The Pope accepts resignation of head of Catholic Church in Belarus

"Right now, we are negotiating only nuclear and there is no other subject," Iranian Foreign Minister replied to a journalist's question on whether these consultations concerned, in particular, Iran's missile program and Tehran's support for various forces in the region

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, February 19th

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

"To elect the head of the Workers' Party of Korea is an important affair decisive of the Party's leadership ability and the future destiny of the country and the people," the news agency said

This exemplifies the tremendous strength of the Russian Army, Vladimir Putin said

According to the statement, "based on the principle of reciprocity," the Iranian foreign ministry recognizes and declares "the navies and air forces of all EU member states as terrorist organizations"

15 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region

Vladimir Putin stressed that this "guarantees Russia’s security"

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

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

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games ended on February 22

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that relevant Russian agencies are conducting a full-scale investigation of the incident and promised to inform Beijing about its results immediately

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

It is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, said, adding that the EDB expects the combined economy of the region's five countries to reach $600 bln this year

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

The operation was coordinated with the National Intelligence Center and the prosecutor’s office, with informational support from US authorities, the ministry said

Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera

According to the newspaper, Austin Tucker Martin was fond of drawing scenes from the golf courses

To avoid It Kiev must resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Robert Fico said

Washington hopes to expand its control over the energy infrastructure in the region, the newspaper said

According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market stands at $2.26 trillion

Tehran and Washington have different views on the scope and mechanism for lifting sanctions against Iran, a senior Iranian official said

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They expressed to servicemen their sincere gratitude for heroism, courage and devotion to duty

Peace will prevail through dialogue, Kirill Dmitriev said

However, he stressed that Tehran continues "to closely monitor US actions and have made all necessary preparations for any potential scenario."

Vladimir Putin noted that February 23 has been marked in Russia for many decades now as one of the most important national holidays

According to an officer of the department for joint training and interaction with the armed forces of the organizational and planning department of the Moscow military district combat training directorate, they heard English and Georgian, but did not communicate personally

Maria Zakharova congratulated Russian servicemen taking part in the special military operation on the Defender of the Fatherland’s Day

We are still working on that, Iranian Foreign Minister said

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen also believes that Europe should play a more significant role in the peace process

By 2:12 a.m. Moscow time on February 23, it accelerated its growth to $5,161.5 per troy ounce

In Italy, the Norwegians set a Games record for both the number of gold medals won and the total number of medals

In particular, the tariff on products from 185 countries and territories imposed in April 2025 shall no longer be applied

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Europe needs to earn back trust and learn to keep its word, especially with regard to certain norms, rules and laws

The report says that US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner "plan to be in Geneva on February 27" if Iran responds early next week

The event will feature a parade of athletes, the extinguishing of the Olympic flame, and the transfer of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in France

Russian skiers made their Olympic debut in 1956 in Cortina d'Ampezzo

At least 68 transport jets have landed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base since Sunday

According to the TV channel, granted investments in the nuclear arsenal will enable China to be allegedly able to have technical capabilities that none of the dominant nuclear powers currently possess

This is 2.2 times more than in January 2025 and the highest figure ever for a single month

The ceremony is taking place in Verona

On February 18, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting a general amnesty on the occasion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

Norway won the unofficial medal count, winning 18 gold, 12 silver and 11 bronze

Meanwhile, 60% expressed a negative view, compared with 59% in October, including 47% who said they strongly disapprove of the measures taken by the US president

Tehran’s right to enrich uranium under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons should be recognized, the Iranian official noted

The sources cited by Axios say that Iran may be allowed ‘token’ nuclear enrichment

The minister called Ukraine's decision not to resume Russian oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline clear political blackmail, adding that Ukraine will not succeed in undermining Hungary's energy security

There is no alternative to western capital markets in the nearest years

The special US envoy claimed Tehran would have enough uranium enriched to the level needed to make a nuclear bomb within a week

Emergency responders are working at the crash sites,

The movie was nominated in 14 categories and won six of them

Alexander Bortnikov noted that the Ukrainian intelligence services were the masterminds

The Special US Envoy indicated that it was important for him to understand Russia’s position

No casualties have been reported so far

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

18 drones over the territory of the Belgorod Region, two drones over the territory of the Kaluga Region

Hungary will reject the 20th sanctions package submitted to the EU for consideration, the Hungarian prime minister said

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

He explained that the move would be a response to the Kiev authorities’ suspension of Russian oil deliveries to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline

If Estonia has nuclear weapons aimed at Russia, Moscow will aim its own nuclear weapons at Estonia, Dmitry Peskov said

Alice Weidel has also landed sharp criticism regarding the foreign policy rhetoric voiced by the current German government as part of the CDU/CSU and SPD bloc

The spokesperson said that the use of Telegram by the Russian army in the area of a special military operation in the last three months threatened the lives of military personnel

No one would have negotiated with them; they would have been treated, as the West has repeatedly suggested, as those who are on the menu, Maria Zakharova said

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that when Moscow talks to its friends, it defends its interests too

Russian troops have launched a strike with long-range precision weapons against Ukrainian military-industrial complex and energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, with all designated objects affected, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow was surprised to hear reports about possible Seoul's participation in this program, since such steps would be at odds with the country's official line of non-participation in the efforts of the collective West to pump weapons and ammunition into the Ukrainian army

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

The US leader noted that this is necessary to take care of the many people who are sick

At the same time, the source denied rumors about possible Iran’s concessions in the oil and gas sector

However, the statement points out that the uncertainty following the court’s decision does little to promote fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic relations

According to him, as a result of the attacks, the windshield of a car was damaged in the village of Zolomnoye in the Bolshesoldatsky District

Andrey Belousov emphasized that in the course of the special military operation servicemen are acting with precision and courage and demonstrate unbending will and devotion to the Motherland

Washington had only provided some intelligence information, the Mexican embassy in the US said

According to the statement, on Saturday night, "an armed man was shot" by Secret Service agents and a local sheriff’s deputy following "an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago."

Darya Nepryaeva covered most of the distance on skis that weren't hers

The court and other materials reviewed by TASS say that 58 enforcement proceedings were opened against the company

In December 2025, the EDB opened an official representative office at the ADGM International Financial Center in Abu Dhabi, Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, said

In all, a total of 1,082 children were wounded and 236 killed by Kiev troops since February, 2022

In ensuring that children all over the world sleep peacefully because the great powers keep in touch in the form of a professional dialogue, Andrey Ledenyov said

65 drones intercepted over the Bryansk Region

A diplomatic source did not exclude "the possibility of Washington imposing its own measures in due time and on its own terms"

Journalist Owen Slot said that the admission of Russian paralympians to the Games in Italy under the national flag and with the anthem was the first significant step towards the return of Russian athletes to the international sports family

According to the Defense Ministry, since the beginning of the special military operation, 670 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 115,937 unmanned aerial vehicles

Asked whether Moscow should "behave in the same way the Kiev regime is behaving with Russia and conduct some kind of counter-special operations," Alexander Bortnikov emphasized that the issue of countermeasures is generally very delicate

Kirill Dmitriev commented on an article, which says that Donald Trump’s new global tariffs will most greatly benefit countries that he heavily criticized

Kirsty Coventry called upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in the French Alps

The proposed settlement plan must be approved by a federal judge in New York to take effect

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Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled numerous accusations against Russia, adding that the country came up with "arguments and facts" to refute them

The 2030 Olympics will be hosted in the French Alps

Claudia Sheinbaum also added that the federal government maintains "full coordination with the governments of all states" and called upon citizens to remain informed and stay calm

Negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine took place in Geneva on February 17-18

Russian Foreign Minister noted that the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in June 2025 not only undermined the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but also "there were real risks of a nuclear incident"

The Ukrainian military attacked a car

In 2015, Iran, along with China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, resolving a crisis that had begun in 2002 amid Western accusations that Tehran was seeking nuclear weapons

On Friday, Trump signed an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imports from all countries

Fuel tank was damaged and a fire occurred

Germany urgently needs reforms, Alice Weidel noted