IAEA chief says may visit Russia in May

Rafael Grossi said that there is no exact date yet
‘Liberation Day:’ Trump imposes retaliatory customs duties against 'all countries'

US president is expected to personally announce the details of the restrictions
Putin meets with Republika Srpska President Dodik — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov added that he plans to visit Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory
Kiev’s violation of moratorium, Black Sea initiative: what Lavrov said

Russia and the United States are preparing for a new meeting aimed at addressing annoyances in bilateral relations and normalizing communication, the Russian foreign minister noted
New French ambassador comes to Russia, presents copies of credentials — Foreign Ministry

Nicolas de Riviere replaced Pierre Levy, who had held this position since 2020
Hungary, Slovakia boost gas supplies from Russia, bypassing Ukraine — Szijjarto

According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister, the volume will rise to 3.5 billion cubic meters
Vucic says Serbia, Hungary are moving towards military alliance

The document on strategic defense cooperation, along with a plan for bilateral military partnership for 2025, was signed by Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic and his Hungarian counterpart, Krisztof Szalay-Bobrovniczky
Sanctions not preventing Russia from leadership in global energy markets — PM

Mikhail Mishustin said that Russia is expanding logistical routes, "primarily in the direction of friendly countries, and financing appropriate infrastructure"
Russian troops liberate Razliv community in Donetsk region over past day

"In the Belgorod direction, Battlegroup North units struck massed manpower and equipment of a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army and two territorial defense brigades in areas near the settlements of Ugroyedy, Turya and Miropolye in the Sumy Region," the ministry said
Georgian parliament passes US version of foreign agents law

86 deputies voted for the law
Press review: EU, UK weigh new sanctions on Russia as Trump’s threat to Iran may spark war

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 1st
World majority countries see Russia-China relations as stabilizing factor — Lavrov

"We recognize the responsibility of Moscow and Beijing to maintain close coordination in the international arena," the Russian foreign minister stressed
China Coast Guard ships patrol off Taiwan as part of drill

The patrols being conducted are "a practical action to control the island of Taiwan", spokesman for the East China Sea Bureau, said
Kiev loses almost 22,000 troops, mercenaries in March in battles near LPR — expert

Military expert Andrey Marochko pointed out that during March Russian fighters advanced deep into the enemy's defenses
Press Review
- Press review: EU, UK weigh new sanctions on Russia as Trump’s threat to Iran may spark warTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 1st
- Press review: Rare earth talks boost Russia-US ties as EU seeks influence in Central AsiaTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 31st
- Press review: Germany mulls Nord Stream restoration as Zaporozhye NPP sparks talksTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, March 28th
- Press review: Kiev challenges Black Sea deal as the US reasserts China as its top rivalTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, March 27th
- Press review: Russia and US advance Black Sea deal as nuclear divide deepens in EuropeTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, March 26th
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
Trump believes Russia to make deal on Ukraine, doesn't rule out oil sanctions

Responding to a corresponding question, Trump said that he "has an ability" to get a deal on the Ukrainian settlement
Houthis down US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen — spokesman

The drone was destroyed with a "locally made missile, the group's spokesman Yahya Saria said
Paint it Australian: WTA officially puts Russian-born Kasatkina under new flag

Following the IOC's recommendations in late February 2022, the majority of global sports federations decided to bar athletes from Russia and Belarus from all international sports tournaments
Trump's son says Le Pen's verdict proves Vance right about EU

The US State Department declined to comment
FACTBOX: What is known about Marine Le Pen’s sentence

In accordance with the court decision, Marine Le Pen will have to wear an electronic bracelet for two of the four years
Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfield, UAV assembly workshops over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed six enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Le Pen sentenced to four years in prison, five-year election disqualification

Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling funds intended for hiring assistants in the European Parliament
Paris court finds Le Pen guilty of embezzling EU funds

In addition, the court convicted 12 assistants, estimating the total funds involved at €4 million
Medvedev calls Russia's latest missiles best cure for Russophobia

The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases
Press review: Rare earth talks boost Russia-US ties as EU seeks influence in Central Asia

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, March 31st
Shanghai to host Russian-Chinese conference on global, Eurasian challenges

The event titled "Space of Joint Development: Global and Eurasian Dimensions" kicks off in Shanghai on March 31
Russia against peacekeepers from countries supporting Kiev in Ukraine — envoy

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov also recalled that it was the "arrogant unwillingness of Westerners to hear" Moscow's position that led to the conflict
Russia’s Battlegroup West downs 17 Ukrainian drones, wipes out 23 drone control centers

According to the spokesman for the battlegroup Ivan Bigma, the battlegroup hit two mechanized, one assault and one territorial defense brigades in the Kharkov Region, the LPR, the DPR and in the Serebryanka forestry
Trump says Zelensky wants to back out of rare earth deal

US President says Zelensky will "get into trouble" if he backs out of deal
EU ready to react as single whole to US duties

Trade wars do harm to all the parties, Scholz noted
Europe standing to lengthen life of Kiev’s regime — Lavrov

Instincts of the ruling class in Europe are clearly demonstrated in developments in Ukraine, the top Russian diplomat said