6 Nov 2019, 18:24

Monkeys and pigeons deliver drugs to Russian prisons, reports penitentiary service

Russian Federal Penitentiary Service Deputy Director Valery Maksimenko said that drug delivery to prisons "is a huge issue"

Moscow, November 6. /TASS/. Drug dealers use various animals to deliver drugs to prisons, including monkeys, Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FPS) Deputy Director Valery Maksimenko said on Wednesday.

"There are a lot of ways of [drug] delivery. Speaking of animals, it is done by cats, dogs, monkeys, pigeons and many other," he underlined. According to the official, drug delivery to prisons is a huge issue. "It is a headache not just for Russia, but for the whole world," he shared.

Employee of ZNPP faces 18 years in prison for plotting to kill IAEA experts

According to the investigation, Sergey Potyng joined a terrorist community created by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate in March 2023

7 Feb 2024, 12:04

Western journalists complain about Putin refusing to be interviewed by anyone but Carlson

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour said that she has "been trying to interview President Putin every day for years"

Yesterday, 22:12

Zelensky understands that his days are numbered — Lavrov

In Russian Foreign Minister's words, he remains popular only among 'a part of the population that shares radical, ultra-right, revanchist and Banderite views'

Current Kiev government fails to represent interests of Ukrainian people — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat also pointed out that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen "categorically ignores" the laws on the extermination of everything Russian passed by the Nazi regime of Vladimir Zelensky

US' current lack of icebreakers limits freight capabilities in Arctic — Patrushev

According to him, in these conditions, Russian businesses "need to work"

Yesterday, 12:32

Lavrov dismisses EU's Ukraine mission plans as 'dreamers' fantasy

"These dreamers are proving their complete political incompetence with each passing day," the Russian top diplomat said, referring to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron

Hungary’s foreign minister certain about Russia's commitment to reaching peace in Ukraine

Peter Szijjarto expressed optimism regarding the ongoing discussions between Russia and the United States about Ukraine, emphasizing Hungary's vested interest in their success

Russian ambassador Darchiyev to depart to US today — TASS source

He is expected to depart to Washington on March 26

Lavrov describes NATO secretary general as ‘laughable and pathetic’

Russian Foreign Minister noted that Mark Rutte 'does not want even to speak on the subject'

Russia calls for immediate international reaction to killing of Russian journalists — MFA

"We call for an immediate reaction to the killing of Anna Prokofyeva and other Russian media representatives from relevant international organizations, primarily from the UNESCO Director-General, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media," Maria Zakharova emphasized

28 Jul 2023, 16:11

Russian company to launch 115 MW capacity solar energy park in South Africa in 2024

The company’s CEO Igor Shakhray noted that Unigreen Energy has the competence to build factories for the production of equipment for solar energy

Greenland essential to US international security — Trump

"We need Greenland for international safety and security,"US President said

Medvedev suggests using laser systems for defense against drones

The official emphasized that the enemy remained highly active in using drones to attack various targets, including civilian infrastructure, despite ongoing negotiations

Yesterday, 16:45

West 'swallowed' Ukrainian UAV attack on Russian territory on March 11 — Lavrov

On that day Ukraine launched a record number of drones against central Russia, including Moscow and the surrounding region - nearly 340 drones, the foreign minister recalled

Press review: Russia and US advance Black Sea deal as nuclear divide deepens in Europe

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 26th

Russia expresses grave concern over violence in Syria — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on reports that some residents of Latakia remained on the territory of Russian military bases

27 Sep 2023, 13:45

Russia's victory to mark new step toward integration of Great North — ex-presidential aide

Vladislav Surkov noted that, "a tumultuous reaction from the synthesis of civilizations is taking place before our eyes"

West tries to squeeze Russia out of Arctic under guise of fighting climate change — MFA

According to Maslennikov, Western firms are pushing "to impose artificial restrictions on Arctic shipping, which could have a negative impact on the implementation of Russian Arctic projects"

Yesterday, 10:10

Rare gold coins stolen from French museum worth almost $656,000 found in Moscow

Russian law enforcement officers received a photo and a detailed description of the stolen exhibits

Many questions remain regarding use of intact Nord Stream 2 line — Novak

Technically, the pipeline is in working condition, the official stressed

Russia, Iran agree on gas pipeline route via Azerbaijan, talks in final stage — minister

Sergey Tsivilyov clarified that the basic solution for the price is the parity of the calorific value of oil and gas with a certain ratio, in which the parties still have differences

9 Feb 2022, 14:00

OSCE member states must define concept of indivisible security — diplomat

Maria Zakharova noted that this offer was previously made to the Organization member states by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev arrives in US — TASS source

In early March, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Alexander Darchiev

Keys to the homeland: how Putin became president

On the occasion of today’s anniversary, TASS reflected on the circumstances that garnered Putin the support of the Russian people

Yesterday, 13:03

IN BRIEF: What is known about Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure

TASS has compiled the main information on the Ukrainian attacks

Yesterday, 06:11

Russia, US manage to raise numerous issues at Riyadh talks, negotiator Karasin says

The Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs noted that the dialogue was detailed and complex

Lithuania's territorial claims against Russia justify Moscow's actions — Kremlin

Earlier, the Lithuanian president referred to Kaliningrad as part of "Little Lithuania"

Two days ago, 14:34

Israel ready to consider military solution to issue of Iranian nuclear program — diplomat

US President Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform on March 7 that he had sent a message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program

Putin submits treaty on Russia's strategic partnership with Iran to Duma for ratification

The comprehensive strategic partnership treaty was signed during the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Moscow in January 2025

Europe moving away from idea of sending troops to Ukraine — Reuters

In addition to Kiev's position and Washington's stance, the initiative to send European troops is hampered by fierce opposition from Russia and logistical constraints, the sources said

Yesterday, 10:22

NATO’s barbaric bombing of Belgrade must not be forgotten — SVR chief

NATO launched a military operation against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on March 24, 1999

9 Apr 2022, 07:41

Russian aircraft destroy Ukraine’s Buk missile system - Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, the targets were destroyed by air-to-surface missiles

Adjustment of Doomsday Clock highlights global tensions, says Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov noted that "it’s not the West that adjusts the clock but some scientists and organizations"

25 Mar 2022, 11:48

Turkey will not join sanctions against Russia — Erdogan

"Firstly, I cannot leave my people to freeze in the winter, and secondly, I cannot completely reboot this industry of ours," Erdogan said

Inflation, sanctions, enhancement of life standards: Mishustin’s address to State Duma

"Russia is among the world’s four largest economies in terms of purchasing power parity," the Russian Prime Minister stated

24 Sep 2024, 10:36

Special operation to end after Russia achieves its goals — Kremlin

"For us there is absolutely no alternative to achieving our set goals," Dmitry Peskov emphasized

Russia’s passenger car production rises by 12.8% to 115,000 cars in January-February

Production of passenger vehicles increased by 11.7% compared to January and by 6.8% year-on-year, reaching 60,800 vehicles

Kiev’s military hits three power facilities in Kherson area since moratorium was imposed

Vladimir Saldo specified that over the past three years, a significant portion of the Kherson Region's energy infrastructure has been damaged due to shelling

Strategic Yars launchers go on new patrol routes in Bologoye formation

Yars drive a hundred kilometers, build up field positions, organize camouflage and security

31 Mar 2021, 14:50

Investigation of Amesbury poisoning is quasi-judicial, Russian embassy says

Earlier, preliminary hearings were held in London with the aim of specifying the format and framework of the forthcoming coroner probe into British national Dawn Sturgess’ death in summer 2018

Yesterday, 10:26

China's experience should be used in making Northern Sea Route ports — Governor Tsybulsky

Alexander Tsybulsky cited as example the port in Dalian that handles 385 million tons of cargo per year

Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy facilities — deputy PM

Alexander Novak emphasized that Russia certainly requires additional efforts to restore the facilities that suffered damage from the strikes

Kiev seeks to derail peace agreements — Russian mission to UN

According to Dmitry Polyansky, Russia is fully ready for a military scenario of settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, but prefers to settle it by diplomatic means

Russia increases fertilizer output by 7.6% in first two months of 2025 — Rosstat

In February 2025, fertilizer output amounted to 2.4 mln tons

Russia can cooperate with current US administration — Patrushev

"When the Democrats were in power, they had their own views," the Russian presidential aide said

Russian Finance Ministry expects growth of import volumes

Ruble strengthening or weakening definitely influences economic agents, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov noted

Yesterday, 06:18

Russian forces push Ukrainians near Sudzha crossing in Kursk region — security official

As Russian forces have advanced, scattered Ukrainian troops have found themselves completely cut off from enemy forces in Ukraine’s Sumy Region

Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfields, UAV assembly workshops over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 150 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Russia works with China and India on Arctic projects — Foreign Ministry

Director of the Department for European Cooperation at the Russian Foreign Ministry Vladislav Maslennikov noted that Russia was open to constructive engagement in the Arctic, including the use of the Northern Sea Route

Yesterday, 21:48

Russia, US discuss Nord Stream pipeline issue — Lavrov

According to Russian Foreign Minister, 'it will be interesting if the Americans use their influence on Europe and will force it not to reject the Russian gas'

Two days ago, 17:30

Russia’s Yars missile formations to be taken to field positions

Military units will also practice engineering support and radiological, chemical and biological protection tasks during the maneuvers

Yesterday, 18:50

Joint use of ZNPP by Russia, any other country unacceptable — Russian MFA

Moscow will never hand the ZNPP over to Ukraine or any other country, the ministry emphasized

UN expresses condolences over death of Russian war correspondent — spokesman

"We have seen journalists pay the ultimate price in this conflict, as they have in others," Stephane Dujarric said

Investigative Committee unveils more murders of civilians in Kursk Region

Additionally, Ukrainian troops engaged in looting in the villages of Zaoleshenka, Kazachya Loknya, and Zamostye

Kiev loses over 70,000 troops since Kursk incursion — Russia’s top brass

The ministry specified that over the past day the Ukrainian army lost more than 230 personnel, a tank, an armored personnel carrier and an armored combat vehicle

9 Feb 2022, 05:14

Russia delivers request for arbitration to UN chief over visa problems with US — envoy

Russian diplomats are trying to engage in direct contacts with the US side, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted

Yesterday, 10:26

Investments in Murmansk Region reach $3.8B in 2024 — governor

Current investment projects in the Arctic are estimated at 35 trillion rubles ($417 billion), and, according to the Ministry for Development of the Far East and Arctic, investment projects account for 15% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the Arctic economy, Andrey Chibis added

Russia’s top diplomat Lavrov receives highest state order as he turns 75

According to the Russian President's decree, the order was conferred to Sergey Lavrov to recognize his "outstanding services to the Fatherland, significant contribution to developing and implementing Russia’s foreign policy course, and years of dedicated activity as a statesman"

Russia’s friends are many — Putin

"There are people in the so-called West who do not understand Russia but this does not prevent us from living and growing," the Russian leader said

Kiev deliberately targets journalists, law norms for protecting them — Russian diplomat

Earlier on Wednesday, Channel One said Prokofyeva, 35, was killed by an enemy mine in the bordering area of Belgorod

Two days ago, 12:04

Glaciers thawing restructures Arctic ecosystems — scientists

"Field observations and calculations have shown that the shrinking summer ice cover and increasing continental runoff into the Arctic Ocean affect processes in the ocean related to the balance of carbon and freshwater," the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology said

Zelensky admits Ukraine has no money for army

On March 25, the Verkhovna Rada parliament approved a law on a sharp increase in salaries for ministries’ employees, which will be higher than those of the military

No deals with Kiev can be carried out without Ukraine’s full denazification — Medvedchuk

The politician said that these neo-Nazi gangs were created as a vanguard against everything related to Russia

Russia demands UNESCO, OSCE, UN take measures to stop Ukrainian attacks on press — MFA

"We demand that they take comprehensive measures to put an end to Ukrainian neo-Nazis attacking members of the press, as mandated by their charters," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Kiev launches over 200 UAVs per day near Belogorovka in effort to impede Russian advance

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, Russian troops continue to gradually liberate territory near Belogorovka in the LPR

Hungarian Mol interested in oil and gas projects in Russia — Novak

"New projects have not been defined, but in general we are also considering the expansion of cooperation between our countries in the energy sector," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said

Russian mission asks West, UN about reaction to killings of Russian civilians, journalists

European advocates for Ukraine blatantly ignore the Kiev regime's crimes against civilians in Russia, Dmitry Polyansky emphasized

17 Mar 2024, 20:29

The final results of voting in the Russian presidential election

A total voter turnout across the country was 77.49%

Channel One says war reporter Prokofyeva dies in Belgorod Region

Anna Prokofyeva was 35 years old

EU criticizes diplomacy chief Kallas's hostile attitude towards Russia — media

Another complaint against Kallas is that she is "acting like a prime minister," according to an EU diplomat

Two days ago, 17:19

China’s BYD reports $107 bln in revenues, outpacing Tesla

Tesla's revenues amounted to $97.7 bln in 2024

United States carry out strikes on Houthi airbase in Sanaa — Al Masirah

According to the channel, the al-Dailami airbase was targeted by at least two airstrikes

Yesterday, 04:57

Over 130 Russians wounded over week due to Ukrainian military attacks, 16 killed

Mass drone attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted civilian infrastructure in the Saratov and Rostov regions

1 Mar 2024, 15:43

If Austin talks about risk of NATO-Russia conflict, it means US has a plan for it — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, Europe is currently the main victim of the US policy of "dragging Ukraine into NATO"

Russia’s Ufa submarine fires Kalibr cruise missiles during drills in Sea of Japan

The first missile was fired at a surface target, while the second one found its target at a distance of around 1,000 kilometers, at the Syurkum training range in the Far Eastern region of Khabarovsk

Kremlin says justice should be met in grain deal

The previous grain initiative worked for some time, with almost all conditions fulfilled within it, excluding those concerning guarantees for the Russian side, Dmitry Peskov noted

Yesterday, 11:40

Russia favors resumption of Black Sea Initiative in more acceptable form — Lavrov

Russia would like "the market of grain, and the market of fertilizers to be predictable," and for no one to attempt excluding Russia from those markets, the foreign minister noted

Gold output in Russia increases by 9.1% in February — Rosstat

For the first two months of 2025, total gold production increased by 4.5% year-on-year

Ukrainian army mines approaches to settlements in Kursk Region — bomb expert

The source added that the mines have also hindered the evacuation of civilians from Malaya Loknya and Viktorovka

Russia does not consider joint management of ZNPP with US — deputy PM

On March 25, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the transfer of control over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to Ukraine or any other country would be impossible

Japan-Russia dialogue can only resume when Tokyo drops hostile stance — Foreign Ministry

The current state of Russian-Japanese relations, including prospects for scientific exchanges, was also discussed during the meeting of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and a delegation of Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Yesterday, 14:42

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored fighting vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Yesterday, 17:51

US intelligence points to Russia’s closer ties with Iran, China, North Korea

According to the US intelligence community, removing the accelerant of the war in Ukraine is unlikely to revert these bilateral relationships to a pre-war, 2021 baseline"

Two days ago, 10:53

DPR doesn't expect rapid cessation of Ukrainian provocations after Riyadh talks — head

At the same time, Denis Pushilin noted that the Donbass watches everything that is happening within the framework of the negotiation process in Riyadh

Moscow urges responsible governments to condemn attacks on Russian journalists — ministry

Maria Zakharova's statement comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack against a crew from Russia’s Channel One

Two days ago, 09:15

If US appoints new president of Ukraine, it will ruin the country — Russian legislator

"This would represent a continuation of the same colonial scenario and further accelerate Ukraine's collapse," Viktor Vodolatsky said

20 Dec 2024, 17:38

Maximal costs of Nord Stream pipeline repair to be 633 mln euro

This figure is indicated in an internal report prepared by the company, which assesses prospects of gas pipeline use in the future

Russian forces use Geran UAVs to hit Ukraine’s drone launch site in Zaporozhye Region

During the last 24-hour period, Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 150 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Zaporozhye Region, it said

Major global energy traders would consider returning to Russia — Bloomberg

Those comments were made by participants of the FT Commodities Global Summit being held in Switzerland on March 24-26, the agency said

27 Mar 2023, 18:24

Russian dealer in talks on Iran Khodro cars supplies — top manager

Best-Motors is also in talks with one more Iranian automaker on deliveries to the Russian market

Britain may be behind explosion of Sudzha gas metering station — Russian politician

The destruction of the gas metering station in Sudzha by Ukrainian forces is a provocation designed to undermine the peace initiatives of US President Donald Trump, Sergey Mironov stated

Yesterday, 11:00

Kremlin says painting of its building on fire reflects Zelensky’s spiritual development

"Well, I suppose this illustrates in the best way the level of spiritual development and inner state of the one posing for these images," Dmitry Peskov noted

Two days ago, 10:59

Black Sea navigation security to be discussed in Riyadh — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said the Black Sea initiative is primarily aimed at the safety of navigation

US government to introduce necessary reforms, following Signal data leak — Rubio

According to him, the US administration is thoroughly investigating how a journalist was included in the discussion of the United States’ operations

Yesterday, 08:21

Ukrainian army tries to hold on to several villages in Russia’s Kursk Region — envoy

According to Rodion Miroshnik, Russian forces have been ensuring a buffer zone in Ukraine’s Sumy Region

Russian troops take central part of Lobkovoye settlement in Zaporozhye area

According to the report, the Ukrainian armed formations are deploying reinforcements, trying to impede the Russian army’s advance

AU Commission head reaffirms policy of strong partnership with Russia

Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin conveyed a message of goodwill from the Russian government and congratulated Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election

Departed businesses returning to Russia must not contradict its national interests — PM

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, the Russian authorities do not plan to prepare a list of foreign brands that can return to Russia - the companies themselves must initiate their return

Kremlin sees protests as Turkey's internal affair

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Russia never interferes in the domestic affairs of others

Russia plans to boost gas production this year — Novak

The Russian government is maintaining its gas production forecast but it is likely to be revised, the official said