Kremlin not discussing lifting moratorium on death penalty — presidential spokesman
Russian Constitutional Court Chairman Valery Zorkin said earlier that the death penalty could be reinstated in Russia only if a new constitution was adopted
No new details about future Putin-Trump meeting yet — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that "there is currently a step-by-step implementation of the agreements reached by both heads of state and the high-level delegation during the talks in Riyadh"
Trump’s plan gives Ukraine no guarantees for help if hostilities resume — WSJ
The article notes that French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are attempting to sway Donald Trump to change the US stance regarding Ukraine
Deputy head of Moldova’s autonomous region says he was detained on PM’s orders
Gagauzia’s head Evghenia Gutsul condemned Victor Petrov’s detention as an act of political terrorism by the Moldovan authorities
Zelensky offers Europe to 'buy' war Washington refused — Medvedchuk
Leader of the Other Ukraine movement added that the new Washington administration had not just refused to "purchase the war," but saw it as a scam that European politicians had not yet "seen through"
Russian senate speaker emphasizes importance of security guarantees treaty with Belarus
Valentina Matviyenko added that a lot of work had been done to prepare and finalize the treaty
FACTBOX: Largest drone assault on Russian regions since start of 2025
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that 128 Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight in Russian regions
Housing construction in Arctic grows by 40% due to mortgage incentives
According to Russia's Minister for Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunov, the growing construction industry is important in light of the large-scale work to start implementation of master plans to develop cities in the Russian Arctic, to develop Arctic backbone settlements
Russian Arctic National Park to make replica of ancient Pomors boat from Novaya Zemlya
For several years, specialists had to wait for the artifact to be transported from Novaya Zemlya, and finally the Arctic Floating University expedition delivered the boat in 2022
Number of tourists to Novaya Zemlya may grow with developed air routes
Available flights would mean longer tourist seasons, he added Russian Arctic National Park's Director Alexander Kirilov added
Russia’s upper house ratifies security pact with Belarus
Under the Treaty, the parties undertake to support each other with all methods and means agreed upon and permitted by international law
Paris, Berlin, London prepared to send troops to Ukraine — French minister
"Those troops will arrive after the ceasefire in order to guarantee that the ceasefire is respected," Finance Minister Eric Lombard added
Russian senator reiterates impossibility of death penalty under current constitution
"The position of Russia’s Constitutional Court on this issue has also remained the same," Andrey Klishas said
Poll reveals almost half of Russians support reinstating death penalty
A total of 73% of respondents state that the issue of the death penalty remains important
Russian troops advance by over 2 km on southern outskirts of Chasov Yar in Donetsk region
In the village of Kalinovka located close to Chasov Yar, Russian troops have improved their tactical position, conducted engineer reconnaissance and cleared three minefields, military expert Andrey Marochko specified
Europe has withdrawn about 65 bcm of gas from UGS facilities since start of heating season
European UGS facilities are currently 40.3% full
Finland fears exclusion from NATO as Trump seeks to help Russia — expert
According to Jussi Lassila, Russia, as part of its agreements with the United States, may insist on the return of NATO to the borders of 1997, which in practice will mean the exclusion of Finland and Sweden from the alliance
Local emergency regime slapped near Novorossiysk over damage after drone attack
According to the report, special services are working at the emergency site
Guinea-Bissau leader to discuss mineral extraction during visit to Russia — agency
Guinea Bissau may offer joint development of oil, gas, phosphates and bauxites reserves with Russia, sources said
Information about introduction of restrictions in four airports in North Caucasus refuted
As of 8:35 a.m. Moscow time, Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Grozny, and Vladikavkaz airports are operating normally, the agency said