Russia/Ukraine War
‘Monstrous consequences’ if Japan sticks to Kuril Islands claim – Medvedev
Japan should give up its claims on the Kuril Islands as they will forever remain Russian land, former president Dmitry Medvedev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia receives no formal proposals for Black Sea moratorium — MFA
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko pointed out that Russia's position on "temporary methods of easing the military situation" is well known
Serviceman dies in Sevastopol bombing, Russian man working for Ukraine detained
Operational-search measures and investigative actions are currently being conducted
Ukraine to build NATO-compliant ammo factory in Lithuania
The specifications of the ammunition were not disclosed
US tightens blockade against Cuba, confirming its genocidal nature — ambassador to Russia
Enrique Horta Gonzalez underscored that Cuba would respond to these challenges with the dignity and resilience exemplified by its courageous citizens
Four pyrotechnicians, one security guard die during munition disposal in Sevastopol
Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the Ministry of Emergencies employees have thousands of neutralized shells and minefields to their name
Those who question Kuril Islands’s belonging to face dire consequences — Medvedev
The Russian politician underscored that the Kuril Islands "are, and will remain Russian land"
Putin's Kuril Islands visit does little to normalize bilateral relations — Japanese PM
Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador to Tokyo Nikolay Nozdrev over Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup
Roads around Energodar checked daily for Ukrainian mines — Zaporozhye NPP
If mines are detected, they are defused as quickly as possible, Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina said
Arctic must remain zone of low tensions — Russian Foreign Ministry
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko noted that a growing share of Russia's GDP is generated by the Arctic
Russia keeps all UN secretary-general candidates in view — deputy foreign minister
Sergey Ryabkov said the UN is in a certain state of crisis
Russia, Malaysia to jointly participate in advanced development territories in Far East
The fifth meeting of the joint Russian-Malaysian commission on economic, scientific-technical, and cultural cooperation is taking place on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal Un…
Dates of US envoys’ visit, Zelensky’s proposals, UN crisis: senior diplomat's statements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Moscow was unaware of any proposals from Vladimir Zelensky on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
Kiev agent detained in Crimea for gathering intel, plotting terror act on railway
The detainee confessed to gathering information on the deployment of air defense systems and other military facilities
Russia to ensure security in Arctic through expansion of military capabilities — MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Russia possesses all the necessary means for that
Press review: Russia ready for US-Ukraine talks and oil prices may rise by 25% in 2026
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 13th
Moscow Court Upholds Visiting Businessman’s Treason Arrest Over Ukrainian Tax Payments, Mediazona Reports
Russian investigators allege that Varyukhin committed treason by paying mandatory taxes on his earnings into the Ukrainian state budget.
Russia-Cuba relations to remain unaffected by political blackmail, intimidation
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow's plans include "further steady strengthening of a multilateral mutual strategic partnership"
Ukraine’s military stops reporting number of Russian ballistic missiles launched and intercepted
Ukraine’s military command has stopped including the number of Russian ballistic missiles launched and intercepted in its morning reports, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat repor…
Russia hands over 261 bodies of fallen soldiers to Ukraine — war correspondent Kots
The war correspondent said that 24 fallen soldiers returned to Russia
Next secretary-general must heed Russia, if he does not want UN to decline — MFA
Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that specific actions, not mere words and assurances, are important for the Russian side
Russia’s market for new luxury cars growing for seventh consecutive month — Autostat
Rolls-Royce topped the brand rankings in the reporting period, followed by Bentley and Lamborghini
Veteran remembers inscription he left on Reichstag in TASS interview
Yevgeny Znamensky said that he was proud to have made it "to that lair from his hometown"
Putin congratulates veteran on his 101st birthday with personal telegram
Yevgeny Znamensky participated in the defense of Moscow before being drafted into the Red Army in early 1943