US authorities to release Russian national Alexander Vinnik soon — lawyer
Frederic Belot said that he was "very happy" for Vinnik
Kazakh president hopes for more meetings with Putin during Moscow visit
When assessing the bilateral relations, the Kazakh leader underlined the importance of the official visit by Putin to Astana in November 2024, during which both sides reached "all necessary agreements"
Kremlin declines to comment on claims of yesterday’s meeting between Putin, Witkoff
American Marc Fogel, who had been serving a prison sentence in Russia for drug smuggling, was released on Tuesday
Armenia’s parliament adopts bill on starting process of country's accession to EU
Meanwhile, the opposition Armenia Alliance and I Have Honor Alliance have slammed this bill "a farce" and refused to take part in the voting
Kazakhstan says military cooperation with Russia developing well
According to Kasymzhomart Tokayev, economic cooperation between the two countries is also progressing successfully
US election cannot affect Russia's nuclear doctrine — Shoigu
It was also emphasized that relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are not affected by US elections, as they are rooted in a deep historical connection
Musk calls for 'overhaul' of NATO
The businessman has previously repeatedly criticized the US’ trans-Atlantic policies as he called for slashing defense spending in Europe amid a substantial budget deficit and growing public expenditure in Washington
Russian economy facing risk of investment slowdown, increase in costs — Deputy PM
Earlier, Novak said that the Cabinet expects a reduction in investment growth rates this year - this indicator could be around 2% compared to the 2024 level
Shoigu hopes Trump's first decisions herald revision of previous US policies
It was also recalled "well-orchestrated refugee flows" and "large organized resettlement campaigns" of residents of different regions
Russian Railways boost freight transportation with China by 9% in 2024 — minister
The North-South international transport corridor is also developing steadily, Roman Starovoyt noted
One can wait years for EU accession, Armenia is reaping benefits from EAEU now — Kremlin
Today, the Armenian parliament adopted in the first reading a bill on the beginning of the process of the country's accession to the European Union
EU trucks on with new anti-Russian sanctions despite economic boomerang effect — Lavrov
As the foreign minister pointed out, anti-Russian sanctions "do not help anyone in the world develop trade and economic ties, and instead only harm those countries that introduce these restrictions"
EU lost its political agency by betraying Minsk agreements — expert
Vladimir Zharikhin recalled that at first, Europe intended to guarantee the implementation of the Minsk agreements only to undermine them under pressure from the United States
Russian diplomat criticizes Ukraine’s 18-24 recruit contract as a one-way ticket
According to Maria Zakharova, "wiping out the Ukrainian people has been one of the tasks assigned to Vladimir Zelensky by everybody behind him"
Serious progress achieved in resolving Ukrainian crisis — Trump
The US president held a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II in the White House
Russia, Turkey call for settling Ukrainian conflict through talks — Russian diplomat
Alexey Yerokhov recalled that from the very beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Turkey has shown that it is for a political settlement
IDF raises level of readiness around Gaza, deploys reinforcements
"The reinforcements of troops and mobilization of reservists are being carried out in preparation for various scenarios," the statement reads
Hamas will not release hostages if Israel fails to honor ceasefire deal — TV
"Hamas reaffirms its commitment to the Gaza agreement," the movement said
Russian, Israeli diplomats discuss situation in Middle East
"The sides exchanged views on regional and international problems that are on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly and that are of mutual interest," the Russian Foreign Ministry said
US treasury secretary to visit Ukraine for talks with Zelensky — Trump
Earlier, the media reported that President Donald Trump intended to negotiate a $500-million deal with Ukraine to secure access to rare earth metals and gas in exchange for security guarantees as part of any potential peace settlement