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Russians and Ukrainians are one people genetically — Putin
The Russian leader also respected the fact that a political division of the broader Russian nation had occurred historically
Syrian man with disabilities shot dead by IDF during overnight raid in buffer zone
Army says troops opened fire after suspect kept approaching; residents say Muath Salama al-Baeer had Down syndrome and was unarmed; incident under military review
Russia ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine — Putin
The Russian president commented on the recent meeting with US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff
Russian tourist arrivals in Montenegro expected to drop sharply — ambassador
Alexander Lukashik said that representatives of the hotel and restaurant industry, property owners and tenants, and tour operators are particularly concerned
Trump Asks Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions, WSJ Reports
The Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation, the Journal reported.
Up to 70% of Russia’s import payments handled outside banking system via intermediaries
According to the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, amid changing conditions for foreign economic activity, businesses need a systemic solution rather than tempora…
Russian authorities report increased fuel production, positive market trends
According to the statement, inventories are also being built up
Trump called Elon Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, WSJ reports
Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on the military version of Starlink in Ukraine, sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Work underway on Russian theater industry development strategy, Putin says
The president noted that Russia’s State Cultural Policy Strategy is in effect through 2030
Gas demand growth forecasts may be revised upward due to data centers
Novatek CEO Leonid Mikhelson said that huge investments are being made in data centers around the world today
‘London and I are a perfect match.’ Journalist Vladimir Raevsky talks about his adopted city for Meduza’s new series of questionnaires with Russian émigrés.
A new installment of our “Emigrant Questionnaire” series! Our first questionnaire was completed by Monetochka, who lives in Vilnius, and the second by Elmira Drau, a 32-year-old E…
Novatek in talks on LNG supplies to Turkey
According to company CEO Leonid Mikhelson, Turkey has always taken a well-considered approach to ensuring its own energy security
Aga banned for fake prescription from family member
Ruti Aga tried to explain a positive test for a banned substance with a fake prescription from a non-existent clinic.
EU will ‘inevitably’ restore economic ties with Russia – Putin aide (VIDEOS)
The EU will take its cue from the US and resume economic cooperation with Moscow, Russian presidential aide Kirill Dmitriev has predicted Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin addresses theater figures from Bolshoi stage
The Russian president noted the special role of theater in shaping personality, and the deep reverence for this art in Russia
High Court rules polling station officials can’t transmit voter data to parties on election day
Ruling comes against backdrop of Likud efforts to track voter turnout in real time despite High Court decision banning the practice in September
Russia’s Medvedev advances to 2026 Almaty Open quarterfinals
Daniil Medvedev is now set to play in the next round against Terence Atmane from France
Report: Israel tells US Hamas doesn’t plan to disarm and is rebuilding its forces
Intel officials say the Palestinian terror group has up to 40,000 operatives, has strengthened its control in Gaza and restored much of its tunnel network amid stalled negotiations
Putin awards Order 'For Merit in Culture and Art' to Russian Theatrical Society
This year, the organization is celebrating its 150th anniversary
‘Words kill’: Herzog pleads for civility ahead of election at Rabin memorial ceremony
President vows never to free Rabin's killer, Yigal Amir; Netanyahu skips ceremony attended by IDF and Shin Bet chief, as well as Eisenkot, marking 31 years since 1995 assassination
Russian pop star Yegor Kreed apologizes after wearing a shirt featuring an altered poster from ‘Come and See,’ a Soviet film about Nazi atrocities
Singer Yegor Kreed faced fierce criticism from “patriotic” commentators after appearing in his new music video, “Mily ublyudok” (“Sweet Bastard”), wearing a long-sleeved T-shirt w…
Poland detains second suspect in murder of Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky
Officers from Poland’s Internal Security Agency have detained a 22-year-old Georgian citizen in connection with the murder of Russian performance artist Semyon Skrepetsky, said To…
Russian stock market closes with mixed dynamics
BCS World of Investments expects the MOEX Index to remain above 2,400 points on Friday
Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks
The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.