Russia shares Uzbekistan's concerns over situation in Afghanistan — Putin

No information about casualties or a possible oil spill is available at this point

The Russian president stressed that the military and political situation in the world remains "uneasy and unstable"

Andrey Belousov thanked all medical workers who were saving soldiers’ lives on the frontline and in district and central military-medical and civilian hospitals

Earlier, a senior Israeli official spoke to the news outlet about "significant progress" in the hostage deal negotiations with Hamas

Boiko also faces sanctions in Ukraine and Australia

The restriction period is set from 8:00 p.m. GMT on December 12 to 3:00 p.m. GMT on December 18

It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025

Nikolay Bordyuzha noted "that the Ukrainian population was actually fostered in the spirit of hatred of Russians, everything Russia, and Russia"

According to them, more than 10 Ukrainian troops were killed in the attack

Vladimir Putin met with first President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in Novo-Ogaryovo

Leonid Slutsky stressed that the Russian government had repeatedly expressed its willingness to resolve issues through political and diplomatic means

According to Dmitry Peskov, talks on Ukraine could resume based on the Istanbul accords

According to the Russian official, the remaining Ukrainian troops in Kurakhovo itself can find themselves trapped, and very soon, too

Eight projectiles and an FPV drone were launched at the Graivoronsky District

Commenting on reports that Viktor Orban’s proposals were endorsed by the team of US President-elect Donald Trump, Dmitry Peskov noted that at present, another president is in charge in the US

Russia is ready to deal a new blow to terrorists if they again try to break peace in Syria, the president said

Mikhail Kavelashvili said that Georgia’s authorities are open to a discussion on any topic, but the West shows no willingness to do that, being limited to criticism only

"The staffing level of its frontline units does not exceed 45-50%," Andrey Belousov said

Russian forces also destroyed four US-made Patriot missile launchers, Russia’s Defense Ministry said

"However, looking at the situation realistically, it should be noted that no one in Europe who is sober-minded thinks now that it will be possible to reach peace without Ukraine’s territorial losses," Peter Pellegrini said

Incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili has been in open opposition to the ruling party over the past two to three years

Distinctive features of new equipment of radio-technical troops are the modern element base and the high level of automation for all process of radar information processing and output

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 500 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy howitzers in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian army’s losses also one tank, one US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, one armored combat vehicle, seven motor vehicles

Two rescue tugboats and two helicopters have been dispatched, the Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport reported

Al-Sharaa pointed out the importance of creating safe conditions for the return of refugees, as well as economic and political support for these refugees

Denis Pushilin noted that Russian troops had also advanced in the Krasny Liman area

The construction of a new Carribean port is already underway, Laureano Ortega Murillo said

"Regrettably, it should be said so: the majority of European politicians simply do not want to meet anymore the German Chancellor that either sits silent for hours or lectures the world," said Friedrich Merz

Additionally, air raids were carried out on the Syrian army’s munitions depots to the east of Tartus (220 kilometers from Damascus)

Air defenses downed a MiG-29 fighter jet belonging to the Ukrainian air force, eight US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and 116 unmanned aerial vehicles

On Saturday, Russian Ambassador to Seoul Georgy Zinovyev said that as long as the ROK has not crossed the "red line" of sending weapons to Ukraine the potential for restoring bilateral ties remain

Krasnoarmeysk is a key logistical hub for the Ukrainian group in the Donetsk People’s Republic

A total of 224 members of the 300-member electoral college cast their votes in favor of Kavelashvili

The protesters demand the resignation of the government and a new parliamentary election

The Russian leader noted that "the relocation and deployment of these missile systems in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region is already being practiced"

According to the source, the target of the strike was outside the city of Tartus

Russia currently operates two military facilities in Syria: a logistics naval base in the port city of Tartus and the Hmeimim air base located near the city of Jableh in the Latakia Province

The Ukrainians at this sector of the line of engagement have been surrendering

Both tankers were seriously damaged, with the foreship of one of them being torn off by a wave

According to the Russian leader, these include reconnaissance and attack vehicles, unmanned boats, and multipurpose robotic platforms

The gold medals for the Russians were won by Miron Lifintsev, Ilya Borodin

According to DPR’s head, Denis Pushilin, Russian forces continue their advance in this section of the combat engagement line

"We also discussed cooperation on culture and the establishment of a partnership between the media of our countries," Special Representative of the President of Nicaragua for Russian Affairs Laureano Ortega Murillo said

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As the EU representative said, the foreign ministers will approve the 15th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, as well as a "new blacklist" for Moscow's alleged "hybrid actions"

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The newspaper suggests that there is a risk the Syrian opposition could collapse, prompting interventions by Israel, Turkey, and the US in Syria’s internal affairs

The head of state recalled that Russia’s newest powerful weapon "was successfully used in November in response to the strikes on our country’s territory"

Russian swimmer won ten medals, including six gold and four silver ones

According to Leonid Slutsky, the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar Assad and the armed opposition's assumption of power could have repercussions far beyond the region

"In Novy Komar, half of the village is under the control of Russian troops," Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the Russian Civic Chamber’s commission on sovereignty, patriotic projects and veteran support, said

"This is one of the best indicators in the world," Andrey Belousov stressed

"As the subject of an inclusive political process, which is expected to define the framework for Syria’s future governance structure and its political organization, gains more urgency, BRICS will undoubtedly address this," Sergey Ryabkov noted

Also, seven Ukrainian motor vehicles, three artillery mounts and 10 mortars were destroyed

The ship’s crew successfully practiced all the assigned missions as part of the Russian Navy’s standing Mediterranean taskforce, the Fleet’s press office reported

The report highlights that, in addition to a manpower deficit, Kiev may also face critical shortages of ammunition and weapons

According to the official, the plan is "quite in line with Washington's aspirations to bring the Asia-Pacific region into NATO's orbit and pit states against each other"

The research "is financed by the state as part of the governmental order," Mikhail Murashko said

Even within the CIS Ukraine was in a semi-legal position because they had not ratified all of the CIS-related agreements, including the CIS founding acts, Nikolay Bordyuzha said

According to the Russian leader, Washington and its allies "continue imposing on the world their so-called rules, which they change time and again as it suits them"

According to Vadim Pristayko, the Ukrainian authorities were "seeking the opportunity to relocate funds as well as addressing the issue of governing the country"

According to Viktor Medvedchuk, even some representatives of the current government acknowledge that the state policy regarding the support of internally displaced persons has actually failed

Andrey Belousov added that this year, more than 58,000 pieces of various enemy weapons and equipment have been destroyed in the special military operation zone

"The Russian army hit hangars and warehouses at the site, with secondary detonations continuing for up to two hours," Vladimir Rogov said

The global prestige of Washington is steadily declining, Sergey Naryshkin emphasized

Artur Plombirus was conscripted from prison, where he was serving a sentence under Article 186 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code (robbery)

Pessimistic attitudes in the country are rising against the backdrop of the successful advance of Russian forces, the government’s failing mobilization attempts, and rolling blackouts

Yury Ambrazevich pointed out there was growing global demand for a diplomatic solution to the conflict due to the difficult situation Ukrainian forces were facing on the battlefield

"Despite the possibility of a Christmas ceasefire and a mass exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, today they want to waste over six billion euros on arms supplies," the Hungarian foreign minister said

"Among the terrorists eliminated in the strike was the Islamic Jihad terrorist Ahmed Bakr al-Lawh, who previously served as a Platoon commander in the Islamic Jihad's Central Camps Brigade," IDF said

Israel will build its policy toward Damascus based on the situation on the ground, Israeli Prime Minister said

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that the association does not "pressure anyone towards anything," treating any choice with respect

Vega 1 spacecraft and its twin Vega 2 were launched on December 15 and 21, 1984, respectively

The state corporation specified that the Solntsepyok munition creates a very high temperature, burning everything that can burn

It is reported that the Oreshnik system, which has already proven itself well, is very powerful

All extracurricular activities and events in schools and kindergartens of Kitakyushu have been cancelled

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry's Crisis Management Center announced the evacuation of some personnel from Russian foreign missions in Damascus but clarified that the embassy continues its operations

In a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 11, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban proposed a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, along with a Christmas truce

The Israeli side motivated this step by recalling that last week Ireland supported South Africa’s legal motion against Israel with the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide

"The remaining tanks are well sealed," Sergey Stranichny said, commenting on the satellite monitoring data

The Russian senior official pointed out that the very word "Ukrainians" did not take on its modern ethnic meaning until the mid-19th century

"Israel must return to the full compliance with the well-known 1974 agreement with Syria," Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stressed

The main suspect in the case is Abdelfetah Nourine, a dual citizen of Australia and Algeria

Earlier, Vladimir Rogov told TASS that Russian troops were mopping up the settlements of Sukhiye Yaly and Konstantinopolskoye southeast of Zelenovka

Yoon Suk Yeol is suspected of plotting a rebellion to overthrow the constitutional order

According to them, the Ukrainian battlegroup is being "ground down" gradually so that it cannot flee the town

According to Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign ministers will discuss how and "on what level" the EU will engage with the new Syrian authorities and what the EU can offer them if they move "to the right direction"

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It is reported that the US military will shift its priorities to the Asia Pacific Region in order to counter the growing influence of China under the Trump Administration

Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said it at the 22nd United Russia party congress.

"This is quite possible," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said

Two of them are in grave conditions, Alexey Kuznetsov, an aide to the Russian health minister, said

By now, almost all the protesters have left the area, a TASS correspondent said

Ahmed al-Sharaa also said that the country's new authorities will not enter into a conflict with Israel

Ukraine is a clear example of such actions of the West, Viktor Medvedchuk noted

According to Olga Stefanishyna, she personally views these statements as "a desire on the part of the West to lift responsibility for all these arrangements that were previously in place"

The president noted that any hardware got outdated with time

According to preliminary estimates, not all of the oil products leaked from the tankers

He apologized for the declaration of martial law to his fellow citizens and supporters of the People Power faction, whose feelings were hurt by the impeachment of the president