MOEX Index up 0.67% as morning trading session opens
As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time the MOEX Index was up by 0.67% at 3,348.44 points
Incombustible parts of Russia’s Progress MS-28 space freighter splash down in Pacific
The Progress MS-28 resupply ship arrived at the ISS on August 17, delivering 2.6 tons of scientific equipment, clothing, food and gifts for Russian cosmonauts and other useful cargo
At least 19 people killed in Sudanese military plane crash — TV
According to the TV channel, Sudanese Major General Bahar Ahmed Bahar, former commander of the Khartoum military district, was among those killed
Head of RDIF notes interest of Moscow, Washington in joint economic projects
Negotiators in Saudi Arabia set up a separate track to run alongside political negotiations that would focus on business deals, Kirill Dmitriev said
Overnight Ukrainian attack becomes largest since beginning of 2025
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 128 Ukrainian drones had been shot down
Elon Musk tops world superbillionaire rankings — media
His fortune is estimated at $419.4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reports
Russia, Indonesia eyeing joint construction of nuclear, solar plants
Russian companies are ready to offer technologies of emergency control of energy systems and supply equipment for power generation, the ministry noted
Two suspects in attack on Russian consulate in Marseille placed in custody
The Russian consulate general told TASS earlier that on February 24, unknown individuals threw three objects onto the premises of the diplomatic mission
Russia’s duty on sunflower oil exports to be $107.77 in March 2025
The duty on oil is calculated on the basis of the indicative price of $1,065.1 per metric ton ($1,068.5 a month earlier), on meal - $204.1 per metric ton ($212.2 a month earlier)
Militarizing Europe has no right to take part in talks on Ukraine — foreign ministry
According to the ministry, the US-drafted resolution on Ukraine is a step in the right direction, reasserting the new US administration’s intention to make a contribution to the settlement process
Lavrov arrives in Qatar on visit
Earlier, the minister traveled to Turkey and Iran
Nominee for US deputy secretary of defense says US’ nuclear weapons need modernization
"It is critical to maintain and modernize all three legs of the triad - ICBMs, submarines, and bombers," Stephen A. Feinberg emphasized
Starmer confirms UK to host Ukraine summit this weekend
"I am hosting a number of countries at the weekend for us to continue to discuss how we go forward together as allies in light of the situation that we face," the UK prime minister said
Sanctions fail to curb strengthening of Russian army — nominee to be deputy Pentagon chief
Trump nominated investor and billionaire Feinberg to be the Pentagon's top deputy chief
VTB forecasts Central Bank key rate to remain at 21% through rest of year
According to Dmitry Pianov's presentation, Russia’s GDP will grow by more than 2% in 2025
Putin to hold talks with Guinea-Bissau’s visiting president on February 26
Russia and Guinea-Bissau maintain regular communication
Real value of Ukrainian natural resources much lower than US claims — report
The Ukrainian mineral and resource base is rather diverse in general but the total value of accessible resources has never been estimated appropriately, the review highlights
Armenia ready to sign pact with EU, including sending missions to crisis regions
Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan added that Yerevan is ready to participate in security talks with the EU
Shoigu, Indonesian president discuss Middle East and Ukraine
According to Sergey Shoigu, he told Prabowo Subianto about the latest actions and steps taken with regard to Ukraine and the talks on the Russia-US track
Russia provided with rare-earth metal reserves for thousands of years — expert
The ore grade in Russian rare and rare-earth metals is in line with the global level "but our geography plays against us," Ruslan Dimukhamedov noted