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Economic ties between Russia, China demonstrate resilience amid external pressure — envoys
Trade turnover between the two nations grew more than thirtyfold over the past 25 years, consistently exceeding the $200 bln mark for several consecutive years, the diplomats noted
Russia unaware of Zelensky’s proposals to end Ukraine conflict — Ryabkov
The Russian deputy foreign minister said the US did not hand over these proposals to Russia via diplomatic channels
NATO pursuing Arctic region’s active militarization — Russian Foreign Ministry
According to European Affairs Department Director Vladislav Maslennikov, Western countries' approaches toward the Arctic region have increasingly been dominated by a confrontation…
Russia to promptly arrange reception for Witkoff, Kushner — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov said this issue remains on the radar
Ukrainian armed forces using banned chemical weapons — US publication
Small Wars Journal said that instances of the use of these special weapons have been repeatedly documented during the conflict
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Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues teams race to find survivors of C…
Mamdani dodges question on whether NYPD will go ahead with training in Israel
New York mayor says decision is in hands of city council, an independent body; footage emerged last year of him blaming Israel for police violence in New York The post Mamdani dod…
Author discusses the common myths and stereotypes about domestic violence
Allegations of domestic violence against Congressman Max Miller, which he denies, have raised persistent stereotypes about abuse. NPR's Michel Martin talks to author Leslie Morgan…
Attempts to resolve problems in Arctic without Russia to remain futile — MFA
According to the statement, Russia will continue to use all its foreign policy tools to maintain peace and stability in the region
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic about the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Ukrainian Drones Attack Wildberries Hub and Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan
Ukraine has struck more than two dozen Wildberries facilities in the last month.
Zelensky: 5% of U.S. interceptor missiles would get Ukraine through the winter; 10% would stop all Russian ballistic missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CNN that Ukraine is receiving two and a half times fewer interceptor missiles this year than it did in 2025, even …
IN BRIEF: Casualties after UAV attacks, fire in Bashkortostan Region, Sevastopol blackout
A young woman was injured when a drone crashed in the Rostov Region
Jack Ukeles, who used data and idealism to shape Jewish communal life, dies at 88
New Yorker turned Jerusalemite was in first graduating class of Bar Ilan University, studied changing face of American Jewry, and spoke out passionately against extremism in Israe…
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
Russia, Malaysia plan to establish joint nanotechnology venture — minister
Valery Falkov said the project aims to commercialize nanotechnology-related intellectual property
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
FACTBOX: Putin personally visits Kuril Islands for first time
The head of state, during his working trip to Iturup, also visited the secondary school named after Hero of Russia Eduard Norpolov
Russian stocks down as main trading session opens
The yuan exchange rate against the ruble gained 8.1 kopecks as trading opened compared with previous closing to 12.38 rubles
Ukrainian Navy command post, port infrastructure hit in new strikes by Russian Forces
The Russian Armed Forces continue to target Ukrainian Navy facilities and port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Defense Ministry reported
Fire at oil refinery and Wildberries warehouse reported following Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Bashkortostan
Ukraine attacked Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan with drones. Radiy Khabirov, the region’s governor, said “drone debris” fell in an industrial zone in the city of Salavat, spar…
Trade turnover between Russia, Malaysia gains 13% in 2025 — minister
Valery Falkov indicated growing interest in expanding trade ties among both countries' businesses
Ensuring Russia’s security on all fronts: what is known about meeting held by Putin
The Russian leader stated that the main tasks are being addressed today as part of the special military operation, but it is necessary to "ensure the security of the Russian state…
Battlegroup Center recon teams spend month deep behind Ukrainian lines undetected
According to a reconnaissance rifleman, Russian units moved into areas where Ukrainian soldiers were without armor and were moving freely in the open