Russia’s CSKA defeats Turkey’s Fenerbahce to lift Euroleague Basketball trophy

The IMF also pointed to the dollar depreciation against other currency from peak values of 2024

In addition to firepower, the range of applications of robotic systems is being expanded in reconnaissance missions, counter-battery warfare, minelaying, delivery of ammunition and supplies to the front, as well as evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield

According to sources, the Pentagon is building up its military presence in the region by sending additional ships, air defense systems and submarines there

A diesel-powered icebreaker already arrived in the Gulf of Finland, Andrey Nikitin noted

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 20th

One man was killed in Ukraine's attack on Sevastopol

Further steps have been outlined for cooperation between the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Cuban side

US' Alysa Liu won the gold in women’s singles

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

According to the World Meteorological Organization, Moscow’s Vnukovo district was one of the snowiest places on Earth in the last 24 hours

Dmitry Peskov also highlighted that there is a mutual understanding that the visit will occur this year

According to the newspaper, the drone will operate at an altitude of 15 to 24 kilometers

Slovakia expected that deliveries would resume this Friday

Alexander Pivnenko also complained about a shortage of personnel in the Ukrainian army and acknowledged that the Ukrainian public is tired of the fighting

The Board of Peace is currently focused on settling the conflict in the Gaza Strip

Robert Agee also noted that he is working to remove some sanction restrictions on Russian banks’ licenses

According to The New York Times, the American leader "has given no speeches preparing the American public for a strike on a country of about 90 million people, and sought no approval from Congress"

Dmitry Peskov added that the negotiation process with Washington is complicated

On Thursday, the US leader said he would give Iran no more than 15 days to reach an agreement

Robert Fico added that anti-Russian sanctions had proven to be ineffective

Rescuers conducted a survey using an underwater camera

Mikhail Galuzin noted in a conversation with journalists that trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement are continuing, although they are difficult

According to Dmitry Medvedev, this ultimately develops competencies that will be in demand in the country in the future

The Oko-2 drone has a range of up to 60 km, while the Oko-3 has a range of up to 130 km

Sanae Takaichi criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine, calling for an immediate end to the conflict

Israel will not allow "threats of annihilation" in the future, Defense Minister Israel Katz says

Israel demands that Iran destroy the uranium enrichment infrastructure, cut the missile program, stop helping the allies, the official says

The special military operation continues and it will undoubtedly be seen through to the end, the politician emphasized

The sources say that the potential strike could target military and government buildings

Sergey Rudskoy says total loss of Ukrainian servicemen is estimated at more than 1,5 million

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 350 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The channel notes that the White House is weighing the consequences of both escalation and restraint

Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that Zelensky's name is mentioned many times in the Epstein case

The former prince was arrested on his 66th birthday

Minsk has completed all the necessary procedures, according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry

The BREM-80 vehicle is based on the T-80 tank chassis and is equipped with a powerful gas turbine engine, providing it with high mobility

Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy noted that with the deaths of the generals, the troops "lost true professionals, loyal comrades, and true patriots"

Egypt and Jordan have committed to train police

According to Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy, equipping the general purpose forces with modern military equipment remains a priority

Grigory Karasin highlighted that Zelensky was too dependent on his Western curators

Vladimir Zelensky's future depends entirely on this conflict and on those who have invested in it, including arms manufacturers and others who expect results, Alexey Chepa, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said

According to Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, all Milan 2026 events "are being held in the spirit of cooperation, peace, and security"

"The actions and policies addressed in these Executive Orders continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States," the US leader said

The US president refrained from giving further details

According to the report, the consultations helped to raise the "ability to process significant cases related to corruption in Ukraine’s state-owned energy corporation"

According to the holding company representative, this missile is being used in the special military operation zone in Ukraine

Six judges voted for this decision, while three were against it

According to preliminary data from the Investigative Committee, there are deaths as a result of the incident

Sergey Lavrov stressed that Russia is ready to engage with reasonable and pragmatic counterparts

Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz says that the country will develop the nuclear sector still

The authority approved the bill unanimously, Speaker Jorge Rodriguez says

According to Robert Fico, it can't be ruled out that Ukraine is deliberately delaying the resumption of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline

According to the report, Kiev "does not have enough time" to go through the standard procedure, as Ukraine lags "light years" behind the EU members in the rule of law and the fight against corruption

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said that continuous modernization of models and the development of advanced weapons is under way

Valentina Matviyenko says Vladimir Zelensky "rejects any substantive basis for a peace agreement"

According to the sources, the UK authorities are to ban the use of the facilities due to a concern that a US strike would constitute "a breach of the international law."

The deputy head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office expressed optimism that a political decision on Ukraine’s EU accession could be reached by 2027

The vessel is currently anchored east of Albaek in the northernmost part of Jutland

Trading in mineral fertilizers is also a promising area of cooperation

Peter Szijjarto says that the authority must also make Croatians understand the obligation to fully import Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia

According to Greg Mello, the administration of US President Donald Trump leads the National Nuclear Security Administration via a more hawkish approach

"Beyond weakening the Convention itself, these steps could set off a domino effect, with other countries following suit," Maria Zakharova said

"There is more than enough of the Ukrainian trace in the Epstein case," Viktor Medvedchuk said

The deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that this often happens because there is no other choice

Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera

The two sides exchanged views on work within multilateral structures, including the First Committee of the UN General Assembly

According to the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, the lifting of sanctions will be eventually dictated by Washington's interests

The president explains that the decision was made amid a "tremendous interest shown"

Dmitry Peskov commented on the "list of demands" to Moscow compiled by Kallas that requires reduction of the army and payments from Russia

The Russian side reaffirmed its support for the diplomatic process aimed at achieving fair political and diplomatic solutions, respecting Iran’s legitimate rights

The talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine were held in Geneva on February 17-18

Delcy Rodriguez thanked the legislators, officials for an "exceptional political maturity"

Alexander Subbotenko characterized the practice of keeping savings in US dollars as a "family custom"

According to the source, it were soldiers of the Ukrainian army’s 67th brigade

The senior official stressed the need for Russia to fully provide for itself in certain, particularly important, strategic sectors

Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already been briefed by the negotiating team on the results of the Geneva talks

According to the German chancellor, resuming normal relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin is "practically impossible"

Alexey Goncharenko noted that due to US interest in this case, Vladimir Zelensky is deliberately delaying settlement negotiations and trying to bargain for better conditions for himself

According to Valentina Matviyenko, European document with demands for Russia, if it indeed exists, once again clearly shows that with their current approach, Europeans have no place at the negotiating table for establishing a real, long-term peace

Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy noted that the Main Operations Directorate is directly involved in developing and implementing a set of measures to enhance air defense capabilities

According to the US president, the sides "may have to take it a step further"

The US president complained that he had underestimated the complexity of resolving the crisis in Ukraine

The potential measure raises concerns among several EU states over a military confrontation risk

According to the report, the US Air Force has also dispatched an AWACS radar aircraft to the Middle East

Denis Manturov added that Russia should master the new lithography machine for 130 nanometers

The US might "pack up and leave", Viktor Orban says after a session of the Board of Peace

Sergey Stepashin says believes that the summit was a breakthrough

International Reporters’ official says the organization witnesses a second detention of its journalist in six months

Andrey Marochko believes that, given the operational and tactical situation in this area, Russian forces will continue denting the enemy defenses at Krinichnoye

According to sources, the Pentagon is increasing its military presence in the region by sending additional ships, air defense systems and submarines

The US has oil as well but "we’re helping them a lot," the president says

The joint statements call for a solution to "all existing problems"

Alexander Voloshin pointed out that in 2022, Valery Zaluzhny threatened to conduct searches and send troops to the heart of Kiev, while now he publicly blames Zelensky for Ukraine's failed counteroffensive in 2023

According to the diplomatic source, the 20th sanctions package contains a rationale for attempts to detain tankers with Russian oil

This country cannot be perceived as an 'honest broker,' Sergey Garmonin said

EU ministers described the European Commission's request for an additional €1.4 billion to hire new staff and strengthen administrative capacity as inappropriate

Sergey Rudskoy says the measures cut Ukraine’s capabilities to equip its army

Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, Dmitry Peskov said

No details on who will be viewed as a target are available

The Ukrainian armed forces used drones loaded with metal balls