Russia/Ukraine War
Putin discussed Ukrainian crisis settlement with Finland’s Stubb, Norway’s Store — Kremlin
The sides exchanged views on the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis
Energy ministries of Russia, Belarus ink common electricity market rules
The document was signed on the sidelines of the Belarusian Energy and Environmental Forum
GECF countries account for about 40% of global gas exports — Putin
The Russian leader highlighted that the GECF’s core characteristics - openness, clarity, and objective assessments - are highly significant for both gas producers and consumers
Putin attends plenary session of Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit
The plenary session is chaired by the head of the Russian state
BRICS parliamentarians call for peaceful resolution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The parliamentarians also express deep concern over the ongoing escalation of tensions in the Middle East and West Asia
Fourth tanker carrying diesel for export to sail tomorrow — deputy PM Novak
Alexander Novak said three tankers carrying diesel had already departed from Russian ports
Iran’s conditions for ending war must be met — supreme leader
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized the need for ensuring the rights and interests of the Iranian people
Putin arrives at Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit
The summit will open with an official welcoming ceremony hosted by the Russian leader, followed by the traditional group photo
Iran's supreme leader healthy, in full charge of country — parliament speaker
According to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, despite heavy losses, Mojtaba Khamenei maintains an air of serenity, testifying to his strong faith in God and deep trust in the people
Kremlin briefing addresses situation in Alyoshki, trilateral talks on Ukraine
TASS has compiled the key remarks made by Dmitry Peskov
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry recalls eight diplomats from Ukraine
Statements made during the parliamentary hearings indicated that South Korea does not rule out the possibility of the dispute jeopardizing diplomatic relations between the two cou…
Putin, Stubb, Store agree to maintain direct telephone contacts — Kremlin
This was the first telephone contact between the Russian head of state and the leaders of Finland and Norway since 2022
Three tankers with Russian diesel routed to the US — Novak
According to the official, the fourth one has not yet departed
Russia ready to receive foreign tourists in any numbers — Foreign Ministry
Maria Zakharova highlighted that all Russian regions had been making preparations for active negotiations aimed at developing the tourism cluster in Russia
Stubb and Store did not coordinate phone talk with Putin with Europeans — Danish PM
Mette Frederiksen said that she is very skeptical about this independent initiative of Norway and Finland
Ukrainian strikes kill 50 Russian civilians, including child, last week — envoy
263 civilians were injured, including seven minors
Putin briefs Stubb, Store on launch of humanitarian operation in Alyoshki
The Russian president briefed them on the launch of a US-brokered humanitarian operation in the area around the Russian settlement of Alyoshki and the establishment of a localized…
German prosecutors reject motion to dismiss case on Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
The prosecutor rejected the arguments of Sergey Kuznetsov’s defense that it was allegedly impossible to ensure the defendant’s "effective defense" because he is a Ukrainian specia…
FACTBOX: What is known about Putin's phone call with Norwegian PM, Finnish president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called the conversation frank and substantive
Brazil handed Washington a setback it won’t forgive
Lula’s victory will stave off US meddling for now, but Bolsonaro’s camp and foreign pressure remain powerful forces in the struggle ahead Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian stock market accelerates on news reports
The MOEX Russia Index gained 1.11% to 2,519.12 points
Finnish, Norwegian Leaders Call Putin Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks
The two Nordic countries said the aim of their call with Vladimir Putin was “to convey messages directly” about upcoming peace negotiations.
Trade turnover between Russia, South Africa above $1 bln per year
Alexander Kozlov noted that South Africa is among Russia's top six trading partners in Africa
BRICS parliaments call for adoption of international terrorism convention
The document stresses that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group