No reciprocity on Kiev's part to refrain from strikes on energy facilities — Kremlin
The Defense Ministry characterized the Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure as a premeditated provocation "aimed at undermining the US president's peace initiatives"
Hotline between Moscow and Washington remains in place — Peskov
"There has long been direct communication and a hotline between the US and Russian presidents, as well as video communication when needed," the Kremlin spokesman said
Ukraine’s strikes against Russian power installation are sabotage of agreements — Kremlin
"Information has already been widely available about the command of the Russian President, the command of the supreme commander-in-chief of Russia [about termination of strikes against Ukrainian power facilities for the period of 30 days] at the moment of launching these attacks," Dmitry Peskov stressed
Russia notified US of all subtleties of potential truce — Kremlin
However, Dmitry Peskov continued, these topics are quite delicate and "are subject to a thorough study at the bilateral level and should hardly be the subject of public discussions"
Putin, Trump did not discuss change of government in Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, the strikes that Kiev carried out on energy facilities on Wednesday are "the best evidence of that"
Kremlin says firm will of Putin, Trump to restore relations between Russia, US
"So far, this strong determination of the two presidents is probably the best guarantee that everyone will follow this path, both in America and in Russia," Dmitry Peskov told reporters
Kremlin says to continue dialogue with US to stop supplies to Kiev, but not publicly
"The topic of continuing military assistance to Kiev is very important, it was indeed discussed yesterday," Dmitry Peskov told reporters
Chinese expert sees more influence in Putin-Trump agreements than Ukraine’s ceasefire plan
According to Zheng Rongyu, through the achievement of quite specific and feasible results, Russia will improve its international posture, by creating conditions for reducing the pressure and easing the sanctions in the future
Sales of Russian IT solutions in 2024 up to $55.2 bln — Minister of Digital Development
According to the document, the current share of the IT industry in Russia's GDP is 2.4%
Trump says Putin was 'very solid', 'strong’ in their recent phone call
Putin and Trump held a phone call on March 18, discussing the idea of a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, ways to prevent a further escalation of tensions and a number of international issues
Ex-Moldovan President Dodon expresses concern with shipments of weapons from EU
According to the Moldovan media, the European Union has decided to deploy armored personnel carriers and air defense systems in Moldova
Putin, Trump's telephone call positive for resolving Ukrainian crisis — paper
Associate research fellow with the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Yang Jin is skeptical that any substantial results will be reached after the phone call, as many details needed to be discussed
Kiev attacks energy site in southern Russia after infrastructure ceasefire — top brass
It is reported that the Kiev regime launched a deliberate attack by three fixed-wing UAVs on an energy infrastructure facility located at the Kavkazskaya station (the Krasnodar Region)
Press review: Putin, Trump hold high-stakes call while Israel resumes strikes in Gaza
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Trump points to several calls with Putin held in recent weeks
In response to a question, the US president confirmed that it had not been made public before
US expects Ukraine to support Russia-US agreements
Steven Witkoff said that the sides "have some details to work out, of course," but "that will begin on Sunday in Jeddah"
Houthis report new attack on US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
The attack involved "several cruise missiles and drones"
PREVIEW: Putin to address collegium of Russian Prosecutor General’s Office
Last year, the collegium convened four days after the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue
Conflict in Ukraine can lead to World War Three —Trump
Putin and Trump earlier held a conversation, in which they discussed the issue of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Previous US administration deceived and destroyed Ukraine — Russian diplomat
According to Maria Zakharova, Ukraine was an "emerging democracy" plagued with "corruption, graft and nationalism"