EU unlikely to extend sanctions on Russia — minister

Peace will prevail through dialogue, Kirill Dmitriev said

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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games ended on February 22

A diplomatic source did not exclude "the possibility of Washington imposing its own measures in due time and on its own terms"

He explained that the move would be a response to the Kiev authorities’ suspension of Russian oil deliveries to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that relevant Russian agencies are conducting a full-scale investigation of the incident and promised to inform Beijing about its results immediately

Darya Nepryaeva covered most of the distance on skis that weren't hers

According to the TV channel, granted investments in the nuclear arsenal will enable China to be allegedly able to have technical capabilities that none of the dominant nuclear powers currently possess

According to him, as a result of the attacks, the windshield of a car was damaged in the village of Zolomnoye in the Bolshesoldatsky District

According to the Serbian leader, special attention was paid to the development of Serbia’s personnel and industrial potential in the nuclear sector

In ensuring that children all over the world sleep peacefully because the great powers keep in touch in the form of a professional dialogue, Andrey Ledenyov said

The deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council added that he Kiev regime is gradually beginning to realize the position and circumstances it currently faces

There is no alternative to western capital markets in the nearest years

On February 17, the Iraqi government approved an agreement reached with Russia’s Lukoil to transfer oil production operations at the West Qurna-2 field to the local Basra Oil Company

Head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office Kirill Budanov added that Russian negotiators are conducting talks "restrainedly, politely, and professionally, in accordance with diplomatic protocol," although positions of the parties remain fundamentally different

According to the statement, on Saturday night, "an armed man was shot" by Secret Service agents and a local sheriff’s deputy following "an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago."

No one would have negotiated with them; they would have been treated, as the West has repeatedly suggested, as those who are on the menu, Maria Zakharova said

In December 2025, the EDB opened an official representative office at the ADGM International Financial Center in Abu Dhabi, Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, said

They expressed to servicemen their sincere gratitude for heroism, courage and devotion to duty

However, he stressed that Tehran continues "to closely monitor US actions and have made all necessary preparations for any potential scenario."

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow was surprised to hear reports about possible Seoul's participation in this program, since such steps would be at odds with the country's official line of non-participation in the efforts of the collective West to pump weapons and ammunition into the Ukrainian army

The event will feature a parade of athletes, the extinguishing of the Olympic flame, and the transfer of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2030 Winter Olympics in France

The US leader noted that this is necessary to take care of the many people who are sick

The 2030 Olympics will be hosted in the French Alps

Kirsty Coventry called upon the youth of the world to assemble four years from now in the French Alps

Hungary warned that it would veto these EU decisions because of Ukraine blocking oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline

This is the second such suspension by the European Parliament

We are still working on that, Iranian Foreign Minister said

Vladimir Putin stressed that this "guarantees Russia’s security"

According to the Foreign Ministry, the session’s agenda includes a high-level segment in which Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky will take part

Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled numerous accusations against Russia, adding that the country came up with "arguments and facts" to refute them

The ceremony is taking place in Verona

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council added that the UAV industry was created almost "from scratch" by enthusiasts at the beginning of the special military operation, as there had been virtually no prior discussion of drones at that time

The Belarusian President said that the system of checks and balances that previously ensured pan-European security has been dismantled

The European Union is "working to keep potential hundreds of thousands of former Russian soldiers out of the Schengen area", the EU foreign policy chief said

Viktor Medvedchuk stressed that Zelensky's name is mentioned many times in the Epstein case

If Estonia has nuclear weapons aimed at Russia, Moscow will aim its own nuclear weapons at Estonia, Dmitry Peskov said

On February 18, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting a general amnesty on the occasion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan

Alexander Bortnikov noted that the Ukrainian intelligence services were the masterminds

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Any country that wants to "play games with the ridiculous supreme court decision, especially those that have ‘Ripped Off’ the U.S.A. for years, and even decades, will be met with a much higher tariff, and worse, than that which they just recently agreed to," the US president said

According to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the European Commission is doing everything possible to push through the sanctions, working with the countries that are blocking them, but is hearing very firm statements from those countries

Negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine took place in Geneva on February 17-18

Tehran’s right to enrich uranium under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons should be recognized, the Iranian official noted

Slovakia halted electricity supplies to Ukraine in response to it blocking the transit Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline across its territory

US' Alysa Liu won the gold in women’s singles

The EU foreign policy chief suggested using Russian frozen assets

By 2:12 a.m. Moscow time on February 23, it accelerated its growth to $5,161.5 per troy ounce

Russian skiers made their Olympic debut in 1956 in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy noted that with the deaths of the generals, the troops "lost true professionals, loyal comrades, and true patriots"

Washington hopes to expand its control over the energy infrastructure in the region, the newspaper said

Vladimir Putin noted that February 23 has been marked in Russia for many decades now as one of the most important national holidays

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council added that Russia has presented its position on the Ukrainian settlement during negotiations, including on territorial issues and the parameters of Ukraine’s demilitarization

Russian troops have launched a strike with long-range precision weapons against Ukrainian military-industrial complex and energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian army, with all designated objects affected, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Their number does not exceed 1,000, Syria TV reported

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday

The Special US Envoy indicated that it was important for him to understand Russia’s position

Washington had only provided some intelligence information, the Mexican embassy in the US said

Mikhail Mishustin wished further success in service for the benefit of great Russia, as well as good health to citizens and their loved ones

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen also believes that Europe should play a more significant role in the peace process

The Board of Peace is currently focused on settling the conflict in the Gaza Strip

The sources cited by Axios say that Iran may be allowed ‘token’ nuclear enrichment

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 20th

Emergency responders are working at the crash sites,

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that when Moscow talks to its friends, it defends its interests too

According to Governor Evgeny Balitsky, all healthcare facilities, as well as critical infrastructure sites, have been switched to backup power sources

"Right now, we are negotiating only nuclear and there is no other subject," Iranian Foreign Minister replied to a journalist's question on whether these consultations concerned, in particular, Iran's missile program and Tehran's support for various forces in the region

"To elect the head of the Workers' Party of Korea is an important affair decisive of the Party's leadership ability and the future destiny of the country and the people," the news agency said

The special US envoy claimed Tehran would have enough uranium enriched to the level needed to make a nuclear bomb within a week

Hungary can only lose in such a war, as our historical military experience clearly demonstrates, Viktor Orban said

Norway won the unofficial medal count, winning 18 gold, 12 silver and 11 bronze

In all, a total of 1,082 children were wounded and 236 killed by Kiev troops since February, 2022

Kirill Dmitriev commented on an article, which says that Donald Trump’s new global tariffs will most greatly benefit countries that he heavily criticized

The fact that the Ukrainians are not resuming transportation via the pipeline constitutes political blackmail against Hungary, as this is a political, not a technical or physical, decision, Szijjarto stressed

The spokesperson said that the use of Telegram by the Russian army in the area of a special military operation in the last three months threatened the lives of military personnel

Meanwhile, 60% expressed a negative view, compared with 59% in October, including 47% who said they strongly disapprove of the measures taken by the US president

Andrey Belousov emphasized that in the course of the special military operation servicemen are acting with precision and courage and demonstrate unbending will and devotion to the Motherland

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov argued that even a €90 bln loan from the European Union would not help address this deficit, as the funds would primarily be directed toward military purposes rather than ensuring macrofinancial stability

The European foreign policy chief also announced that the top EU diplomats have failed to agree on the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions by February 24

The blacklist includes two judges, a prosecutor, an investigator, and four heads of correctional colonies and pretrial detention centers

Maria Zakharova congratulated Russian servicemen taking part in the special military operation on the Defender of the Fatherland’s Day

13 UAVs were destroyed over the Belgorod Region, five over the Sea of Azov, four over the Krasnodar Region, two over the Kursk Region, two over the Republic of Crimea, and one over the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said

EU Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas actually confirmed that the package is being blocked by Slovakia and Hungary

The report says that US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner "plan to be in Geneva on February 27" if Iran responds early next week

Russian Foreign Minister noted that the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in June 2025 not only undermined the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but also "there were real risks of a nuclear incident"

The operation was coordinated with the National Intelligence Center and the prosecutor’s office, with informational support from US authorities, the ministry said

Hungary will reject the 20th sanctions package submitted to the EU for consideration, the Hungarian prime minister said

Earlier in the day, the president awarded state awards to Heroes of Russia

Asked whether Moscow should "behave in the same way the Kiev regime is behaving with Russia and conduct some kind of counter-special operations," Alexander Bortnikov emphasized that the issue of countermeasures is generally very delicate

No casualties have been reported so far

The Russian Armed Forces also struck transport, energy and fuel infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Claudia Sheinbaum also added that the federal government maintains "full coordination with the governments of all states" and called upon citizens to remain informed and stay calm

15 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Europe needs to earn back trust and learn to keep its word, especially with regard to certain norms, rules and laws

In 2015, Iran, along with China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, resolving a crisis that had begun in 2002 amid Western accusations that Tehran was seeking nuclear weapons

However, the statement points out that the uncertainty following the court’s decision does little to promote fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic relations

He also added that competent and courageous actions by the heroes of the special military operation made it possible to plan and carry out offensive operations in the most intense sectors

According to data from CoinMarketCap, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market stands at $2.26 trillion

This exemplifies the tremendous strength of the Russian Army, Vladimir Putin said

According to an officer of the department for joint training and interaction with the armed forces of the organizational and planning department of the Moscow military district combat training directorate, they heard English and Georgian, but did not communicate personally