Luhansk, Donetsk republics have no plans to hold Ukrainian parliament elections

Leader of the self-prcalimed Luhansk republic Igor Plotnitsky called Ukraine a neighbour

Leader of the self-prcalimed Luhansk republic Igor Plotnitsky

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Russia assumes parties to New START no longer bound by obligations — MFA

In doing so, the Russian Federation intends to act responsibly and in a balanced manner, developing its policy in the field of strategic offensive arms on the basis of a thorough analysis of the US military policy and the overall situation in the strategic sphere, the statement said

Russian troops start using Germes anti-drone MANPADS in special military op zone

Kaisant Research and Production Association said the system had undergone numerous design changes, including aerodynamic improvements, and propellant cell redesign

Russia secures $9 bln in new funding for Akkuyu NPP project — Turkish energy minister

Alparslan Bayraktar also confirmed Turkey's plans to launch the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant next year

War crimes against Russia have no statute of limitations — Medvedev

According to the politician, this applies not only to those "misled by the Bandera regime," but also to foreign mercenaries and a number of other individuals

Russia ready to cooperate with APEC in creative, cultural industries

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk emphasized that Russia was open to joint projects with APEC economies

Musk will be imprisoned like Durov if he shows up for questioning in France — politician

Florian Philippot characterized the situation with the search and investigation concerning the social network as a "disgrace for France"

Putin dismisses his special envoy on environmental protection, ecology, and transport

Sergey Ivanov, who turned 73 on January 31, had held this position since August 2016

Deputy chief of EU foreign policy says bloc already at war with Russia

The EU is trying to avoid a conflict that would require the mobilization of the Europeans, Belen Martinez Carbonell says

Russia strongly condemns assassination of Gaddafi’s son

Russia hopes that a thorough investigation will be conducted, and those responsible will be brought to justice, Maria Zakharova said

French presidential diplomatic advisor visited Moscow on February 3 — L’Express

The Elysee Palace has not yet responded to TASS' request to confirm the report about a potential meeting between Bonne and Yury Ushakov

Marine engine for combat missions successfully tested in St. Petersburg

Owner of the producer says that the engine has undergone a major overhaul

India, Malaysia to exchange info on operations of Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets

The Indian Air Force operates the customized MKI version of the Su-30 family of jets while Malaysian Air Force has the MKM variant of the jets on its tables of equipment

Putin confirms Russia’s support for One China principle — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov emphasized that the interaction between Moscow and Beijing is a powerful, constructive stabilizing factor on the world stage

Ukraine to adjust negotiating approach after strikes on energy facilities — Zelensky

Another round of trilateral Russian-US-Ukrainian settlement talks is expected to be held in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5

Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 76.91 rubles for February 5

The official euro rate was increased by 39.6 kopecks to 91.1138 rubles

Il-76 cargo plane from Russia arrives in Cuba — Fidel Castro Foundation

The plane landed at the San Antonio de los Banos military base in Artemisa Province

Kalashnikov introduces major software update to its SKAT-350M UAV last year

The changes were made amid appeals from customers

Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites in past day

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted roughly 190 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 12 enemy motor vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Russia determined to continue developing comprehensive cooperation with Cuba — MFA

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned the US sanctions on Cuba, which bypass the UN regulations

Russia to act responsibly amid expiration of New START Treaty — Kremlin aide

The treaty expires on February 5

Russia supports Cuba amid intensifying pressure — Foreign Ministry

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin discussed with Cuban Ambassador to Moscow Enrique Horta Gonzalez topical issues of further development of bilateral cooperation

Russian envoy to UN urges action against IS terrorists' use of Starlink terminals

Russia expects that the state under whose jurisdiction the relevant technology companies operate will be far sighted, Vasily Nebenzya said

Russia ranks third in the world by number of CCTV cameras

There are 93 cameras per 1,000 people in Russia, according to a study

Russian forces acting with utmost caution in Donbass, Novorossia — Medvedev

Western analysts often say that if Russia had behaved differently in this territory, the consequences would have been entirely different, Dmitry Medvedev said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Russian troops liberated the settlement of Stepanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the settlement of Staroukrainka in the Zaporozhye Region

Security guarantees being floated for Ukraine preclude peace deal — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said that he does not know what will be offered to Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi

Annual inflation in Russia gearing up to 6.45% from January 27 to February 2

Price growth rates for foods declined to 0.29, including for foods excepts fruits and vegetables - to 0.12%

US needs to comply with Russia’s ideas on New START — expert vanden Heuvel

It is time for the United States to wake up, said editor and publisher of The Nation and President of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord

Roscosmos opens cosmonaut recruitment, taking applications again

The selection process will proceed in two stages: a remote review of applications followed by in-person testing of required skills and physical and psychological indicators

No response from United States to proposal on New START yet — Kremlin aide

"The president drew attention to the fact that tomorrow, February 5, the New START Treaty expires," Yury Ushakov said

US to establish alliance for production of critical minerals with fixed prices — JD Vance

The US vice president noted that the participants will establish so-called reference prices for specific minerals and maintain them at a stable level

Russia’s cutting-edge weaponry capable of ‘blinding’ enemy's army

TASS outlines domestic electronic warfare systems

Russia to continue closely monitoring Japan’s course toward remilitarization — MFA

According to Maria Zakharova, Moscow reserves the right to take the necessary measures in order to prevent any damage to Russia’s interests and security in the Asia-Pacific region

FACTBOX: Trump declares state of emergency in US over alleged threat from Cuba

Under US law, this grants the president authority to impose duties on goods from countries supplying oil to Cuba

Oman to host Iran-US talks on February 6 — agency

The talks will follow the same format as in 2025, when the sides held indirect discussions mediated by Muscat

Adyutant universal target training system is service-ready in Russia — manufacturer

Kupol CEO Fanil Ziyatdinov noted the company had developed significant expertise in unmanned technologies

US may slap Algeria with sanctions for purchasing Russian fighter jets — diplomat

The country has purchased several military jets from Russia

Kalashnikov group to ramp up hand-held combat weapons production in 2026

The company specified that it would mainly increase production of items in high demand in the special military operation zone, such as the shortened 5.45mm Kalashnikov AK-12K assault rifle, the 7.62mm Chukavin sniper rifle

FACTBOX: Strategic arms agreements between the Soviet Union/Russia and the US

The arms limitation negotiations between the Soviet Union and the United States began in 1969

Russia open to finding solutions on strategic stability — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov made this statement, commenting on the looming expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5

EU Council confirms refusal of Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia to fund Kiev — document

The EU Council clarified that 30 bln euros of the money will be used to finance Ukraine's budget, and 60 bln euros will go to arms purchases

France preparing neo-colonial coups in Africa — Russian Foreign Intelligence Service

"Emmanuel Macron's administration is feverishly seeking opportunities for 'political revenge' in Africa," the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service’s press bureau noted

Opinion of high rate boosting inflation deeply wrong — Bank of Russia

"The effect from surplus demand restraining is much stronger for inflation," Elvira Nabiullina said

Despite problems, New START fulfilled its functions — MFA

New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty initially contributed to discouraging the strategic arms race, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in connection with the document’s expiration

US silence on New START sends worst possible signal to nuclear powers — ICAN

According to Alistair Burnett, Head of Communications for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, the lack of a response from US President Donald Trump is disappointing, making "every crisis more dangerous and increases the risk of mistakes and miscalculation"

FACTBOX: What is known about the murder of late Libyan leader’s son Saif al-Islam

The death was confirmed by Saif al-Islam Gaddafi's lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi

Supercam UAVs fitted with flight safety software similar to Flightradar

The software is integrated into the drone's control program and installed at the ground control station

OSCE bigwigs coming to Moscow for talks on how to bring end to Ukraine conflict

The discussions will focus on the importance of sustained multilateral dialogue

Depesha robot helps Battlegroup Center rescue wounded within three hours

A serviceman, call sign "Karib", says the ground-based drone saved the lives of four soldiers, two of them seriously wounded

Lack of US response on New START, Putin-Xi talks: takeaways from Kremlin aide’s statements

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping "once again noted that the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries are at an unprecedented level"

NATO planning large-scale conflict with Russia within 2-4 years — diplomat

Yulia Zhdanova added there is a "desire to give the processes of Europe's militarization an irreversible character," despite economic stagnation and social pressures

Five tank cars on fire in Tambov Region

"A fire outbreak at the Kochetovka railway station is being contained in the city of Michurinsk of the Tambov Region," the Russian Ministry of Emergencies said

Swiss foreign minister to be tried at ICC for alleged complicity in crimes in Gaza

The Foreign Ministry said it had taken note of the statement

Russia effectively redirects gas supplies to new countries — foreign ministry

Maria Zakharova highlighted that Russia had effectively turned the main vector of gas supplies to new centers of global economic growth

Kremlin plans no statements today following Abu Dhabi meeting

The negotiations in various formats will continue on Thursday

Xi calls Putin friend, says ready for dialogue

The Chinese president says he is open to discuss major strategic issues with his Russian counterpart

US wants to secure oil access for years, making Venezuela crucial — VP

US media and experts note that the current meeting in Washington has been convened by the US primarily as part of efforts to counter China and trade disputes with it

Gaddafi's son killed in attack in his home's courtyard — TV

Saif al-Islam was shot dead outside his residence, sources close to the Gaddafi family said

Russia carries out 150 hours of maximum-tension testing of PD-8 engine

"Based on the results of the block test, the PD-8 demonstrated its reliability when simulating real-life long-term operation," Artem Badernikov, Deputy Chief Designer for the PD-8 program at UEC-Saturn, said

Kiev to receive first disbursements from 90 bln euro loan in second quarter — EU Council

The Council now aims for a speedy agreement with the European Parliament to allow the first payment to be disbursed early in the second quarter of this year

India-China relations may provide important impetus to future of BRICS — expert

Andrey Bystritsky highlighted that this issue is of paramount importance for both nations, as they are the two largest countries in the world, collectively representing nearly half of humanity

Top Iranian diplomat denies reports of cancellation of talks with US in Oman

Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10:00 a.m. February 6, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated

Russia launches production of Tor-M2KM air defense system’s seaborne version

CEO of the producer Fanil Ziyatdinov says that the development of Tor-MF missiles is in progress

NATO plans overt military intervention in Ukraine — Russian diplomat

Maria Zakharova noted that forces of the Coalition of the Willing are to be led by Britain and France

Kremlin downplays reports about India potentially switching oil suppliers

Dmitry Peskov noted that India always purchased oil and petroleum products from other countries

OSCE chairman to visit Russia as representative of organization in deep crisis — envoy

The ambassador noted that the agenda for the talks includes "finding ways to overcome the current sad state" of the OSCE

Press review: Russia, Ukraine talks move to new round as New START expires without renewal

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 4th

Deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine categorically unacceptable for Russia — MFA

Russia will treat these troops as legitimate military targets, Maria Zakharova said

US intends to work with Russia, China to reduce nuclear arsenals — Vance

US Vice President said in an interview with US journalist Megyn Kelly

Russia unveils Mi-34M1 helicopter at NAIS exhibition

The helicopter's maximum speed is 220 km/h, and cruising speed is 180 km/h

Epstein files, Zelensky follows in Nazi footsteps: Foreign Ministry statements

According to Maria Zakharova, the Kiev regime is engaged in "a most real linguistic genocide" as it persecutes Russian-speaking people

Ivanov voluntarily steps down from his post as special presidential envoy — Kremlin

Sergey Ivanov, who turned 73 on January 31, had held this position since August 2016

Musk believes new civil war already underway in US

Another wave of protests erupted in Minneapolis in late January

Trump not surprised by Russia's response to Kiev's attacks, focuses on diplomacy

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, US President continues his efforts towards settling the conflict

IDF expresses regret over harm to uninvolved persons in strike on southern Gaza

The Israeli army noted that "steps were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians as much as possible, including the use of surveillance and precise munitions"

Argentina moves to extradite Maduro from US — portal

The judge deemed it necessary to extradite Maduro to Argentina so that he could testify in the case

Epstein’s files mention Zelensky in connection with human trafficking from Ukraine

Vladimir Zelensky appears in Epstein's files several dozen times, most prominently in connection with the Jean-Luc Brunel case

Russia assumes parties to New START no longer bound by obligations — MFA

Kiev authorities actively assist terrorists in Africa — envoy to UN

Vasily Nebenzya also noted that Africa is suffering from the uncontrolled supply of Western weapons to the Kiev regime

EU hinders Russia’s, US’s efforts on Ukrainian settlement — envoy

"Europe's fixation on acting 'from a position of strength' looks especially ridiculous against the background of the US administration's attempts to facilitate the negotiation process," Yuliya Zhdanova, head of the Russian delegation to the Vienna disarmament talks, said

Arkady Novikov: I’ll continue to be a Slave of the Lamp

The founder and owner of the Novikov Group in a TASS special project Top Business Officials

Russia expects Turkey will speak against attempts to meddle in energy cooperation

Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova pointed to the advantage of time-tested partner relations between Moscow and Ankara

Press review: Russia, UAE hold Kremlin talks and NATO plans defense bank by 2027

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 30th

Bank of Russia cautions against early return to neutral monetary policy

Deputy Governor Alexey Zabotkin added that the key interest rate has been cut from 21% to 16%, and the Central Bank’s forecast envisages further reductions over the course of 2026

Over 10,000 weapons enter into service with Russian Army in January — defense chief

According to Russia's Defense Ministry, more than 310,000 pieces of equipment and some 21 million munitions will be delivered to the Russian Army

Russia’s annual inflation accelerates to 6.47% on January 13-19

For the week of January 13-19, 2026, inflation totaled 0.45%

Russia destroys Ukraine’s HIMARS MLRS, S-300 launchers — top brass

Russian troops have liberated the settlement of Pridorozhnoye in the Zaporozhye Region

First day of resumed talks on Ukraine concludes in Abu Dhabi — Axios reporter

According to the sources, the discussions will resume "on Thursday in the late morning"

Serial production of Russia's first domestic engine for heavy-lift UAVs to start in Feb

According to Executive Director of the Spektr Design Bureau (Novosibirsk) Andrey Bratenkov, a small-scale production run of 20 engines is planned for February

Inflation lowering to 4%, stabilization requires tough monetary policy — Bank of Russia

The response of prices to the rise in taxes and tariffs in January carries risks of high inflation expectations preserved with the population and the business

India seeks to deepen ties with Russia, expert says

"The Indian side speaks about it quite confidently," Andrey Bystritsky, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Club, said

Xi Jinping invites Putin to make official visit to China in first half of 2026 — Kremlin

According to Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, the dates of the visit and other details will be agreed on later

Euroclear to transfer 3.3 bln euros of revenues from Russian assets to Ukraine

Out of this amount, Ukraine received 1.6 bln euro in July 2025

Ukraine dialogue continues, but Europe seeks to rework US proposals — Lavrov

The foreign minister recalled Vladimir Putin's statements that Russia was seeking a diplomatic solution

EU representatives agree 90 bln funding mechanism for Kiev — Reuters

According to the report, the ambassadors reached the agreement at a closed-door meeting in Brussels

Swiss company to build wood processing plant in Kostroma Region

Plant opening will make possible to create about 150 new jobs

Russia’s newest Piranha-13 kamikaze drone unveiled at Moscow exhibition

Representatives for the producer say that the drone is in use in special military operation in Ukraine

Putin points to Israel's huge Russian-speaking demographic

The Russian leader also noted that Russia has traditionally friendly allied relations with the Arab and Islamic world

British police identify body found in Cyprus in January as that of Russian tycoon

The cause of Uralkali ex-CEO Vladislav Baumgertner's death has not been identified so far, a police officer said

Epstein files show how West treats children — Russian Foreign Ministry

"The criminal regime in Kiev continues to be demonstratively supported and protected by its direct sponsors, who pay handsomely for all this - the murders of children in the first place," Maria Zakharova said

US President Donald Trump could leverage Epstein files to his advantage, expert says

Nikolay Novik interprets the situation as part of Trump’s broader strategy of retribution against what he terms the "hostile liberal globalist elites," the so-called "deep state," and pro-democratic forces both domestically and internationally