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Middle East conflict

Hezbollah claims responsibility for missile strike on Israeli Navy base in Ashdod

Hezbollah stated that this operation had been conducted in response to ceasefire violations by Israeli forces and the intense bombardment of Beirut

BEIRUT, April 10. /TASS/. The Shiite militia Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the missile attack on the Israeli naval base in the port of Ashdod, located in southern Israel, according to a statement posted on the group’s Telegram channel.

"The Islamic Resistance fighters used precision-guided missile weaponry during the attack on the enemy naval base in Ashdod, southern Israel," the statement reads. A direct hit on the military facility was recorded.

Hezbollah stated that this operation was conducted in response to ceasefire violations by Israeli forces and the intense bombardment of Beirut.

Earlier, Shiite units reported shelling from multiple rocket launcher systems targeting Israeli military positions in the settlements of Avivim, Margaliot, Metula, Shlomi, and Shomera.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Trump says Iranians are still alive only to negotiate with US

"The Iranians are better at handling the fake news media, and 'public relations,' than they are at fighting," the US president added

US invites Russian Academy of Sciences to join Science20 — Russian diplomat

Marat Berdyev also noted that throughout 2026, a series of in-person meetings and video conferences will be held, dedicated to various areas of international scientific cooperation and the drafting of a final document

Launch of Luna-26, Luna-27 may be postponed, space chief Rogozin says

After its trials are concluded, the control launch date will be determined

Ex-Russian deputy defense minister Popov sentenced to 19 years in corruption case

Along with the 19-year term and the 85-million-ruble fine, Pavel Popov was stripped of his military title of Army General and banned from taking government positions for seven years

Easter truce not discussed in advance with Ukraine or US — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov emphasized the Easter truce is not linked to the resumption of negotiations

IN BRIEF: Ukraine readies terrorist attacks on Russian ships off coast of Norway

Ships traveling along sea routes in the Barents and Norwegian Seas from the port of Murmansk and back are under threat, the source said

Moskva cruiser sank while being towed in a storm — Russian Defense Ministry

"During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the designation port, the ship lost stability due to hull damage, sustained during the detonation of ammunition because of a fire. Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank," the Ministry said.

Russia wants no truce with Ukraine, but lasting, sustainable peace — Kremlin

The Kremlin earlier announced President Vladimir Putin’s order for the Easter truce from 4 p.m. Moscow time on April 11 until the end of April 12

Damaged Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz taken under tow again

Khaled Ghulam noted that this outcome was achieved through intensive administrative and technical coordination among various Libyan institutions across different regions of Libya aimed at protecting the marine environment

US, Israel to rearm during ceasefire with Iran — Dutch expert

According to Kees van der Pijl, this may indicate a desire by both sides to prepare for a potential continuation of the protracted standoff, even if a short-term pause is in place

EU countries’ refusal to allow US use military bases deepens rift in NATO — newspaper

Almost all European NATO members are broadly supportive of more "strategic autonomy" from the US

Russian troops driving Ukrainian forces out of Khatneye, Kharkov Region — expert

The Russian troops are preparing for an offensive to the west of Ambarnoye

Russia’s Soyuz 2.1b rocket carrying remote sensing satellite takes off from Baikonur

According to Roscosmos, the satellite will enter its intended orbit nine and a half minutes after the takeoff

Japan needs relations with various oil suppliers, including Russia — expert

Tsuneo Watanabe emphasized that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz may not happen soon

Cuban president thanks Russia for sending oil tanker

Miguel Diaz-Canel called "this act very significant and symbolic, a sign that Cuba is not alone"

Russia-US contacts on Ukraine continue informally, confidentially — Lavrov

According to the Russian top diplomat, for quite some time, Moscow has seen no realistic prospects for resuming dialogue

Kalashnikov successfully tests multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges against drones

According to Kalashnikov, the customer’s representatives highly praised the performance characteristics of the 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges, as well as the accuracy and precision of their fire against aerial targets during the dynamic testing

Moscow and Havana discuss resumption of flights — Russian deputy foreign minister

Sergey Ryabkov says he discussed the entire spectrum of Russian-Cuban relations with the Cuban leadership

Russia not going to leave western hemisphere — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov says the US supports the idea of ousting Russia and China from this region

US-Iran talks not aimed at achieving lasting peace — Turkish expert

"The war is starting to escalate into an uncontrollable conflict," Abdullah Agar said

One killed, 13 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Belgorod Region over past 24 hours

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that two administrative buildings and five private houses were damaged in the Shebekinsky district

Putin declares Easter ceasefire

The ceasefire is in force from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 until 9:00 p.m. GMT on April 12

Format of Cuban delegation's participation in SPIEF worked out

It is too early to talk about final decisions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says

Kremlin spokesman comments on Easter ceasefire, lasting peace in Ukraine in daily briefing

Peace between Russia and Ukraine "could be established today," if only Vladimir Zelensky made a decision to take the responsibility it requires, Dmitry Peskov noted

Nearly 3,200 vessels awaiting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz — Fox News

Reportedly, Almost 20,000 seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are waiting for clarifications

Trump supports Orban ahead of parliamentary elections

The Hungarian prime minister has a "track record of delivering phenomenal results," the US president says

Netanyahu says he intends to achieve peace with Arab nations `through strength’

There is no ceasefire in Lebanon, the Israeli prime minister emphasized

Russia hands over 1,000 bodies of deceased Ukrainian troops to Ukraine — source

Ukraine handed over 41 bodies of Russian soldiers

Iran to demand reparations from US, its allies for damage caused — Khamenei’s envoy

Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi specified some details of the damage he was talking about

Russia’s Medvedev points to lack of transparency in NATO’s biolab network worldwide

The biolab network operations violate the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, the deputy chairman of the Security Council says

Cuban foreign minister meets with senior Russian diplomat in Havana

Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla says he thanked Russia for the recent shipment of oil to Cuba

Ukraine won’t be able to use Easter truce to gain military advantage — diplomat

Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Vladimir Zelensky is interested in a longer ceasefire in order to try to change the balance of power on the battlefield

Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day — top brass

According to the latest figures, Kiev loses 1,255 troops along engagement line in past day

Japan stands for maintaining channels of dialogue with Russia — Foreign Ministry

The ministry's annual report states that there are "many unresolved issues that need to be resolved" between Japan and Russia

Elon Musk travels to some countries incognito, his father tells TASS

Errol Musk says the founder of SpaceX and Tesla does this to avoid publicity and possible condemnation

Moscow stands in solidarity with government, people of Cuba — Russian Foreign Ministry

According to the statement, Moscow and Havana engaged in a thorough exchange on pressing bilateral, regional, and international matters during the contacts conducted in the spirit of Russian-Cuban allied relations and strategic partnership

Russian troops establish bridgehead for Rai-Aleksandrovka offensive — expert

Andrey Marochko said that Ukrainian militants still have a number of strategic advantages

Trump threatens to punish NATO countries that don’t support Washington — newspaper

The Financial Times added that the US president had lashed out at European capitals for blocking the use of military bases or closing their airspace

Prominent politician pushes for Russia developing own tools to fight infections

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that Russia should produce own diagnostics, prevention and treatment tools against infectious diseases based on domestic solutions

Roscosmos, Energia space firm ink deal on conceptual design of new orbital outpost

The work on the conceptual designing of a future Russian orbital station will include two stages

Zelensky fears US may withdraw from Ukraine talks in August

Vladimir Zelensky believes that Washington has a "domestic political deadline"

Russia to thwart any NATO attempts aimed at controlling Kaliningrad — senator

Valentina Matviyenko stressed that the city was "Russia's outpost in the West" and it played an important role in ensuring Russia's security

Starmer shifts responsibility for failed energy policy — Dmitriev

The official commented on the news that the British politician was unhappy with the instability of electricity prices for European families

US to host meeting between Israeli, Lebanese negotiators next week — Reuters

The news agency did not elaborate

Trump says Iran should not charge fee for passage through Strait of Hormuz

The US president noted he had received reports that Iran was charging fees to tankers going through the strait

Hezbollah drones attack military facility in northern Israel — Tasnim

The strike was delivered in the area of the settlement of Ya’ara

Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia

The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April

Baltic states deny Ukraine access to their airspace for attacks on Russia's territory

The joint declaration by the foreign ministers of the Baltic States claims that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia officially informed Russian embassy representatives in their countries about this matter

Kiev is preparing provocation to discredit Russia — Russian Defense Ministry

They specified that the Kiev regime would hold a special information campaign to divert the attention of the international community from the facts of numerous war crimes published by the UN

Hungarian PM says opponents determined to do anything to seize power

Viktor Orban stressed that it is an organized attempt to create chaos by discrediting the elections in the eyes of the international community and questioning the Hungarian people’s decision

Ukraine intensifies attacks on Kherson Region using drones made in Europe — governor

Vladimir Saldo said that Russian forces continued to target drone production sites in Ukraine

IN BRIEF: What we know about reaction to Russia’s Easter ceasefire initiative

Vladimir Zelensky, after Putin’s announcement of an Easter truce, said Ukraine is ready to reciprocate the move

Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered around 90,000 casualties during counter-offensive — Shoigu

"At the same time, no tactically significant successes were made on the battlefield," he said

FACTBOX: Upcoming US-Iran talks in Islamabad

The negotiations in the Pakistani capital may last two to three days, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said

US insists on specific NATO commitments on Strait of Hormuz — CNN

According to the report, President Donald Trump insisted that NATO nations take concrete measures in the next few days

London fears detention of Russian ships violates international law — Telegraph

According to the newspaper, this is why the UK has not detained a single Russian vessel

Russian forces to perform missions until systemic agreements are reached — MFA

Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that pauses could only provide Ukraine with a chance to regroup and train its forces, which ran counter to Russia’s plans

Soldiers refute Pentagon chief’s claims about security of Kuwait base — TV

According to CBS, the facility was not designed to protect servicemen from potential airstrikes

Iran will agree to end war if its 10-point proposal is accepted, ambassador says

Mohammad Ali Eskandari added that it would require finalizing the details at talks

Economy dominates at meetings in Havana — Russian deputy foreign minister

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia will not limit itself to delivering the batch of oil that has already arrived on the island on the tanker Anatoly Kolodkin

Iran to open Hormuz after end of war with the US, Israel — Iranian Supreme Leader’s envoy

Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi said that countries would benefit from it

Russia’s Medvedev comments on bioweapon manufacturing in Ukraine

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev pointed out that the Ukrainian biolaboratories pose a great threat to Russia

Russian embassy rejects London’s claims of Russian submarine threat

Russia does not employ aggressive rhetoric, the statement says

Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert

In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months

Ukraine using scorched-earth tactics in Donbass, Novorossia — governor

Ukrainian troops have intensified drone attacks on civilian facilities in Donbass and Novorossia

Kiev regime plotting terror attacks on Russian ships in northern seas with Norway’s help

According to the source, Norway is thus dragging itself and the entire NATO bloc into a military conflict with Russia

Putin’s aide highlights loss ratio as he confirms 1,000 bodies transferred to Ukraine

Ukraine has transferred 41 bodies of Russian servicemen

Russian steel exports in 2025 near 2021 record levels — analysts

Total steel exports in 2025 approached 24 mln tons

Soyuz-FG rocket launches with Soyuz MS-13 manned spacecraft from Baikonur

The rocket will fly to the ISS in accordance with the six-hour plan, which means four spins around the globe

Despite resistance from Ukrainian troops, Russia continues advance near Konstantinovka

Military expert Andrey Marochko says that Russian troops are achieving successes in the sector "almost daily"

Press review: Iran won't compromise with US as Russia offers lifeline in Mideast crisis

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 10th

Press review: Iran-US ceasefire falters while Russia announces Easter truce in Ukraine

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 10th

Zelensky wants Ukraine to host US military bases

Vladimir Zelensky said this would allow the country to face "fewer risks"

Iran demands US unfreeze assets within two weeks — source

Tehran emphasized that it is a critical executive guarantee

US, Iran to fail to make deal, but Washington to get out of war — expert

According to Trita Parsi, Tehran considers it "essential" to ensure that the ceasefire regime extends to Lebanon

Ceasefire between US and Iran very fragile, Japanese expert says

According to Tsuneo Watanabe, it will be difficult for the sides to agree on a number of issues, including Tehran's nuclear program

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei may address nation soon, his emissary says

Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi said he had seen documents signed by Mojtaba Khamenei

US unlikely to abandon pressure on Iran until objectives are met — Turkish expert

According to Professor Canan Terjan of Istanbul Aydin University, the US seeks to gain control over oil or install a loyal regime in Iran

Conflict with Iran turns into 'war of attrition' US cannot win — expert

John Mearsheimer said it raises the serious possibility that at some point, the Israelis will use nuclear weapons against Iran

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,280 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed eight enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Roscosmos plans to participate in International Astronautical Congress in 2023

In 2022, Russia did not participate in the congress because most of its participants were denied visas

Iran won the war despite damage — leader’s statement

According to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran will take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level

Talks on Ukraine to resume once all three parties show readiness — Russian MFA

According to Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, the statements Ukraine has made so far "are largely creating a virtual situation for the United States to see," where Kiev allegedly seeks peace

Zelensky says ready to mirror Putin’s announcement of Easter truce

"People need Easter without threats," Zelensky says

Press review: Will Turkey, US clash in Syria and Theresa May survives no confidence vote

Top stories in the Russian press on Thursday, December 13

Current shift in global balance of power is not in US favor, expert says

"From the perspective of war objectives, the United States and Israel suffered comprehensive failure across all dimensions," Roostum Vansu, Thai expert in international relations and lecturer at the Institute of Peace Studies at Prince of Songkhla University, said

Shortage of energy supplies from Persian Gulf may last more than year — Japanese expert

Tsuneo Watanabe says he does not expect the Strait of Hormuz to be open soon

Ukraine receives another batch of Patriot missiles, Zelensky claims

Vladimir Zelensky earlier complained about Patriot missile shortages as countries had focused their supplies on deliveries to the Middle East

Iran to allow no more than 15 vessels per day through Hormuz — source

This new regulatory framework, operating under the supervision of the IRGC, has been officially communicated to regional parties, the sourse said

Advisor to supreme leader of Iran died from wounds received in attack on Tehran — TV

The Iranian state television says Kamal Kharazi "died a few hours ago"

Elon Musk's father believes Europe lost touch with reality

The approaches of European leaders have "become irrelevant in many respects," Errol Musk says

Farewell ceremony for military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky over

Over 1,000 people came to bid farewell to him

UAE to review relations with partners due to situation around Iran

Emirati Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash did not mention any specific states

Durov says WhatsApp encryption is biggest scam in history

Pavel Durov revealed that WhatsApp read its users’ messages and shared them with third parties

FACTBOX: One person killed, oil products on fire, 151 drones downed in Russia overnight

More than 50 drones were destroyed in 10 districts of the Rostov Region, with no casualties reported, Governor Yury Slyusar said

Russia’s Supreme Court recognizes Memorial movement as extremist organization

The court’s decision is immediately enforceable

Russia should exercise maximum caution against potential biological threats — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council urged continued work in monitoring in this sphere and timely prognostication

Ukrainian drones do heavy damage to Zaporozhye Region energy infrastructure

"Power restoration efforts continue in the Zaporozhye Region," Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said

Finance chief says Israel will expand its borders in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria

Bezalel Smotrich says these steps would be appropriate in the context of the Middle East

Israel agrees to hold talks with Lebanon under US pressure — media

According to Israel’s Kan radio station, the talks will focus on establishing a ceasefire and disarming Hezbollah units

Zelensky's former spokeswoman says EU sees through his hypocrisy

Many European politicians follow his lead and issue ‘pro-Ukrainian’ statements, but "behind closed doors they unconditionally stick to their own interests," Yulia Mendel says