Russia categorically against deployment of foreign military in Ukraine — senator
Grigory Karasin noted that this would lead "to a prolongation of the conflict, to new skirmishes, to new information and military schemes"
Too early to discuss details of Putin’s external governance plan for Ukraine — Kremlin
Earlier, the Russian leader said that external governance has been introduced globally before and that the practice could pave the way for legitimate talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict
Ukraine to owe US more than $120 bln under revised minerals deal — newspaper
Additionally, Ukraine is required to make its own contributions to this fund
Five out of 20 children trapped in destroyed school building in Myanmar found dead
The search continues for the other children
Ukrainian, US ministries holding consultations on resources deal — senior official
Prior to that, Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister and economy minister, Yulia Sviridenko, confirmed that work on the document is ongoing
Russian army sticks to moratorium on strikes on energy facilities — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that Ukraine continued to assault Russian energy infrastructure
US needs to break Kiev's resistance to realize idea of UN governance — expert
Vladimir Zharikhin emphasized that Vladimir Zelensky, with European support, primarily aims to extend his own power and sustain ongoing hostilities
Russian economy stable, Putin says
He said that the country’s economic growth is at 4.1%
Putin appoints deputy commander of Russia’s Navy
The Russian leader added that Gudkov’s purview will also involve the command of marines and all artillery and missile coastal troops
Russian envoy submits credentials to US Department of State
According to a TASS correspondent, the ceremony was held in the Blair House, an official residence in Washington, DC
Russia did not initiate combat in Ukraine, Putin says
Putin emphasized that for eight years, Russia has been trying to settle the Ukrainian issue peacefully
Russian stock market closed in the red on Thursday — market data
The MOEX Russia Index lost 1.98%, the RTS Index edged down by 1.55%
Far North airports to be upgraded — Putin
According to the Russian leader, sixteen airports of the Arctic zone will be modernized in coming years
Siberia, Ural to have railway approach to Arctic — Putin
"Regions of Siberia, Ural, Northwest Russia will have the direct access to the north, to Arctic ports, making it possible to reduce the load on the Trans-Siberian Railway," the Russian leader stressed
Russia needs to support national shipbuilding industry — Putin
The Russian leader asked the government to consider the issue of construction of new shipyards in the country
Teenage Russian actress placed on Ukraine's undesirable persons database
The girl, only 14 years old, becomes one of the youngest individuals on the list
Moldovan authorities suppress pro-Russian opposition — Kremlin
"All political forces advocating for the development of relations between Moldova and Russia are now in fact subjected to unlawful persecution," Dmitry Peskov noted
Russia ready to Arctic projects with friendly countries — Putin
The Russian leader noted that projects with participation of Western nations could be possible in future as well
Russia to press for proper reaction to killings of journalists — MFA
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also took the UN to task for saying that it does not possess a special mandate to carry out an investigation
Over 1,800 detained in Turkey amid massive demonstrations over Istanbul mayor’s arrest
The protests had "threatened peace and stability in Turkey," Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya pointed out