19 Aug 2021, 20:20

Taliban providing assistance to countries evacuating their citizens, official says-agency

The Taliban are preventing any form of violent, verbal clash at the airport among Afghans, foreigners and Taliban members

LONDON, August 19. /TASS/. The Taliban movement (outlawed in Russia) are providing assistance to the countries that are evacuating their citizens from Afghanistan, a Taliban official said, according to Reuters.

"We are facilitating safe-exit passage not just for foreigners but also to Afghans," the official said, as cited by the news agency. "We are preventing any form of violent, verbal clash at the airport among Afghans, foreigners and Taliban members," he added.

Taliban fighters entered Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul on August 15, taking control of the entire city within a few hours. Later, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stepped down and fled the country. Vice President Amrullah Saleh declared himself caretaker president, calling for armed resistance to the Taliban. Western nations are now evacuating their citizens and diplomatic personnel from Afghanistan.

Middle East conflict

IDF attacks Gaza rocket launcher, from which Israel was shelled

The army added that the IDF 'will continue to act to eliminate any threat to the Israeli civilian population'

A third of Russian spring draft conscripts to be sent to training centers — General Staff

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to call up 160,000 conscripts for military service in the spring campaign, according to the document published on Monday

23 Aug 2021, 10:51

Putin concerned over potential threats from Afghanistan, Kremlin says

"President Putin, like other heads of state and government, expressed deep concern over the events in Afghanistan, the potential threats coming from Afghanistan," Dmitry Peskov added

Tehran purchases Russian Su-35 fighter jets — Iranian general

"Any time that we have the need, we will purchase military equipment for strengthening our Air Force, Army and Navy," Ali Shadmani said

Yesterday, 17:52

Russian goalkeeper wins France's Ligue 1 football championship as part of PSG FC

PSG’s league title is their fourth in a row and 13th in total

Yesterday, 20:33

Russian gas supplies may resume in coming years, says German official

Prime minister of Thuringia Mario Voigt also highlighted the need for Berlin to pursue a policy aimed at protecting Germany’s interests

Russia’s General Staff reports on 133,000 conscripts drafted in 2024 fall campaign

The spring military conscription begins in Russia from April 1 and "today we are holding a briefing devoted to its commencement," Deputy Chief of the Russian General Staff’s Main Organizational and Mobilization Department Vice Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky said

Brother of Syrian president to lead administration’s work — TV

Maher al-Sharaa was appointed to the position of the secretary general of the presidential service, Syria TV said

Two days ago, 21:48

Russia shoots down Ukrainian Baba Yaga UAV in Kherson Region

During the inspection, sappers found 36 self-made pressure mines in one of the two compartments, each of which was carefully camouflaged with dry grass

29 Oct 2013, 14:00

Bombs with power of 13 kilos of trotyle found in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria

An active accomplice of bandits was detained in the search operation and gave confessing testimony

Yesterday, 15:37

US Treasury chief blames Zelensky for derailing ‘easiest’ deal on natural resources

The first version of the deal was not signed because of a verbal spat between Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 28

Yesterday, 14:29

Death toll from Myanmar earthquake rises to 3,455 — agency

According to the news agency, 4,840 people were injured and 214 are missing

Russia strikes Ukraine’s central arms artillery base, defense enterprises — top brass

The strike’s goal has been achieved, its targets have been hit, the Defense Ministry said

Iran’s Supreme Leader puts army on high alert — Reuters

Reuters said that Iran rejected direct negotiations with the US on a nuclear deal, but wants to continue indirect negotiations through Oman, a longtime channel for messages between the rival states

US ready to consider expansion of number of NATO nuclear missions participants — Pentagon

Russia has consistently said that the continued practice of so-called joint nuclear missions in NATO runs contrary to the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Two days ago, 10:16

Russia’s economic growth is currently approaching 'zero' — expert

Alexander Shokhin emphasized that the current issue is finding a balance between rising inflation and the need to avoid overheating the Russian economy

Two days ago, 03:18

Russian economy doing well amid sanctions, so Moscow doesn’t seek their removal — envoy

If you look at our GDP growth, it’s still 4% last year versus 1% for Europe, Kirill Dmitriev said

Two days ago, 08:50

Western Europe hates Trump, develops war strategy for Ukraine — Hungarian PM

Viktor Orban believes that Western European leaders "despise Trump and won’t be disappointed if his efforts fail"

RDIF sees requests galore to return to Russia from US firms, including energy companies

"I think the focus on joint partnerships is the right focus for further cooperation with American businesses, which, yes, are really interested in working in Russia," fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev said

21 Sep 2024, 22:26

6-magnitude earthquake rocks Argentina

The epicenter was located 158 km northwest of the city of San Luis

Iran to only negotiate with US on nuclear program — deputy speaker of parliament

Haji Babaee also said that Tehran had refused direct talks with Washington because of its failure to fulfill its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and constant threats and sanctions

Two days ago, 12:20

China’s Ministry of Commerce adds 16 US companies to export control list

Trade with the listed companies is prohibited without obtaining special authorization from the Chinese government

Trade turnover between Russia, South Korea loses 24% in 2024

The Republic of Korea imported goods worth $6.8 bln from Russia last year

Two days ago, 01:54

Russian envoy says Trump administration averted World War III

US President Donald Trump’s administration also made significant progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev said

Two days ago, 17:09

Russian army foils Ukrainian forces’ attempts to restart Nikolayev port — Kherson governor

Vladimir Saldo said that military is currently monitoring not only the territory of the Kherson Region but also the approach routes

Two days ago, 10:18

Russia, US trade relations virtually nonexistent — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow is unlikely to experience any positive effects from the US tariffs, as the turmoil in the global economy will require careful actions from Russia

IDF attacks Gaza rocket launcher, from which Israel was shelled

The army added that the IDF 'will continue to act to eliminate any threat to the Israeli civilian population'

1 Apr 2024, 05:03

Russian missile cruiser Varyag enters Mediterranean Sea

The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage

14 May 2021, 16:17

Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries

There are two countries on the list

Russian army liberates Basovka in Sumy Region — top brass

In the past day, Ukraine lost more than 170 servicemen, two armored combat vehicles, 12 automobiles, as well as three UAV control points and an ammunition depot in the Kursk direction

Two days ago, 13:54

China’s Ministry of Commerce adds eleven US companies to unreliable entities list

Restrictions were introduced "for protection of national sovereignty, security and interests of development"

4 May 2023, 06:43

Rostov Region’s oil refinery operates normally after drone explosion — authorities

Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev said on Thursday morning that a drone crashed into a new facility under construction on the territory of the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov Region and then exploded

Two days ago, 14:13

Trump claims China makes mistake following Beijing’s announcement of tariffs on US goods

The Tariff Commission of the State Council announced earlier that Chinese authorities would impose additional tariffs of 34% on all products imported from the United States

Iran sends its official response to Trump’s letter via Oman

According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the message comprises two documents

Yesterday, 03:30

Kiev forces lost up to 430 personnel in Battlegroup Center’s zone of responsibility

The Battlegroup Center continues to advance deep into the enemy's defenses and liberated the settlement of Uspenovka of the Donetsk People's Republic

Russia capable of rapid military personnel expansion — Pentagon

Cavoli is also head of the European Command of the US army

27 Jan 2021, 12:04

Putin, Biden hold first phone call at Moscow’s initiative — Kremlin

Meanwhile, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday that it was Biden who had called Putin

Yesterday, 21:32

Dozens of thousands of people protesting against Trump’s policy in Washington

The demonstration stretched all over the central boulevard in the US capital from the Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial

New Russia-US contacts may take place next week — RDIF head

Kirill Dmitriyev’s visit marked the first time since 2022 that a high-profile Russian official traveled to the US capital for talks

Yesterday, 03:35

Battlegroup North destroys up to 80 servicemen of Ukrainian armed forces in one day

The enemy suffered losses in the areas of the settlements of Krasnopolye, Malaya Rybitsa and Miropolskoye in the Sumy region

Russian defense ministry claims $136,200 from warships design bureau

The court session is scheduled for May 13

Iranian foreign minister says no negotiations with US after exchange of letters

According to Araghchi, the United States "can only dream" of striking a deal with Iran similar to the one that Libya signed in 2003, when the country abandoned the idea of creating weapons of mass destruction, and began demilitarization

Yesterday, 15:00

Ukrainian strikes on Gorlovka leave four civilians injured

Ukrainian attacks also damaged a healthcare facility in downtown Gorlovka; seven residential compounds and settlements were left without power

Battlegroup West destroyed five Starlink terminals — spokesman

Air defense crews destroyed two HIMARS projectiles and 22 fixed-wing drones

Direct Iran-US talks pointless — foreign minister

"Direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of the UN Charter and that expresses contradictory positions from its various officials," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

Russian army extensively advances in Kupyansk direction — expert

"Though the advances here are quite small, they are observed on a broad section of the front stretching more than 35 kilometers," Andrey Marochko

11 Aug 2023, 20:14

US corruption runs rampant in Ukraine conflict – politician

Chairman of the Council of the Other Ukraine Movement Viktor Medvedchuk noted that President Volodymyr Zelensky made the entire Ukrainian people a victim of this scheme

Two days ago, 17:29

Russia supplied 100,000 tons of oil to Cuba on February 19 — deputy PM

Dmitry Chernyshenko said that Russia will continue providing Cuba with economic support and humanitarian aid along bilateral channels

Yesterday, 12:22

Ukrainian forces lost over 210 servicemen in Kursk direction — Defense Ministry

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, during the fighting in the Kursk direction, the enemy lost more than 72,150 servicemen

Thai deputy PM to visit US for talks after 36% duties imposed

"Next week, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai will meet with both US officials and private sector representatives to address these changes," Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said

4 Oct 2019, 19:00

Hideo Kojima ‘amazed’ by Russian fans’ attention on Instagram

The game designer says he does not translate the comments, that’s why he has "to leave it up” to his own “imagination”

Two days ago, 12:57

Russia wins industrial war, leaving Europe in the dust, British report shows

Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains

Yesterday, 22:42

Houthis claims attack against US carrier group

Strikes against US warships "continued for several hours" and prevented US attacks against Yemen’s regions controlled by the rebels, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea added

Iranian MP calls for creation of nuclear weapons for equal dialogue with West

Member of the Mejlis Mohammad Qasim Osmani said that despite the costs, Tehran will benefit from a nuclear bomb in all areas, including national security

Two days ago, 20:51

US stock indexes nosedive as China strikes back with tariffs

The Wall Street Journal writes that over the past two days, since the introduction by US President Donald Trump of new customs duties, the American stock market has lost $6.4 trillion

Yesterday, 14:25

Trump’s new tariffs pave way for new world order, says top EU lawmaker

In an interview with the Funke media group, he pointed out that "the Trump administration is bringing fundamental things into question for no reason at all"

Poland completes installation of e-dams on rivers along Belarus border

The electronic barrier constitutes a system of video surveillance and motion sensors

Yesterday, 19:10

Israeli army conducts raid on former Syrian army headquarters — statement

In addition, Israeli forces "located and confiscated additional weapons, including mortars and dozens of rockets"

Yesterday, 03:36

Battlegroup West destroys over 230 Ukrainian military personnel in one day

In addition, during the counter-battery battle, five artillery pieces, including Western-made ones, and eight mortar crews of the Ukrainian armed forces were destroyed

Two days ago, 15:08

Armenian president signs law launching EU accession process

On March 26, Armenian legislators passed the second and final reading of the law on setting the country’s EU accession process into motion

Two days ago, 14:19

Russia plans to maintain second place in global gold production in coming years

Gold production data in Russia has not been officially disclosed since 2022

23 Aug 2021, 16:34

Hungary to start gas pumping over southern direction by October — Russian Foreign Ministry

Last June, Hungary negotiated deliveries of 4.2 bln cubic meters of gas from October 2020 to October 2021 with the Russian gas holding Gazprom

30 Jun 2012, 13:44

Kaloyev allowed entry to Germany – North Ossetian leader

Vitaly Kaloyev lost his family in the July 1, 2002 plane crash over Boden Lake

Two days ago, 20:21

Russia prevents Ukrainian army rotation in Kherson — governor

Vladimir Saldo noted that the Ukrainian armed groups on the right bank of the Dnieper River are mainly deployed around Kherson.

Two days ago, 21:44

Residents of Zaporozhye, Gulyaipole await liberation, Russia conducts targeted attacks

Vladimir Rogov, chairman of the sovereignty, patriotic projects and support for veterans commission of Russia’s Civic Chamber, said, that the Russian Armed Forces are conducting targeted attacks

15 Jul 2020, 20:04

Russia calling on Georgia to cease border provocations and begin dialogue

Russia concerned over increased cases of illegal border crossings from Georgia

11 Dec 2018, 05:10

Russia calls on US not to turn a blind eye on Kiev’s preparations for Donbass offensive

According to the DPR’s reconnaissance data, Ukrainian troops plan to seize the DPR’s Novoazovsky and Temanovsky districts and take control over the border section with Russia

Thousands rally in support of Le Pen in Paris

Le Pen speaking at the demonstration on the Vauban Square in the VII arrondissement called her trial political and promised that she would continue the fight "to victory"

Zakharova calls London’s demands to declare Russian-related activities absurd

The diplomat referred to Britain’s intention to introduce an "enhanced" control regime against Russia as part of the future Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Ukraine deploys contracted soldiers 18-24 y.o. to Liptsy direction

The source also noted that Russian forces had previously eliminated some of the more experienced soldiers from this formation

Two days ago, 15:13

Rubio says unaware of proposal to resume flights between US, Russia

On February 27, the Russian delegation proposed to restore direct flights between the two countries at talks with the United States in Istanbul

Drone hunting unmanned surface vehicles to be tested in Russia

The aircraft will be launched by hand without using any auxiliary devices

10 Jan 2024, 15:37

Russia having economic boom, debts growing in the West — news portal

The news outlet also predicts "even greater" growth for defense spending than expected, following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in October

25 Jan 2021, 13:11

Russia’s Baltic Fleet begins large-scale combat readiness drills

The exercises and drills will last for a week

Yesterday, 14:16

OPEC+ monitoring committee reviews oil production data for January, February

In addition, the committee "valued the additional voluntary production adjustments made by the eight OPEC+ countries, which were announced in April and November 2023 in supporting market stability"

Trump declares state of emergency in the US due to economic situation — White House

As the document notes, "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits have led to the hollowing out of our manufacturing base; resulted in a lack of incentive to increase advanced domestic manufacturing capacity; undermined critical supply chains; and rendered our defense-industrial base dependent on foreign adversaries"

Two days ago, 16:15

Dmitriev's visit to US shows no venom in Trump's harsh Russia talk — expert

Sergey Oznobishchev commented on Donald Trump's recent sharp remarks, particularly the US leader's assertion that Moscow's statements regarding the Ukrainian settlement were not constructive

US Commerce Secretary confirms no plans to postpone retaliatory duties

Howard Lutnick also explained that the US imposed 10% tariffs on the islands of McDonald and Heard in the Indian Ocean, which are inhabited only by penguins, so that other countries could not use them as a loophole

23 Aug 2021, 21:55

Russia intends for development of military-technical cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu thanked the Saudi official for visiting the Army 2021 international military forum

Medvedev calls Russia's latest missiles best cure for Russophobia

The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases

Two days ago, 21:35

Ukraine loses up to 85 service members, foreign military officers in strike on Krivoy Rog

The enemy had also lost up to 20 motor vehicle

19 Dec 2024, 06:46

Spain expands deliveries of lethal weapons to Ukraine — Russian ambassador

Yury Klimenko welcomed both the embargo imposed by Spain already after October 7, 2023 on arms shipments to the Middle East conflict zone, and the words of the Spanish prime minister to the international community with a call to follow the example of his country

Trump expects $6-7 trillion in investment to come to US after new tariffs take effect

US stocks started the day in the red, with the key indexes falling by 2.9-4.6%

Yesterday, 20:02

Protesters across US rally against Trump, Musk — TV

CNN points out that some 600,000 people have signed up to attend the events

7 Jun 2024, 14:48

Russia’s economy surpasses Japan, Germany, needs to sustain growth — Putin

The head of states stressed that it is important for Russia to ensure consistently high rates and quality of growth in the long term

Yesterday, 08:38

OPEC+ Monitoring Committee to discuss oil market situation at online meeting

Оn April 3, eight OPEC+ countries that have committed to voluntarily reducing oil production by 2.2 mln barrels per day starting in 2024 held an online meeting

11 Sep 2019, 07:18

One Belt One Road initiative to make up for investment shortfall in Africa, says expert

Forecasts say that as many as 2.6 bln people will inhabit the African continent by 2050, though many countries of the region still lack core facilities

7 Dec 2021, 13:32

Two people killed, three injured in shooting in Moscow’s public service office — Mayor

According to the preliminary reports, the man reached for his gun after being asked to put on a face mask and opened fire

Two days ago, 18:26

Bank of Russia lowers official dollar rate to 84.28 rubles for April 5-7

The official euro rate was reduced by 18 kopecks to 92.9855 rubles

Yesterday, 12:26

Ukrainian Forces’ losses in Russia’s South battlegroup zone reach 300 servicemen, 4 tanks

The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia’s West battlegroup zone amounted to over 250 servicemen and a tank in 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Yesterday, 22:38

Time has come to stop war in Ukraine, Musk says

US businessman said that he has 'no respect for the warmongers'

Xi Jinping is winner in trade war with Donald Trump — WSJ

China responded to the recent increase of US duties by announcing the 34% tariff on the US goods, starting from the next week

US Treasury head says confident new duties not to trigger recession

Bessent said that new customs duties are necessary, adding that other states "have been bad actors for a long time" and the accumulate problems cannot be solved within a few days or weeks

Over 50 countries contact White House to start trade talks — Trump advisor

Kevin Hassett also said that Washington did not slap duties on Moscow, as US President Donald Trump does not want this topic to interfere with the negotiations on a peaceful settlement of in Ukraine

G7 foreign ministers say concerned about China's military drills near Taiwan

G7 members continue to encourage the peaceful resolution of issues through constructive cross-Strait dialogue

Yesterday, 20:05

Ukrainian attack that killed female civilian in DPR involved Slovakian-made missiles

The attack also involved 122 mm projectiles

Court says seizes $66.4 mln of Chubais, 7 others’ assets on Rusnano suit

According to investigators, the wrongdoers took illegal actions to reclassify financial obligations in 2017 to conceal the company’s poor performance

Gutsul’s defense counsel accuses Moldovan special service of gross interference in process

The defense believes that charges voiced in mass media by Moldovan government and law enforcement representatives that Gutsul allegedly took money from a criminal group, are unjustified

Ovechkin beats Gretzky to become best sniper in NHL Regular Season

The goal in the away match against the New York Islanders was forward's 895th

EU is 'sinking ship' — Russian Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova cited US President Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs as further evidence that the EU's previously projected GDP growth targets would miss their mark

Russian Air Defense thwarted drone attack in Rostov Region — acting governor

Provisionally, nobody was injured