Settlement in Ukraine based on coalition’s proposals nothing more than fantasy — MFA
Neither France nor other EU countries are currently participants in the negotiation process, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
US allows Venezuela to fund legal defense for Maduro, his wife
In this regard, the defense withdrew its motions to dismiss the case against the Venezuelan leader on the grounds that it was unable to pay for legal representation
Ukraine loses over 1,100 troops in special military op zone over past day
Russian troops have also gained control of the settlement of Bochkovo in the Kharkov Region
Serbia to never impose sanctions against Russia despite external pressure — minister
Thanks to the agreement between our two presidents, Serbia has the lowest gas prices in Europe, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, Nenad Popovic, said
Apartment building damaged in drone attack on Yekaterinburg — governor
Denis Pasler says 50 people have been evacuated
Resumption of hostilities against Iran may lead to new world war — Jeffrey Sachs
The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that if the attacks resume, Tehran will "strike back, and strike back very hard and very rapidly"
US Treasury secretary rules out new extension of Russian oil waiver
The Russian oil carried on ships has been largely "sucked up," Scott Bessent says
One killed, dozens wounded in bus crash near St. Petersburg
A child was among the injured
Europe stops importing Russian LNG on short-term contracts
The ban took effect on April 25, while a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027
EU summit in Cyprus demonstrates rift over Ukraine’s membership
Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon
Vice president Vance may join US delegation to talks with Iran — TV
Al Hadath reported that the format of the consultations is yet to be determined
Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
West conducting political, diplomatic war against Russia in Balkans — senior diplomat
Alexander Grushko recalled that the West is waging a hybrid war against Russia in Ukraine
Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad to be held on April 27 — Axios reporter
Barak Ravid says the meeting may take place on Monday, after businessman Jared Kushner and Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff hold separate bilateral talks with the Pakistani mediators
Press Review
- Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EUTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
- Press review: EU backs Ukraine loan, adds Russia sanctions as France denies nukes to EUTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 23rd
- Press review: Trump extends Iran ceasefire as Russia eyes Northern Sea Route cooperationTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 22nd
- Press review: US risks Iran ceasefire and Kiev uses Druzhba issue to blackmail HungaryTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 21st
- Press review: Hormuz crisis risks talks as EU rehearses collective defense without NATOTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 20th
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West declares 'open war' against Russia, using Ukraine as 'arrowhead' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram
Immediate EU accession for Ukraine impossible — German chancellor
Friedrich Merz said he wanted to achieve closer involvement of Ukraine in the work of European institutions
NATO officers in Ukraine and new anti-Russian sanctions: Foreign Ministry’s statements
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Brussels inflicts harm to itself and undermines its energy security by imposing sanctions against Moscow
IN BRIEF: Central Bank highlights on key rate policy and inflation
Inflationary risks have increased significantly in the Russian economy
IN BRIEF: Russia, Ukraine hold new POW exchange under '193 for 193' formula
All the Russian servicemen will be brought to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical institutions of the Russian Defense Ministry
Bank of Russia cuts key rate for third consecutive time since start of year
The regulator noted that it would assess the need for further key rate cuts at its upcoming meetings
Trump’s rhetoric pushes Tehran away from talks with Washington — Bloomberg
According to the report, the rhetoric of the American leader has already damaged the ongoing diplomatic efforts with the participation of intermediaries
Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 14.5% per annum: what is known about decision
Meanwhile, measures of underlying price growth have not yet decreased and remain in the range of 4-5% in annualized terms, as estimated by the Bank of Russia
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,295 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 29 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
Slovak PM sees resumption of Druzhba oil supplies as more important than Kiev funding
Robert Fico said the Slovak government did not approve the loan and is not taking part in it
US fires more than 1,200 Patriot missiles in its operation against Iran — newspaper
The New York Times noted that a single missile costs about $4 million
Press review: Forty nations back Gulf vessel evacuation plan and Germany seeks to lead EU
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 24th
Russia sees no intention of Kiev, Europe to settle Ukrainian conflict — MFA
Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Europeans "have not once made a proposal for a peaceful resolution of the conflict"
Moscow prepares official invitations for participants in Russia-ASEAN summit — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov explained that any potential bilateral meetings at the upcoming summit would depend on the progress of preparations
Russian envoy taken aback by newspaper article on Germany’s military might
The paper pointed out that Germany’s new military strategy "means becoming the strongest conventional army in Europe"
US faces difficult dilemma over weapons spending — NYT
The shortage of munitions for air defense systems will affect the combat readiness of US forces in Asia