4 Apr, 08:02

EU anticipates another Putin-Trump conversation soon — Politico

Earlier, Trump announced plans to hold another phone conversation with Putin this week

LONDON, April 4. /TASS/. A phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump may take place as early as today, Politico Europe said, citing sources in the EU.

According to its information, "there are expectations in European capitals that Putin and Trump could talk again by phone potentially as soon as today." A European official, familiar with the situation "said they believe a new call may happen either directly before or soon after the weekend."

Earlier, Trump announced plans to hold another phone conversation with Putin this week.

On March 18, the two leaders held a second phone call this year. They discussed the potential parameters of the future Ukrainian settlement, the normalization of Russian-US ties, interaction in the Middle East as well as maritime security in the Black Sea.

US to use military force against Iran, if necessary - Trump

Kremlin declines to comment on Kiev's claims of capturing Chinese citizens

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said that the claims regarding Chinese nationals' involvement in the special military operation were completely unfounded

China to increase extra duties on US imports to 84% from April 10

The measure was taken in response to the increase of tariffs on Chinese products by US President Donald Trump

16 Sep 2023, 06:43

Kim Jong Un tours Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov

North Korean leader viewed its artillery and missile systems

6 Apr 2022, 14:11

The life and times of Vladimir Zhirinovsky

On April 6, it became known that a Russian political heavyweight died after a grave and prolonged illness

Russian artillery wipes out Ukrainian army’s fortifications in Lugansk region — expert

After the artillery strike, Russian data-recording equipment registered the destruction of two enemy mortar teams and eight soldiers of the Ukrainian infantry

Yesterday, 13:59

Darchiev, Coulter to lead Russian, US delegations to talks in Istanbul — Foreign Ministry

"The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days," the ministry said

West tried to destroy Russia's UN resolution against Nazism — Lavrov

"In the past two years, the West <…> has tried to kill this resolution by introducing amendments that draw parallels between Nazism and Nazi crimes and events of the special military operation," the minister said

Iran wants to develop nuclear energy and science, not to make nuclear bomb — president

Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran has consistently sought dialogue regarding its nuclear program to reassure the international community of its peaceful intentions

Annual inflation in Russia accelerates to 10.28% — Economy Ministry

Prices growth rates remained at the last-year level in the non-food segment

US-China trade war triggers concern, Russia to take mitigation measures — Zakharova

"We are monitoring the developments, and we will comprehensively analyze the potential consequences and, obviously, take measures to minimize the potential damage to our country," the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman added

Yesterday, 12:20

Partnership treaty with Iran does not mean military alliance — Russian diplomat

As Andrey Rudenko noted, the treaty’s "Article 3 says that Russia and Iran will not provide military or any other assistance to an aggressor in case either of them comes under attack, and will rely on the UN Charter and other norms of international law to resolve conflicts"

Russia hopes Turkish authorities steer nation toward calm — Zakharova

The Republic of Turkey is an important neighbor and partner for Russia, the diplomat stressed

EU Council approves tariffs on US goods

Details of new tariffs are not given but mass media reported earlier that they will total up to 25% and cover US exports to the EU amounting to 21 bln euro

Moscow condemns detention of female Russian diplomat in Paris — Kremlin

Paris intensifies the already strained relations with Moscow, Dmitry Peskov stressed

Yesterday, 13:44

Russian forces strike Ukrainian missile/artillery depots over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 410 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three US-made armored personnel carriers in its area of responsibility over the past day

Russian forces strike Ukrainian tactical missile enterprise over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 435 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four US-made armored vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

14 Jul 2022, 07:30

German regulator expects threefold gas price growth in 2023

Germany plans to abandon Russian gas supplies by 2024

Trump says ready for fair trade deals with China, other countries

"We have $36 trillion of debt for a reason. We don't have a debt for fun. And people took advantage of our country, and they ripped us off for decades," the US leader emphasized

US deports, extradites wanted for fraud through Interpol to Russia

Russian Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk specified that the offender had stolen money from banks from 2006 to 2007 in an organized group

21 Sep 2024, 11:50

Ukrainians sustain over 300 casualties in Kursk area in past day, Russia says

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian losses have amounted to over 300 troops and nine units of armored hardware, including an infantry fighting vehicle, two APCs, six armored combat vehicles, as well as six artillery guns

Russia supports ceasefire, early settlement in Yemen — MFA

The Russian side reaffirmed its consistent and principled position in support of an immediate ceasefire and the launch of an inclusive political dialogue aimed at resolving the military-political crisis in Yemen as soon as possible, the statement says

Russian MFA mocks Macron's shifting rhetoric, blames it on 'atmospheric pressure'

Maria Zakharova said that before the French president "started opening his nuclear umbrella over everyone, he was saying that he absolutely needed a place at the negotiating table"

Trump declares state of emergency in the US due to economic situation — White House

As the document notes, "large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits have led to the hollowing out of our manufacturing base; resulted in a lack of incentive to increase advanced domestic manufacturing capacity; undermined critical supply chains; and rendered our defense-industrial base dependent on foreign adversaries"

28 Aug 2021, 19:51

Taliban not to export its ideology to other Central Asian countries, envoy says

They learned their lesson 20 years ago well, Zamir Kabulov said

14 Sep 2024, 18:02

Putin hopes BRICS Media Summit will strengthen group

Moscow is hosting the BRICS Media Summit from September 13-17

Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 60 UAVs in past day

A civilian was injured on the Tomarovka-Rakitnoye road

Pope Francis holds private audience with British royal couple

Initially, an official meeting with the Pope was announced by Buckingham Palace but later, it was postponed due to needs related to the Pope’s convalescence following his lengthy hospital stay

US not going to boost trade with Russia — Trade Representative

"Congress did the right thing a couple of years ago and revoked permanent normal trade relations with Russia," Jamieson Greer added

France, UK preparing military intervention in Odessa — Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"

Yesterday, 01:55

New pandemic inevitable, WHO chief asserts

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the dire consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide

Europe now aggressive towards Russia, but all global tragedies began with that — Lavrov

"Only after World War Two, when Europe was weakened, the Americans became the leaders of the so-called free world, and then it was them who initiated the majority of conflicts on the planet," the minister said

Yesterday, 17:05

Russian army to liberate remaining Kursk Region villages soon — expert

According to Oleg Ivanov, Ukrainian soldiers are likely to barricade themselves in the Gornal monastery and continue fighting but the village will be liberated anyway

Russian diplomat criticizes Zelensky for deceptive reaction to strike on military meeting

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the attack led to the enemy losing up to 85 personnel, including service members and foreign military officers

Russian MFA mocks Macron's shifting rhetoric, blames it on 'atmospheric pressure'

Maria Zakharova went on to say that before French President "started opening his nuclear umbrella over everyone, he was saying that he absolutely needed a place at the negotiating table"

Apple loses most valuable company status as its shares drop 23% over last 4 days — TV

According to the TV channel, as of the close of trading on Tuesday, Microsoft's value was $2.64 trillion, while Apple's market capitalization was $2.59 trillion

Press review: Trump’s trade war may spark recession as Europe backs 'Russia conflict' idea

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 9th

US tariff policy could create new opportunities for Russia, India — Russian official

Vladimir Ilyichev deemed insignificant the US tariffs' impact on Russia

US to decide on military presence in Europe after contacts with Russia — Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth said that US President Donald Trump will make a determination about the force structure of US troops in Europe

25 Oct 2021, 15:32

Putin grants Russian citizenship to actress and singer Natalia Oreiro and her son

Natalia Oreiro said in an interview that she had applied for Russian citizenship in June 2020

27 Aug 2022, 01:16

Russia will never forget that Kosovo is Serbia — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was commenting on the call by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Gabriel Escobar to the Serbs to forget about Kosovo as a Serbian territory

Yesterday, 15:40

US tariffs will hit Slovakia harder than other EU countries — Russian ambassador

The situation is also negatively affected by anti-Russian sanctions, the halt of supplies and transit of Russian gas through Ukraine

FACTBOX: What to know about Ukrainian attack on TurkStream pipeline’s power supply station

According to the report, all the drones were shot down, which prevented the station from suffering any damage

26 May 2021, 12:14

Poverty rate in Russia will decrease to 11.4% in 2021 from 12.1% in 2020 — World Bank

The cumulative effect of economic growth and social support measures to decrease poverty in Russia

Peacekeeper deployment to Ukraine to mark ‘leap towards WWIII’ — Kyrgyz defense chief

"It would mark the beginning of confrontation, further worsening the situation along Russia’s western border and in eastern Europe," Lieutenant General Batkybek Bekbolotov stressed

IOC cuts down number of men’s football teams in 2028 Olympics

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles on July 14-30

Russia-led fact-checking association launches platform to fight fake news

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova highlighted that more than 30 foreign journalists and investigators from different countries are either members of the association or collaborate with it

Russian diplomat sees NATO seeking to move frontline eastwards, with no plans for peace

The North Atlantic Alliance is doing everything to add fuel to fire in the Ukraine conflict, Maria Zakharova said

Russia issues protest to Estonian diplomat over vandalism at military cemetery

"The Russian side firmly rejects the hypocritical explanations of the Estonian side," the statement said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Donetsk region over past day

Battlegroup South units liberated the settlement of Ulakly, and Battlegroup Center units completed the liberation of the settlement of Novoandreyevka, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

US may soften port dues for Chinese ships — WSJ

Authorities now want to peg dues to the ship capacity, thus reducing payments for vessels of smaller size

Russia expels two Romanian diplomats in retaliatory move — Foreign Ministry

"This measure is a response to Romania's unfounded decision to declare the military attache at the Russian embassy in Bucharest and his assistant as personae non gratae," the statement reads

20 Sep 2024, 19:07

Kiev and EU open joint defense innovation office — Ukrainian Defense Minister

According to him, the so-called IT coalition of 13 countries has already attracted more than 70 million euros for the needs of Ukraine

Ukrainian army chief urges to mobilize 30,000 citizens every month

Ukraine has declared and repeatedly prolonged a general mobilization since February 2022

Ukraine harvests own soldiers for organs, sends them to unknowing Westerners — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova recalled that the Ukrainian authorities had long legalized expedited procedures for transplant surgeries

29 Sep 2020, 14:10

Baku vows to destroy Armenian S-300 missile systems if they turn up in Nagorno-Karabakh

On September 27, Baku said that Armenia had shelled the Azerbaijani army’s positions and Yerevan, in turn, claimed that Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces had launched an offensive towards Nagorno-Karabakh, shelling regional settlements

Yesterday, 11:41

Possible US-Iran conflict to entail dire consequences — Russia’s deputy foreign minister

Andrey Rudenko clarified that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is not a military alliance

Yesterday, 13:42

Belousov believes drones will be integrated into single network in near future

The Russian defense minister made the statement at a conference on ground robotic systems that the ministry held on April 8

Russian regions compete for increasing domestic tourists — TASS Deputy General Director

Andrey Sokolov noted that even areas which wouldn’t traditionally be considered travel destinations have seen an uptick in interest from Russians

EU moves to sanction Serbian Deputy PM Vulin over Wednesday remarks — TASS source

According to the source, the procedure should be completed within a few days

Yesterday, 11:43

Tariff wars impact inflation in Russia — Bank of Russia Governor in Duma

The Central Bank sees global tariff wars intensifying and evaluates the channels of their influence on the Russian economy, Elvira Nabiullina added

EU does not understand it pushes world to largest conflict since World War II — Zakharova

Maria Zakharova stated that the primary "instigators" of this "group of fixated fanatics" are the United Kingdom and France, led by President Emmanuel Macron

TikTok deal postponed until US-China trade dispute settled - Trump

According to him, it is China that is not very enthusiastic about signing the deal at the moment

Vulin tells European Parliament Serbia 'will never go to war with Russia'

"For 20 years, we've been fulfilling every wish and demand of the EU, and then we're told that the next full members of the EU, without meeting a single condition, are Ukraine and Moldova," the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister said

US Treasury Secretary says China only country challenging America on tariffs

According to Scott Bessent, the US administration is already negotiating with Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam

IOC discusses with winter sports federations admission of Russians to Olympics

The 2026 Olympics will be take place in Italy on February 6-22

29 Jan 2019, 12:46

Russia, Sierra Leone discuss cooperation — Lavrov

Russia and Sierra Leone will make additional steps to galvanize the trade-economic and humanitarian ties

China to take drastic measures in response to Trump’s 104% tariffs — MFA

Beijing will not tolerate actions that undermine China’s sovereignty, development goals, and security, the diplomat emphasized

SPIEF business program architecture published — Roscongress

"The business program has been structured around four key thematic pillars, each revealing a different dimension of global and national transformation," the statement reads

4 Dec 2024, 09:24

Escalation in Syria clearly involves Ukrainians — Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova ighlighted reports suggesting that the Kiev regime's security services are collaborating with terrorists, supplying them with drones and sharing expertise in their use

Yesterday, 16:33

Ukrainian air defenses’ incompetent actions behind civilian deaths in Krivoy Rog — envoy

"The Russian Defense Ministry reported that as a result of a high-precision strike by a missile with a high-explosive warhead on the site of a meeting with commanders of formations and Western instructors, the enemy’s losses amounted up to 85 servicemen and foreign officers, as well as up to 20 motor vehicles," Vasily Nebenzya said

WTO forecasts decline in US-China bilateral trade by 80%

"The negative macroeconomic effects will not be confined to the United States and China but will extend to other economies, especially the least developed nations," WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala added

Russia determined to discuss return of diplomatic property with US — ambassador

Alexander Darchiev underlined that it is "of critical importance for the restoration of normalcy in the entire bilateral relationship"

International Public Tribunal confirms Kiev regime’s killings of civilians in Kursk Region

According to Chairman of the International Public Tribunal Maxim Grigoryev, residents of the Kursk region described numerous Ukrainian war crimes, and only a small part of them are mentioned in the report

Russia, US agree on guarantees of bank servicing of their diplomatic missions — ambassador

It is a complicated task to strengthen the Russian-US diplomatic ties, Alexander Darchiyev added

Lavrov to discuss Ukraine at Antalya Forum but not with Kiev’s top diplomat — Russian MFA

According to Maria Zakharova, "the situation around Ukraine will be discussed literally at every meeting"

Su-35S jet provides protection for Russian aviation in Kursk Region — Defense Ministry

"According to reconnaissance reports, the targets were successfully engaged," the ministry stated

6 Dec 2014, 11:06

S-500 system to be supplied to Armed Forces after 2015

Victor Gumenny said the advanced systems may solve the tasks of air-space defence and may fight hypersonic weapons

IN BRIEF: Ukraine carries out assault on Russian energy infrastructure

The Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that the strikes involved both attack drones and HIMARS rockets

Central Bank speaks about key rate lowering opportunity, inflation and digital ruble

The Russian economy will continue growing this year but "at a more modest pace," Elvira Nabiullina said

Russia will regard any foreign military presence in Ukraine as a threat, diplomat warns

"This could escalate into a direct military conflict between our country and specific NATO members involved in these so-called missions, which would effectively mean the entire alliance," Maria Zakharova stated

Trump expects $6-7 trillion in investment to come to US after new tariffs take effect

US stocks started the day in the red, with the key indexes falling by 2.9-4.6%

Italian reporter, Russian citizen Lucidi to turn to ECHR over detention in Estonia

Andrea Lucidi was denied permission to cross the border under the pretext that he is illegally taking cash and a camera drone to Russia even though he was in possession of these when entering Estonia

Russia wins industrial war, leaving Europe in the dust, British report shows

Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains

China wants to ‘make a deal’ with US without drawing attention, Trump says

"They are proud people. And President Xi is a proud man," the US leader emphasized

Half of frozen assets of Russian citizens, companies unblocked by early 2025

According to Elvira Nabiullina, the Central Bank has not received any requests on return of foreign companies in the financial sector to Russia yet

Trump to push for 'enforceable' arms control agreements — diplomat

Thomas DiNanno posited that Washington should not have agreed to extend the Treaty Between the US and Russia on Measures for the New START "with no strings attached, no further negotiations"

NATO defense official says Russia has advantages in geography, combat readiness

Cavoli suggested that in the event of a hypothetical conflict, Russia could quickly build up its troops on its borders to counter NATO troops

Two days ago, 10:00

Press review: US sees first protests since Trump’s return and OSCE seeks Russia’s comeback

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 7th

North Korean leader’s sister denounces push for denuclearization as attack on sovereignty

According to Kim Yo Jong, her country’s nuclear status is "the result of an unavoidable choice that accurately reflects hostile external threats and the evolving dynamics of global security, now and in the future"

Europe receives record amount of LNG from terminals in March

By the end of March, flows amounted to about 12.7 billion cubic meters, representing a 17% increase over February and a 19% rise compared to March 2024

12 Aug 2024, 13:35

Sevmash shipyard ramping up surface ship building potential

The company is performing modernization of a Project 1142M ship

28 Dec 2018, 11:45

Russia’s upgraded Tu-22M3 strategic missile-carrying bomber performs debut flight

Russia’s latest modernized Tupolev Tu-22M3M long-range missile-carrying bomber has performed its debut flight

‘Liberation Day:’ Trump imposes retaliatory customs duties against 'all countries'

US president is expected to personally announce the details of the restrictions

Russia to bring up matter of direct flights at talks with US in Istanbul — ambassador

Alexander Darchiyev will head the Russian delegation in the second round of talks in Istanbul on April 10

Russian forces fighting to liberate last two communities in Kursk Region — defense source

Fierce battles continue in the village of Gornal and the farmstead Oleshnya

Yesterday, 12:42

Russian forces liberate settlement of Guyevo: developments in Kursk Region

The Ukrainian military lost over 290 troops in the past day, as well as a tank, three armored personnel carriers, four armored combat vehicles, seven motor vehicles, two mortars and four drone control points

Russian General Popov asks court to send him back to special military operation — lawyer

"Together with the Defense Ministry, we have filed a petition to suspend proceedings in the case and change pre-verdict restrictions in connection with a decision to send Ivan popov to the special military operation," the lawyer said

Iran's response to US rhetoric justified, but Russia concerned — Kremlin

As Dmitry Peskov noted, "the Iranian authorities are taking the necessary precautionary measures"

Russian MFA warns West won’t succeed in hiding Ukraine’s crimes committed in Kursk Region

According to the diplomat, the West "covers up" the crimes of the Kiev regime by turning a blind eye to the atrocities of Ukrainian forces