Abkhazian ex-president should be given security guarantees — authorities

According to spokesperson for the US Department of State, "third countries," including North Korea, "have perpetuated" the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and "they bear responsibility for it"

The dialogue on creation of the BRICS Pay system is moving forward progressively

The ministers "reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens"

The company will have the direct access to the official IT infrastructure of Zeekr and the catalog of original spare parts and equipment recommended by the manufacturer for maintenance

"We are creating a reliable basis for a closer cooperation between the two countries, a road for an open and fruitful dialogue," Mikhail Mishustin stressed

According to media reports, Indian intelligence agencies allegedly found evidence that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence was involved in the terrorist attack committed by the Lashkar-e-Taiba group

"A total of $11 billion was spent on lend-lease aid," Dmitry Peskov specified

"The purposeful actions aimed at maritime blockade of our country have increased, including attempts to search ships in international waters and to commit acts of sabotage and terrorism," Nikolay Patrushev exemplified

Top diplomats from the BRICS reaffirmed the Group of Twenty’s important role as "the premier forum for international economic cooperation that comprises both emerging and developed economies."

Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky said that Ukraine was determining "Russia's pressure points" to encourage Moscow to engage in diplomacy, adding that Moscow "should be worried" about holding the Victory Day parade

"Since the onset of the conflict, we have stated that we prefer diplomatic ways of attaining the objectives of our special military operation," Vasily Nebenzya said

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 30th

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the liberation of Doroshovka evidences that Russian troops are consistently exploiting their success in the Dvurechnaya bridgehead

In 2024, China and Russia set a new record, bringing their trade turnover to $244.81 billion

Dmitry Peskov added that a large number of heads of state and governments will come to Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Nazi Germany in WWII

The Times was given a rare insight into conversations between Europe’s defense ministers and military chiefs as they thrashed out plans for a "coalition of the willing" force

According to the report, Indian troops "responded swiftly and proportionately"

Russia’s top diplomat arrived from Brazil where he attended a BRICS foreign ministers meeting

There is understanding that the partner countries will be priority candidates for full-fledged membership, the Russian top diplomat stressed

Russia’s Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet over the past day

According to Mohammad Mehdi Shahriari, the accident could have been caused by FPV drones

Two more technical documents will be signed after Ukraine and the US clinch the deal

Sergey Lavrov recalled US Vice President JD Vance's statement, warning all those who are urging the Ukrainian regime to continue the war

Alexander Yaroshuk emphasized that military units in the region are at full combat readiness to repel any assault

The ministers said such sanctions have "far-reaching implications for the human rights, including the right to development, of the general population of targeted states, disproportionally affecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations"

"Seeking to intimidate people, they burned dozens of civilians alive, losing Odessa for good," Mikhail Sheremet said

The US leader reiterated that the Ukrainian conflict would never have started if it were up to him

"The contours of our victory are already clearly visible," Nikolay Patrushev said

According to the governor of the Vladimir Region in central Russia, Alexander Avdeyev, fire erupted at a warehouse in Murom after debris from downed drones fell

"A ceasefire in this situation is seen as a precondition that will be used to further support the Kiev regime and strengthen its military capabilities," the minister pointed out

During the exercise, the aircraft practiced an algorithm of operations for notionally dropping sonar buoys

Dmitry Peskov recalled that the Russian President initially attempted to pursue these objectives through peaceful means before the start of the operation, but his initiatives were rejected

According to preliminary data, no casualties or damage occurred

Both countries will seek to create conditions for an increase of investments in the mining industry, the energy sector and associated technologies in Ukraine as part of the agreement

The deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council highlighted US President Donald Trump’s candid observation that World War III nearly erupted over Ukraine, describing it as a "correct and simple" statement

John Kelley said "immense" benefits will be in store for Ukraine and Russia if they accept the US peace proposal

"The defeat of Nazism is our shared legacy," the Russian leader emphasized

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 525 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored fighting vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Russia continues to build its relations with the United States transparently, the foreign minister emphasized

Dmitry Peskov said the Ukraine tries "to put forward preconditions to any process like a ceasefire"

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman wondered as to what security was obtained by the countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

According to Dmitry Peskov, although the USSR crushed Nazism by taking Berlin, the ideology survived, as its roots run "very deep"

According to Andrey Marochko, the bulk of successful Russian attacks have been carried out by Molniya drones

Narendra Modi expressed full confidence in the professionalism of the Indian military and vowed to pursue and severely punish terrorists

The source expects the US aircraft carrier to leave the theater of war any moment

Particular attention was paid to the need of continuing the effort of promoting the reform of international monetary and financial institutions, the minister said

According to the report, the company is pursuing arbitration against Russia "for the unlawful seizure of its assets and court proceedings to recover unpaid intercompany loans"

According to the source, the latest Houthi attack on the US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea lasted "for several hours" and the rebels used "a new tactic with the use of ballistic and cruise missile, and drones"

"We are now simply returning to normality," Sergey Lavrov emphasized

They also strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and stressed that any acts of terrorism are "criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed"

During the ceremony, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed confidence that Cuba, as a BRICS partner country, will play an "active and constructive role" in the work of the group

The US president clarified that he would be "not necessarily on Zelensky’s side"

This indicates that very many heads of state and governments share the importance of this holiday and Russia’s pride of the Victory over Nazism, Dmitry Peskov stressed

Sergey Lavrov's visit comes as the two countries mark the 80th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations

US president noted that "he's been saying that for three years"

The World Trade Organization should remain in the center of the trade system, which needs to be adapted to current realities, Sergey Lavrov emphasized

Dmitry Peskov noted the importance of preserving the truth about the Great Patriotic War and World War II

Russia's charge d'affaires in Yemen Yevgeny Kudrov clarified that two more Russian citizens were slightly injured and their lives are not in danger

"Everything has once again turned upside down for European politicians because the current US President has found the courage and blamed the conflict not on Russia, which was the case for years," the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said

According to the Russian leader, the world needs "a new architecture of equal and indivisible security, which would reliably protect all states without compromising the security of others"

Alexey Meshkov acknowledged that France possesses nuclear capabilities, including several submarines, but emphasized that these can not compare to the arsenals held by Russia, the United States, or China

At the meeting with his BRICS colleagues, the Russian top diplomat emphasized "the importance of ending the practice adopted by the Kiev regime of exterminating everything that is in one way or another connected with Russia and the Russian world"

According to the order, parents, relatives or legal representatives must get children out of the villages

The security service pointed out that the mercenaries were ready to come to Georgia from Ukraine to participate in attacks on police officers, which would have exacerbated tensions

The Belarusian leader emphasized that "a modern hot war cannot occur without prior preparation, and that preparation has already begun"

His North Korean counterpart, Pak Thae Song, will attend the ceremony

Mike Waltz added that Vladimir Zelensky could have "sat side-by-side" with US President Donald Trump after signing the minerals deal, but instead he chose to cause a scandal

According to the lawmaker, Vladimir Zelensky and his inner circle want to stay in power even after the conflict ends

Dmitry Peskov suggested recalling the onset of the Ukraine crisis

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, some Ukrainian servicemen laid down their weapons and surrendered

Viktor Goremykin noted that at a recent summit in Paris, European countries had discussed increasing pressure on Russia as a way to provide security guarantees to Kiev, as well as sending NATO’s deterrence forces to Ukraine

The Security Council deputy chairman added that Russia treats prisoners of war in accordance with international law and guarantees their survival if they surrender voluntarily

Alexander Shenderyuk-Zhidkov emphasized that the region’s economy remains resilient and functions successfully

The US leader believes that he is doing a great service to Ukraine

North Atlantic alliance is also practicing preventive strikes on Russia’s nuclear arsenals, Russian presidential aide and Maritime Board Chairman Nikolay Patrushev said

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman emphasized the need to take every measure to make sure that a regime like that was never revived in any other country because "the price is too high"

"The United Kingdom has already established an ‘anti-mine coalition’ and now plans to escort merchant vessels with ships of its Royal Navy," Nikolay Patrushev said

According to the senior Russian official, this is the only way to ensure a bright future

The ministers "recalled their national positions concerning the conflict in Ukraine," the documents says

BRICS ministers recognized that the WTO is the "only multilateral institution with the necessary mandate to set the rules for the multilateral trading system"

Alexey Meshkov pointed out that French authorities frequently act against the interests of their business community, often citing political motives as the reason for such actions

The Russian leader highlighted the need "to counter the spread of all forms of racism, neo-Nazism, Russophobia, anti-Semitism and other destructive ideas"

The Ukrainian bombardments reportedly damaged five residential buildings, an urban bus and six civilian infrastructure facilities

Steve Witkoff believes Russian President Vladimir Putin sees an opportunity "for the first time in decades to recalibrate the relationship of the Russian Federation with the United States"

The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northern China on October 30

"While the men were assembling their improvised explosive device, it went off prematurely," the report said

The Russia's top diplomat stressed that there were a couple of hundred violations of 30-days moratorium on striking energy infrastructure by the Ukrainian army recorded by Russian representatives

Denis Shmygal said this will happen "as soon as all the remaining details are finalized"

Indian Space Research Organization is currently working to construct India's first space station, which will comprise five modules

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council commented on the incident which claimed life of Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces

Russia has unique scientific expertise in the study of Venus with domestic landing technology that remains unmatched globally, as well as in the study of the Moon and Mars

According to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, the US "will use all necessary legal means to stop American companies from investing in China’s military-industrial sector"

Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov noted that among the EU member states, France is actually the only country wishing to stay with the "coalition of the willing"

Peter Szijjarto emphasized that Hungary "supports peace efforts, not continuing the war"

Presenting the document to the lawmakers, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that the ICC has become biased in recent years, using various states to achieve its objectives in international conflicts

According to Valentina Matviyenko, in the run-up to the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, Berlin does not want to see anything that would remind it of those who made a decisive contribution to the victory

Between April 21 and 28, over 16,500 publications in 1,214 editions with a reader count of 352 million were recorded and analyzed

Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Zelensky's regime is deliberately targeting civilians in Russia's frontline regions

Rodion Miroshnik warned that Kiev might also orchestrate false flag operations on its territory to falsely implicate Russia

The politician emphasized that Russia would not tolerate Ukraine joining any military alliance that advocates a unipolar world order