USAID spent $30.6 bln to dominate, undermine Ukraine over 4 years — Zakharova
"If Washington allocated this money through USAID, sent it to Ukraine and at the same time realized that it was not an effective way to solve Ukrainian economic problems, why was it done?" the spokeswoman said
Kremlin refuses to disclose whether Russia, US intend to engage in Munich
The Munich Security Conference is taking place in Germany on February 14-16
Russian stock market grow smaller after Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 21% per annum
The MOEX Russia Index gained 2.22% to 3,278.1 points before the publication, while the RTS Index was at the level of 1,134.41 points
Ukraine launches over 90 drones at Russia’s Belgorod Region in past 24 hours
"In the village of Kukuyevka, a civilian was killed by an explosive device dropped by a drone," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said
Ruble slightly declines after Bank of Russia keeps key rate intact
The Board of Director of the Bank of Russia kept the key rate at 21% per annum at its first meeting in 2025, as expected before
Russia skips Munich conference, receives no invitation — Foreign Ministry
Earlier, US President Donald Trump stated that Russian and US officials would meet on February 14 to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference
Ramstein meeting "the worst" for Ukraine — Zakharova
The diplomat noted that now only the British have decided to pledge aid
China ready to work with Russia, US in nuclear arms control — Foreign Ministry
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized that Beijing follows a no-first-use policy regarding nuclear weapons
Annual inflation in Russia to fall to 7-8% in 2025, return to 4% in 2026 — Bank of Russia
It was noted that in the base scenario, the Bank of Russia expects that in the coming months inflationary pressure will begin to gradually ease under the influence of cooling lending and high savings activity
US Vice President Vance’s recent statements on Russia should be clarified — Kremlin
"It’s undoubtedly that during the contacts that we have talked about we expect to be provided with some additional explanations," Dmitry Peskov said
Bank of Russia keeps key rate at 21% per annum at its first meeting in 2025
The Bank of Russia will consider the advisability of raising the key rate at its next meeting, taking into account the speed and sustainability of the decline in inflation
Russia, US will need several days to establish contacts — Kremlin
On February 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump had a telephone conversation
Some Kiev regime officials likely to attempt sabotaging talks — Kremlin
Ukraine launched 15 artillery strikes on the Zaporozhye thermal power plant on the night of February 14
UK imposes sanctions on Artem Chaika, Pavel Fradkov, other Russian nationals
In total, the UK's anti-Russian sanctions list includes more than 1,700 individuals and 384 legal entities
G7 has lost its economic leadership and is of little interest for Russia — Kremlin
Donald Trump said it was a mistake to expel Russia from the G8 in 2014 after Crimea's reunification with Russia
Mother says she found out about Vinnik’s return to Russia just before reuniting with him
Alexander Vinnik was arrested in Greece on July 25, 2017, at the request of the US
Press review: Saudi Arabia may host Putin-Trump talks and Moscow eyes Africa hub
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 14th
Russia designs robot turret for assault units
The robot has successfully passed the trials in close to combat conditions, the Popular Front said
Russian defense firm to demonstrate shipborne air defense systems at IDEX 2025 arms show
The same segment will also demonstrate a self-contained combat module of the Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile system
MOEX Index up by 0.36% as morning trading session opens on Friday
By 07:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index slightly accelerated its growth and was at 3,229.74 points (+0.71%)