Olympic champion Kabayeva leaves Russian parliament to lead National Media Group

Dmitry Konyaev noted that Uralchem has supplied about 200,000 tons of fertilizers as humanitarian aid to various countries

The Russian artillery men wiped out part of the enemy group, Andrey Marochko specified

According to Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin, the future of Greenland should be decided based on the will of its residents and the current Danish laws

On February 1, 2024, he reported that at least 600,000 people had received military training during the three weeks of mobilization

Analysts interviewed by the newspaper stated that, by providing assistance to Damascus, the Arab monarchies aim to minimize the risks of new Islamist movements and the rise of terrorist groups

Yuliot Tanjung noted that he is "still studying the likely impact of Indonesia's official BRICS membership on domestic mining"

An investigation has been launched into the incident

Ralph Bosshard says that the goal of the Ukrainian offensive operation in the Kursk Region has always been unclear

"Musk has sought information about whether it might be possible to build support for alternative British political movements," the report said

Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Warsaw is preparing another package of military aid for Kiev

The envoy is also set to hold talks with Trump

According to Denis Pushilin, specialists will assess the scale of the restoration work

The warmest temperatures on Earth were observed in Australia and Paraguay on January 8

In the absence of a clear and definite plan, the US President-elect's administration may continue to provide assistance to the Kiev government after his inauguration

Russia will be represented at the inauguration ceremony by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin

A total of 136 kilometers of the coastline have been cleaned up since the start of the effort, with about 322.14 tons of oil waste collected and disposed of

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 9th

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico called reliable gas supplies to the republic at reasonable prices the main result of December talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Currently, Turkey is not preparing for a direct military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, but is not dismissing such an option either

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian diplomat in the wake of the Russian embassy's statement regarding the energy crisis in Transnistria, in which it rejected Chisinau’s accusations against Moscow

Military expert Andrey Marochko said that in order to reduce threats, the Russian Armed Forces began delivering intensive combined strikes on Ukrainian positions

The Russian senior official added that "the US economy continues at its own slow pace and even the fight against immigrants is not promising major victories"

Milorad Dodik paid special attention to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement about arming Kiev, also noting that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (in office from 2005-2021) also resorted to misleading within the Minsk agreements

"We are closely following these dramatic developments - thank God, it has not gone beyond statements yet," Dmitry Peskov noted

The member countries said in a joint statement, released by the Pentagon, that Kiev’s allies plan to work closely with Ukraine to identify how to meet the designated benchmarks in Ukraine’s military needs through "respective national donations, procurements, investments, and efforts to expand defense industrial base capacity"

Currently, Russian troops are advancing in the industrial zone on the factory’s southeastern side, having launched an attack on Ukrainian positions from the northwestern flank

The Russian agricultural watchdog reported that the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China signed a protocol on inspection, quarantine and veterinary and sanitary requirements for pork exported from Russia to China, and a corresponding veterinary certificate was also approved

According to Alexander Mikhailov, Vladimir Zelensky is currently pouring all available resources into Kursk

The research team has been drilling every summer for four years

The authority advises against operating within the Russian airspace "west of longitude 60° East, at all flight levels"

The businessman believes there’s a good chance that artificial intelligence will surpass human capabilities as early as by the end of this year

On Thursday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced at the Ramstein-format meeting that the participants of the working group approved roadmaps in eight areas of military cooperation with Kiev

Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted roughly 245 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

According to Vladimir Rogov, Ukrainian defenses in the northern part of the Zaporozhye Region were not structured to counter a Russian advance from the east

"We are watching this exchange of statements very closely," Dmitry Peskov said

"Each projectile scatters a mass of fragments over a considerable radius," the state tech corporation added

Lloyd Austin will chair the 25th meeting of the group of Western countries coordinating weapons supplies to Ukraine

The Defense Ministry uploaded video footage showing the destruction of enemy targets

"However, given the ongoing developments at the frontline, his chances are diminishing with each day of combat," Vladimir Zharikhin stressed

Russia’s army also destroyed a tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier, seven pickup trucks, two artillery pieces and an ammunition depot

To hit the targets, the servicemen of the artillery crew used a Krasnopol-M2 new-generation precision munition

During the press conference, reporters noted that the Israeli Prime Minister’s office told about Putin’s apologies in its statement, published after the phone call between the two leaders, while the Kremlin did not

According to the source in the security services, four people were injured

As the ministry noted, the strike from the Su-34 was carried out using universal planning and correction modules

Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine was completely halted on January 1 due to Kiev’s refusal to renew the agreement

Anticipated insured losses were doubled from the $10 bln estimated a day earlier, limited progress on containment and the spread to neighboring areas were indicated as the reasons, The Financial Times said

The 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on coordinating weapons supplies to Kiev took place at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 9

The island’s authorities reiterated that Washington is one of its closest partners, and cooperation will continue

In the US presidential election on November 5, 2024, Republican Trump defeated his Democratic rival, US Vice President Kamala Harris

In the past few years, France has withdrawn troops from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

The Russian serviceman said earlier on Friday that the Ukrainian combat group in Chasov Yar was complaining about a shortage of artillery shells and military personnel

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, fires in Los Angeles County have engulfed almost 27,000 acres of land

"Today, capitalism, after the era of American-style globalization, is undergoing its inevitable failure and decline," columnist Lido Iacomino stressed

"The Vatican fears that the world may split into interest groups, and that armed conflicts may exacerbate," Ivan Soltanovsky said

Denis Pushilin added that the enemy had used considerable forces in the battles for the city

About two dozen looters have been arrested since the disaster broke out, Robert Luna said

Thus, the death toll of the shooting in Cetinje has increased to 13, two of the victims being children

According to the California Fire Department, wildfires have engulfed an area of almost 29,000 acres

Information on casualties and damage is being clarified

About 360,000 people have been evacuated, according to the US president

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US had not formally requested a meeting yet

Sources added that the US president-elect is interested in territorial expansion as a means of creating a legacy that will be remembered for numerous generations

According to the representative, the passenger and his family are Russian citizens

Tatiana Moskalkova asked everyone who are aware about the fate of these people to call a hotline or submit an online form on her website

"In the meantime, this is the sovereign choice of the Republic of Armenia and she definitely has the right to it," Alexey Overchuk noted

According to Pistorius, Germany will also deploy two Patriot air defense systems and 200 servicemen to Poland in the coming weeks to protect a logistics center handling supplies to Ukraine for an expected six months

In 2025, Catholics, Protestants and Russian Orthodox celebrate Easter on the same day, April 20

The Drone Capability Coalition was set up in November last year by the United Kingdom and Latvia to support Ukraine with uncrewed surveillance and attack capabilities

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, tank crews of the battlegroup West are on the forward edge of the special operation and provide support to Russian motorized rifle and assault units

According to Wang Wen, the United States has long embraced expansionist policies, securing its present-day territory over the past 200 years through purchases and economic pressure

The restrictive measures also apply to 18 companies in China, 1 in UAE, 1 in Kazakhstan, 2 in Kyrgyzstan, 1 in Thailand and 8 in Turkey

Earlier, the Kiev regime reported the forced retreat to the Dnepropetrovsk Region from the Donetsk People’s Republic’s territories controlled by Ukraine

For supplies through the TurkStream gas pipeline political decisions are required, Vitaly Ignatyev noted

The president pledged to develop "a new Lebanese defense doctrine that will protect the country from Israeli aggression"

The group held its inaugural meeting on April 26, 2022, at the Ramstein air base in Germany

"If they claim that public opinion should be taken into account, perhaps we should remind them of the views of those in the four new Russian regions," Dmitry Peskov clarified

Russia’s Defense Ministry said that "the crews of Su-35S multirole fighter jets practiced air cover in the designated area of sorties by bombers and attack aircraft"

According to the statement, "Russia believes that the restoration of broad national accord is key to ensuring unity and civil peace in the multi-confessional republic"

Protection of critical infrastructure and industrial facilities against drone attacks requires the use of different technologies anticipating neutralization and physical destruction of drones, Nikita Danilov said

The soldier added that he is being treated well in captivity, receiving medical assistance

Zelensky noted the importance of the strategy to support Kiev in 2025 that was approved during the event

Salome Zourabichvili's new office is located on Chovelidze Street in the heart of Tbilisi

"It is becoming increasingly evident at present that membership in the EAEU is a privilege and considering economic and social problems the European Union faces, entry into the EU can be compared with buying a ticket to the Titanic," Alexey Overchuk said

According to Bandow, America has other interests

According to experts of the American Enterprise Institute, "maintaining security in a strategic environment in which Russia is victorious over Ukraine could cost the United States an additional $808 billion in defense spending over five years"

The president noted that the relevant authorities are not doing enough to minimize the damage from the emergency

The US may also impose sanctions on a number of Chinese companies for the alleged support of Russia, the news agency noted

Robert Fico noted that Slovakia could also use its veto power in the EU on Ukraine-related issues

The REC press service believes that the growing popularity of Russian products and the Made in Russia national brand has a downside, stimulating "unscrupulous entrepreneurs who seek to profit from this popularity by selling counterfeit products"

A wide range of issues related to the two countries’ ties, including cooperation in the spheres of trade, economy, science, technology, and culture as well as humanitarian issues are planned to be discussed at talks

Earlier this month, gas supplies to Moldova were halted after the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine and Chisinau's refusal to settle the problem of fuel debt, which Moscow estimates at $709 mln

If the Nord Stream 2 pipeline operator fails to comply with this period, it will be recognized bankrupt without setting a grace period

According to Mikhail Kostyuk, following his draft, he went through virtually no training

The ministry said that Indonesia’s candidacy was submitted and tentatively approved during the 2023 Johannesburg summit, when the group began its initial process of expansion

At the same time, Natalya Kondratova says, 400 criminal cases against recruitment centers’ actions were launched, with most of them being at the stage of investigation or court hearing

Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Russian president repeatedly stated his readiness for dialogue as well as the need for this

The US’ objectives in Greenland are well met today, Politico pointed out

"In general, imports of meat and meat products into Russia surged by 1.2 times from 586,200 metric tons in 2023 to 709,000 metric tons in 2024," the regulator noted

The official also said that the most part of the promised weapons has already been delivered, while the remaining weapons are currently being delivered to Ukraine