Syrian government forces likely left Palmyra — report

The decision to withdraw "is purely political in nature," the press service noted

Right now, Russian troops are fighting to liberate the remaining Kiev-controlled settlements in the republic

According to governor Alexander Gusev, air defense forces destroyed several UAVs

Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that, from the outset, the goals of the special military operation had been the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine

Special attention will be paid to the situation in the South Caucasus, with an emphasis on achieving normalization between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Expenses stood at 40.192 trillion rubles

Viktor Medvedchuk noted that Zelensky did not represent any force because he "has made the state of Ukraine fully dependent on the collective West"

According to the top Russian diplomat, "it is necessary to have serious proposals from those of our colleagues who once froze relations with Russia"

Oreshnik has a guaranteed capability to hit any target at a range of up to 5,000 kilometers, leaving no chance to an adversary of intercepting it

During a rally of the newly-elected US president’s supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Sunday, Trump called Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin "a great player"

The announcement can be either a symbolic one or may be accompanied by real action, including cancellation of environmental norms and expedited implementation of energy projects, experts said

Earlier, the CEO of the research and production center Ushkuynik, Alexey Chadayev, said that the drone for the first time would begin to be manufactured in several regions of Russia

According to Igor Krasnov, members of the royal family did not die immediately because they had diamonds and jewelry sewn into their clothes, and the bullets ricocheted off

Maria Zakharova drew attention to an article saying that "ruptures of undersea cables were likely the result of maritime accidents"

Vasily Nebenzya recalled that all UN Security Council’s attempts to pass resolutions were blocked by the United States

Upon his inauguration on Monday, Donald Trump annulled 78 measures introduced by the previous administration, including Joe Biden’s last-minute move of a week ago to revisit Cuba’s status

Ukrainian commanders of various ranks have been describing the frontline situation as very complex lately

On January 1, transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine was completely stopped due to Kiev's refusal to extend a previous agreement

At the same time, Russia’s air defense shot down and suppressed 12 UAVs over the Rostov Region overnight

According to sources, Donald Trump will sign over 200 executive orders after his January 20 inauguration

Igor Romanenko also highlighted that the situation in the Pokrovsk area "is indeed, difficult and is deteriorating"

Donald Trump said earlier that Washington needed to retain control over the Panama Canal

According to Diana Panchenko, these measures mark the beginning of the end for the "era of impunity" for Vladimir Zelensky

Regional products were exported to 45 countries

The US President stressed that he would overhaul the trade system to protect American workers and families

The European Commission will unveil in the near time a new strategy aimed at completely removing Russian energy resources from the EU, EC spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said

He represents the state of Florida in the upper chamber of Congress

According to James Carden, Donald Trump staffed his national security apparatus with some neoconservative retreads, who advocate of military intervention

"The United State will do what we call a joint venture, and there is no risk," US president-elect said

Earlier, The Washington Post reported, citing sources, that the Trump team demanded the resignation of numerous career US Department of State diplomats

"The kingdom is always focusing on fostering more global dialogue," the country’s minister on Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim said in an interview

According to senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Charles Kupchan, that objective is desirable, but a settlement will be much more difficult to achieve than a ceasefire

Five candidates are vying for the post of head of state

The official euro rate was increased to 105.05 rubles

US president did this in the presence of his supporters at the Capital One sports and concert complex in Washington

According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian soldiers remaining in Zeleny Gai abandoned their positions and fled in the direction of Borovskaya Andreevka

According to the former energy minister, the total amount of natural gas in Ukrainian underground storage facilities is 8.9 billion cubic meters

According to the broadcaster, one goal of the conversation will be "to discuss an in-person meeting in the coming months" to try to end the conflict in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the meeting with a report

The wounded managed to retreat to a point in the rear where they were picked up by an evacuation team

According to the foreign minister, in parallel with the preparations for the ceremony, analysis and predictions are growing as to how it will affect various conflicts in various regions of the world

According to the Russian leader, the most important thing is to eliminate the root causes of the crisis

Bethany Elliott noted that US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration may decide against toughening energy sanctions against Russia "for fear of pushing Moscow closer to Beijing"

It will be "even bigger than what President Dwight Eisenhower, who has the record, had," US president-elect said

Tibor Gaspar pointed out that the Russian-Slovak relations focus on, first and foremost, "economic cooperation, development of ties in cultural and sports areas based on the principle of equals"

On January 18, Nigeria joined BRICS as its partner country

Those pardoned include former US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, former US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci

The media noted that Indonesia "has been vocal about its Palestinian support"

According to Igor Kastyukevich, as the new US president’s inauguration draws near, the Ukrainian military is becoming more calculated with its strikes on civilians and civilian facilities

"Today BRICS is an alternative to neocolonialism principles being promoted by our so-called Western 'partners' through the system of oppressive debts from the IMF and the World Bank," Maxim Petrov said

The Russian president congratulated Donald Trump on taking office and said that Moscow welcomed the new US administration's attitude to restoring direct contacts with Russia and to preventing a third world war

Earlier, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Sergey Melnik stated that starting in September of this year, Ukrainian students would be obliged to complete basic military training and take an oath of service

Donald Trump's inauguration will take place at noon local time

The top Russian diplomat said he was referring to the policies of the outgoing US President Joe Biden’s administration

Earlier, Ukrainian journalist and former Defense Ministry adviser Yury Butusov said the military leadership had lost the ability to control the situation near Krasnoarmeisk and the village of Velykaya Novosyolka

He said that the security of the country would be the main focus of his foreign policy

According to Bill Boerum, "Trump’s return to power has numerous extraordinary elements of endurance, surprise, and bravery"

The memorandum offers a plan for possible further action, which may include duties and other measures

Attacks on Israeli ships will be terminated "after all the stages of the Gaza ceasefire deal are fully implemented," movement’s deputy speaker Nasreddin Amer stressed

US President Donald Trump said earlier that the department would provide "advice and guidance from outside of government" in order "to drive large-scale structural reform"

Moreover, one group of Ukrainian servicemen is trapped inside the settlement

Moscow expects Jakarta, which joined the group as a full-fledged member not long ago, to take a similar position, Sergey Tolchenov added

All UAVs were neutralized due to a set of defense measures

According to Zheng Renyi, the US and NATO are unreliable as mediators because they are deeply involved in the conflict

US president-elect siad it during the rally at the Capital One arena in Washington - the home arena of NHL’s Washington Capitals team that Alexander Ovechkin plays for

While the European Union struggles to compete with the United States and Asian countries, its leadership is seeking more authority and power in its hands, Viktor Orban said

Alexander Dubinsky branded the Ukrainian politicians as a "gang of traitors," emphasizing that they repeatedly attempted to meddle in Washington’s affairs

Gazprombank and VTB are Mechel’s main creditors

Maria Zakharova also noted a similar pattern during the Aventa-M ventilator shipment from Russia at the height of the pandemic

"The fact is that as soon as the Trump administration comes to the conclusion that the negotiations will be very difficult and that Russia has its own position," Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the Higher School of Economics Dmitry Suslov said

The outgoing US President Joe Biden’s administration "failed to safeguard even Palestinians’ most basic rights," the Foreign Affairs magazine said

Following the signing, the US leader threw the pens he had used to sign the papers at the crowd, the media reported

According to Viktor Orban, the EU has already found itself on the losing side due to its strategy of supporting military action in Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 20th

The Russian foreign minister noted that many members of US President-elect Donald Trump's team had repeatedly commented on the situation in the Middle East and the Ukrainian crisis

The JCPOA includes a so-called snapback mechanism, by which the signatories can restore UN Security Council sanctions against Iran, if the country fails to implement agreements to reduce its nuclear program after October 2025, which is currently impossible, because the United States unilaterally withdrew from the agreement

Denis Pushilin added that the Ukrainian military is causing damage to hinder Russian authorities from restoring enterprises

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

According to Jose Raul Mulino,the canal was not a 'concession to anyone'

It did not say however how many of them will be freed

According to political scientist and economist Aydin Sezer, the issue of Syria and the Syrian Kurds will remain a serious problem

The orders concerned, among other things, appointments of acting heads of various government agencies

Mishustin, in his decree, directed the Russian Foreign Ministry to notify Japan about the measure

According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian battlegroup has already found itself in a very difficult position but Ukrainian soldiers still have time "to catch the last train"

The temporary restrictions were introduced to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, the Federal Air Transport noted

Chairwoman of The Schiller Institute Helga Zepp-LaRouche noted that US president said that he would work to avoid World War Three

US president "knows the strength and power of the country and Russia’s influence in the world," Bill Boerum said

The Turkish leader expressed hope to hold telephone talks with the Russian President this week

US president did not give any specific dates

"They make it clear that they understand certain aspects of Russia's position, such as the unacceptability of Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Alliance," the Russian foreign minister noted

According to the expert, the highest task of American foreign policy in the coming years is to establish a sustainable, responsible framework for engaging and competing with the world's other two great powers

"The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency," Donald Trump stated

According to analysts, in 5 years the full economic impact of the implementation of generative AI models in the economies of the association’s countries may amount to $0.9-1.4 trillion

"We have always considered Russia’s role as positive, effective and supportive in the Palestinian issue that can help in efforts toward the realization of Palestinian rights," Al Qadoumi emphasized

Tibor Gaspar added that Ukraine should treat Slovakia "as a trusted partner and assistance should be mutual"

Only 18% of those polled said that they think that Germany is on the right path

Kakha Kaladze stressed that his country is not afraid of sanctions and blackmail and will not be bullied into doing something that goes against its interests

Ramzan Kadyrov noted that aerial reconnaissance had identified the location of the mortar and the concentration of enemy personnel

The inauguration ceremony was held inside the Capitol Rotunda, for the first time in the past 40 years

ertain positive results have been achieved but the moment when the ammunition may be authorized for official use is still far ahead