Putin, Trump agree on need for lasting peace in Ukraine — White House
According to the Kremlin press service, during the call, Vladimir Putin reiterated his principled commitment to a lasting peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict
Russia, US to begin immediately negotiations on Ukraine in Middle East — White House
"The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace," the statement reads
EU condemns Gaza ceasefire violation, calls on Israel to cease hostilities
"The EU believes that the resumption of negotiations is the only way forward," Kaja Kallas said
Putin, Trump discuss need to stop strategic arms proliferation — White House
The leaders also spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts
Putin’s response to Trump’s idea on maritime traffic in Black Sea constructive
"It was decided to launch talks to address specific details of such an agreement," the Kremlin emphasized
Russia calls on Israel to immediately cease fire in Gaza Strip — mission to UN
First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky emphasized that Russia strongly condemns Israel's actions, seeing them as the "key obstacle to alleviating the suffering of two million Gazans"
Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO says world becomes safer under Putin, Trump
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the Putin-Trump conversation was over
Peace in Ukraine promises economic deals for Russia, the US — White House
US leader Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that a future with improved relations between Moscow and Washington "has huge upside"
Putin, Trump discuss Middle East, Red Sea, nuclear non-proliferation — Kremlin
According to the Kremlin press service, joint efforts will be made toward stabilizing the situation in the crisis zones
German government to nominate Baerbock for UN General Assembly president — DPA
The General Assembly is expected to elect Annalena Baerbock as its president in June
Russia ready to discuss idea of joint work in space with US — RDIF chief
According to Kirill Dmitriev, the concept of the joint work with Elon Musk "is not merely the idea in respect of Mars, this is presence of very strong competencies in Roscosmos and Rosatom, which may help, in particular, in flying to Mars, in making it more efficient and safe"
Russia to discuss space cooperation prospects with Elon Musk — special envoy
Speculations appear now in mass media in respect of communications between Russia and the United States and issues discussed in the economy sphere, Kirill Dmitriev said
Israeli army continues to carry out strikes on entire Gaza Strip — press service
On March 18, the Israel Defense Forces reported large-scale attacks on Hamas facilities in the Gaza Strip
Belarus, Russia talk transparency measures for West-2025 drills — senior defense official
Valery Revenko emphasized that another key issue was monitoring Ukrainian territory in the post-conflict period
US companies will be able to return to Russia by creating JVs with local businesses — RDIF
Kirill Dmitriev also noted that more than 150 American companies are operating in the Russian market and want to continue their business
Gazprom Neft satisfied with Urals price — CEO
A multitude of factors influence the market now and either deficit or surplus of supplies may evolve there, Alexander Dyukov noted
Gazprom Neft to set new oil refining record in 2025 — CEO
2024 was record high for the company in terms of refining volumes as well
Gazprom Neft was ready to January sanctions — CEO
Early in January 2025, the United States introduced a large package of sanctions that affected Gazprom Neft among other companies
Political scientist says settlement of conflict in Ukraine likely in 2025
"The Ukrainian crisis has become an unending source of humiliation and negative news for the United States," Andrey Sushentsov remarked
Common approaches to be worked out for return of Western companies — Manturov
"The doors should be opened" only to niches where Russia will agree to share its sovereignty, the Russian first deputy prime minister noted