russian news agency
RU
Search
Sections
Close
Economy
Sports
Culture
Close
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Into section →
FOREIGN POLICY
DOMESTIC POLICY
World
World
Into section →
Shooting at a hotel reception with Trump
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Into section →
Oil & gas industry
Internet & Telecom
Trade & Cooperation
Transport
Military & Defense
Military & Defense
Into section →
Science & Space
Science & Space
Into section →
Emergencies
Emergencies
Into section →
Society & Culture
Society & Culture
Into section →
Press Review
Press Review
Into section →
Sports
Sports
Into section →
Special projects
TASS
Agency
TASS today
History
Management
Contacts
Projects & Services
TASS-PHOTO
NEWS TERMINAL
Personal data processing policy TASS
Press Releases
Privacy Policy tass.com
Terms of use
ANTI-Corruption
Subscribe
Social Media
Telegram
Subscriptions
RSS
Advertising
Contacts
{{dayPoint.date | date : 'd MMMM yyyy'}}
{{newsPoint.date * 1000 | date : 'HH:mm'}} {{newsPoint.mark}}
{{newsPoint.title}}
{{newsPoint.title+ ' '}}
{{newsPoint.subtitle}}
All news
Russia's defense industry
Two new submarines to be laid down for Russian Navy in October
A third Project 636.3 submarine called Stary Oskol will be launched on August 28
© ITAR-TASS / Yuri Smityuk
Read also
Russia Navy to receive new submarine for Black Sea Fleet
Read also
US, UK nuclear submarines constantly on duty in Barents Sea — Russian Navy
Read also
New diesel-electric submarine for Russia's Black Sea Fleet launched
Tags
Black Sea Fleet
Russian defense industry
Air defenses destroy 24 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight
Most of these were taken down over the Bryansk Region
Read more
Russian stock market closes mixed on Monday
The MOEX Russia Index lost 0.02% to 2,732.41 points, the RTS Index gained 0.94% to 1,150.4 points
Read more
Russian Pacific Fleet ships detachment docks at Chinese port of Qingdao
As part of the business visit, the Russian navy men are scheduled to attend protocol events and conferences to share experiences with Chinese Navy personnel, city tours, visits to local attractions, and sports events with Chinese sailors
Read more
Russian Security Council notes need to respond to rise in NATO states’ military spending
Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov said the military budgets of individual NATO countries have increased six-fold or more over the past ten years
Read more
Serbian president urges West to stop demonizing Russia
Aleksandar Vucic pointed out that "there are many grey nuances, it's not everything that is black and white"
Read more
Russia’s Foreign Ministry expects IAEA to stand firm against Ukraine's lawlessness
Russia is convinced that the international community is obliged to impose a well-deserved and harsh sentence on the Kiev regime, forcing it to stop attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and other peaceful nuclear facilities, Maria Zakharova said
Read more
Trade volume between Russia, Oman increase fourfold from start of 2026 — minister
"Russian exports contribute to strengthening of food security of Oman through supplies of wheat and barley," Maxim Reshetnikov noted
Read more
Russia’s Battlegroup North eliminates 550 Ukrainian militants in Kharkov since early April
The Russian serviceman noted that the elimination of Ukrainian soldiers allowed the Russian Armed Forces to deprive Ukrainian troops of their rotational potential and frustrate their plans to prevent the expansion of the security buffer zone
Read more
US, still claiming domination, displays most hostile behavior — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to the statement, Washington acts without regard for international law and multilateral institutions, "in the spirit of colonial empires, relying on forceful methods, control over resources and trade routes"
Read more
Zelensky's attempts to become Europe's ‘defender’ will not end well — Lavrov
Vladimir Zelensky has already established an openly Nazi regime in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister said
Read more
Press review: US-Iran talks stall as Trump may seek gain after assassination attempt
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 27th
Read more
It took three days to organize Iran-requested Araghchi meeting with Putin — Kremlin aide
It was quite easy to organize it, Yury Ushakov said
Read more
Attempt made to seize power in Mali — PM
The government forces "managed to neutralize hundreds of terrorists throughout the country", Prime Minister for the transitional period Abdoulaye Maiga said
Read more
Moldova assembles EW systems, UAVs for Ukraine, risking becoming conflict party — expert
According to Dmitry Sorokin, the transfer of production facilities from Ukraine to Moldova was prompted by the systematic destruction by Russian troops of Ukrainian weapons depots
Read more
Lebanon wants to put end to war with Israel — president
Joseph Aoun stressed that the decision to engage in talks with Israel is not a surrender or treason
Read more
Russia needs to find optimal AI regulation model — Putin
"A sound legal foundation is required for advanced sectors of technology leadership, for comprehensive development of territories of the Russian Federation," the Russian ledaer added
Read more
Russia to produce about 12,000 tons of salmon roe in 2026 — official
"This will be more than enough for the domestic market," Ilya Shestakov said
Read more
US secretary of state says he never spoke with Iranian foreign minister
Marco Rubio recalled that for a long time there was a prohibition in the Iranian system against speaking directly to Americans
Read more
Middle East peace, strategic partnership: Putin meets with Iranian foreign minister
The Russian leader noted that the Iranian people are fighting "courageously and heroically" for their sovereignty
Read more
Russia blacklisted EU representatives — Foreign Ministry
Designations include representatives of European institutions, EU member-states and other European countries carrying the activity aimed at undermining Russian territorial integrity, responsible for anti-Russian sanctions, inflicting damage to Russian relations with third countries
Read more
Rosatom chief says future dialogue with Bulgaria on many issues considered possible
The basis of such a dialogue should be common sense, not ideology, Alexey Likhachev noted
Read more
Malian military eliminates over 2,000 terrorists while repelling April 25 attacks — portal
More than 10,000 Malian troops were deployed to repel the terror attacks
Read more
Israel kills 2,521 people in Lebanon since March 2 escalation — Health Ministry
The Health Ministry added that 7,804 people were wounded
Read more
Control of Taratutino to enable Russian troops to destroy Ukrainian forces on vital route
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier on April 27 that its Battlegroup North had liberated the settlement of Taratutino
Read more
Russia supports Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity — defense minister
Russia advocates for a diplomatic resolution of the conflict in Iran, Andrey Belousov said
Read more
Republic of Congo president sets off for official visit to Russia — administration
According to the report, Sassou Nguesso is expected to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as with other senior Russian officials and businessmen
Read more
Iran grateful for Russia’s solidarity, diplomatic support — foreign minister
Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran is pleased to engage with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux
Read more
Iran may have tens of thousands of drones, missiles — senior Russian MP
According to Alexey Pushkov, this conflict is a matter od survival for Iran and it will "hold out to the last"
Read more
Brent oil price above $109 per barrel on ICE — trading data
Brent futures gained 3.66% to $109.18 per barrel
Read more
UN chief warns arms control dying
Antonio Guterres said that the global goal of eliminating nuclear weapons dates back to the very first resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1946
Read more
Another spiral of US-Iran escalation risks to be much wider — Russian expert
The 40-day war in Iran, as it is called by Iranian specialists, has ended in a fragile balance, said Adlan Margoyev, an expert on Iranian affairs and a researcher at the Institute of International Studies at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Institute of International Relations
Read more
Russian diplomat calls for dropping hawkish plans to resume Middle East war
According to Vasily Nebenzya, following the US and Israel’s aggression against Iran, "attempts were made to place all the responsibility on Iran, as though it was Tehran who attacked its neighbors"
Read more
IMO chief calls for UN’s more active role in deescalating situation around Iran
Arsenio Dominguez also noted that 20,000 seafarers are trapped now
Read more
Russian president appoints new head of international cooperation agency
By another decree, Vladimir Putin relieved Evgeny Primakov of his post as head of Rossotrudnichestvo
Read more
Trump sceptical about Iran’s proposal for talks — WSJ
According to the newspaper, the US leader did not reject Tehran’s proposal outright but voiced concerns that Iran was unwilling to meet Washington’s key demand of abandoning uranium enrichment
Read more
Iran to adopt law on Strait of Hormuz after parliament reconvenes — MP
"Many meetings were held to consider the legal and international aspects of the Strait of Hormuz Security Plan," Alaeddin Boroujerdi said
Read more
Guterres warns of number of nuclear warheads growing globally for first time in decades
Some governments are openly mulling the acquisition of these horrific weapons, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said
Read more
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Battlegroup North units gained control of the settlement of Taratutino in the Sumy Region and Battlegroup West units liberated the settlement of Ilyichovka in the DPR
Read more
Brussels’ statements, steps encourage radicalism in Georgia — foreign ministry
"Brussels’ current policy toward Georgia - its steps and statements - shatter trust between the sides and harm the Georgia-EU partnership," the ministry said
Read more
Ukrainian instructors lend drone expertise to Malian militants — military correspondent
On April 25, units of radical groups launched coordinated attacks on several cities in Mali
Read more
Kiev forces lost over 1,200 personnel in special military operation zone in past 24 hours
In particular, Kiev forces lost over 195 servicemen in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North
Read more
Ukrainian counterintelligence officer rejects repatriation
Sergey Mikhailov emphasized that he would prefer to stay in Russia
Read more
US has no defense against hypersonic weapons, advanced cruise missiles — Pentagon
Mark Berkowitz noted that the US has a very limited ground-based single-layer homeland defense system that was specifically designed against a small-scale rogue attack from North Korea
Read more
UAV attacks on Russian regions, Putin-Trump contacts: remarks by Kremlin spokesman
As for reports that UAVs may have been launched from Kazakhstan, determining the source and geography of potential drone attacks on Russia is the responsibility of the special services, primarily the military, Dmitry Peskov said
Read more
Iran gives US new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — media
The new proposal was given to the US via Pakistani mediators
Read more
Russia’s Battlegroup North FPV drones eliminate Ukrainian strongholds in Sumy Region
According to the Russian UAV crew commander, Ukrainian armed forces attempted to counter the drones with electronic jamming, but without success
Read more
Russian Baltic Fleet ships destroy mock enemy submarine
The ships’ mine and torpedo warfare specialists practiced laying bottom and floating mines
Read more
Russian Foreign Ministry delivers note of protest to German Ambassador Lambsdorff
The ministry stressed that the German side had been warned in advance about "the detrimental nature" of a German parliament’s member meeting the head of a terrorist organization banned in Russia
Read more
Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft successfully docks with ISS
The spacecraft carries about 2.5 tons of cargo
Read more
Europe closer to 'nuclear winter' amid nuclear ban lift in Finland — human rights activist
According to Florian Eblenkamp, more and more nuclear weapons in Europe "don't make the region safer"
Read more
Russia’s Andreeva through to quarterfinals of 2026 WTA Madrid Open
The Russian is now set to play for a berth in the semifinals against Canada’s Leylah Fernandez of Canada
Read more
Chancellor Merz ranks last in German politicians' popularity ranking — newspaper
The German chancellor’s declining popularity is seen not only nationwide but also within his own electorate
Read more
Kiev deploying hidden ground platforms on engagement line — expert
Andrey Marochko added that Kiev has used so-called "meat assaults" in several areas over the past week and suffered heavy losses
Read more
US, Iran discussing return to pre-conflict status quo — CNN
According to the TV channel, although the second round of talks has not yet taken place, the two sides "are not as far apart as they seem"
Read more
Sudan, Russia reach mutual understanding on Moscow’s Navy base — foreign minister
In early December 2020, it was announced that a logistics support point for the Russian Navy would be established in Sudan
Read more
Former NATO chief urges UK to spend on 'guns vs butter'
George Robertson opined that the responsibility of government is the defense and safety of its population, and that must come first, then other items of public expenditure come later
Read more
Man charged with attempted assasination of Trump faces life sentence — attorney general
Todd Blanche said the suspect had booked a room in advance at the hotel where the reception with the US President was scheduled and was supposed to stay there from April 24 to 26
Read more
Senior diplomat sees West waging hybrid war against Russia
According to Alexander Grushko, the West believes it will be easier for it to take 100% control of the Balkans if the region is torn apart
Read more
ZNPP confirms first employee death resulting from Ukraine’s attacks
The ZNPP said earlier that a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility’s transport department left a driver killed
Read more
Rosel’s Vika system provides 360-degree anti-drone protection — Rostec
According to the company, the system blocks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou communication channels, protecting facilities and territories from unmanned aerial vehicle attacks
Read more
Russia could mediate in Middle East, but will not impose itself — ex-prime minister
Sergey Stepashin noted that Russia has excellent relations with all Middle Eastern countries
Read more
US secretary of state calls straits economic equivalent of nuclear weapons
About a fifth of global oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Read more
Finnish activist says Nazi tendencies exist in EU
According to Salli Raiski, she has actively supported Russia since 2014 and had already noticed anti-Russian sentiment among Europeans at that time
Read more
Russian troops in Tajikistan thwart mock enemy act of sabotage against Russian base
During the exercise, personnel practiced covert movement between firing positions, firing from various positions and cover, and engaging in crossfire
Read more
Western Balkan mechanisms aim to contain Russia — deputy foreign minister
Alexander Grushko said that the West is imposing decisions, "which infringe on the rights of Serbs, the entities, Republika Srpska, and lead to forced unitarization"
Read more
Russia to introduce special phytosanitary rules for vegetable products import via Belarus
These measures are needed to prevent export of products of unknown origin to Russia through Belarus, including products under the food embargo against EU countries, regulator's press secretary said
Read more
Brazil condemns killing of its citizens in Israeli strike on Lebanon — MFA
The ministry was referring to the incident that took place on April 26 in the Bint Jbeil District, when an 11-year-old Brazilian child, his mother, who also held Brazilian citizenship, and his Lebanese father were killed
Read more
Attempts to discredit Rosatom, food crisis risk: statements by Russian Security Council
TASS has compiled the key statements made by the Russian Security Council deputy secretary
Read more
Russia needs to create buffer zone to liberate Zaporozhye Region — Donetsk leader
Denis Pushilin said that Russian forces moved fast at some stages but the process had slowed down and the enemy tried to counterattack
Read more
Russia is eternal, Putin says as he urges more legislative flexibility
The country is facing unprecedented challenges and risks, and it should overcome them with dignity, the Russian head of state said
Read more
US shouldn't view Putin-Araghchi meeting in a negative way — Kremlin aide
This is part of regular diplomatic work, Yury Ushakov said
Read more
Europeans openly discussing preparations for armed conflict with Russia — senior diplomat
Mikael Agasandyan noted that the Europeans were trying to increase their economic, humanitarian and military presence in countries that are adjacent to Russia to "cordon it off"
Read more
Ukrainian strikes on Zaporozhye NPP are crime against humanity — Russian expert
Alexander Stepanov noted that the lack of response from both Western countries and international organizations to such attacks has made it possible to create an extremely dangerous precedent of nuclear terrorism
Read more
Russia, China make leap in relations thanks to friendship treaty — expert
The treaty enshrined such principles of bilateral relations as eternal friendship passed down from generation to generation
Read more
Lithuania turning into springboard for NATO military activity — Russian MP
The formation of the 1st Lithuanian Division is not a defensive measure, but a demonstrative buildup of offensive potential, Alexander Shenderyuk-Zhidkov noted
Read more
Russia’s Pacific Fleet ships return to Vladivostok after visiting ports in six countries
The commander presented state and departmental awards to the crew members who distinguished themselves during the voyage
Read more
Trump breaks royal protocol by tapping King Charles III on shoulder
The violation of the unwritten rule that one should not be the first to initiate physical contact with a member of the royal family happened as the royal couple arrived at the White House on the first day of their state visit
Read more
Attempts to divide Russian society and unprecedented challenges: Putin’s statements
According to the Russian leader, those who sought to divide and destabilize Russian society failed because they do not understand the country
Read more
Iran retains half of its missile arsenal — US secretary of state
Marco Rubio stressed that Tehran has lost its production capacity and no longer has any naval forces
Read more
Russian defense chief arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO defense ministers' meeting
The parties will discuss pressing issues of international and regional security, as well as further cooperation between defense ministries within the SCO format
Read more
NATO, hurt by US, intends to abandon annual summits — Reuters
Thus, the bloc tries to "avoid a potentially tense encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump in his final in office
Read more
Kalashnikov Group delivers first batch of AK-12 assault rifles to state customer this year
The company noted that the AK-12 is part of the Ratnik military gear
Read more
Washington shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
The court remanded Allen in custody and scheduled the first hearing in his case for April 30
Read more
IMO chief slams Hormuz Strait toll
No country has the right to obstruct the traffic on a straight for international navigation, Arsenio Dominguez noted
Read more
Source of drone threat identified by special services — Kremlin
The discussion arose in the context of drone attacks on the Urals
Read more
US believes Iranian supreme leader is alive — secretary of state
Thus Marco Rubio said when asked if the Iranian supreme leader was alive
Read more
Middle East, Ukrainian settlement, V-Day parade: Kremlin’s statements
Dmitry Peskov expressed confidence that over time diplomatic efforts on the Ukrainian direction would intensify
Read more
Halted supplies of Kazakh oil to affect Germany, Ukraine — Politico
Supplies will be terminated amid the global energy crisis that particularly affected the German economy
Read more
Ukraine’s army suffers heavy losses near Taratutino in Sumy Region — defense source
Ukrainian forces were eliminated in their botched counterattack attempt, the defense source added
Read more
Iranian envoy to UN says US naval blockade amounts to piracy
Amir Saeid Iravani also emphasized Tehran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "grounded in Iran's right and obligation under the law of the sea and its national laws and regulations"
Read more
Google’s forcibly recovered debts in Russia exceed $560 million
A total of 62 enforcement proceedings have been opened against the company
Read more
West's wish to control Balkans, key to Ukraine peace: Foreign Ministry statements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko emphasized that the position taken by the European Union "simply excludes a peaceful settlement"
Read more
Trump claims Iran’s oil pipelines may explode in three days due to US blockade
According to the US leader, as a result, Iran may lose half of its oil production capacity
Read more
Final batch of 28 US-made Abrams tanks delivered to Taiwan — newspaper
Taipei Times reported that the Abrams tanks, dubbed the "most powerful on Earth," are to be deployed with the Sixth Army Command to defend northern Taiwan
Read more
Energy facility sustains damage in northern Ukraine
Mayor Ratan Akhmetov said that some industrial facilities had also sustained damage
Read more
Russia may help US, Iran work on technical details of new nuclear deal — expert
Adlan Margoyev, an expert on Iranian affairs and a researcher at the Institute of International Studies at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Institute of International Relations, noted that decentralized mediation is currently being observed
Read more
Finland’s refusal to build Hanhikivi NPP contradicts legal norms, common sense
According to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev, practice shows that in such a sensitive and capital-intensive field as energy, decisions made under the influence of political conjuncture quickly collide with reality
Read more
FACTBOX: Russian response to 20th package of EU sanctions
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, new European sanctions are incapable of influencing the foreign policy of Russia
Read more
Spirit of Elbe symbolizes what US, Russia can accomplish when they work together — MFA
Alexander Gusarov, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department, emphasized that the Russian side "sacredly honors the fearlessness and valor" of Soviet and US soldiers
Read more
US authorities probe possible left-wing ties of suspect in attempted attack on Trump
US authorities are investigating reports that the suspect may have been connected to The Wide Awakes organization
Read more
Iran presents mediators with three-stage plan laying out conditions for talks with US — TV
According to the broadcaster, the Iranian side is demanding that the first phase of negotiations "focus on ending the war and obtaining guarantees" that military operations against Iran and Lebanon will not resume
Read more