EU's planned ban on Russian aluminum imports to have little effect — minister
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 02/20/2025
The EU banned imports of primary aluminum from Russia as part of its 16th package of anti-Russian sanctions
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Kremlin concerned about EU’s plans to send troops to Ukraine
According to the media, citing Western officials, Kiev’s European allies intended to suggest to Washington to deploy (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Russia’s Forpost drone can drop loitering munitions
At present, the Forpost can carry missiles and glide bombs and strike stationary and moving armor
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Fire in Moscow’s scientific research center extinguished
According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s press service, there are no casualties
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Military activity delays IAEA expert rotations at Zaporozhye nuke plant — IAEA chief
Rafael Grossi added that the agency was actively working on the issue
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Russia’s international reserves up $1.6 bln over week — Central Bank
International reserves as of the close of business on February 14, 2025 stood at $628.5 bln
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Trump says Ukraine must hold elections
Earlier, Trump said that Zelensky’s approval rating had dropped to 4%
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Indian pharma companies earn a significant share of revenue from the US, the biggest importer of generic medicines (…)
[RT] - 20/02/2025
Russian customs officers seize smuggling of over 140 kg of hashish
The cargo was transported in an empty truck, which arrived from Belarus under the control of a 43-year-old citizen (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Lavrov to take part in G20 ministerial meeting in South Africa
Lavrov’s visit to South Africa will take place shortly after the milestone Russian-US talks in Riyadh
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
Russia not waiting 'with open arms' for foreign companies to come back — minister
Anton Alikhanov noted that Russia will outline its position once it gets an appropriate directive
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
British PM expresses support to Zelensky amid his conflict with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated his support for the US-led efforts to get a lasting peace in Ukraine
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 20/02/2025
