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Russia-US dialogue on Ukraine can be conducted on different platforms — senior diplomat
Everything depends on its content and the approach of the team of US President-elect Donald Trump are important, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Hungary Still Ready to Host Peace Negotiations on Ukraine - Szijjarto
Hungary Still Ready to Host Peace Negotiations on Ukraine - Szijjarto
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Hungarian top diplomat Peter Szijjarto gave extensive interview to Ria Novosti and commented on most acute issues of global politics.
Sputnik - 21 December 2024
Pentagon admits massive surge of US troops in Syria
Pentagon admits massive surge of US troops in Syria
Washington insists it was a coincidence that reinforcements were sent before the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s government Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - 21 December 2024
Russian Skaters Allowed to Compete as Neutrals in 2026 Winter Olympics
Russia’s Sports Minister and head of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the International Skating Union’s decision.
The Moscow Times - 20 December 2024
Gaza peace deal closer than ever, Palestinian radicals say
The document pointed out that during the talks in Cairo, representatives of the radical groups "discussed with the mediators the development of indirect negotiations [with the Israeli side] on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a hostage (…)
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Possible arrival of new Russian envoy before Trump’s inauguration depends on US — diplomat
"However, since he is a very prominent and experienced diplomat, I think the host country should have no doubt that he will show a high level of professionalism and his efforts will aim to at least slightly improve bilateral relations," (…)
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Hungarian PM highlights need to lift sanctions on Russia once Ukraine conflict is resolved
Viktor Obran added, however, that only a couple of EU countries shared Hungary’s position
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Russia has confidence in its weapons, senior diplomat says
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov also stressed that the recent developments had shown that the US policy of establishing a system of increasingly layered missile defenses was wrong
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine ready to join Russian Navy — Sevmash Shipyard CEO
Project 885M nuclear-powered submarines carry Oniks and Kalibr-PL cruise missiles as their basic strike weapons
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Slovak PM to visit Moscow for talks with Putin, Serbian president says
"Robert Fico will travel to visit Putin as a European countries leader," Aleksandar Vucic said
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Regional authorities confirm deaths of five people in Magdeburg Christmas market attack
A BMW driver ploughed his car into an outdoor Christmas market in downtown Magdeburg on Friday night
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
German chancellor exasperated by idea of spending frozen Russian assets to help Kiev
According to the Financial Times, the idea was promoted by the US and UK but resisted by Germany, France and Italy
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Yemen’s Houthis announce hypersonic missile strike at military facility near Tel Aviv
Israel’s Ynet media outlet reports that at least 30 people suffered injuries after a missile fired from Yemen fell in central Israel
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Ukrainian lawmaker slams Zelensky for trying to bribe Slovak PM
The lawmaker believes that the bribe money wasn’t meant to come from Russia’s frozen funds but Zelensky "could have brought it in a suitcase"
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Ukraine loses over 300 troops, two Bradley vehicles in Kursk Region in past day
Eight motor vehicles and two electronic warfare stations were also destroyed? the ministy added
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Russia’s Battlegroup South liberates settlement of Ostrovskogo in DPR — Defense Ministry
"The enemy lost up to 285 troops, two armored combat vehicles, two motor vehicles, a D-30 122 mm howitzer, a US-made M119 105 mm howitzers and five field ammunition depots," the ministry added
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
IN BRIEF: What is known about drone attack on residential buildings in Kazan
TASS has gathered the main information about the incident
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
German police confirm death of four people in Magdeburg Christmas market attack
According to the law enforcement agencies, a total of 205 people suffered injuries, with 41 being in critical condition
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
US Congress passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
As many as 85 senators backed the bill, while 11 voted against it
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Ukrainian drones crash into residential buildings deep inside Russia – officials (VIDEO)
Ukrainian drones crash into residential buildings deep inside Russia – officials (VIDEO)
Several Ukrainian attack drones hit high-rises in the Russian city of Kazan, setting fire to the buildings, authorities say Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - 21 December 2024
Russian forces control more than half of Chasov Yar in DPR — expert
Andrey Marochko noted that Russian forces had "slightly advanced" in the northern and southern parts of Chasov Yar
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Mother of missing US reporter thanks Putin for promising help in locating her son
During a "Direct Line" Q&A session combined with his annual press conference on Thursday, Putin clarified that he had not yet met with Assad after his arrival in Moscow but plans to speak with him
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Acting Kursk region governor revises death toll in Rylsk attack down to five
The number of those injured in the missile attack was revised up to 12 from 10
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024
Almost 20 drones downed over four Russian regions, Black Sea last night
According to Russia's Defence Ministry, attempts to conduct attacks against facilities on Russian soil were thwarted
TASS Russian News Agency - 21 December 2024