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Russian female wrestlers win six medals at 2026 European Wrestling Championship

Two silver and four bronze medals were awarded to the athletes

TIRANA, April 24. /TASS/. Russian female wrestlers won two silver and four bronze medals at the 2026 European Wrestling Championships in Albania’s Tirana.

The silver medal winners are Amina Tandelova (under-62 kilogram weight categoty) and Alina Kasabiyev (under-64 kg). Elizaveta Smirnova (under-50 kg), Natalia Malysheva (under-53 kg), and Kristina Bratchikova (under-72 kg) won bronze medals.

The 2026 European Wrestling Championships run between April 20 and 26 in Tirana, Albania. Due to previously imposed sanctions, Russian athletes compete in the tournament under a neutral status flying the insignia of the United World Wrestling (UWW) federation.

Formula One races to be back on Turkey’s raceway starting in 2027

According to the F1 press office, Istanbul Park is confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season following a new agreement with Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sports

US should respect Russia’s interests for mutually beneficial cooperation — Lavrov

Later, the Russian Foreign Minister predicted, the Americans will say that they want to cooperate with Russia

Agricultural output up 5.5% in 2025 thanks to grain harvest — Novak

"Agriculture was a major source of economic growth," the deputy prime minister said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,295 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 29 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

About 70 Ukrainian military surrender in DPR in past two weeks, says source

Most of them laid down their weapons voluntarily

Musk’s deal to buy Twitter binding since October 27 — documents

"Each share of Twitter, Inc. Common Stock was exchanged for $54.20 in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes," the Commission added

Trump says Iran ready for negotiations — Reuters

Iran intends to make an offer in response to US demands, the US president says

Russia introduces export ban on ammonium nitrate for two months — government

This is a temporary measure, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov explained

Bank of Russia board to decide on key rate on April 24

At its previous meeting in March, the Bank of Russia cut the key rate for the second time in a row since the beginning of the year by 0.5 percentage points to 15% per annum

Iranian oil supplies to China decline as Tehran demands higher prices — Reuters

According to the agency, last November Iran and China clinched deals for Brent oil supplies at a discount of $10 per barrel. However, in early December, Tehran informed Beijing that the discount would be reduced to $5-6 for supplies in December and January

Launch of Luna-26, Luna-27 may be postponed, space chief Rogozin says

After its trials are concluded, the control launch date will be determined

Russia’s counter-UAV systems attract much interest abroad — STC

The Special Technology Center also emphasized that the Russian systems can be considered sophisticated

Shoigu inspects command post of Russia’s battlegroup East in South Donetsk area

The Russian defense minister has heard reports on the organization of counter-battery warfare at a meeting at the command post in the special military operation zone

Temporary moratorium on NATO expansion unacceptable for Russia — Deputy Foreign Minister

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia cannot be satisfied with yet another "trick" like it did before

Biological weapons components were developed in Ukraine — Russian Defense Ministry

"Obtained documents evidence that Ukrainian bio-laboratories were developing components of biological weapons in the immediate vicinity of the Russian territory," the spokesman said

NATO officers in Ukraine and new anti-Russian sanctions: Foreign Ministry’s statements

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Brussels inflicts harm to itself and undermines its energy security by imposing sanctions against Moscow

International forecasts for Russia’s economy consistently below reality — ministry

The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Russia to 0.6%, while keeping the 2026 estimate unchanged at 1%, according to the Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook report

Combat use experience is significant advantage of Russian UAVs — expert

Denis Fedutinov urged caution regarding predictions concerning possible supplies of the Russian systems abroad, including to the Southeast Asian region

Modern warfare becoming clash of energy potentials — Russian deputy defense minister

Vasily Osmakov said the evolving pace and nature of combat operations place new demands on the energy supply of troops

Russian foreign debt grew by $30 bln in 2025, reach $319.8 bln

"The pace of the indicator was largely driven by the positive revaluation of liabilities of other sectors and the banking system as a result of ruble appreciation, and by attracted debt financing," the Bank of Russia noted

Russian female wrestlers win six medals at 2026 European Wrestling Championship

Two silver and four bronze medals were awarded to the athletes

Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 14.5% per annum: what is known about decision

Meanwhile, measures of underlying price growth have not yet decreased and remain in the range of 4-5% in annualized terms, as estimated by the Bank of Russia

West conducting political, diplomatic war against Russia in Balkans — senior diplomat

Alexander Grushko recalled that the West is waging a hybrid war against Russia in Ukraine

NATO fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic

According to the Russian military, the Russian planes were performing the flight in neutral waters

Trump’s rhetoric pushes Tehran away from talks with Washington — Bloomberg

According to the report, the rhetoric of the American leader has already damaged the ongoing diplomatic efforts with the participation of intermediaries

Estonia’s Eesti Gaas says signed 3-year contract on gas supplies with Gazprom

The volume of gas deliveries under the contract is not disclosed

Russian, Indian warships kick off Indra Navy joint maneuvers in India’s south

The Russia-India joint maneuvers offer "another opportunity to check the readiness for joint operations and address a broad range of issues," Captain 1st Rank Aleksey Antsiferov said

Authorities draft law on external management of companies leaving Russian market

The initiative will affect those companies that have decided to leave the Russian market for no obvious economic reasons, "based on anti-Russian sentiments in Europe and the United States, while their activities significantly affected the stability of the economy"

Russia’s MC-21 passenger jet to get worldwide presentation in 2018

MC-21 is a new twin-engine short-to mid-range Russian jet airliner

Diplomats from BRICS countries call for cessation of hostilities in Gulf region

The participants reiterated their countries’ commitment to closer foreign policy coordination

Russia’s VKontakte former exec claims 20 million ruble golden parachute

A source familiar with the situation said that Ilya Perekopsky’s contract read he must receive the parachute in case of early termination of his duties

Iran to make no concessions in talks with US — Iranian vice president

Esmail Saghab Esfahani emphasized that the enemy had failed to achieve any of the goals

Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz gets tow from Egyptian tugboat — Libyan authorities

The vessel is currently located approximately 62 nautical miles off the country’s coast

Belarus ready to counter West attacks in human rights jointly with China - Lukashenko

Both countries have common views on world issues and “there are no problems in the countries’ positions

VEB Group pours $90 mln into MC-21 aircraft project

Part of this sum came as a prepayment for future planes

Bodies of 27 Ukrainian special ops troops, nationalists left on Snake Island - top brass

Today, Russian service members recovered three bodies of Ukrainian commandoes washed ashore, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said

Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad to be held on April 27 — Axios reporter

Barak Ravid says the meeting may take place on Monday, after businessman Jared Kushner and Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff hold separate bilateral talks with the Pakistani mediators

IN BRIEF: President Putin’s key statements at a meeting on economic issues

The president said that Russia needs to return to a path of sustainable economic growth

Spain lowers Russian gas imports under EU pressure — Russian Ambassador

The kingdom began the dramatic reduction of Russian LNG imports since January

Positive sentiment dominate Russian stock market over week — VTB

Investors made more purchases than sales

Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel, as it was used by US — agency

Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months

Brussels seeks to remove patriotic European leaders — Szijjarto

"Brussels is doing everything possible to throw out strong leaders and install its puppet governments," the Hungarian foreign minister said

Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Europe down 20% during heating season — IEA

The share of Russian pipeline gas in Europe’s gas demand for this period amounted to about 7%, down from 8.5% in the previous year

Hainan officials confirm deadline for adopting new customs regime is December 18

The province will expand its list of duty-free imports from 1,900 to 6,600

Saudi Arabia has two weeks to avoid cutting oil output — FT

According to the publication, major producing countries in the Gulf must resume exports before their oil storage facilities are full

Russia’s Baltic Fleet naval ship holds gun exercise

The gun exercise scenario included the radiation, chemical, and biological hazards, water ingress, and fire in the compartment alerts

Photos and videos from Bucha staged by Kiev regime for Western media — defense ministry

"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed

Ukraine plans to import Russian gas after $250 price is confirmed

Agreement in principle with Russia was reached and a $100 discount confirmed, the Ukrainian Minister of Energy and Coal Industry Volodymyr Demchishin told the press

EU knows Russia’s 'red lines' on Ukraine, clarification not needed — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister drew attention to the statements of some EU figures that "at some stage, not now, later, we will have to talk with Russia to clarify its ‘red lines’ and show it our own"

Ambassador: situation around Russian ship Sevastopol in S. Korea to be resolved on Tuesday

The Russian ship was detained in South Korea, as the owner was under the US' North Korea-bound sanctions

FACTBOX: Russia lays down another minesweeping ship, Project 12700 in focus

Project 12700 minesweepers are equipped with an automated control system, contact and magnetic sweeps, and modern sonar systems, which are mounted both on the ship itself and on remotely operated and autonomous vehicles

Russia exported over 5.5 bln kWh in 9M 2024 — Inter RAO

Russia is not supplying any significant electricity volumes to China, Panina noted, stressing at the same time that she looks forward to growth of exports in winter

Russia might borrow $500 mln from AIIB for financing Development Fund — minister

Russia might borrow $500 mln from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to finance the Development Fund

Extension of OPEC deal aimed at aligning energy prices dynamics, Kremlin says

Russia hopes for consensus on oil production freeze

Last week a special committee of OPEC countries held a meeting in Vienna to work out a mechanism on restriction of oil production

Bank of Russia cuts key rate for third consecutive time since start of year

The regulator noted that it would assess the need for further key rate cuts at its upcoming meetings

Plans for nuclear exercises near Russia's borders undermine strategic stability — MP

Leonid Slutsky said that it dangerous, first of all, for Poland and France

Hungary to review contracts for Paks II NPP construction project by Rosatom — Magyar

The Tisza Party leader considers the project important, but would like to understand "the terms and conditions for its financing, whether the loan can be restructured, and whether it can be refinanced on more favorable terms"

Russia ready to strengthen military cooperation with Bangladesh — defense official

"Cooperation between our states is developing, including in the sphere of military and military-technical cooperation," the Russian deputy defense minister said

Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog

It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish

Internet blackout in Iran continues for nearly eight weeks - NetBlocks

It's now the 56th day of Iran's internet blackout

Brent prices on ICE hit $102 per barrel — market data

WTI futures with the settlement in June gained 3.86%

Finland holding first round of presidential elections

According to data of public polls, 29 percent of the electorate is ready to vote for Niinisto, 12 percent for Haavisto and 10 percent for Vayrynen

Negative effect for Russia to grow from protracted conflict in Middle East

The situation in the Middle East remains an important peril for the Russian economy as regards external conditions, Elvira Nabiullina noted

European economic crisis has effect on Russia – Putin

“The choice of stabilization instruments is up to our European partners. We expect them to choose the optimum ways,” Putin said

Russia's Western Military District gets newest Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers

The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system

Serbia to seek replacement for Russian oil - president

According to Aleksandar Vucic, "two large companies are not bringing diesel and gasoline" to the republic

Annual inflation reach 5.86% from April 7 to 13 — Economy Ministry

The price growth rates dropped to 0.03% for foods

Russian Transport Ministry estimates civilian drone fleet at 145,000

The Ministry of Transport also highlighted the key tasks for further development of the sector in its papers

Lavrov slams 'klepto' German authorities for plans to seize Russian assets

It is noted that the Americans in closed contacts are explaining to them how to change these laws to take and finally steal everything

Some 19% of promised Western tanks supplied to Ukraine — statistics

Tanks are also planned to be supplied by the US, Canada, Spain, Sweden and Finland

Russia’s flag hoisted over Artyomovsk, city technically captured — Wagner PMC founder

"Technically we have captured Bakhmut," Yevgeny Prigozhin said

Bank of Russia uses AI technologies for analysis

The Bank of Russia does not use it when discussing the monetary policy, in decisions, Elvira Nabiullina said

Ukrainian military increases attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant trying sow panic

Currently, the plant is solely powered by the 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 transmission line, Alexey Likhachev said

Russian military to get equivalents of US missile defense systems soon — corporation

Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems

Three militants killed in special operation in Dagestan

They were killed in the gunfire exchange

Japan’s Nikkei index falls by 3.55% at Tokyo market open

Local analysts note that the continuing escalation in the Middle East remains the dominant factor behind the decline in stock prices

West declares 'open war' against Russia, using Ukraine as 'arrowhead' — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram

State Duma reappoints Nabiullina as Central Bank chief for new term

Elvira Nabiullina became the Central Bank chief in June 2013

Russia, Serbia set goal to reach trade turnover of 2022 in coming years — Serbian minister

Nenad Popovic recalled that it amounted to $4.3 billion

Indian Navy declares Strait of Hormuz maritime zone of interest — newspaper

According to the Times of India, the range and intensity of external influences impacting national interests are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, requiring the Indian Navy to operate across an expanding geographical canvas

IN BRIEF: Russia, Ukraine hold new POW exchange under '193 for 193' formula

All the Russian servicemen will be brought to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry

Russian Finance Ministry proposes simplified tax registration for foreign companies — bill

The bank where the account is opened will send the application to the tax authority electronically, according to the document

Kiev loses 30 drones in attempt to seize Snake Island - Russian Defense Ministry

According to Konashenkov, thus, the Kiev regime has lost 30 combat drones in that area in the past three days, including nine Bayraktar-TB2 strike drones

Immediate EU accession for Ukraine impossible — German chancellor

Friedrich Merz said he wanted to achieve closer involvement of Ukraine in the work of European institutions

US should think of adverse effect for dollar from anti-Russian sanctions — Putin

All the countries of the world are now thinking of whether it is worth to use the dollar if the US limits the dollar use as a universal international settlement unit due to political considerations, the Russian president noted

Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert

"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said

Ukraine eliminates own mercenaries in friendly fire episode in Kharkov Region — expert

Andrey Marochko said the shots were likely fired by a retreat-blocking detachment

Discounts on Russian oil to keep narrowing even if Strait of Hormuz opens — analyst

The analyst expected the discount on Urals crude oil to decrease from $28 per barrel in Q2 to $17 per barrel by Q4

Proinflationary risks growing in economy — Bank of Russia

Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said the risks are related to the conflict in the Middle East and the possible changes in the budgetary policy

Mongolia ready to permit opening of Russian bank branch — prime minister

Gombojavyn Zandanshatar noted that this will help to resolve payment difficulties amid sanctions

MOEX Index up as morning trading session opens

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time the MOEX Index was up by 0.11% at 2,774.56 points

Russia, China work on agreement for supplying 100 mln tonnes of coal — Energy Ministry

It is reported that consumers' needs to be obtained

Europeans, Zelensky want to knock Americans off Anchorage course — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat added that the West is encouraging the Zelensky regime to uproot everything Russian in the Ukrainian canonical Orthodox Church

Russia to introduce online visa application for visitors of Free Port of Vladivostok

Foreign citizens will be able to apply for one entry ordinary visas for an 8-day stay in Russia

West ignores environmental consequences of Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea coast — diplomat

Accordig to Maria Zakharova, the contaminated area amounts to about ten thousand square meters

Erdogan says he’d like to discuss ‘grain corridor’ from Ukraine with Putin, Zelensky

"We will take part in the work on not only for ourselves, but also for third countries," he continued

Lawmaker says truth about siege of Azovstal to come out, Nazis were at their worst

It was noted that the main result of the siege of Azovstal is that it broke the spirit of the Ukrainian fighters and the troops that were blocked there

Geopolitical shifts increase demand for Trans-Baikal’s metals — expert

Deputy Director of the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences Dmitry Kuvalin emphasized that the physical volumes of purchases will continue to grow in the future, both within Russia and abroad

Direct rail service restarts between Moscow, Almaty

Railcars in the direct service will depart from Almaty since October 26 and from Moscow since October 30

Top Russian, UAE diplomats call for talks on Strait of Hormuz

Apart from that, the two top diplomats recalled that a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates will soon come into force