Russia rejects accusations of spreading disinformation about Kirk’s murder
"Russia does not interfere and does not intend to interfere in the internal affairs of other states, including the United States," Russian embassy spokesman Andrey Bondarev stressed
Russian tank crews hit Ukrainian positions in LPR
"A T-72B3M tank crew of the Battlegroup West’s 25th army motor rifle brigade hit and destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold at distance of more than five kilometers with a 125mm projectiles," the Russian defense ministry said
Austria’s National Security Council holds meetings over drone incident in Poland
According to ORF television channel, the meeting focused on the alleged "violation of the European Union’s airspace" by Russian drones and "hybrid threats"
Kiev regime cannot represent interests of Crimea, Donbass, Novorossiya — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat said that even before the start of his campaign, Vladimir Zelensky said that those who live in Ukraine and consider themselves linked to Russian culture and the Russian language should "get out and move to the territory of Russia"
FACTBOX: Over 40 Ukrainian UAVs attack Russian regions at night
Two private houses were damaged in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district due to a massive attack by Ukrainian UAVs
Russia-Belarus Zapad 2025 joint strategic drills conclude — top brass
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, more than 100 military and diplomatic corps representatives and foreign guests from 55 countries observed the troops in action at the Mulino training ground
IN BRIEF: What we know about preparation of direct line with Putin in 2025
The Russian president instructed to start preparations for a new direct line
EU suspends financial support for Israel due to escalation of conflict in Gaza
The European Commission stressed that the measures will not affect humanitarian programs
India committed to further strengthening its strategic partnership with Russia — PM
Narendra Modi added that New Delhi is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict
Putin orders to arrange new Q&A session
The previous event, Year-end Recap with Vladimir Putin, was held on December 19, 2024
US weapons purchased by NATO countries sent to Ukraine, says alliance representative
Patrick Turner, the alliance’s chief representative in Kiev, said that four packages under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List have been funded
Kiev loses roughly 1,555 troops along line of engagement in past day — Russia’s top brass
The enemy also lost 14 armored combat vehicles, 12 artillery guns and one Sivalka multiple-launch rocket system, the Defense Ministry specified
UN Secretariat refuses to reveal masterminds of 'bloody falsifications' — Lavrov on Bucha
"The fact that the UN is in every way protecting the Kiev regime has been repeatedly confirmed, including in relation to the situation that occurred in April 2022 in Bucha," the Russian foreign minister said
Russia supports reform at UN Security Council — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that Moscow welcomes adjusting this body to the reality of fast-changing times
Press Review
- Press review: Israel risks isolation over Gaza as EU seeks to escalate Ukraine conflictTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 17th
- Press review: NATO testing arms in Norway as Washington mulls Kiev resource dealTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 16th
- Press review: NATO launches operation Eastern Sentry while US deploys missiles in GermanyTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 15th
- Press review: Europe boosts Ukraine arms as Kirk murder exposes US divide and violenceTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 12th
- Press review: Analysts note Poland drone gains as French protesters set out to oppose allTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 11th
Press releases
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
- Ak Bars Bank: the bank is not a subsidiary or dependent company with the Ak Bars HoldingThe bank chose snow leopard as a corporate symbol many years ago
State Duma committee backs denunciation of Russia-US plutonium disposition agreement
LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky also noted that it has been proposed to consider the denunciation of the agreement at the plenary session of the State Duma on October 8
Russia working on resumption of direct flights with US — MFA
According to Sergey Ryabkov, there is no proper response from the American side yet
Press review: Israel risks isolation over Gaza as EU seeks to escalate Ukraine conflict
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, September 17th
Ukrainian lawmaker says Zelensky has a hand in attempt on Trump’s life, Kirk’s killing
Vladimir Zelensky’s regime is capable of killing anyone, Artem Dmitruk said
Poland open to deployment of foreign nuclear weapons — president
Poland should have its own nuclear technologies, including atomic energy, Karol Nawrocki noted
Houthis say they attacked target in Tel Aviv with hypersonic missile
According to military spokesperson Yahya Saree, Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile was used to carry out the strike
Putin inspects weapons used at Mulino training ground
A total of 65 organizations participated in the exhibition, which presented 405 products
Trump says Zelensky must make deal to settle Ukrainian conflict
The US president once again opined that the conflict in Ukraine will be settled
Moscow to respond to potential EU visa restrictions — Russian MFA
Maria Zakharova stressed that regarding everything else, Russia will need to look at specific steps
Ukrainian forces carry out artillery shelling of ZNPP’s fuel storage sites
There are no casualties among the plant's personnel
Ukraine suffers 1,435 casualties in single day — Russian Defense Ministry
The units of the Zapad group of forces destroyed 29 Ukrainian vehicles and two artillery pieces
Press review: NATO testing arms in Norway as Washington mulls Kiev resource deal
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, September 16th
Israel commits genocide in Gaza, UN commission says
Chair of the Commission Navi Pillay stressed that the international community "cannot stay silent on the genocidal campaign launched by Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza"
EU not to deliver 19th package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow — media
The Commission has not indicated new possible dates for the official launch of the sanctions
Shoigu announces increasingly intensive contacts between Russia, Iraq
Sergey Shoigu pointed out that issues related to business, economy, and transport, military and military-technical cooperation are being discussed
Air defenses down 87 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, Black Sea overnight
30 of them were destroyed over the territory of the Kursk Region