the Pope

The Russian president exemplified that in restaurants, the Ukrainian military personnel "hold some gatherings, meetings, conferences"

According to military expert Vitaly Kiselev, the Russian troops are still making gains under these challenging conditions

According to Governor Alexander Avdeyev, first responders are working at the scene of the explosion in the region’s Kirzhach District

The Russian president also expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation with Indian partners in the fight against all forms of terrorism

Dmitry Peskov declined to say whether Russia was demanding that Ukraine legally recognize the Russian status of Crimea as part of the settlement

As Dmitry Peskov stressed, the issue of the Ukrainian settlement is "extremely complex"

Emergency response services are working on the site

In general, the list of countries subject to increased duties on imports of perfumes, cosmetics and household chemicals into Russia has expanded

According to the Houthi spokesman, these operations were carried out 'in the context of resisting America’s aggression against Yemen and supporting the Palestinian people'

The agenda includes "ways to make Ukraine stronger and guarantees of lasting peace and security"

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd

At the same time, sources said that Ukrainian emissaries want 'to discuss a 30-day ceasefire during Wednesday's meetings in London rather than Trump's peace plan framework'

The Energy Ministry does not have information thus far whether the ban is a complete one or is introduced for the heating season

French Admiral Pierre Vandier warned that if NATO forces "do not regain their technical and tactical superiority," they could face difficulties during the next conflict

US President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will attend the discussions

According to Kirill Logvinov, large-scale efforts on counteracting the so-called Russian threat vividly confirm this

According to the report, all emergency response forces are engaged

Speaking about Kiev’s interest in obtaining Patriot air defense systems, he left the door open that these might be included in a new assistance package, but acknowledged that this would depend on further negotiations

According to The Washington Post, the proposal will be part of a possible peace deal

Russia’s top diplomat is scheduled to have a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and meaningful talks with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov

US president noted that the negative economic effects from increased customs tariffs will be felt in the United States for some time

"Official level talks will continue but these are closed to media," a Foreign Office official said

He was banned from entry to Russia for 60 years

According to the official, a Ukrainian armored fighting vehicle exploded on the minefield and was finished off by a precise strike of a fiber-optic drone

According to the former Austrian foreign minister, "France is now very upset that Germany and Poland are buying weapons from the United States, and not from France"