Defense Ministry denies media reports on iPhone ban in the Russian army

Kirill Dmitriyev’s visit marked the first time since 2022 that a high-profile Russian official traveled to the US capital for talks

Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev said on Thursday morning that a drone crashed into a new facility under construction on the territory of the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov Region and then exploded

Оn April 3, eight OPEC+ countries that have committed to voluntarily reducing oil production by 2.2 mln barrels per day starting in 2024 held an online meeting

In an interview with the Funke media group, he pointed out that "the Trump administration is bringing fundamental things into question for no reason at all"

Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains

"Next week, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai will meet with both US officials and private sector representatives to address these changes," Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said

The Tariff Commission of the State Council announced earlier that Chinese authorities would impose additional tariffs of 34% on all products imported from the United States

An Israeli diplomatic source said that the government believes that "From Israel's perspective, with Trump in the White House, this represents the optimum moment to deal with Iran"

An active accomplice of bandits was detained in the search operation and gave confessing testimony

In the past day, Ukraine lost more than 170 servicemen, two armored combat vehicles, 12 automobiles, as well as three UAV control points and an ammunition depot in the Kursk direction

Prime minister of Thuringia Mario Voigt also highlighted the need for Berlin to pursue a policy aimed at protecting Germany’s interests

The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases

On February 27, the Russian delegation proposed to restore direct flights between the two countries at talks with the United States in Istanbul

Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the sovereignty, patriotic projects and support for veterans commission of Russia’s Civic Chamber, said, that the Russian Armed Forces are conducting targeted attacks

If you look at our GDP growth, it’s still 4% last year versus 1% for Europe, Kirill Dmitriev said

According to the source, the French leader is said to be willing to take up the leadership role "when the time is right"

The head of states stressed that it is important for Russia to ensure consistently high rates and quality of growth in the long term

US businessman said that he has 'no respect for the warmongers'

"Any time that we have the need, we will purchase military equipment for strengthening our Air Force, Army and Navy," Ali Shadmani said

As the document notes, "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits have led to the hollowing out of our manufacturing base; resulted in a lack of incentive to increase advanced domestic manufacturing capacity; undermined critical supply chains; and rendered our defense-industrial base dependent on foreign adversaries"

Psychiatrists diagnosed Joseph Tater with mental health

Gold production data in Russia has not been officially disclosed since 2022

In addition, the committee "valued the additional voluntary production adjustments made by the eight OPEC+ countries, which were announced in April and November 2023 in supporting market stability"

"President Putin, like other heads of state and government, expressed deep concern over the events in Afghanistan, the potential threats coming from Afghanistan," Dmitry Peskov added

Howard Lutnick also explained that the US imposed 10% tariffs on the islands of McDonald and Heard in the Indian Ocean, which are inhabited only by penguins, so that other countries could not use them as a loophole

Ukrainian attacks also damaged a healthcare facility in downtown Gorlovka; seven residential compounds and settlements were left without power

Kevin Hassett also said that Washington did not slap duties on Moscow, as US President Donald Trump does not want this topic to interfere with the negotiations on a peaceful settlement of in Ukraine

The interest in taking part in SPIEF is driven by equal opportunities provided by the forum to all the participants, Alexey Valkov said

The army added that the IDF 'will continue to act to eliminate any threat to the Israeli civilian population'

The first version of the deal was not signed because of a verbal spat between Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 28

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that despite the fact that Russia is now engaged in restoring relations with the US, Iran remains its ally and partner

According to Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO and special presidential envoy, the issues have been piling up: for three years, there was virtually no communication between Russia and the United States

According to Araghchi, the United States "can only dream" of striking a deal with Iran similar to the one that Libya signed in 2003, when the country abandoned the idea of creating weapons of mass destruction, and began demilitarization

"Though the advances here are quite small, they are observed on a broad section of the front stretching more than 35 kilometers," Andrey Marochko

"Direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of the UN Charter and that expresses contradictory positions from its various officials," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Last June, Hungary negotiated deliveries of 4.2 bln cubic meters of gas from October 2020 to October 2021 with the Russian gas holding Gazprom

Reuters said that Iran rejected direct negotiations with the US on a nuclear deal, but wants to continue indirect negotiations through Oman, a longtime channel for messages between the rival states

The defense believes that charges voiced in mass media by Moldovan government and law enforcement representatives that Gutsul allegedly took money from a criminal group, are unjustified

Dmitriev is expected to meet special envoy of the US leader Steve Witkoff later on Wednesday, the TV channel says

The document is expected to contribute to the defense of Russia and the protection of its national interests in the World Ocean

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to call up 160,000 conscripts for military service in the spring campaign, according to the document published on Monday

The Europaische Sicherheit und Technik web portal informed earlier that Porsche is considering the return to the arms market

The demonstration stretched all over the central boulevard in the US capital from the Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial

Russia concerned over increased cases of illegal border crossings from Georgia

"I think the focus on joint partnerships is the right focus for further cooperation with American businesses, which, yes, are really interested in working in Russia," fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said

The dramatic increase of tariffs made by the US President threatens by job cuts

The recent violation of the ceasefire regime in the Gaza Strip caused the next wave of relocation covering more than 142,000 people, UNRWA added

Russia has consistently said that the continued practice of so-called joint nuclear missions in NATO runs contrary to the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

The exercises and drills will last for a week

Sergey Oznobishchev commented on Donald Trump's recent sharp remarks, particularly the US leader's assertion that Moscow's statements regarding the Ukrainian settlement were not constructive

The strike’s goal has been achieved, its targets have been hit, the Defense Ministry said

US President Donald Trump’s administration also made significant progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev said

Provisionally, nobody was injured

According to the DPR’s reconnaissance data, Ukrainian troops plan to seize the DPR’s Novoazovsky and Temanovsky districts and take control over the border section with Russia

The Wall Street Journal writes that over the past two days, since the introduction by US President Donald Trump of new customs duties, the American stock market has lost $6.4 trillion

China responded to the recent increase of US duties by announcing the 34% tariff on the US goods, starting from the next week

Strikes against US warships "continued for several hours" and prevented US attacks against Yemen’s regions controlled by the rebels, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea added

Alexander Shokhin emphasized that the current issue is finding a balance between rising inflation and the need to avoid overheating the Russian economy

The enemy had also lost up to 20 motor vehicle

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu thanked the Saudi official for visiting the Army 2021 international military forum

Cavoli is also head of the European Command of the US army

Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow is unlikely to experience any positive effects from the US tariffs, as the turmoil in the global economy will require careful actions from Russia

The attack also involved 122 mm projectiles

Air defense crews destroyed two HIMARS projectiles and 22 fixed-wing drones

During the inspection, sappers found 36 self-made pressure mines in one of the two compartments, each of which was carefully camouflaged with dry grass

The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage

In addition, Israeli forces "located and confiscated additional weapons, including mortars and dozens of rockets"

The court session is scheduled for May 13

Maher al-Sharaa was appointed to the position of the secretary general of the presidential service, Syria TV said

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, during the fighting in the Kursk direction, the enemy lost more than 72,150 servicemen

Vladimir Saldo said that military is currently monitoring not only the territory of the Kherson Region but also the approach routes

The ministry added that the Russian military destroyed four armored personnel carriers

Trade with the listed companies is prohibited without obtaining special authorization from the Chinese government

G7 members continue to encourage the peaceful resolution of issues through constructive cross-Strait dialogue

The goal in the away match against the New York Islanders was forward's 895th

The second phase of the Slavic Brotherhood 2020 exercise will be held in western Belarus on September 22-September 25

The source also noted that Russian forces had previously eliminated some of the more experienced soldiers from this formation

Member of the Mejlis Mohammad Qasim Osmani said that despite the costs, Tehran will benefit from a nuclear bomb in all areas, including national security

The statement followed a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Burkina Faso counterpart Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 2nd

The electronic barrier constitutes a system of video surveillance and motion sensors

Le Pen speaking at the demonstration on the Vauban Square in the VII arrondissement called her trial political and promised that she would continue the fight "to victory"

According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents

PSG’s league title is their fourth in a row and 13th in total

On March 26, Armenian legislators passed the second and final reading of the law on setting the country’s EU accession process into motion

CNN points out that some 600,000 people have signed up to attend the events

The aircraft will be launched by hand without using any auxiliary devices

Yury Klimenko welcomed both the embargo imposed by Spain already after October 7, 2023 on arms shipments to the Middle East conflict zone, and the words of the Spanish prime minister to the international community with a call to follow the example of his country

Maria Zakharova cited US President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs as further evidence that the EU's previously projected GDP growth targets would miss their mark

The starting trade war will adversely affect implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, Stephane Dujarric added

Viktor Orban believes that Western European leaders "despise Trump and won’t be disappointed if his efforts fail"

According to the news agency, 4,840 people were injured and 214 are missing

The US introduced 18% import duties on goods from Zimbabwe in response to 35% tariffs in Zimbabwe on US imports, as Washington stated

Bessent said that new customs duties are necessary, adding that other states "have been bad actors for a long time" and the accumulate problems cannot be solved within a few days or weeks