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80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany

Trump not coming to Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9 — Kremlin

Earlier, Peskov said that more than 20 heads of state and government are expected at the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory

MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump is not expected to come to Moscow for the Victory Day Parade on May 9, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a TASS question.

"There was no talk about this," he said.

Earlier, Peskov said that more than 20 heads of state and government are expected at the parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory. He noted that Russia welcomes anyone who wants to celebrate this date.

Opposition politician charged with justifying UAV attacks on Moscow, Crimean bridge blast

During the hearing, the defense entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of the defendant

Lithuania's decision to close border with Belarus is 'outrageous' — Lavrov

On October 29, Lithuania shut its land border with Belarus, citing numerous incidents where balloons carrying contraband cigarettes were flown onto its territory, which posed a risk to civil aviation

EU, Council of Europe lack resources to create 'tribunal against Russia' — Euronews

The Council of Europe has estimated that the project would require about €75 million per year, not including rental and security costs, the TV channel reported

Ukraine attacks LPR's Kremennaya throughout all of today — military expert

"The Ukrainian army has been shelling the village of Kremennaya and carrying out UAV strikes for the whole day," Andrey Marochko said

Trump says observed Russia’s commemorative events on Victory Day

The US president said that for this and other reasons, in May of this year, he declared November 11 and May 8 as victory days for the first and second world wars, respectively

West may split into two — Polish PM Tusk

Donald Tusk admitted that for the unity of Europe, a "common, clearly defined enemy" was needed

Russian international reserves hit fresh all-time high in October reaching $725.8 bln

The value of monetary gold in reserves rose to $299.8 bln, setting a new historical maximum

Dikson port to be base station of Trans-Arctic Corridor — Kremlin aide

It requires to be upgraded, Nikolay Patrushev said

London Stock Exchange opens week with significant decline

Leading the declines were the industrial group Melrose Industries (-9.58%), Barclays bank (-9.42%) and the aviation holding IAG (-9.24%)

Belgrade protesters seek to protect former General Staff building from demolition

The protesters are demanding the repeal of the so-called lex specialis, that the government’s November 14, 2024 decision be declared illegal, and that the building be restored to its status as a cultural heritage site

Russia imposes entry ban on 30 Japanese citizens as response measure — foreign ministry

The list includes journalists and professors of Japanese universities

Impossible for one pilot to land MiG-31 jet alone in case of hijacking — expert

Andrey Gribov said it would lead to a catastrophe

US considers building base for 10,000 troops near Gaza — media

An unnamed US administration official told Bloomberg that the military’s request represents an initial step toward planning the establishment of a base for international stabilization forces

Ukrainian attacks kill 8 civilians, injure 45 in past week — Russian official

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the majority of casualties were reported in the Belgorod, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, and the Donetsk People’s Republic

Russia-US summit in Budapest still on agenda — Hungarian PM

Viktor Orban recalled that the Putin-Trump meeting was postponed, not cancelled

FSB thwarts Kiev's operation to hijack MiG-31 jet for provocation against NATO base

According to the Russian security service, the Ukrainian military intelligence officers tried to recruit Russian pilots, offering $3 million

US to prevent China from gaining influence over Greenland — Rubio

The US Secretary of State emphasized that Washington respects Greenland’s right to self-determination

Washington simply needs to agree to extend New START Treaty for year — Lavrov

No consultations are necessary for the US to support Russia's approach, the foreign minister stressed

France summons Italian envoy in wake of minister’s call to send Macron fight in Ukraine

The French Foreign Ministry dismissed these remarks as unacceptable

Venezuela thanks Russia for condemning US threats — top diplomat

Earlier in the day, the Russian State Duma passed a draft appeal to parliaments of UN member countries and the global community over the escalation of tension in the Caribbean near Venezuela

Putin’s informal meeting with visiting Kazakh leader lasted for over 2.5 hours

The official part on Tokayev’s program is scheduled for November 12

Soviet conquest of Mount Everest

TASS recalls the unique ascent of athletes from the USSR to the highest peak of the planet on the International Alpinism Day

Russian security official advocates for boosting defense cooperation with Egypt

Sergey Shoigu said that Russian-made weapons and vehicles supplied to Egypt have become a major element of strengthening the comprehensive system of its defense

Brent prices hit 65$/bbl on ICE — market data

Brent futures surged by 1.51% to $65.03 a barrel

Kazakh leader arrives in Kremlin for meeting with Putin

According to Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the official program of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit will begin on Wednesday and today the leaders will speak informally, including during an unofficial dinner

Russian troops liberate Novouspenovskoye community in Zaporozhye Region over past day

Seven attacks by the 32nd mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army from the area of the settlement of Grishino in the Donetsk People’s Republic to unblock the encircled combat group in the Krasnoarmeysk area were repelled

Brent futures fall below $70 per barrel — trading data

WTI oil futures with the settlement in May 2025 declined by 7.18% to $66.56 a barrel

Russian owners have notified US of readiness to transfer control of NIS — Serbian minister

Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic said that the Serbian government has officially supported this request

Putin sees Kazakh leader off after their informal meeting at Kremlin

The two leaders exchanged a firm handshake and embraced in farewell

Trump says US ordered batch of B-2 strategic bombers

In US President's view, these aircraft "completely obliterated Iran's nuclear capability"

Press review: Russia boosts India ties while political disputes hit green transition

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, November 11th

Ukraine builds up forces at Khatneye, but morale lacking — security forces

The source said that a huge number of Ukrainian prisoners comes from this direction

IN BRIEF: What we know about overnight drone strikes on Russian territory

Civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged in a drone attack on the Saratov Region, Governor Roman Busargin said

Baltic countries mere pawns in British game against Russia — Lavrov

"The few in Europe who still have a shred of common sense and indeed care about the continent’s security, and there are fewer and fewer of those, they understand perfectly well which provocative role was given to these Baltic countries, spearheaded by the British," the minister said

Second import-substituted MC-21 aircraft takes to skies

The operation of new domestic systems and PD-14 engines was tested on board

Russia ready to resume Istanbul talks with Ukraine at any moment — charge d’affaires

Alexey Ivanov noted that the Russian side had conveyed a number of proposals during previous rounds of negotiations

Venezuelan parliament thanks Russia for support in difficult time

Speaker Jorge Rodriguez stressed that "true friends are known in difficult, challenging times, and Russia is a true and loyal friend of Venezuela."

EU imposes sanctions against Safe Internet League, its head Ekaterina Mizulina

The sanctions also include "three persons employed in the Russian judicial system"

US to build $500 million military base on Israel-Gaza border — media

According to the report, the base will be designed for use by the international stabilization forces that will operate in Gaza, maintaining a ceasefire

Gazprom set new record of gas supplies to Russian consumers for August

The record was registered on August 22 and totaled 700.4 mln cubic meters of gas

UK’s Bellingcat involved in Kiev's operation to hijack Russian MiG-31 jet — FSB

According to the Russian security service, this proves that the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate lacks originality in its plots

Disgraced former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces potential 2,000-year prison sentence

According to the report, at the time the crime was committed, the damage caused to state property over a 10-year period is estimated at 160 billion liras

Russia sees huge growth in pollock surimi production, now in top-five globally

This big bump in domestic production made it possible to fully meet domestic demand for surimi used in crab sticks and other products, president of the association Alexey Buglak said

'Thanks' West: gold toilet seized from Mindich speaks to Kiev corruption — Dmitriev

"Atlanta and Kansas City-marked dollars also say 'thank you' to the war financiers," the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund added

Russia's ownership of Kuril Islands not up for debate — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin follows the media reports

IN BRIEF: Nuclear tests, New START Treaty extension, British media lies — what Lavrov said

Russia is ready to discuss with the United States the resumption of preparations for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Twenty servicemen were on board of C-130 crashed in Georgia — Turkey’s Defense Ministry

"Search and rescue operations in the crash area continue," the ministry informed

Russia has not invaded Ukraine and will not invade any other country — Lavrov

According to the Russian top diplomat, evidence indicate that Ukraine planned to attack the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics already this month

Russian stock market closes with falling indices

The MOEX Russia Index is expected to be 3,100-3,250 points tomorrow, BCS Investment World predicts

Russian pilot promised citizenship of Western country for hijacking MiG-31 jet — FSB

The Russian officer was also offered $1 million

Europe cannot justify its lawlessness with Russia's actions in Ukraine — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister also noted that if the European Union continues to try to blame Russia for everything, it should understand that Russia "has something to reassure its European colleagues with"

Ukraine approves list of countries eligible for fast-tracked citizenship

According to a resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers, citizens of Germany, Canada, Poland, the United States, and the Czech Republic are eligible for a simplified path toward Ukrainian citizenship

Buffer zone around ZNPP to contribute to its safety — Russian diplomat

On November 8, the ZNPP reported that external power supply to the ZNPP via two high-voltage lines, Ferrosplavnaya-1 and Dneprovskaya, had been resumed

Ka-52M helicopter crews thwart Ukrainian troop rotation in Russia’s Kursk Region

The ministry also released footage of the attack

Non-oil and gas revenues of Russian budget up 13.2% in January–October 2025

The Finance Ministry informed that an increase in receipts of turnover-based revenues, including VAT, amounted to 5.8% year on year in January–October, which is consistent with internal demand and inflation cooldown trends

Federal budget deficit totaled $51.9 bln in 10M 2025 — Finance Ministry

The federal budget deficit is expected at the level of 2.6% of the GDP in 2025 on the whole, while the structural primary balance – as totaling 1.3% of the GDP

Russian Security Council secretary arrives in Egypt

During the visit, Sergey Shoigu will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and other senior officials

Goznak expects notable increase in profits this year

This is "due to a serious improvement in the export situation, as well as the area of digital products and services of Goznak," according to the report

Burevestnik’s range outstrips all other known missile systems — Putin

"It has high precision and hits its targets in designated time," Russian leader added

Russia, Kazakhstan to outline plans for future during Tokayev’s visit — Putin

The Russian leader thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for finding time to come to Russia

Kazakhstan, Russia have no major issues — Kazakh leader at meeting with Putin

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that bilateral cooperation is characterized by strategic partnership and allied relations

Improving transport accessibility of Kaliningrad Region is important — Putin

Plans are in place to develop the transport infrastructure of the Kaliningrad Region, the head of state noted

Militarily 'weak' London turns to divide and conquer tactics — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat pointed out that the imperial ambitions of the UK can be characterized in different ways

West sees Kupyansk falling into Russia's hands — expert

Kupyansk is of great importance to the Ukrainian authorities, Andrey Marochko noted

Annual inflation expected to peak in April, May — Bank of Russia

Current inflation, that is, the rise in price month on month, will start gearing down in the near future, Nabiullina noted

Russian Economy Ministry expects power consumption growth by 3.9% in 2024

The indicator is expected to grow by 1.6% in each of 2025 and 2026 and by 1.7% in 2027

Removal of tariffs to cost US over $3 trillion — Trump

The US President said that it would be devastating to the future of the country

Kremlin clarifies why Russian jets escorted Kazakh president's plane

"It is just an honor guard, something associated with state visits," Dmitry Peskov said

Russian, Chinese, Iranian envoys meet with IAEA chief — Russian diplomat

The regular session of the IAEA Board of Governors will be held in Vienna on November 17 through 21

Russia to participate in building equality-based relations in Asia-Pacific region — Putin

The head of state also noted the importance of creating new logistics chains and ensuring food security in the Asia-Pacific region

Bank of Russia set dollar rate at 81.36 rubles for November 12

The official euro rate was increased by 27 kopecks to 94.1954 rubles

Qatar, Russia keep dialogue on LNG market situation — Minister of State

In February 2025, Qatar became the second largest LNG exporter worldwide after the US

Kremlin knows nothing about Hungary’s ideas on Ukrainian settlement

Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow had no opportunity to examine these initiatives so far

Preparation of sabotage at ZNPP indicates hysteria in enemy ranks, DPR politician says

Alexander Kofman emphasized that the enemy frequently resorts to provocations, a tactic that has historically been common for Europe during conflicts

New US sanctions addressed in Gazprom Neft’s operating processes

The company considers the decision of the US to sanction its assets as unjustified and illegitimate, the Russian oil major said

'Azov' squad flees positions, abandoning wounded soldiers — security forces

According to the source, this situation shows that the brigade has been dubbed the "running team"

Akkuyu NPP to help Turkey reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 35 mln tons a year — minister

Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar also announced plans by the Turkish authorities to invest over $20 billion in energy-efficient production by 2030

Outbreak of gas gangrene recorded among Ukrainian troops — newspaper

According to The Telegraph, a surge in the cases of this infectious disease where gas bubbles form beneath the skin and muscle tissues rapidly deteriorate has been triggered by the difficult situation on the frontline and delayed evacuation

Tough measures needed to snuff out Kiev’s attacks on ZNPP — Russian diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik recalled that Ukrainian drones had attacked four Russian nuclear plants in recent months

Attempts to inflict strategic defeat on Russia are counterproductive — envoy to Germany

Sergey Nechayev stressed that Russia "has not violated or destroyed any agreements"

Russian football club Spartak Moscow parts ways with head coach Stankovic

Serbian specialist Dejan Stankovic, 47, has been with Spartak Moscow FC as the head coach since the summer of 2024

Putin meets visiting Kazakh leader in Kremlin

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss pressing issues of further development of Russian-Kazakh relations

Russia calls on Hague to pay attention to Kiev's attempts to push NATO against Moscow

The Kiev regime has made another attempt at provocation - it tried to hijack a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet, the Russian embassy in the Netherlands said

Russia’s KVN drones destroy over 330 armored vehicles from April to November

According to the developer, two key features make the Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod drone especially effective

Trump no longer sees a threat of Ukraine conflict leading to WWIII

The US leader again claimed to have solved several conflicts, without specifying exactly which

EU stonewalls Russia's requests to consult on drone incidents — Foreign Ministry

Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said that these incidents are well-planned provocations

Boao forum kicks off with focus on rebuilding trust globally

This year the forum is themed ‘Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future’

Romania turns into key hub for arms deliveries to Ukraine — military expert

Andrey Marochko emphasized the strategic importance of the Romanian territory for NATO, pointing to the presence of large military bases and airfields of the alliance on the territory of Romania

Ronaldo says 2026 FIFA World Cup to be last of his career

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States

Putin appoints deputy commander of Russia’s Navy

The Russian leader added that Gudkov’s purview will also involve the command of marines and all artillery and missile coastal troops

EU not to reduce price cap on Russian oil to $45 unilaterally — media

One of the diplomats told European Pravda that it was clear the G7 summit in Canada would not support lowering the oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel

Ukraine's human rights record precludes it from entering EU — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that nothing was done by Kiev to satisfy the rights of national minorities or to restore them

Foreign intelligence promised Russian MiG-31 pilot pile of cash, life of luxury

A Ukrainian pilot was also involved in the recruitment on the part of Ukrainian intelligence

Defense Ministry: 20 countries interested in hosting ArMI-2022 games on their territory

Teams from 45 countries will participate in the 2022 International Army Games

Price of gold futures down below $3,150 per troy ounce first since April 10

By 7:26 a.m. Moscow time, the price of gold had narrowed losses to 0.07% as it traded at $3,151.1 per troy ounce

Lavrov baffled at Britain's lack of shame over MiG-31 hijacking plot

The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know how the British will wash themselves clean of it

Thwarted MiG-31 jet hijacking operation planned over Black Sea waters — pilot

The serviceman said he was contacted online

US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin America — Pentagon

The department specified that the ships will be used to carry out US President Donald Trump's instructions to "dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations and counter narco-terrorism"

Opposition politician charged with justifying UAV attacks on Moscow, Crimean bridge blast

During the hearing, the defense entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of the defendant

West acts out of desperation by trying to steal Kinzhal technology — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, it would take billions of dollars and decades of work for Western countries to develop similar technologies

Moscow court rules for Uralkali Trading in claim against Yara

The majority of other counterparts of the company have completely settled their debts for the delivery of fertilizers, Uralkali Trading said