Russia/Ukraine War
Putin calls Africa 'continent of future'
The head of state added that Russia is promoting the creation of a new investment platform within BRICS, which will also target fast-growing markets
Russia for wider consultations within GECF regarding crisis situations — Putin
The Russian leader cited OPEC+ countries as an example
Volume of components for UAVs made in Russia up 80% year-to-date — PM
A separate national project is dedicated to unmanned aerial systems, Mikhail Mishustin said
Europe's birth rate hits all-time low
According to Eurostat, over the past twenty years, birth rates in the European Union have remained below the natural replacement level
Houthis say they repelled attack from pro-Saudi forces near Bab el-Mandeb Strait
According to Houthi military representative Yahya Saree, the rebels attacked enemy concentrations using ballistic missiles and heavy weapons
US, Israeli aggression threatens global energy security, says Iranian president
Masoud Pezeshkian added that the summit was taking place amid significant geopolitical shifts that pose serious challenges to global energy security
Europe forgets its ‘green agenda’ amid energy challenges, Putin says
The Russian leader stressed that joint work is required in order to find balanced solutions
Ethiopian death toll from two attacks on Christians at 60
More than 20 houses were burned down in the attacks, and over 20 people were hospitalized with serious injuries
LNG accounts for half of global gas trade now — Putin
According to the Russian leader, the key challenge at the moment is the disruption of gas supplies to global markets
Zelensky accuses West of intentionally postponing Patriot, NASAMS missile deliveries
Vladimir Zelensky described the delays in supplying interceptor missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems as "artificial and prolonged"
Putin expects role of natural gas globally to continue to strengthen
According to the Russian leader, global natural gas consumption grew by 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic meters in 2025
Kiev attacked Belgorod Region up to 2,000 times per day last week, killing six — envoy
Rodion Miroshnik said that 69 people, including three children, were injured
Norwegian PM says his call with Putin was substantive, professional
The conversation lasted 90 minutes
Ex-Iranian leader Ali Khamenei contributed to gas-exporting countries’ cooperation — Putin
The Russian President noted that the former Iranian leader had been one of the most active participants in the establishment of the forum
Global gas prices increase dramatically — Putin
The Russian president said the industry experiences serious shocks
Moscow calls on Tokyo to drop its unfriendly policies — Foreign Ministry
This is necessary in order to restore a comprehensive interstate dialogue, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko emphasized
Attempts to exclude Russian from gas market have serious consequences
"Above all, these are growing exorbitant costs for foreign end consumers of gas, companies, businesses and households," the Russian president said
Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on oil refinery in eastern Saudi Arabia
According to Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria, the strike was precise and "resulted in the outbreak of major fires at the targeted facility"
GECF participants have resources to tackle most difficult tasks in gas sector — Putin
The head of state said that Russia is ready to make a significant contribution to this effort
Dutch armed forces chief calls for preparations for large-scale conflict
General Onno Eichelsheim's remarks come amid a major expansion of the kingdom’s military capabilities
Putin proposes GECF nations team up to optimize gas supply routes
The main problem today is the disruption of gas supplies, the Russian leader said
Russia’s internet regulator proposes limiting screen time for children under 14 and requiring social media platforms to verify users’ ages
Roskomnadzor, Russia’s federal media regulator, has sent a bill to the information policy committee of the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, proposing mandatory …
Primorye Region Delays Social Benefits to Cover War Expenses
Officials in the Far East region said a number of social support programs will be “funded in stages, so some transfers may occur with temporary delays.”
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s future: Live updates
Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future is being decided as Israelis cast their ballots in a hotly-contested parliamentary election Read Full Article at RT.com