Fully domestically made SJ-100 plane makes maiden flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Certification tests are expected to be completed by the end of the year, and deliveries to Russian air carriers are to begin in 2026
Trump to travel to Rome on April 25 to attend funeral of Pope Francis
The funeral is scheduled for April 26
IAEA chief says agency experts’ presence at ZNPP is 'invaluable'
As Rafael Grossi stressed, there were critical moments where the IAEA could immediately say what was going on
Russia to reduce import duty on French perfumes, eau de toilette, hair products to 20%
In general, the list of countries subject to increased duties on imports of perfumes, cosmetics and household chemicals into Russia has expanded
Putin recalls late Pope's warmth towards Russia
"But his Latin American heritage played a part in this, as the overwhelming majority of people from Latin America have this same attitude," the Russian president said
Shooting in northern India kills 27 tourists, injures many others
The incident occurred in Pahalgam, a popular destination for tourists in the region
Putin holds talks with Oman’s sultan for first time ever
The sides plan to sign ten agreements following the talks, including documents on the mutual refusal of visa requirements for regular passport holders
Sultan of Oman arrives at Kremlin to meet with Putin
The visit is timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries
Russian aluminum giant begins trials of silica-based fertilizer
Silica fume tests will kick off during the spring sowing campaign in an estate of Rusal AgroSibir company in Khakassia
Russian troops liberate Sukhaya Balka community in Donetsk region over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 310 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Putin, Omani Sultan to discuss increase in volumes, diversification of mutual trade
In 2024, trade turnover between the countries amounted to $314 mln, according to files
Pope Francis’ peace efforts rejected by Zelensky, NATO — Hungarian activist
According to Endre Simo, the head of the Roman Catholic Church "sought compromise between East and West, because he believed that the opposing sides should extend a hand to each other for the sake of harmonious coexistence of peoples and nations"
Abkhazia’s new foreign minister determined to strengthen allied relations with Russia
Oleg Bartsits was appointed as foreign minister on April 18 based on President Badra Gunba’s decree
Pork exports from Russia up 2.1-fold in January-March to over $180 mln
Vietnam, Belarus, and China are among three biggest buyers of Russian pork, according to the report
Israeli air strikes kill at least 29 Gazans over past day — TV
According to the Al Jazeera, Israeli forces have been delivering attacks on tent camps for displaced people across the Palestinian enclave
Russian forces encircling Ukrainian troops in Gornal in Kursk region — senior lawmaker
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that, prior to the Easter truce, units from Russia’s Battlegroup North had struck Ukrainian brigades near Gornal
Russian, Bangladeshi naval crews hold joint maneuvers in Indian Ocean
After finishing practical training, the Russian vessels continued to perform tasks as part of their long-range cruise plan, according to the Pacific Fleet
Four die, 15 wounded after Israel’ strike on tent camp in Gaza — TV
On March 18, Israel resumed hostilities in the Gaza Strip and delivered a series of strikes on Hamas targets, thus cutting short the ceasefire that had been in place in the enclave since January 2025
"The land becomes irrevocable part of state when put on the map." The history of Yakutsk
The Yakuts were obligated to supply the expedition, transport goods, and give horses
Nothing to add to Defense Ministry’s report of Kiev’s ceasefire violations — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russia would share the information with all relevant parties