Cuban president thanks Russia for sending oil tanker
Miguel Diaz-Canel called "this act very significant and symbolic, a sign that Cuba is not alone"
Russia not going to leave western hemisphere — Russian deputy foreign minister
Sergey Ryabkov says the US supports the idea of ousting Russia and China from this region
Easter truce not discussed in advance with Ukraine or US — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized the Easter truce not being linked to the resumption of negotiations
Trump says Iran should not charge fee for passage through Strait of Hormuz
The US president noted he had received reports that Iran was charging fees to tankers going through the strait
Elon Musk's father believes Europe lost touch with reality
The approaches of European leaders have "become irrelevant in many respects," Errol Musk says
Elon Musk travels to some countries incognito, his father tells TASS
Errol Musk says the founder of SpaceX and Tesla does this to avoid publicity and possible condemnation
Starmer shifts responsibility for failed energy policy — Dmitriev
The official commented on the news that the British politician was unhappy with the instability of electricity prices for European families
Format of Cuban delegation's participation in SPIEF worked out
It is too early to talk about final decisions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says
Advisor to supreme leader of Iran died from wounds received in attack on Tehran — TV
The Iranian state television says Kamal Kharazi "died a few hours ago"
Zelensky says ready to mirror Putin’s announcement of Easter truce
"People need Easter without threats," Zelensky says
Putin declares Easter ceasefire
The ceasefire is in force from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 until 9:00 p.m. GMT on April 12
Iran won the war despite damage — leader’s statement
According to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran will take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new level
Putin’s aide highlights loss ratio as he confirms 1,000 bodies transferred to Ukraine
Ukraine has transferred 41 bodies of Russian servicemen
Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy infrastructure over past day — top brass
According to the latest figures, Kiev loses 1,255 troops along engagement line in past day
Press Review
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Iran to allow no more than 15 vessels per day through Hormuz — source
This new regulatory framework, operating under the supervision of the IRGC, has been officially communicated to regional parties, the sourse said
Russia hands over 1,000 bodies of deceased Ukrainian troops to Ukraine — source
Ukraine handed over 41 bodies of Russian soldiers
IN BRIEF: Ukraine readies terrorist attacks on Russian ships off coast of Norway
Ships traveling along sea routes in the Barents and Norwegian Seas from the port of Murmansk and back are under threat, the source said
Kiev regime plotting terror attacks on Russian ships in northern seas with Norway’s help
According to the source, Norway is thus dragging itself and the entire NATO bloc into a military conflict with Russia
IN BRIEF: Kremlin spokesman comments on Easter ceasefire, piracy issue in daily briefing
According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow does not pose a threat to any country that does not intend to undermine Russia’s security
Russia-US contacts on Ukraine continue informally, confidentially — Lavrov
According to the Russian top diplomat, for quite some time, Moscow has seen no realistic prospects for resuming dialogue
Press review: US-Iran truce durability in doubt as Israel resumes Lebanon assault
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 9th
Iran will not limit uranium enrichment despite enemy efforts — Iranian vice president
Mohammad Eslami believes the aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran has yielded no results
JAL to consider resumption of flights to Russia when conditions will be in place
Japan Airlines said it suspended operations because the aviation insurance industry had stopped underwriting insurance for flights to Russia due to economic sanctions
Civilian casualties, 69 downed drones: aftermath of overnight attack on Russian regions
A man was killed as a result of a drone attack in the village of Sauk-Dere in the Krasnodar Region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported
Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday for talks with US — ambassador
Reza Amiri Moghadam said it is planned despite the skepticism of the Iranian public due to the repeated ceasefire violations by Israel
Islamabad hotel vacating rooms ahead of arrival of US, Iranian delegations
A Serena employee said there is no precise information yet on whether the hotel will serve as the venue for US-Iranian negotiations
US forces to remain at Iran's borders until agreement terms are met — Trump
The president elaborated that the US would retain all ships, aircraft, and military personnel
Carlson doubts US-Iran truce is victory for Washington
US Journalist Tucker Carlson says there has been no fundamental change in power in Iran, while US military bases in the Middle East have been damaged
After meeting with Rutte, Trump recalls disagreements over Greenland
The US president called the island a "big, poorly run, piece of ice"
Despite resistance from Ukrainian troops, Russia continues advance near Konstantinovka
Military expert Andrey Marochko says that Russian troops are achieving successes in the sector "almost daily"