President Putin congratulates Russia’s Paralympic team with 'incredible results'
The Russian Paralympic team was allowed to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem for the first time in 12 years amid sanctions
Events in Middle East will have long-term consequences for energy sector — Gazprom CEO
"Figuratively speaking, the situation on international energy markets and its future dynamics can be described as follows: only the bears are resting, and only the bulls are working hard," Alexey Miller added
Hungary, Slovakia block EU summit's decision to allocate €90 billion to Ukraine
The European Council will revert to this issue at its next meeting, the three-point final communique stated
Pentagon needs additional funding from Congress for operations against Iran — Hegseth
The US military expects to receive more than $200 billion
US sells Asia three-year record volume of oil amid Iran conflict — Bloomberg
Asian countries have increased purchases of US oil for April delivery to around 60 mln barrels
FACTBOX: New Kiev attacks on TurkStream and Blue Stream infrastructure
The attacks were repelled through joint efforts of the Russian Defense Ministry and mobile response teams, with no damage to the facilities
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 185 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed seven enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Gazprom reports repelling new attacks on gas pipeline infrastructure to Turkey
In particular, attempts to strike the Russkaya, the Kazachya and the Beregovaya compressor stations with unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded
Belarus remains Trump’s ally despite US mistakes — President Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader urged the US envoy to convey his perspective to US President Donald Trump
Press review: Canada-EU monitor Russian tankers as Gaza talks resume amid Iran conflict
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 19th
Oil above $115, strikes on energy facilities mark Middle East conflict
Gas prices on the European exchange at the opening of trading exceeded $850 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since December 2022
Iran preparing for a long war as it wants assurances from US, Israel — FT
Tehran seeks to make sure its foes pay a sufficient price so that they think twice before resuming strikes, sources said
Dmitriev calls strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field tipping point
According to US President Donald Trump, only a small portion of the field’s facilities were damaged
FACTBOX: Drone attack kills one in Sevastopol as Russia downs 138 Ukrainian UAVs overnight
Two other people sustained moderate injuries
Press Review
- Press review: Canada-EU monitor Russian tankers as Gaza talks resume amid Iran conflictTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 19th
- Press review: US, Russia may agree on Crimea as US, Israel differ on Iran warTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th
- Press review: Tehran pursues attrition as Trump delays China visit amid Iran tensionsTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, March 17th
- Press review: US tries to assemble Hormuz tanker coalition as Russia eyes new fuel marketsTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 16th
- Press review: US eyes unblocking Strait of Hormuz as Israel moves to expand ops in LebanonTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 13th
Press releases
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
- Ak Bars Bank: the bank is not a subsidiary or dependent company with the Ak Bars HoldingThe bank chose snow leopard as a corporate symbol many years ago
US congresswoman reveals 'orchestrated campaign' to sabotage ties with Russia
Anna Paulina Luna still added that Washington is "actively involved in peace talks with Russia and those efforts will not be sabotaged by anyone"
Pentagon seeks billions of dollars to replenish its stockpiles of munitions
Some US administration officials believe that receiving $200 billion for these needs would be unrealistic
Trump says Israel to refrain from attacking Iran’s South Pars Gas Field
"No more attacks will be made by Israel pertaining to this extremely important and valuable South Pars Field," the US leader said
Brent oil price reaches $112 per barrel for first time since March 9, 2025 — trade data
By 3:50 a.m. Moscow time, the futures slowed down their growth trading at $111.84 per barrel
Russia’s trilateral talks with US, Ukraine now paused — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov added that the Russian President’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev continues his work within the framework of the Russia-US bilateral group
Putin offers condolences to Khamenei over Larijani’s death — Iranian state TV
The Russian leader described Ali Larijani as a wise and forward-thinking politician whom he had met on many occasions
Attack on Bushehr nuke, European illusion of Russian defeat: Foreign Ministry statements
A solution to the navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz "must be sought at the negotiating table," Maria Zakharova noted
US does not rule out attempts to seize nuclear fuel from Iran — White House
A senior US administration official stated earlier that Washington had no intention of conducting any military operations targeting nuclear facilities in Iran at present
Russian troops liberate Aleksandrovka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 180 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two US-made armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
IN BRIEF: What to know of Polish ruling on Russian archaeologist's extradition to Ukraine
Alexander Butyagin's defense team intends to appeal the decision
Putin’s order on possible withdrawal from EU energy markets being worked out — Kremlin
The energy market is currently experiencing serious turmoil due to the war around Iran, Dmitry Peskov noted
Press review: US, Russia may agree on Crimea as US, Israel differ on Iran war
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 18th
IN BRIEF: What we know about death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani
Larijani’s son Mortaza and head of his security service Sardar Nejad was killed during the same Israeli air force attack
EU ban on Russian oil would seriously harm Europe’s economy — Szijjarto
The minister noted that amid a shortage of oil on the global market, Europe would find itself in the most vulnerable position compared to other regions of the world
More than 500 ATACMS, Storm Shadow, SCALP missiles used by Kiev since start of SMO
French SCALP missiles are used significantly less often, in conjunction with the British ones
FACTBOX: Drone attacks kill one in Krasnodar, leave two minors wounded in Adygea
The attack also caused damage to three residential buildings