Trump says Zelensky not ready for peace
"He can come back when he is ready for peace," the US president said
US to withdraw support for Kiev if Zelensky fails to seek peace — Trump
"And if we're out, you'll fight it out," the US president pointed out
Zelensky in no-win situation in talks with Trump — expert
On February 27, the US president confirmed his intention to sign an agreement with Vladimir Zelensky regarding the mining of rare earth elements and other minerals in Ukraine
Lavrov, Vulin discuss strategic partnership between Russia and Serbia — Russian MFA
"Special attention was paid to a Kosovo settlement and the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina," the statement reads
IN BRIEF: Key takeaways from latest round of Russia-US talks in Istanbul
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department Director Alexander Darchiyev headed the Russian delegation
Microsoft to say goodbye to Skype in May 2025 — web portal
The Skype platform was launched in 2003, and Microsoft purchased it in 2011
Russian grain exports to Africa may increase due to natural disasters — FAO expert
Hot weather and moisture shortage are observed since November 2024 in Algeria and Morocco, Igor Shpakov noted
Russia, US outline steps towards normalizing diplomatic work — State Department
According to the document, the US side "raised concerns" regarding access to banking and contracted services as well as "the need to ensure stable and sustainable staffing levels at the US Embassy in Moscow" during the talks
Talks between Russian Security Council secretary, top Chinese diplomat begin in Beijing
The sides are expected to discuss bilateral issues in the security sphere, as well as global and regional problems
Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu arrives in Beijing on one-day visit
It will be Shoigu’s second visit to China in the past three months
First reactor shell of Egypt’s El Dabaa NPP may be installed in late 2025
According to senior executive of JSC Atomstroyexport (part of Rosatom), the project is "making progress at a very good pace," with no delays
Renowned Russian figure skating coach Tarasova lauds IOC chief Bach’s resignation
Olympic gold medalist Bach, 71, was elected president of the IOC in 2013 at the 125th IOC session in Buenos Aires for a term of eight years
Trump confirms he will sign rare-earth deal with Zelensky
"I will be signing the deal together with Ukrainian President [Vladimir] Zelensky," the US president emphasized
Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved without Kiev’s involvement — Lukashenko
The president of Belarus said that during his most recent talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin the latter confirmed his readiness to include Ukraine in the negotiations on laying down peace there
Trump says Russia acting well about Ukraine settlement deal, talks well advanced — report
Trump also expressed confidence that Russia will not violate any potential peace agreements
Russian stock market indices falling on Thursday — market data
Freedom Finance Global believes the MOEX Russia Index will move within the corridor of 3,200 - 3,300 points
Sber has no earthly rivals, but Martians could be a different story, CEO jokes
"We welcome competition," Herman Gref added
No plans yet to resume communication between Russian, US legislatures — lawmaker
According to Valentina Matviyenko, the dialogue was interrupted by the State Duma and the Federation Council, and if it is ever resumed, it will be an equitable dialogue based on mutual respect and will take into account national interests
EU wants to appoint envoy for Ukraine talks — report
European Council President Antonio Costa said that the emergency summit will focus on such issues as increasing defense spending by member countries, new commitments to supply arms to Ukraine and possible security guarantees for that country
Russian animation studio, Brazil discuss launching BRICS TV channel for children
Yuliana Slashcheva also noted that BRICS countries can hop on board this initiative to create a real family-friendly TV channel for children