Russia/Ukraine War
Soviet Union’s collapse is tragedy for tens of millions — Putin
Russia has been through a complicated path of fundamental transformations and this process is ongoing, said russian leader
Budget deficit to be about 2% in 2027 — Putin
The Russian state debt is just 17% of GDP, russian leader added
By Putin’s own estimate, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have cost Russia 1% of GDP. But he says stopping them isn’t worth halting attacks on Ukrainian vessels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the idea of halting attacks on Ukrainian ships in exchange for Ukraine ending its strikes on Russian oil refineries. He made the remarks …
EU Microsoft Teams alternative slammed as ‘absolute sh*t’ – Politico
An internal communications app chosen by Brussels as an alternative to US software has reportedly been sharply criticized by EU officials Read Full Article at RT.com
Major fire breaks out at historic St. Petersburg mansion slated for conversion into luxury housing
A major fire broke out at the historic Miller mansion in central St. Petersburg, near St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Fontanka reported.
Latvia bans its public broadcaster from producing regular Russian-language content (except during emergencies)
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has passed a law that effectively bans the public broadcaster LSM from producing content in Russian.
Explosions at chemical plant in Moscow region reportedly kill seven, force evacuation of more than 40 people
Russian Telegram channels with ties to the security services reported explosions in a production unit at a chemical plant in the Moscow region town of Krasnozavodsk.
Institutions working since 1945 no longer reflect current international situation — Putin
The Russian president added that all new international communities still have a lot of work to do in terms of defining their functions
Russian prosecutors file lawsuit against Kazakh businessman and new International Chess Federation president Timur Turlov
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has sued Kazakhstani businessman Timur Turlov and Freedom Finance, the holding company he founded, RBC reported. A deputy prosecutor general f…
Everyone responsible for tomorrow, no exaggeration — Putin
The Russian leader expressed hope that future generations will be able to learn from future history textbooks that the second quarter of the 21st century became a positive turning…
European companies to get their assets in Russia back in favorable scenario — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that certain European companies took large Russian businesses in gross violation of every rules
Russian war spending keeps rising while some regions slash death benefits for soldiers’ families by up to 95%
In the fifth year of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is spending more on its military and looking for new ways to fund the war. In recent months, however, several Russi…
Russia to raise standard of living while restoring historical regions — Putin
The Russian president said the authorities will proceed from the principle of expediency and from the fact that the people living in these territories are full-fledged citizens of…
Washington’s Iraq project ends where it began: in failure
US troops are going, but fractured power, sectarian distrust and armed rivalries still haunt Iraq Read Full Article at RT.com
Western community is trying to lower new Iron Curtain — Putin
The president said that the "Iron Curtain" is being built through sanctions against Russia
Russia wants to end conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible through talks — Putin
The head of state urged to stop the accusations that Russia does not want these negotiations
Navalny-founded Anti-Corruption Foundation proposes sanctions relief for repeal of Russian laws used to prosecute anti-war speech and criticism of the military
The Anti-Corruption Foundation has proposed easing sanctions on Russia in return for Russian authorities repealing repressive laws and dropping politically motivated criminal case…
Putin, Xi understand each other 'without words'
According to the Russian president, there is no language barrier between him and Chinese leader
BRICS could serve as prototype for building future world order — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that BRICS' share of the world economy is steadily growing
Europe more aggressive towards Russia than US — Putin
Commenting on the possible influence of the EU on US policy, the Russian president expressed confidence that it is "excessive" to assume that "someone from the outside determines …
Putin says EU countries may 'collapse on their own' due to economic mistakes
The Russian president also pointed out that all problems stem from the economy and cited assessments of the economic conditions of Western countries
Putin estimates damage from strikes against Russian refineries at 1% of GDP
The Russian leader said the strikes were launched deliberately
Putin says work begins on Eurasian Charter of Multipolarity and Diversity
The Russian leader stressed that Eurasia is capable of becoming a prototype for international interaction amidst a diversity of cultures, approaches, and interests
Indian prime minister has good ideas for Ukraine settlement — Putin
The Russian president noted that Narendra Modi constantly raises the issue and asks questions about ending the conflict in Ukraine