EU, Russia may lose billions of euros from food import ban

Nikolay Novik emphasized that deploying US Vice President JD Vance to the negotiations is a clear signal of it

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

The ministry said that Britain’s charge d’affaires in Moscow Danae Dholakia was informed on Thursday that Russia’s competent authorities had obtained the relevant information

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

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

According to the US leader, he doesn’t want her to give him her Nobel Peace Prize

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

Fish imports from Chile to Russia increased in 2025 by 35% in money, to 64,000 tons worth $350 mln

According to Bild, a Danish military transport plane landed last night at the airport in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

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

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

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

"They started to shoot at people for one reason - they wanted to increase the number of deaths", Abbas Araghchi said

The sources say Kristalina Georgieva is also planning to meet with Prime Minister Yuliya Sviridenko and Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine Andrey Pyshny

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

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

The US president earlier said that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict is being delayed because of Kiev's position

"She's been very good to deal with," the US leader warned

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

According to ILO estimates, the pool of unemployed people will total 186 mln

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

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

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

"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

Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that drone debris damaged windows in an apartment building, as well as the facade and windows of an administrative building in the Bryansky district

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

Control over Kurakhovo hinders supplies to Ukrainian troops

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

Roman Shkurlatov added that the Americans make the Ukrainian military buy their finished products without sharing their technologies with the Ukrainians

Alexander Stepanov added that to ensure strategic dominance in the Arctic, the Pentagon plans to deploy additional ground tracking stations and radar systems in Greenland

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

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

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

According to the report, the decision was made as "a precaution given heightened regional tensions"

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

The Russian Foreign Ministry, in cooperation with the relevant agencies, has decided to revoke Gareth Samuel Davies' accreditation

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

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

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

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

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

Gustavo Petro stressed that the government is sparing no effort to preserve public tranquility and prevent adverse impacts of Trump’s rhetoric on the country’s population

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

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

According to criminal case files, organizing desertion costs over $7,000

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

Among Victor Orban's strengths, Konstantin Basyuk cited his good relationship with the US president, his pragmatism

Valery Gerasimov heard reports from commanders on the current situation

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

"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

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

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

Spokesman Tobias Roed Jensen cited a 1952 royal decree that applies to the entire Kingdom, including Greenland

According to the former Austrian Foreign Minister, the region’s geostrategic location is what matters most for US President Donald Trump

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

US President said that Vladimir Zelensky is the reason why the settlement efforts are not bringing about the desired result

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

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

Meat and meat products constitute a significant volume of supplies, over 911,000 tons

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

According to the sources, the US president conveyed those plans to his national security team

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

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

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

"We are making tremendous progress, as we help Venezuela stabilize and recover", US President said

Maria Zakharova questioned the actions of EU officials

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

According to Major-General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces, the air force is now on full combat alert

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

According to the publication, the US side is, in particular, considering the possibility of conducting disinformation campaigns to influence the population of this autonomous territory of Denmark

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%

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

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

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

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

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

According to The Daily Telegraph, the decision was made after a thorough assessment of the security situation in Iran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 15th

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

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

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

According to the report, the US withdrew planes, ships and personnel from the Middle East ahead of its operation in Venezuela

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

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

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

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

According to chief of Russia’s Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin, investigators are taking measures to identify all those responsible for these attacks, including Ukrainian army commanders who issued relevant orders

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

Danae Dholakia, who had been summoned to Russia’s MFA earlier on Thursday, spent around a quarter of an hour there

According to her, they discussed "the agenda of bilateral cooperation in the interests of <…> the peoples, as well as outstanding issues in relations between the governments"

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

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