Ukraine's authorities to be called to account at European Court for Odessa tragedy

The US president noted that two dogsleds won’t do it

"These relations are based on agreements reached by the presidents of Russia and Iran," the Russian foreign minister said

Zhu Yongbiao said that Washington’s tariff measures could further exacerbate Iran's economic crisis

The official euro rate was reduced by 20.09 kopecks to 92.1964 rubles

Denis Alipov added that "overall, the prospects in the Russian labor market are enormous"

He emphasized that the seizure of the tanker by the Americans was "a clear violation of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea"

KMZ owner Mikhail Danilenko said the current staff will be retained

The previous record high of Russia's international reserves of $752.6 bln was reached on December 19

During Igor Grosu’s visit to Kiev, Stefanchuk asked him to consider the possibility of providing Ukraine with six MiG-29 aircraft that Moldova had earlier put up for sale

The International Media Office of the State of Qatar states that such measures are being undertaken in response to the current regional tensions

Maria Zakharova questioned the actions of EU officials

It was earlier reported that the Sapfir counter-drone system had been tested in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine to shield Russian combat engineer units

A French diplomat still noted that nothing can be ruled out

In his opinion, if Greenland were captured, Donald Trump would have a new position — acting president of Greenland

An Israeli official told the agency that US President Donald Trump seems to have decided to carry out the operation, but the scale and timing are still unclear

Singapore topped the 2026 index, with its citizens able to enter 192 countries visa-free

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, December 30th

The West is currently taking coordinated steps to undermine friendly Russian-Iranian relations through propaganda, Iranian political scientist Ruholla Modabber said

Everything will depend on the market and the market will depend on macroeconomic conditions, chief executive of the Russian automaker Maxim Sokolov said

Andrey Marochko noted that this section was static for a very long time

At the same time, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin stressed that no special instructions have been issued for Israel’s civilian population

Roszarubezhneft intends to continue steadily developing its assets together with the Venezuelan side

US President said earlier that he was seriously considering using force against Tehran

According to Politico, the EU fears that it will not be able to defend its position without a seat at the negotiating table

Vitaly Kiselev noted that Kiev is currently attempting to send small sabotage groups to Kupyansk, calling it an "adventure" of the Ukrainian officers

It was difficult to withstand the absolutely unacceptable pressure from Washington, Mette Frederiksen said

The Russian president also asked to convey his deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured

The US president doesn't intend to repeat the mistakes the US made in Afghanistan or Iraq, and this is a new development, Andrey Sidorov, PhD in history and associate professor at the Department of History at Lomonosov Moscow State University, added

No other details were available

According to live television footage of the parliament session, 333 and 312 deputies voted in favor of the measures, respectively

Maria Zakharova noted that Russia has carefully documented the hoaxes purported by the West and the Kiev regime, including the Bucha tragedy

Leader of the Batkivshchina party Yulia Timoshenko confirmed the searches at her party's office and denied all accusations

Earlier, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defense Staff of the British Armed Forces, stated that he would not send troops to Ukraine if the conflict ends unless he was confident of their safety

Accordint to the report, India will have to balance economics, strategy, and geopolitics to maintain good relations with the United States while protecting its interests

Alexey Dakhnovsky underscored that despite the decline Russia retained its place among China's top five trading partners

"Many of the detainees confessed that they had received money from abroad," the source said

According to the report, there are "serious disagreements" between EU countries on the details of this appointment

"It's rightly called a 'doomsday' weapon", Valery Polovinkin noted

The newspaper noted that in one of the districts, groups of undamaged buildings were still visible in images several months ago

Particular attention is being paid to offenders and individuals suspected of involvement in ethnic criminal groups, Alexander Stepanov noted

Vitaly Klitschko added that "the capital is functioning under extreme conditions"

Denis Manturov said that Russia completed trials of more than a thousand of new materiel specimens on the battle line in 2025

The US troops and ships that were once at the president’s disposal have shifted to the Caribbean, the newspaper said

The US President thus commented on allegations about the Iranian authorities’ plans to execute anti-government protesters

According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, as of January 12, the fill level of Europe’s UGS facilities fell to 53%, with 53.9 bln cubic meters of gas remaining

India and Oman were also among the republic’s top five trading partners, with bilateral trade amounting to $2.1 bln and $1.8 bln, respectively

According to the Israeli foreign ministry, the relevant decision was made by Minister Gideon Saar "after reviews and discussions held following the United States withdrawal from dozens of international organizations"

Vitaly Kiselev added that a number of other UAV operator crews are being formed in the ranks of the Ukrainian armed forces

According to the publication, the concerns are centered around the 2 GHz band currently used by US companies Viasat and EchoStar

The Hungarian prime minister confirmed that Hungary will not fund Ukraine and, in doing so, support EU leaders’ aim to continue the conflict there

Supermarkets continue to shut down due to long-lasting power outages

According to Sergey Lavrov, contacts between the two countries on Ukraine are based on the solid foundation built in Alaska

"If the capabilities needed for the war with Russia are not available in Europe, they can be purchased outside of it," Ursula von der Leyen added

Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office Speaker Olga Postolyuk has confirmed the charges against Yulia Timoshenko, who faces five to ten years in prison

Russian Foreign Minister also noted that the situation around Russia’s frozen assets made it clear that "stealing is in the Europeans’ blood"

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and an armored combat vehicle in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

It also emphasized the need "to create conditions for resolving any existing problems between the United States and Venezuela through dialogue"

Thermal power plants bore the main load in meeting electricity demand in Russia’s energy system

Investigators do not rule out that the robbers could have acted on their own initiative, rather than as part of some sophisticated international scheme

According to the agency's sources, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present the latest drafts of plans for resolving the Ukrainian conflict

Investigative actions are currently being finalized at the scene to establish all circumstances and the perpetrators of the attack

The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 0.21% to 2,702.69 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index added 0.57% to 1,083.61 points

At the same time, total installed capacity of power plants in the energy system as of January 1, 2026, stood at 271 GW, an increase of 1,101.5 MW over 2025

Roszarubezhneft holds stakes in joint oil and gas enterprises with the Venezuelan side

Slutsky noted that the protests in Iran "are a classic ‘color revolution’

To compile the ranking, British evolutionary anthropologist Mark Dyble used archaeological and ethnographic data from more than 100 human populations

Burevestnik can fly at both high and low altitudes which makes it invisible, Valery Polovinkin, scientific head of the Krylov State Research Center, said

Reuters previously reported, citing European officials, that a US military operation against Iran appears likely and could begin within the next 24 hours

Rescuers recovered the body of a man while clearing an apartment hit in a drone attack on Rostov-on-Don

During the meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky wished Lebanese Ambassador to Moscow Bashir Saleh Azzam success in his new post in Russia

From December 16 to December 22, 2025, inflation stood at 0.2%

According to the latest figures, Kiev loses 1,310 troops along engagement line in past day

Experts continue to study the device and are looking for its connection to dozens of bizarre incidents that the authorities have not been able to explain

Mohammad Pakpour emphasized that the crimes committed by Israeli and American mercenaries in the republic "will never be forgotten"

"Russia does not harbor aggressive plans against its Arctic neighbors, does not threaten them with military action, and does not seek to seize their territory," Vladimir Barbin said

US President added that he had already discussed this matter with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

"We discussed a lot of things, and I think we’re getting along very well with Venezuela," US President told reporters

The transfer of this cargo "confirms that even in conditions of global crises, Russia remains a reliable partner that does not leave friends alone and is ready to support in the decisive moment," Russian Ambassador to Bolivia Dmitry Verchenko said

As a result of timely measures, all 14 people who were on the ship were rescued

They were also found guilty of abusing civilians and participating in military activities as mercenaries, Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin said

About 56% of respondents are concerned about the US army intervening in the affairs of other countries

The drone's design utilized monowing technology, which enhances the aircraft’s flight speed, payload capacity and stealth

Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the importance of restoring public trust and satisfaction as a crucial strategy for alleviating the pressures Iran faces

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 14th

The Russian assets were frozen permanently and these can only be released if the qualified majority of EU countries votes for that, Ursula von der Leyen stressed

Donald Tusk said that it won’t come to any fundamental decisions at the European Council meeting

According to Alexander Stepanov, the Tempest is a compact and relatively inexpensive system, developed in collaboration between the US private sector and military industry

US citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area

The decision was approved by 248 lawmakers

According to Politico, the discussion intensified amid Donald Trump’s recent statements that the US "needs" Greenland

The transfer of the football player Saravia in the summer of 2024 was not paid in full, but divided into tranches

The TV channel said that scientific experts and former American officials were involved in assessing the monetary value of Greenland

Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops

Two Iranian Navy vessels that have already arrived in South Africa will not be taking a direct part in the exercise which runs until January 16

On Tuesday, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced plans for a broader military presence in Greenland

Dmitry Polyansky noted that Moscow had repeatedly said it at various levels

The Russian foreign minister added that Moscow signals its openness to contacts with American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

Lucidi covers the course of the special military operation

Russian troops delivered a strike by the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile system on January 9, crippling the Lvov state aircraft repair plant in western Ukraine

It will be held under the joint chairmanship of Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin