Japan plans to expand sanctions for Russia

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed to "the West’s destructive activities, both in its own countries and abroad, aimed at dismantling the basic principles of morality"

Operational command of the drill was carried out by the Chinese Navy

Russia’s ambassador to Ankara Andrey Karlov referred to "forecasts made by Turkish think tanks"

Fabrice Sorlin said he had been regularly visiting Donbass for humanitarian purposes since 2017

According to the report, the number of personnel at the base is expected to reach 1,500 by spring 2026 and increase to 2,000 by 2027

According to Andrey Marochko, the hardware Ukrainian security forces are using to strengthen their air defenses is mostly Soviet-made, but there are also Western systems

The Russian president pointed out that Russia was "sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world"

Gas reserves in the sole underground gas storage of the Baltic States dropped below 40% on January 15, the Russian gas major added

To date, 95 vehicles were manufactured, which are engaged in commercial transportation on M-11 Neva highway and the Central Ring Road

The parties are currently actively exploring opportunities for electricity trade

The Russian president noted that cooperation between the two countries "is steadily developing and is being filled with new mutually beneficial projects in various fields"

Palladium futures with delivery in March 2026 lost 5% on NYMEX to $1,782 per Troy ounce

Four candidates will vie for the top office

The IT industry remains the top choice among young people

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic did not disclose the timing or volume of deliveries

No specific decisions have been made so far, Andrey Nikitin said

The Russian foreign minister emphasized that despite the OSCE's declared commitment to defending and protecting human rights as one of the organization's fundamental aims, Western countries maintained a deathly silence while watching the actions of the Kiev regime

The Chancellor said his comment was not because he was in the east of Germany

Moscow is concerned about escalating tensions around Cuba, Maria Zakharova said

Andrey Svintsov said this is because WhatsApp is owned by Meta, recognized as the extremist company in Russia

"Certain countries have reached full sovereignty in producing all the components for autonomous equipment," the head of state noted

Vladimir Barbin emphasized that only Greenland and Denmark can make decisions on this issue

Gas withdrawal from UGS facilities in EU countries amounted to 504 mln cubic meters on November 19, according to GIE

Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate, and spread to most major cities. Authorities reported the deaths of 40 law enforcement officers

Maria Zakharova referred to a comment by Defense Secretary John Healy during his January 9 visit to Kiev, where he said that he would like to kidnap Putin to "bring the Russian president to justice"

As a result of the offensive, Battlegroup East units crushed the enemy defense, liberating an area of over 6 square kilometers

Ivanova, 30, is the winner and holder of numerous prizes in Russia’s national mogul competitions

"Binance sticks to global rules on sanctions and fully observes restrictions against individuals and legal entities and countries, against which international sanctions have been imposed, thus denying access to the Binance platform to such parties," the press service said

The tournament runs between January 18 and February 1

Vasily Nebenzya added that Russia was "ready to provide all possible support" to such an effort

Sun Lei emphasized the need for a team effort of all parties to maintain international peace and security

This will speed up the formation of the southern flank, Igor Kimakovsky noted

Russian forces liberated around eight localities and took more than 300 square km of land under control in the first two weeks of January

Growth of labor productivity, increase of quality of life of people are meant, Putin noted

The court’s ruling says there is a high degree of probability that a foreign state ordered the explosions

Issues of accelerated development of the national industry of driverless and autonomous technologies are on the meeting agenda, the president said

The plan of their creation and rollout will be discussed shortly with participation of domestic high-technology business, Putin added

Numerous political parties in Moldova have for decades been advancing the idea of unification with Romania

Maria Zakharova noted that Chinese tourists have no reason to be concerned about the operation of mobile communications, the availability of payment options, or the arrangement of accommodations in Russia

"Moscow continues to record numerous episodes of discrimination, ungrounded harassment and undue treatment of Russian citizens in Moldova by the Moldovan authorities," the ministry said

Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said this requires a government decision, as well as Ukraine’s transfer of UAV production and countermeasure technologies to Poland

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said London needs "evidence" that Moscow "actually wants peace"

Igor Kimakovsky called Orekhovo one of the largest enemy hubs in this section of the front

"London seems to have entered the race for dominance within the 'warmongers’ camp,' effectively closing the 'window of opportunity' for Europe to reclaim its sovereignty," Leonid Slutsky said

The Russian special presidential envoy noted that Greenland would be the 51st state

Russia "has never refused to communicate with the United States," but contacts have been interrupted by Washington

The fighting is heavy, but Russian soldiers are confidently advancing, Yevgeny Balitsky said

"The conversation focused on a major escalation of tensions around Iran, being artificially fueled from the outside, that is fraught with a broader regional conflict," the ministry said

Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled that Sergey K. should remain in custody

Dmitry Peskov noted that it was necessary to talk to Russia

Viktor Orban stressed that the calculations of European politicians advocating the continuation of military action against Russia "do not correspond to reality"

According to the institute’s press release, the new 155mm ammunition will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s firepower

The Kurdish language is recognized as official and can be taught at schools in Kurdish-populated areas

Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin emphasized that "Russia will not allow navigation in the Baltic Sea to be regulated according to NATO and the European Union's model"

The US Special Presidential Envoy mentioned nuclear enrichment as one of four issues

According to the newspaper, Felix Plasencia, who previously served as the Bolivarian republic’s foreign minister, has visited Washington for consultations with senior US officials

Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the Iranian rial exchange rate

This will enable repairs to begin on the last remaining backup power line to the ZNPP

Vladimir Padrino Lopez emphasized that the honor of Venezuela’s national armed forces "remains unwavering"

Cuban servicemen offered fierce resistance to the prevailing enemy, Miguel Diaz-Canel said

Anton Siluanov said earlier that the current ruble range is more or less balanced and may be preserved in the future periods

In monthly terms, consumer price growth rates declined to 0.32%

Previously, some German experts had suggested that Russia was responsible for the pipeline detonations

Der Spiegel reported on Thursday that the German Federal Supreme Court considers it "highly likely" that the explosions were carried out "on the orders of a foreign state"

The politician noted that the coming hours will show whether the Kiev regime will use the chance to save its soldiers

Russia’s Federal Security Service stated that the British intelligence officer working undercover at the embassy is being expelled from the country

Experts highlighted the efforts of Mahamat Idriss Deby to strengthen national unity, combat extremism and cross-border crime, and use dialogue as a strategic tool to resolve political and regional disputes

The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.2% to 2,733.75 points, while the RTS Index added 2.1% to 1,106.46 points

According to the Finnish Border Guard, the adventurists crossed the border in Paljakka in northeastern Finland’s Kuusamo "out of curiosity"

The comment came amid news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump

Battlegroup West troops are advancing in all the four frontline areas of their operation on a broad front of over 320 km, Battlegroup West Commander Colonel General Sergey Kuzovlev reported to Andrey Belousov

Heavy rainfall has been battering the north and east of South Africa for the second week

According to preliminary data by the Federal Statistics Service, the grain harvest in Russia in 2025 amounted to 139.4 million tons in net weight

According to Dmitry Peskov, the Washington administration is now "beginning to ponder on the question of where their money went," because "the Kiev regime promised" that aid worth $100 billion will secure them victory on the battlefield

The regulator lowered the official euro exchange rate by 1.27 rubles to 90.5366 rubles

The Russian leader drew attention of meeting participants and all the colleagues in the government to this

Maria Zakharova said all issues around Greenland should be resolved within the framework of international law

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov listened to the report of the battlegroup commander and inquired about the situation around Kupyansk

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55% of those polled think that Donald Trump’s policy has worsened the economic situation in the country

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"BRICS has no mechanisms," Karin Kneissl noted

Israel Katz stated the goal is to "destroy the deadly underground terrorist infrastructure that Hamas built beneath the homes of Gaza residents and all the buildings above them in order to eliminate threats to the residents of the Negev and the State of Israel"

Petr Pavel did not say which concessions he was referring to

In monthly terms, consumer prices gained 0.32%

According to him, the alliance is "fully engaged" in the Ukrainian conflict

Bringing autonomous driverless solutions into life is certainly not the fashion, Putin stressed

Vladimir Barbin recalled Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen’s remarks during a conference in Washington on January 14

The Ukrainian army’s HIMARS MLRS was completely destroyed together with its crew as a result of prompt and well-coordinated operations by the teams of reconnaissance and strike UAV operators

Vladimir Zelensky continues to insist that Ukraine field 800,000 soldiers while admitting that Kiev cannot afford such an army

Alexander Volfovich emphasized that the Oreshnik and tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Belarus only to protect its territory

Alexander Rogozhnik is completing his mission to Russia after being appointed chair of the Vitebsk Region Executive Committee

There is a need to scale up exports of advanced products and reach global markets in order to create the really strong and cost efficient industry of driverless systems, he noted

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,345 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

The Russian president outlined fundamental approaches favoring the intensification of political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region

The results of the telephone talk with Iranian President Pezeshkian will be announced in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said

The United States needs Greenland for national security, the US president noted

Previously, Noble Capital RSD initiated legal proceedings demanding $225.8 billion based on alleged obligations under sovereign bonds issued during the Russian Empire

The Russian president confirmed the readiness of the Russian side to "continue appropriate mediation efforts and foster constructive dialogue with the participation of all interested states"