Investment projects with Russian capital in Nigeria worth $1.5 bln in year — trade envoy
According to Maxim Petrov, the number of investment projects implemented by Russian companies has seriously increased
Gaza death toll nears 800 since fighting restarted on March 18 — Health Ministry
The report added that the total number of Palestinian deaths since October 2023 has increased to 50,144, and the number of injured to 113,704
Russia should restart non-resource exports by abandoning WTO model — expert
According to Konstantin Babkin, joining the Western economy has long been out of the question, however, under sanctions, Russia continues to adhere to WTO norms
World Athletics extends ban on Russia, Belarus
Russian and Belarusian national track and field athletes were barred from international competitions in March 2022 in view of the developments in Ukraine
Over 130 Russians wounded over week due to Ukrainian military attacks, 16 killed
Mass drone attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted civilian infrastructure in the Saratov and Rostov regions
Return of European carmakers, new Chinese brands possible if sanctions lifted — expert
Dmitry Evdokimov noted that the reentry of European automobile brands into the Russian market could lead to lower prices and heightened competition among Chinese manufacturers
Putin’s address to parliament may take place before late May — Federation Council
Natalia Kosikhina assumes that due to an active schedule of international engagements and diplomatic efforts, this year’s address may be postponed
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 20
According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes on the city of Khan Yunis in the southern part of the enclave, as well as on a camp for displaced individuals in the Al-Mawasi area to the west
Krikalev appointed deputy head of Roscosmos for manned, automated complexes
Dmitry Baranov was appointed Deputy Director General for Industry Development
Russian, US delegations to Riyadh talks trying to agree joint statement — source
The talks will be over once the parties agree on a joint statement
Mineral fertilizers production gain 7% in Russia in 2024 — Deputy PM
According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, total production was above 63 mln metric tons in 2024
Russian MFA to seek OSCE, UNESCO reaction to death of reporter Fedorchak
"Another crime by the Kiev regime against freedom of speech and journalism will not be overlooked through the 'strategic silence' funded by Western handlers," Maria Zakharova stated
Izvestia correspondent Fedorchak dies in special military operation zone — agency
The correspondent worked in the Kharkov Region’s Kupyansk direction, the newspaper stated
Access to Russian services restored — watchdog
Failures were related to the use of foreign server infrastructure, the Russian watchdog said
No breakthroughs to be expected at Riyadh meeting, as multiple issues on table — MFA
The talks are conducted behind closed doors
US can monitor attacks on energy facilities and draw conclusions — Kremlin
Earlier, Anton Titsky, Deputy Governor of the Zaporozhye Region, stated that Ukraine had launched a significant strike on a power substation in Pology
Progress in Russia-US relations cannot impact Moscow’s alliance with Tehran — diplomat
Alexander Maryasov noted that the newly signed treaty on Russia-Iran cooperation would bring bilateral relations to a new stage
Rada deputy says not to expect 'real' presidential election in Ukraine
Last week, US special envoy Steven Witkoff made a number of high-profile statements about Ukraine in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson
Total of 730 people die in Gaza after resumption of hostilities — Health Ministry
"Over the past day, hospitals have received 61 deceased and 134 wounded people," the report said
Glaciers thawing restructures Arctic ecosystems — scientists
"Field observations and calculations have shown that the shrinking summer ice cover and increasing continental runoff into the Arctic Ocean affect processes in the ocean related to the balance of carbon and freshwater," the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology said