31 Jan, 17:15

Strategic asset like Panama Canal can’t be under Chinese control — US official

Marco Rubio is set to make his first foreign trip as secretary of state from February 1-6, traveling to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic

WASHINGTON, January 31. /TASS/. The US views the Panama Canal as a strategic asset that can’t be under China's control, US State Department’s Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Panama.

"This is a key issue, because at the end of the day, this is a key, important, strategic asset. And obviously, if the 21st century, akin to the 20th century is going to be an American Century, and the golden age of the Americas, a strategic asset cannot be under the control - de facto or de jure - of China," he told reporters in an online news conference.

The envoy confirmed that Rubio will discuss the situation around the canal with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino.

According to Claver-Carone, China’s purported attempts to take control of the canal were not the fault of Mulino, but the previous president of Panama.

"It got completely out of hand," he said.

Mulino said on January 30 that he has no intention of discussing the ownership of the Panama Canal with Rubio. The issue is closed, as the canal belongs to Panama, the president said in response to US President Donald Trump's demand that the link be returned to Washington’s possession.

Rubio is set to make his first foreign trip as secretary of state from February 1-6, traveling to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. He is scheduled to meet with officials and business people.

According to the US State Department, the tour aims to advance cooperation in fighting illegal migration, crime and drug smuggling, as well as counter China.

Ukraine to continue fighting at current pace without US aid only until summer — TV

Earlier, the US Armed Forces have suspended military aid supplies to Ukraine, a Pentagon spokesman told TASS

Yesterday, 15:44

Zelensky not ready to talk peace — White House

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz emphasized that "time is not on Zelensky's side"

Zelensky showed ‘clear unwillingness’ to participate in peace process, Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said, that he don’t care what Zelensky says

24 Aug 2020, 17:30

Iran successfully used Russian-made radar to track US F-35 jets — designer

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Yesterday, 09:23

Ukraine’s intelligence says situation near Krasnoarmeysk critical

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Cairo to host emergency Arab League summit on Palestine

Its participants will discuss the Palestinian issue in general

Yesterday, 23:48

Zelensky wants ‘forever war,’ not settlement of Ukraine crisis — Musk

"Zelensky wants a forever war, because he loses his spotlight on the international stage as soon as peace is achieved," Musk wrote

Ukrainian army lost 19 Abrams tanks out of 31, rest taken off frontlines, NYT says

The newspaper noted that of "the 31 highly sophisticated Abrams tanks that the United States provided Ukraine in 2023, 19 have been destroyed, disabled or captured

Yesterday, 17:40

Russian Railways to decide on regular runs of Beijing-Moscow train after pilot trip

According to Russian Railways, the train consists of twelve railcars produced in China that were not in service on Russian railways earlier

Two days ago, 11:21

While US talks about wanting to end conflict in Ukraine, Europe demands war — Lavrov

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Yesterday, 09:43

Kiev does not want peace, Moscow-Washington efforts alone not enough — Kremlin

"The Kiev regime refuses to settle the conflict through negotiations," Dmitry Peskov noted

Ukrainian army selling US weapons to Mexican cartels, Tucker Carlson says

Earlier, Carlson said that "the Ukrainian military is selling about half of the arms they get from the United States into international black markets

Yesterday, 13:22

Russia currently has 13 MC-21 aircraft, 20 SJ-100 airliners in production — minister

About 40 MC-21 and SJ-100 aircraft in various stages of completion are located at the enterprises of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec)

Europe has spent more funds on Russian hydrocarbons than on aid to Ukraine – Trump

US President wrote on his Truth Social page

Yesterday, 03:32

Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasts off from Plesetsk with Russian Defense Ministry satellite

The rocket launch was successful, the Defense Ministry said

Yesterday, 20:53

Participation of both Moscow, Kiev crucial for conflict settlement — Turkish president

Recep Tayyip Erdogan added that over the past three years, his country has been "trying to find a solution without adding more fuel to the fire"

Yesterday, 19:40

EU ignoring Ukraine’s attempts to attack Kurskaya, Smolenskaya NPPs in Russia — diplomat

Mikhail Ulyanov recalled that European Union countries issued a statement expressing concern about the flights of Russian drones around the Kiev-controlled nuclear power plants

Yesterday, 12:19

US economy may face a ‘heart attack’ in 3 years due to growing government debt — expert

The US state debt is over $36.5 trillion for now

Yesterday, 19:03

Trump to hold meeting on freezing military aid to Ukraine later today — Axios

The White House refrained from commenting on the subject, the portal wrote

Pentagon confirms suspension of military aid to Ukraine

Earlier, Reuters reported, citing a White House spokesman, that US President Donald Trump had ordered the suspension of all deliveries of military aid to Kiev

Yesterday, 15:37

Over 30 Kursk Region residents evacuated to Russia from Ukraine — rights commissioner

The Russian citizens were brought back with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the mediation of the Republic of Belarus

White House confirms suspending military aid to Kiev

According to Reuters, "the official said the US is pausing and reviewing aid to ensure it is contributing to a solution"

Yesterday, 05:31

European leaders decide to continue war in Ukraine — Orban

The meeting in London was attended by the leaders of Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Finland, France, the Czech Republic, Sweden, as well as European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Yesterday, 08:41

US to sign metals deal with Kiev when Ukraine has new authorities — Kneissl

The former Austrian foreign minister recalled that in the past Western companies often had problems in Ukraine because of "corruption and the inability to find reliable partners"

Yesterday, 20:59

Trump sees possibility of halting military aid to Ukraine

"A lot of things are happening right now as we speak, literally as we speak, I could give you an answer and go back to my office <…> and find out that the answer is obsolete," the president added

Yesterday, 13:04

NATO is dead, British expert says

Timothy Ash noted that Europe could no longer rely on the US security guarantee

Yesterday, 09:52

Collective West is falling apart, but warmongers still strong — Kremlin

"They remain silent on the necessity of negotiating peace terms as soon as possible," Dmitry Peskov emphasized

Yesterday, 23:49

Trump administration suspends arms supplies to Ukraine after Zelensky’s visit — WSJ

The decision to halt financing was made amid the general suspension of foreign aid by the Trump administration

PREVIEW: Putin, prime minister of Myanmar to hold talks in Moscow

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China to take reciprocal measures against US on tariffs issue — Ministry of Commerce

Earlier, US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is introducing new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products

Yesterday, 23:46

Trump doubles tariffs on Chinese goods over fentanyl supplies

"I have determined that the PRC has not taken adequate steps to alleviate the illicit drug crisis," the document reads

Yesterday, 05:51

Trump urges US to address domestic issues to 'not end up like Europe'

"We should spend less time worrying about [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, and more time worrying about migrant rape gangs," the US president wrote

Two days ago, 23:01

Ukraine won’t make territorial concessions in exchange for peace — Zelensky

Such an agreement would risk causing tensions in the future, he said the Guardian reported

Yesterday, 14:06

Rare-earth metals deal with Kiev not feasible for the US — expert

According to Kyle Shostak, it would be more reasonable with Washington to consider entering into an agreement with countries boasting huge reserves of already confirmed resources

Two days ago, 11:08

UK, Canada, Germany supply the deadliest weapons to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Ukrainian Armed Forces receive drones, which are widely used not only in combat operations, but also in attacks on civilian infrastructure, Alexander Bastrykin said

Yesterday, 20:58

White House seeks plan for possible Russia sanctions relief — agency

According to Reuters, the sanctions offices are now drawing up a proposal for lifting sanctions on select entities and individuals, including some Russian oligarchs

Ukrainian lawmaker calls on Zelensky to apologize to Trump following aid suspension

According to Alexey Goncharenko, the Ukrainian authorities should now "turn off emotions and turn on reason"

Yesterday, 13:14

Nord Stream pipeline not meeting EU interests — EC spokesperson

If the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is restored and put into service, it should operate within the framework of European legislation, Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said

Yesterday, 09:58

Zelensky unwilling to grasp reality in terms of territorial concessions — Kremlin

"Russian [President Vladimir] Putin has repeatedly stated that any discussions based on the Istanbul agreements must take into account the new realities on the ground," Dmitry Peskov said

Yesterday, 07:48

Putin-Trump summit being expedited now — CNN

On February 12, Putin and Trump talked over the phone

Orban sees EU as undeserving of role in Ukraine settlement talks

"The position of Brussels - to support killing as long as it takes - is morally and politically unacceptable," the Hungarian prime minister wrote

Yesterday, 20:56

Deal on Ukrainian minerals still possible — Trump

US leader added that he would raise the issue in his address to the Congress on March 4

Yesterday, 17:18

Europe organizes Ukraine-led crusades against Russia to spite Trump — expert

According to Andrey Bystritsky, the European ruling elite is attempting to ascribe qualities to Ukraine that do not exist

Yesterday, 23:50

US wants hostilities in Ukraine to be over, not continue for years — Trump

When asked whether he was considering the possibility of cancelling military aid to Ukraine, Trump replied: "This is a deal that should have never happened"

Yesterday, 16:42

Hungary to decide on Russia sanctions depending on guarantees from Brussels — Szijjarto

The Hungarian top diplomat noted that the European Commission "has already violated two out of four commitments"

Russia against stationing European peacekeepers in Ukraine — envoy

The European Union is biased while the peacekeepers must be unbiased, Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, said

Russia has won special military operation — Kneissl

"No one expected Russia to be so stable," former Austrian Foreign Minister said

Yesterday, 12:21

Russia hammers Ukrainian military airfields, UAV assembly workshops over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 605 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and four armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility

Yesterday, 04:20

Anora featuring two Russian actors wins Oscar as best picture

Also nominated for the prize were The Brutalist, A Completely Unknown, Conclave

Yesterday, 18:48

Israeli warplanes attack facilities near Syria’s Tartus seaport — TV

According to the report, Israeli warplanes, which emerged in Syrian airspace from the direction of Lebanon, continue to fly in the area at low altitudes

Yesterday, 17:01

Europe to see difficulties in preparing for next winter season, Gazprom says

Reserves made by European countries for this winter were fully lifted as early as in January

Suspension of military aid to Kiev concerns weapons already in Europe — New York Post

It is specified that the pause involves both the weapons on the way to Europe and shipments already delivered to transit zones in Poland

Yesterday, 16:32

Moscow bans nine Japanese citizens, including top diplomat — foreign ministry

The list also includes Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome and former Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda

Yesterday, 19:38

Russia to continue assistance to Abkhazia in area of national security — diplomat

"The implementation of the package of relevant Russian-Abkhazian agreements is called to play a major role in this process," Maria Zakharova said

Yesterday, 18:36

During EU summit, Hungary to oppose continuation of Ukrainian conflict — top diplomat

Peter Szijjarto emphasized that Hungary supported US President Donald Trump’s efforts aimed at putting an end to the conflict

Yesterday, 20:55

OPEC+ states re-affirm decision on start of output increase in April

The gradual withdrawal from voluntary output cuts is planned from April 2025 to September 2026

Europe eggs Zelensky on for continued combat, Vance says

US Vice President said in an interview with Fox News

23 Jan 2023, 19:07

Ukraine run by CIA, MI-6 specialists, not Zelensky — former PM

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister (2010-2014) Nikolai Azarov said the Ukrainian authorities are fulfilling ready-made plans "under supervision from Western specialists"

Yesterday, 13:39

Zelensky's resignation condition for peace to come — French politician

Florian Philippot pointed out that "high-level calls for Zelensky's resignation were multiplying"

Up to 150 Ukrainian militants eliminated in Russian strike on testing ground

Russian forces used an Iskander missile system, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Yesterday, 09:03

Goal of Donetsk region liberation unaffected by Kiev's efforts in US, UK — head of region

Denis Pushilin noted that Kiev's actions were being monitored in Donetsk

Yesterday, 15:45

Court sentences two Ukrainian air pilots to terms of up to 26 years for terrorism

The prosecution had asked for a 30-year imprisonment for both defendants each

Yesterday, 14:29

IN BRIEF: What we know about a car striking a crowd in Mannheim

The driver is in custody

Yesterday, 01:04

Zelensky says ready to sign minerals deal with US

The agreement that’s on the table will be signed if the parties are ready, he went on to say

11 Nov 2024, 14:27

Trump to rely on forces that brought him to power — Russian presidential aide

Nikolay Patrushev agreed that Trump, when he was still a candidate, "made many statements critical of the destructive foreign and domestic policies pursued by the current administration"

29 Sep 2015, 03:18

US spend up to $5 billion to overthrow Viktor Yanukovych - Putin

According to Vladimir Putin, the outcome of any actions aimed at overthrowing the legitimate government "is very negative"

Yesterday, 15:12

Car brands from Korea, Japan be first to return to Russia, if sanctions lifted — experts

Maxim Kadakov stressed that it will be more difficult for foreign brands to fight for customers in the new reality

Yesterday, 12:18

Kremlin not commenting on Bild’s report on Nord Stream 2 talks

Dmitry Peskov noted that the information had already been refuted

Yesterday, 10:43

If Europe succeeds in getting Zelensky to talks - kudos to it, Kremlin says

The British capital hosted a meeting to discuss peace in Ukraine on Sunday

PREVIEW: Trump to deliver joint congressional address

Traditionally, presidents deliver the State of the Union address to Congress

Yesterday, 11:34

Zelensky made last visit to US, from now on Kiev to be represented by military — Kneissl

According to Karin Kneissl, "from a purely legal point of view, Zelensky is no longer president since last May"

Yesterday, 17:38

Use of frozen Russian assets is very difficult issue — UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer spoke against the immediate lifting of anti-Russian sanctions in case of ceasefire

Tucker Carson urges to ‘start blaming’ Zelensky for serious war crimes

"Over the past three years, with the tacit support of its western patrons, the Ukrainian government has committed a remarkable number of serious crimes," the journalist said

Zelensky should better be wrong in his assessment that conflict will continue – Trump

Zelensky supposedly made a statement in AP

Yesterday, 07:09

Russian military orbital vehicle successfully enters orbit

A stable communication link with the spacecraft was established and maintained, and its on-board systems are functioning properly, it added

Yesterday, 10:49

Trump-Zelensky clash shows how right Putin is regarding Ukraine — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, Putin is aware of the details about what happened and took them into account

Two days ago, 07:33

Karin Kneissl: Europe’s borders may be changed

Karin Kneissl, former Austrian foreign minister and head of the “G.O.R.K.I.” center at St. Petersburg State University, told TASS in an exclusive interview why Russia should not rush to let European companies enter its market, explained what could be hidden behind the US deal on rare earth minerals, and also assumed what European countries could vie for Ukrainian lands

Yesterday, 17:45

Saying that conflict far from over is ‘worst statement’ Zelensky could make — Trump

The US President emphasized that the Kiev government "doesn’t want there to be peace" as long as it has the US backing

US introduces tariffs on goods from Canada, China, Mexico worth $1.5 trillion

Ten-percent tariffs will be in effect for Canadian energy products

Yesterday, 16:26

Zelensky's humiliation at White House exposes deep rift in U.S.-European relations — CNN

The TV channel believes that if the US military aid to Ukraine is halted, Europe will not be able to replace it

Yesterday, 14:14

Russia’s air strike destroys dozens of Ukrainian troops in Gulyaipole in Zaporozhye area

The Russian Aerospace Forces delivered a strike by FAB-1500 and FAB-500 bombs on the Ukrainian army’s deployment and amassment areas in Gulyaipole

Yesterday, 10:00

Press review: US-Ukraine clash may affect peace and Europe could support Kiev post-Trump

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 3rd

Ukraine lacks troops to continue combat, US cannot provide enough arms, money, says Vance

"The bloodshed, the killing, the economic devastation, it’s making everyone worse off," JD Vance said

Two days ago, 05:09

Trump-Zelensky meeting most disastrous in US history — senator

"President Zelensky showed up in the Oval Office and decided he was there to battle Donald Trump, decided he was there to insult Donald Trump, decided he was there to attack and belittle Donald Trump," Ted Cruz said

Yesterday, 21:24

Trump announces tariffs on agriculture supplies to US

On February 1, Trump signed a decree raising tariffs on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico

Russia against stationing European peacekeepers in Ukraine — envoy

Ulyanov also emphasized that "European officials are putting the cart before the horse," when they discuss sending peacekeepers to Ukraine

Yesterday, 16:27

US ready to resume negotiations on minerals deal with Ukraine

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz stressed that the deal would be "a very positive step forward for all sides"

14 Jun 2024, 14:13

Russia makes another real peace proposal to Kiev — Putin

Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia's plan would mean ending the conflict once and for all, not freezing it

Yesterday, 16:15

Canada puts Espanola Brigade, several other units on sanction lists

Among those sanctioned is the paramilitary organization known as the African Corps

Yesterday, 10:58

Kiev does not want peace, Moscow-Washington efforts alone not enough — Kremlin

"The Kiev regime refuses to settle the conflict through negotiations," Dmitry Peskov noted

Yesterday, 03:35

Russia says its artillery destroyed Ukrainian vehicles, troops in Kursk Region

According to the statement, following the confirmation that the Ukrainian forces were eliminated, the artillery crews promptly left their firing positions

Trump advisor calls for redrawing US-Canada border — newspaper

According to the source, Canada has instructed its delegates to withdraw from negotiations with the US until Jamieson Greer and Howard Lutnick, two incoming members of Trump’s cabinet, are confirmed by the senate as they are viewed as being less extreme than Navarro

Two days ago, 22:34

US DNI Gabbard sees reality in Ukraine as exact opposite of democracy

Yesterday, 15:11

Europe risks becoming pawn in new world order, says German expert

According to Carlo Masala, the only alternative for Europe is to become self-reliant

Press review: Russia, US take another step to mend ties as Kiev tries to outwit Washington

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 28th

Yesterday, 09:08

Russian troops advance near three communities at DPR-Zaporozhye border

North of Skudnoye, Russian troops have approached the settlement of Dneproenergiya and begun battles for its liberation, Vladimir Rogov specified

Yesterday, 08:16

Hungary blocks paper on security guarantees, military aid for Kiev — media

On February 24, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that Hungary would not support the European Union's plan to allocate tens of billions of euros in additional military aid to Ukraine

Yesterday, 18:41

Main topic of current US-Hungary consultations is settlement in Ukraine — Szijjarto

The foreign minister underscored that the Hungarian side maintained constant contacts between the US administration and the Hungarian government at various political levels

Yesterday, 08:57

IN BRIEF: What we know about fire at Ufa oil refinery

A fire was reported at the Ufa oil refinery in the early hours on Monday

Yesterday, 19:45

Ireland seeks ways to take part in peacekeeping missions not supported by UN — diplomat

"The entire opposition is strongly objecting it, believing that this is yet another step to erode traditional military neutrality," Yury Filatov said

Yesterday, 10:08

Putin knows everything about Trump-Zelensky dispute — Kremlin

"He has taken into account what has happened," Dmitry Peskov said