Kremlin confirms Putin-Poroshenko phone conversation, denies alleged threats

According to the TV channel, this will make it possible to speed up the decision-making process

Negotiations are scheduled for Wednesday in Prague

The Turkish Armed Forces are in Syria based on the right to self-defense under international law to ensure the security of the country and its borders, combat terrorism, and prevent the formation of a terrorist corridor, the source said

As a result of the attack, five people were wounded in the city of Korocha in the Belgorod Region

Ukraine had the best equipment in the world given by sleepy Joe Biden, the US president said

Locum Tenens of the Patriarchal See Bishop Shio officially confirmed the death of the patriarch

Companies of the holding are working in all priority areas of scientific and technological development: applied and fundamental science, educational space projects, as well as research, development, and technological work of strategic importance for the rocket and space industry

The Russian presidential envoy noted that the price hike would be devastating for industry and households

The company explained such measure by the conflict in the Middle East and high fuel prices

Sergey Shoigu said that amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the threat of terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure is becoming "even more imminent and widespread"

The EU summit is scheduled to be held on March 19-20, 2026

According to Maria Zakharova, the objectives that Western countries are seeking to attain remain obvious

There is every indication that this conflict will continue for a long time, Robert Fico noted

According to Kazem Jalali, Iran is taking measures to disrupt the enemy’s logistics for its own security

It's a sign of how little Iran has left, Director of the US National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said

Director of the US National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the facility in Qatar covered somewhat about 20% of US needs

According to Thai political analyst Jiraporn Ruampongpattana, potential negotiations between Thailand and Russia regarding oil supplies can be viewed more as a pragmatic economic move and a search for additional energy sources, rather than a dramatic geopolitical shift

On Tuesday European Council President Antonio Costa demanded that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban adhere to the decision adopted at the December summit, in which Budapest also participated

Special attention was drawn to the absolute importance of ensuring comprehensive pipeline safety

The US president met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House

Iran now appears to have no way of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States, head of the Northern Command of the US Armed Forces, General Gregory Guillot said

Peru’s interim President Jose Maria Balcazar appointed Miralles, former Economy Minister, as Prime Minister on February 25, 2026

The Hungarian foreign minister said Budapest is demanding an end to the oil blockade

Overall, Russian exports maintain a strong position: from July 2025 to February 2026, wheat exports totaled 32.7 million tonnes, barley 4.77 million tonnes, and corn 3.47 million tonnes.

A prototype of the device was created at the Kurchatov Institute, after which its development continued at the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

According to Politico, EU foreign ministers who gathered in Brussels on March 16 practically unanimously opposed the US’ request to participate in ensuring maritime navigation safety

A high-ranking representative of the Iranian authorities clarified that a possible diplomatic solution to end the war must include compensation for Iran and cessation of attacks on resistance forces in neighboring countries

The agency's sources indicated that they consider US President Donald Trump’s recent statements about the US having destroyed Iran’s military potential an exaggeration

The EU delegation is said to be in Kiev already and the EU mission in Ukraine deals with its plans and logistics

Dmitry Kuzyakin noted that after the system identifies targets, the UAV-destroying capabilities are activated

Paris will not do this under any circumstances, Emmanuel Macron said

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition Sara Aagesen recalled the IEA members' decision to release a total of 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stocks to stabilize the market amid the Middle East conflict

The official euro exchange rate was raised by 50.02 kopecks to 93.1557 rubles

The Russophobia even spreads to Russian culture, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council pointed out

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin will deliver a report

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko recalled that Kiev had received part of the conditions in December

Florian Philippot called on France to follow the example of Bart De Wever

Yvan Gil Pinto says that Venezuela and Russia are brotherly countries and strategic partners

On March 12, the US Naval Forces Central Command reported that a fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford

Earlier, the Finance Ministry reported that one of the conditions for buying out Russian businesses of non-residents leaving the country could be the placement up to 20% of the shares of their Russian assets on the domestic stock exchange

Alexander Shpakovsky noted that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz negatively impacted China's energy security, however, US military spending significantly exceeded China’s losses

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,240 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The task of Russia is to provide for logistical solutions in interests of Russian exporters and importers, Board Chairman Sergey Shishkarev said

"Ukraine’s accession to the EU is out of the question, and a 20th sanctions package and a 90 billion euro loan can only be included in the agenda as soon as the Ukrainians resume oil supplies," Peter Szijjarto said

The strikes on US military bases in the Middle East will continue until US forces completely withdraw from them

The Pentagon said the US spent about $11.3 billion in just one week of its war on Iran

According to a Russian instructor, the Congolese military itself approached the Russian Federation for assistance in training its special forces

Ticket sales are already open

According to the newspaper, the step would allow to implement structural changes in the country’s economy

Vladimir Saldo said the enemy is well aware of their capabilities

The rate added 2.5% annually since the start of this year

Diplomatic adviser to the UAE President Anwar Gargash also said that once the US-Israeli war with Iran ends, an arrangement would be needed to ensure that Iran cannot use its nuclear, missile or drone programs "to terrorize the region"

The vessel received minor structural damage however all crew are confirmed as safe

According to Kirill Dmitriev, the masks have slipped

The hearing may be closed to the media

The US authorities are really focused on this issue, the American leader emphasized

The capacities available are much above potential requirements, considering development plans of the highways network in Russia, Anton Alikhanov added

The Russian stock indexes fell following deterioration in external markets and under the impact of the death of Total CEO Christophe de Margerie in an air crash at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport

The politician died due to the US and Israeli strikes on Iran

The shooter was injured by return fire, the regional Interior Ministry reported

Experts believe that should a referendum on the Soviet Union’s future be organized today, two thirds of those polled would vote for its preservation

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 285 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Earlier, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any country allowing its territory to be used by the US or Israel for aggression against Iran "is a legitimate target for Iran"

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 17th

Russia strongly condemns attempts at gross interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state, intimidation, and the imposition of illegal unilateral restrictive measures

The launch of the Progress MS-33 spacecraft is scheduled for March 22

California has the highest prices at $5.54 per gallon

Iranian soldiers write on misseles that they will continue strikes until the last American soldier leaves the Middle East

More than 90% of oil was supplied to the market of Myanmar from Russia in 2024, the President recalled

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 16th

A treaty on Crimea’s and Sevastopol’s accession to Russia was signed on March 18, 2014

The Iranian army said Rafael’s weapons manufacturing center develops air defense systems such as the Iron Dome, Spike missiles and cyber technologies

Strikes with US missiles were most intense in 2024

The United States does not need the help of anyone, the US president noted

"At the meeting with the president, the issue of a possible pardon was raised," Valery Fadeyev said

As of 7:06 a.m. local time, power supplies were restored to 24 substations of 89 power distribution networks serving 269,367 clients

The US leader added that he was not currently raising the issue of withdrawing from NATO

State Duma deputy and Olympic champion in speed skating Svetlana Zhurova, Olympic silver medalist ski mountaineer Nikita Filippov and others came to congratulate the athletes

The ruble MOEX Russia Index ticked down by 0.02% to 2,853.53 points

The American diplomatic institutions are also instructed to "swiftly" urge the local governments to declare the IRGC and Hezbollah terrorist organizations

Rescue teams are working on the site

The complex entered the service of the Russian Navy in 2012

Retired Major General Leonid Ivlev noted that the Ukrainian conflict has led to a leap forward in military art and constantly poses new challenges for the military-industrial complex

The Hungarian foreign minister noted that Brussels’ recent proposals to repair the transit route would not change Budapest's stance

According to the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office, Vladimir Zelensky will visit London on March 17

According to Ivan Melnikov, he hopes for an easing of the restrictive measure or for an early exchange

The energy supply situation in Cuba has severely deteriorated as a result of a blockade on fuel shipments caused by unilateral US restrictions

According to the report, the main cause of the bankruptcy were European sanctions against Russia and Russian tit-for-tar measures, which adversely affected the business

The surplus of foreign trade in goods fell by $3.2 bln to $6.6 bln against the updated indicator of December 2025

As of now, there is no information on which US or Israeli facilities were attacked

According to the report, the debris fell in the Bani Yas area

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced the speech, adding "The Iranian people are determined to defend their homeland"

On March 17, 2026, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held telephone talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey Hakan Fidan

Turning to the situation in the Middle East, Alice Weidel criticized the United States

Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic says that the liberation of Konstantinovka would allow to advance toward the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk agglomeration from the south

The deployment of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems will begin in April, Turkey's president recalled

Bids for the auctions can be submitted via the Moscow Exchange or the St. Petersburg Currency Exchange

US President Donald Trump has five options for dealing with Iran, including admitting defeat or starting World War III, the founder of the Megaupload file said

Federal authorities may take enforcement measures to ensure compliance with sanctions introduced by the UN, USCE or main trade partners of Switzerland, official spokesperson of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Fabian Maienfisch stated

About 26% of all imported fertilizers are coming to Kenya via the Strait of Hormuz, the radio station said