Russia/Ukraine War
Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy truce. Neither side stopped the strikes.
Russia and Ukraine kept trading strikes just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the two countries had agreed to an energy ceasefire.
Russian diplomat warns NATO countries against supporting nuclear proliferation
Maria Zakharova advised Western European hotheads to take a sober look at the world
Russia Resumes Postal Service to North Korea After 6 Years
Russian Post had suspended regular mail deliveries to North Korea in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Unlike Ukraine, Russian army not targeting civilians in its attacks, diplomat says
Maria Zakharova's comment came in response to a question from media regarding allegations in the Western press about a recent "deliberate" Russian strike on a passenger train carr…
Ruble’s real effective exchange rate down 7.1% in August — Central Bank
Since the beginning of this year the exchange rate has decreased by 5.1%
Switzerland not being considered for new round of Ukraine talks — Russian foreign ministry
Maria Zakharova cited the loss of neutrality in Switzerland’s policy, Russophobia in the context of joining anti-Russian sanctions and related statements as reasons
Europe unlikely to go back to being Russia's top gas buyer — expert
The European market will remain large and attractive for Russia, Ilya Grashchenkov noted
Ex-NATO chief lands Munich Security Conference top job
Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will become the co-chair of the Munich Security Conference, the organizers have said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia says Chisinau has no right to strip Russians in Transnistria of chance to vote
"Russian citizens have the right to freely express their will; this is one of the fundamental human rights," Maria Zakharova noted
Only 15% of Russia's trade done in dollars, euros — Kremlin official
Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, noted that sanctions pressure enabled a faster transition to a 'new track'
New cargo spacecraft to be launched to ISS this week — Roscosmos CEO
Progress MS is used to deliver various cargo to the ISS, as well as to adjust its orbit
MFA Repeats Warning for Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate After Train Strike Near Poland
The ministry accused Western politicians of “blatantly ignoring” the warnings of their own governments against visiting war-torn Ukraine.
Leader of France’s 'Stand up, France!' party slams Macron’s 'nuclear umbrella' idea
Nicolas Dupont-Aignan said that French President Emmanuel Macron’s nuclear deterrence initiative threatens the interests of the republic
Diplomat blasts European attempts to pull nukes closer to Russian borders
Maria Zakharova commented on Finland’s move to join a France-led nuclear deterrence initiative
NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin appears in campaign ad for Putin’s United Russia party
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin appeared in a campaign video for United Russia ahead of elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, set for Se…
Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 84.24 rubles for September 16
The official euro exchange rate has been lowered by 46.14 kopecks to 97.3012 rubles
Russian Baltic Fleet pilots destroy simulated enemy fortifications during exercise
Crews of Su-30SM2 multi-role fighters and Su-24M tactical front-line bombers from the Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation participated in the exercise
Democrat sends letter to White House over Trump Jr wedding bankrolled by Russian oligarch
Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar KremlevRobert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House oversight committee, is i…
Belarus ready to discuss anything with US, expects agreements to be honored — Lukashenko
The Belarusian president added that the parties "have reached many agreements related to economic relations"
G7 losing ground in global economy, BRICS drives over half of growth — Kremlin official
"If you look at the global GDP structure, China is the leading economy by a wide margin, India has risen to third place, and Russia and Japan share fourth and fifth places," Maxim…
Over 600 foreign tourists still missing after Nepal floods, portal reports
Most of the missing, 189, are Indian nationals
Russia committed to Gyumri military base agreement, expects Armenia to reciprocate — MFA
Maria Zakharova called the military base in Gyumri "a pillar of security architecture" in both Armenia and the broader region
US laying ground for Iran making changes to nuclear doctrine — parliament
In the absence of any international protocols, the United States is requesting Iran cooperate by allowing inspections of its nuclear facilities that have been subjected to bombing…
Majority of Japanese favor dialogue with Russia, not harsher sanctions, poll shows
A majority of respondents, 54.6%, said the government "should take a more flexible position, including calling for dialogue"