Russia needs to step up production of military-purpose spacecraft — Deputy PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out earlier that Russian businesses had learned to work under sanctions and been able to launch alternative mechanisms for cooperation with foreign partners seeking to work with Russia

First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky reiterated that the moratorium had been faithfully observed by the Russian side

Maria Zakharova noted that, alongside the French and the British, "only similarly frenzied Russophobes in the Baltic states" are willing to join this venture

Daniil Getmantsev noted that Ukraine needs such a deal to draw in capital for the revival of its economy

"A protest has been submitted via diplomatic channels," Takeshi Iwai stressed

Rheinmetall is Germany’s largest defense company

Dmitry Peskov answered to a question about US President Donald Trump’s recent remark that he expected Russia’s response on a proposed Ukrainian ceasefire this week

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,900 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy tanks and 39 armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

The Russian Defense Ministry reported about the liberation of the settlement of Kalinovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic on April 16

According to Professor Hans-Werner Sinn, this can be achieved by swapping bonds that mature soon for 100-year bonds with a significantly lower yield

According to the state corporation press service, the information about the postponement of the Superjet certification deadlines is not true

Andrey Marochko said that during active battles in the Kupyansk direction, our troops managed to improve tactical positions

Also, Rubio informed Lavrov about his contacts with Ukrainian delegates in France

Sergey Mironov also remarked that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent statement reflects Washington’s "helplessness and unpreparedness for a genuine resolution of the Ukraine conflict"

The top Russian diplomat underscored that coercive restrictions tend to generate more issues for the states that implement them than for the countries they target

According to Vasily Nebenzya, 'it all depends on the terms of a possible ceasefire and the language of the document'

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, "mainly nuclear issues" were discussed at the meeting, as well as the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East

Ding Xuexiang noted that work was underway on major projects as the two countries kept expanding areas of cooperation

US president said that sides are getting close to the agreement

Steffen Kotre also pointed out that it would be sound to consider reserves, i.e. to develop the production of domestic gas

Earlier, Andrey Yermak, the head of the office of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, said he along with the Ukrainian defense and foreign ministers, Rustem Umerov and Andrey Sibiga, respectively, had arrived in Paris for talks with senior US officials

According to Khalil al-Hayya, 'the existence of Hamas and its possession of weapons are directly linked to the occupation'

According to CENTCOM, it will cut off the group’s fuel supply and profits from "illegal" fuel sales

According to Steve Witkoff, the territorial issue was the focus of his talks with the Russian leader

The ceasefire on energy infrastructure, in place since March 18, followed a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump

According to Dmitry Peskov, such work is under way

No casualties were reported

Russian troops will still have to take such large communities in the Donetsk People’s Republic as Konstantinovka, Kramatorsk, Slavyansk and Druzhkovka, he specified

This technology has already started to be deployed, and the effects are already being felt, Vladimir Saldo stressed

Over the period of fighting in the Kursk area, the enemy has lost up to 74,780 troops, 410 tanks, 334 infantry fighting vehicles, 305 armored personnel carriers

According to the Defense Ministry, guided by humanitarian considerations, servicemen of the battlegroup North guarantee that Ukrainian soldiers, if they lay down their arms and surrendered, will live and receive decent treatment

The negotiators will go back to their capitals, "mulling over, and return to us early next week," the US Secretary of State said

According to the Defense Ministry, 27 drones were downed over the Voronezh Region, 12 over the Belgorod Region, another 12 over the Sea of Azov, three over Crimea, one over the Rostov Region and one more over the Krasnodar Region

On April 17, a Ukrainian delegation led by Yermak met with US and European representatives in Paris to discuss a possible settlement to the conflict in Ukraine

According to the US Secretary of State, the understanding of whether it would be possible to put an end to the Ukraine conflict may come "in a matter of days"

On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump had a telephone conversation in which they discussed the situation in Ukraine

The memo also notes that the parties intend to avoid conflicts with Ukraine’s obligations under European Union accession and agreements with other creditors

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 240 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The proposals presented by the US to its allies in Paris also imply that all territories liberated by Russia remain under Moscow’s control, while "Kyiv’s aspirations of joining NATO would be off the table"

As Maria Zakharova stressed, "the junta leader tried to shift the responsibility for this next terrible war crime against his own citizens to the head of the Sumy military administration"

According to Marius Ghincea, the majority of Romanians believe that Budapest has not been independent in its foreign policy as it lacks individuality and has played a passive role in relations with its Western partners

In the spokesman’s opinion, "Russian President [Vladimir Putin] has a correct policy with regard to Afghanistan"

According to Steffen Kotre, even sanctions and tariffs are introduced with an eye to the United States’ domestic policy, with the goal being to win the sympathy of the Democrats

Putin and Witkoff met in the Russian city of St. Petersburg on April 11

Less than 24 hours after the talks at the White House, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni receives JD Vance, who has traveled with his family to Rome, where he will celebrate Easter

'The talks will aim to achieve further progress towards a fair, binding and sustainable agreement,' the ministry said in a statement

Zelensky, whose presidential powers officially expire on May 20, 2024, submitted the relevant bills to the Ukrainian parliament on April 15

According to the Russian leader, Russia and Qatar share a similar vision of how a lasting peace could be achieved

"I assume they're going to live up to the deal, so we'll see," Trump added

Marco Rubio pointed out that the White House was in constant contact with London and Paris on settling the Ukraine issue

The top Russian diplomat also emphasized that Moscow and Tehran "have a lot of supporters within the United Nations, including the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter that develops position documents, particularly demanding an end to illegal practices and a return to the norms of international law"

According to the reports, the Danish Armed Forces are planning to send soldiers to a training camp in Ukraine

According to Gergely Gulyas, "even if the countries of Western Europe were on good terms with Russia, it would still not make sense for Hungary to take part in the celebrations, as the end of World War II marked a bitter defeat for the country"

The new package also includes shells for Leopard 2 tanks

The Brazilian news outlet notes that relations between the American and Brazilian administrations remain strained, as the two leaders have virtually nothing in common

US president said that 'Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death'

According to the statement, 'United States want this war to end'

Maria Zakharova said that "Germany announced the formation of a new, ninth coalition under its command, this time focused on electronic warfare, which will include 11 countries"

The diplomatic mission emphasized that it would strengthen cooperation between the countries

On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff in Paris

Vladimir Zelensky is "certainly" responsible for the unintended consequences of the Russian Armed Forces' attack on the venue where a Ukrainian command staff meeting was being held in Sumy, the Russian diplomat stated

An expert shown in the video holding the seized device said it was designed to be triggered by a radio signal

The Russian delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk

The dogs were presented to the Russian president during his visit to North Korea on June 18-19, 2024

Van Damme added that he would like to talk with the Russian leadership "only about peace, sport and happiness"

Taras Kachka highlighted that some issues require political decisions, which could be addressed during Prime Minister Denis Shmygal’s upcoming visit to the United States next week

According to Vitaly Ganchev, similar provocations are also being prepared in the Dnepropetrovsk and Poltava Regions

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

The document was signed on April 17

"The most likely explanation of the incident is that one of Ukrainian air defense missiles fell on Kusum Healthcare’s warehouse setting it on fire," the Russian embassy in New Delhi said

According to the sources, this move is being considered as a deterrent if trade negotiations with Washington fail to produce a satisfactory outcome

Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia strongly condemns such "pirate-like behavior," arguing that the powers now granted to the Estonian Navy exceed the bounds of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 18th

Vasily Nebenzya said that there are talks with the current Syrian government

Ukraine introduced martial law and general military mobilization on February 24, 2022, extending them several times since then

Dmitry Peskov commented on the statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the US does not plan to deal with the Ukrainian settlement for weeks and months

Vasily Nebenzya noted that attempt at a limited ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure was not observed by the Ukrainian side

Meanwhile, the Kiev regime has been "a tool of this Western manipulation," Maria Zakharova argued

According to the US Secretary of State, the administration of US President Donald Trump has done more in 80 days than former US President Joe Biden ever did

The court session was held behind closed doors

"The FSB regional branch for the Lugansk People’s Republic jointly with the FSB branch for the Moscow Military District has foiled the unlawful activity of a mercenary," the FSB press office said in a statement

Mikhail Pavliv noted that under such tight timelines, Washington is compelled to apply pressure on European allies while simultaneously offering incentives to encourage cooperation

One of the people close to the talks told FT that global uncertainty as well as the changing relationship between the US and Russia were behind the halt

According to the report, four people were inside the cable car at the time of the accident

The most frequent targets include the Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions

On March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a 30-day mutual pause on strikes against energy infrastructure

The head of Russian state reiterated that given how complicated space technologies can be, cooperation becomes all the more important

Yahya Saria also said that "the US military buildup and continued aggression against Yemen will only lead to more attacks"

The pilots managed to land the aircraft at Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

On Thursday, Abbas Araghchi was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin

The scientist further noted that Russia is entirely self-sufficient in space-related activities, but that the country had lost "its launch capabilities and many other assets," because the rest of the world had begun actively developing commercial space industries

Abbas Araghchi also confirmed that the Comprehensive Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is a "solid foundation for forging a new level" of bilateral relations

According to Roman Vilfand, the previous record was set in 1921

The Russian foreign minister stressed that Moscow welcomes the willingness to achieve objective and mutually acceptable agreements

The minister delegate noted that the Paris meeting was the first to bring the allies to the same negotiating table following a series of separate encounters