Suicide bomber hits NATO convoy in Afghanistan, casualties reported

Currently, the plant is solely powered by the 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 transmission line, Alexey Likhachev said

Two more people were wounded

The Russian foreign minister drew attention to the statements of some EU figures that "at some stage, not now, later, we will have to talk with Russia to clarify its ‘red lines’ and show it our own"

The situation in the Middle East remains an important peril for the Russian economy as regards external conditions, Elvira Nabiullina noted

The talks were proposed by Roscosmos and approved by the Russian Foreign Ministry and other government agencies

The French president said that "nobody is totally sure that this ally is reliable"

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

Friedrich Merz said he wanted to achieve closer involvement of Ukraine in the work of European institutions

"We always want to be ready", US president added

Two silver and four bronze medals were awarded to the athletes

Project 12700 minesweepers are equipped with an automated control system, contact and magnetic sweeps, and modern sonar systems, which are mounted both on the ship itself and on remotely operated and autonomous vehicles

Meanwhile, measures of underlying price growth have not yet decreased and remain in the range of 4-5% in annualized terms, as estimated by the Bank of Russia

In his words, the equipment and Kazachok landing platform for the mission have the potential for launch in 2024

According to the Iranian state television, Abbas Araghchi pays a return visit to Pakistan

The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Brussels inflicts harm to itself and undermines its energy security by imposing sanctions against Moscow

The Bank of Russia does not use it when discussing the monetary policy, in decisions, Elvira Nabiullina said

Dmitry Peskov explained that any potential bilateral meetings at the upcoming summit would depend on the progress of preparations

According to the ministry, the cargo includes food products: cereals, canned meat and fish, confectionery and bakery products, sweets, bottled drinking water

The Russian aircraft fleet consists of 1,089 airplanes at present, including 689 foreign ones and 391 domestically produced

According to the CEC, as many as 21.16% of votes were against

Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems

According to the report, the rhetoric of the American leader has already damaged the ongoing diplomatic efforts with the participation of intermediaries

The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram

Maria Zakharova clarified that these interactions are being "adjusted in light of the developments in the situation surrounding the illegal kidnapping of President Maduro by the United States"

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle carrying the satellites blasted off from the Vostochny spaceport at 8:43 a.m. Moscow time (5:43 a.m. GMT)

Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon

A child was among the injured

Russia is ready for dialogue with NATO if that helps improve security in Europe, but so far there is no positive agenda with the alliance, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko

The ban took effect on April 25, while a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027

Al Hadath reported that the format of the consultations is yet to be determined

"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.

The gun exercise scenario included the radiation, chemical, and biological hazards, water ingress, and fire in the compartment alerts

According to Jonathan Edward, Western fighter jets have recently demonstrated a lack of readiness for the realities of modern combat

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk earlier told the Financial Times that Russia could allegedly soon attack one of the NATO countries

Barak Ravid says the meeting may take place on Monday, after businessman Jared Kushner and Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff hold separate bilateral talks with the Pakistani mediators

The Ministry of Transport also highlighted the key tasks for further development of the sector in its papers

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th

According to the sources, Vice President JD Vance does not plan to participate in the talks for now

In the early hours of Wednesday, Ukrainian media said multiple blasts had rocked the Ukrainian regions of Khmelnitsky and Poltava, including Mirgorod, a town located next to a major military airfield, and Kremenchug, housing the country’s largest oil refinery

Inflationary risks have increased significantly in the Russian economy

Robert Fico said the Slovak government did not approve the loan and is not taking part in it

Esmail Saghab Esfahani emphasized that the enemy had failed to achieve any of the goals

The top Russian diplomat added that the West is encouraging the Zelensky regime to uproot everything Russian in the Ukrainian canonical Orthodox Church

Leonid Slutsky said that it dangerous, first of all, for Poland and France

Sergey Lavrov said the West tells Vladimir Zelensky that the most important thing now is to stop the fighting to get the security guarantees

"We can agree with this with the reservation that the future and the success of the special operation are not in doubt," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov

The new 122-mm Tornado-G MRLS will replace the BM-21 Grad system

No casualties were reported, regional Governor Vladislav Shapsha said

Russian Defense Ministry to continue production of Kinzhal missiles

Apart from that, the two top diplomats recalled that a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates will soon come into force

Tokyo also intends to tighten controls over compliance with end-user certification requirements, Maria Zakharova said

Iran intends to make an offer in response to US demands, the US president says

The liberation of Volchansk by troops of Russia’s Battlegroup North was reported on December 1, 2025

Accordig to Maria Zakharova, the contaminated area amounts to about ten thousand square meters

The Russian president described the cooperation between Russia and China as "an absolutely comprehensive partnership of strategic nature"

The paper pointed out that Germany’s new military strategy "means becoming the strongest conventional army in Europe"

"Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode," the source said

Elvira Nabiullina became the Central Bank chief in June 2013

No damage to residential buildings or civilian infrastructure was reported

The Russian foreign minister stressed that the situation is currently destabilizing throughout the world

Dong Jun said he was ready to use all opportunities to strengthen strategic cooperation and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with the Russian military

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost more than 1,325 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

According to the Russian foreign minister, "the injustice towards the Palestinians and the numerous UN decisions on the need for two states," of which "only half have been implemented," is widely felt in the Arab world, especially "on the Arab street"

"The photos and videos from Bucha are fakes staged by the Kiev regime for the Western media," it stressed

The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that "an enormous, extremely important strategic flow of resources" comes through the strait

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Russia cannot be satisfied with yet another "trick" like it did before

According to Kazem Jalali, if there are talks, they must be fair and aimed at achieving lasting peace

This regulation also means that instead of a limit on the legionnaires’ number playing on the field at the same time, the figure must be stipulated by a roster application from each football club prior to the season

Alexander Grushko recalled that the West is waging a hybrid war against Russia in Ukraine

The senior diplomats also unanimously stated the need for forming a more representative, democratic, and fair multipolar world order, with the United Nations playing the pivotal coordinating role

S&P Dow Jones Indices conducted a consultation with market participants

"It is always very interesting to exchange opinions with him," Robert Fico said

The politician emphasized that it was money from Europeans' pockets

Nenad Popovic recalled that it amounted to $4.3 billion

These drones are equipped with explosives, Latvian Finance Minister Arvils Aseradens said

Earlier, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported that the Black Sea Fleet was repelling an attack by surface drones at Sevastopol’s outer anchorage

Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months

The regulator noted that it would assess the need for further key rate cuts at its upcoming meetings

The relevant activities of the European Union and NATO countries in the military-nuclear sphere are being monitored by Russia very closely, Maria Zakharova said

The US Justice Department noted that the prior administration failed to live up to its duty to protect the American people

Donald Trump says that the Candace Owens' attack on the first lady of France "is despicable"

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

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that it is only the United States that is seeking Cuba’s so-called liberation

Esmaeil Baghaei says: "Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan"

Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia would be adequately represented at the event

Later, the Russian Foreign Minister predicted, the Americans will say that they want to cooperate with Russia

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,295 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 29 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

The participants reiterated their countries’ commitment to closer foreign policy coordination

CEO of the space agency SANSA Humbulani Mudau says that the training program is being drafted, and the selection of candidates will begin as soon as the plan is complete

According to Tasnim, Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Pakistan is not linked with talks with the United States

Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon

Vasily Osmakov said the evolving pace and nature of combat operations place new demands on the energy supply of troops

It's now the 56th day of Iran's internet blackout

CENTCOM also reported that for the first time in decades, three aircraft carriers are operating in the Middle East at the same time

All the Russian servicemen will be brought to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry

The yuan edged down by 9 kopecks to 10.98 rubles

According to the Times of India, the range and intensity of external influences impacting national interests are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, requiring the Indian Navy to operate across an expanding geographical canvas

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali noted that it is necessary to use the SCO’s crisis-settlement potential and organize special meetings to strengthen arms control mechanisms