Dollar drops below 90 rubles in Russian interbank market
The euro plunged by 1.92% at the same time to 93.80 rubles
Russian air defenses down Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 290 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day
Sanctions against BRICS to violate all WTO norms — Lavrov
US President Donald Trump said earlier that he would impose 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS countries should they set up their own currency or give up the dollar
Softening of anti-Russian sanctions should not be expected this year — expert
While assumptions of a possible cancellation of restrictions in part surfaced in relations with the United States, the European Union is strengthening sanction pressure in its turn, Alexander Shokhin noted
EU to put 48 individuals, 35 legal entities on Russia-related blacklist — Reuters
Restrictions will also be imposed on 73 vessels in Russia’s alleged "shadow fleet"
Middle-aged people, men, recent settlers satisfied with life in Arctic — survey results
The study was conducted at the initiative of PORA in the Russian Arctic's ten districts, where more than 10,000 residents were interviewed
Russian Geographical Society presents rare images of remote Arctic village
The expedition participants have brought a huge number of photographs and videos with views of the Russian Arctic, and they formed the exhibition
Russian delegation's late January visit to Syria moves needle on relations — Lavrov
"The current Syrian leadership has publicly confirmed the need to respect long-term strategic relations between our countries," the top Russian diplomat pointed out
Russia-US talks lay basis for resolving global problems, says diplomat
The Russian and American delegations held negotiations in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on February 18 that lasted about four hours and a half
Kiev might use 'dirty bomb,' attack own cities and blame Russia, says Medvedev
According to the Russian senior official, the Ukrainian president "needs to shift the blame to someone else"
RDIF head expects some US companies to return to Russia in second quarter of 2025
Kirill Dmitriev said earlier that US businesses had lost over $300 bln after leaving Russia
US interested in restoring bilateral ties with Moscow — Russian official
Russia, US testing the waters for possibility to restore ties – US expert
The coming Trump-Putin summit will provide clarity as to the policy roadmap, a US expert who asked not to be named told TASS
Israeli army reports air strike on Assad’s military hardware in south Syria
According to the army press service, it targeted the hardware used by the Syrian armed forces during the rule of the country’s former President Bashar Assad
Hamas ready to release all Israeli hostages at once
The group has published a statement outlining its stance during the second phase of negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
US secretary of state informs European counterparts of talks with top Russian diplomat
Following the negotiations with the Russian side held in Riyadh, Rubio spoke to the top diplomats of France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the EU
PREVIEW: Lavrov to speak at Russian State Duma
He will outline the priorities of Russia’s foreign policy
PREVIEW: Putin to hold meetings, attend events in St. Petersburg
His official schedule has not yet been announced
US president supports stationing European peacekeepers in Ukraine
According to him, such initiatives have been voiced by France and the UK
No limitations for Kazakh oil from CPC, acceptance underway as per schedule — ministry
On February 17, Kropotkinskaya Pump Station in South Russia, which is CPC’s largest pump station on Russian territory, was attacked by an UAV, after which it was pulled out of service