US seizes Sagitta tanker in Caribbean — Pentagon
The US Southern Command emphasized that the tanker operated in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s established quarantine
Hungary, Slovakia to challenge ban on Russian fuel supplies at EU court — top diplomat
The countries have already drafted legal rationale behind their motion to reverse the Europan Commission’s plan "making purchases of Russian natural gas impossible beginning from October 2027," Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said
Still early to speak of Russia’s participation in Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there are a lot of questions about this initiative so far
Moldova’s withdrawal from CIS to take more than one year
The resolution will enter into force after an official notification by the Moldovan foreign ministry
US no longer Europe’s ally, says Belgian PM
According to Bart De Wever, the shift in America is not bound to one presidency
Belarusian president signs document on Belarus joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
It is noted that the appeal was sent in full accordance with the procedure outlined in Donald Trump’s letter
Europe should not allow someone else to engage in dialogue with Russia — Macron
At the same time, French leader did not confirm whether a G7 meeting with Russian representatives could take place in Paris in the coming days
IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues
Ukraine policy, Russia's refusal to engage in rules-based dialogue: Lavrov’s statements
According to the foreign minister, Russia is ready to work with anyone willing to "negotiate honestly, on an equal footing, without blackmail or pressure"
EU has no interest in 'picking a fight' with US over Greenland — diplomacy chief
Kaja Kallas stressed that direct threats "will not pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland"
Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military sites over past day
Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 200 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy tanks in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
Multipolarity is here to stay, we'll still have to negotiate — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, the current centers of growth reflect an objective historical process
More than a half of Russian foreign trade transactions made in rubles — PM
Progress is even more notable as regards the so-called "backbone" countries, where the total indicator of trade in national currencies crossed the level of 90%, Mikhail Mishustin said
Press review: EU's Greenland litmus test and Russia eyes Trump's Peace Council invite
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 20th
Press Review
- Press review: EU's Greenland litmus test and Russia eyes Trump's Peace Council inviteTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 20th
- Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plansTop stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th
- Press review: Trump pressures Denmark as US business signals Arctic ties with RussiaTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 16th
- Press review: Russia to respond to EU army plans while Ukraine's ex-PM charged for briberyTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 15th
- Press review: EU mulls Russia oil sanctions as Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffsTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 14th
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
Russia does not challenge others' rights, will not let anyone ignore its own — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister stressed that fundamental actions to further strengthen national sovereignty are of paramount importance
EU diplomats fear Trump could misinterpret Greenland troop deployment — media
The FT noted that Danish officials said the troop deployment was preceded by "months of fruitless private diplomacy" with Washington
Trump confirms Putin invited to join his Board of Peace on Gaza — Reuters
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Moscow was studying the proposal
Ukraine kills almost 60 Russians, including three children, in January — envoy
According to Rodion Miroshnik, the number of Ukrainian attacks per day in January reached 520, which is twice as much as in January 2025
Lavrov to hold press conference on results of Russian diplomacy in 2025
Representatives of the Russian and foreign press will be able to ask questions
Train crash in Spain claims 40 lives — media
According the ABC newspaper, 31 people are still missing
Death toll from train crash in Spain up to 41 — media
It is not yet known what caused the accident
FACTBOX: What we know about Gaza Board of Peace
As of now, invitations have reportedly been received by heads of state and government of nearly 60 countries
Iconic fashion designer Valentino dies at age of 93 — media
Valentino Garavani was known for dressing celebs for more than 50 years
About 60 countries invited to join Gaza Board of Peace — WSJ
According to the report, the majority of those invited responded in a "cautious" manner due to potential geopolitical risks
Denmark sending large contingent of troops to western Greenland — TV
Chief of the Danish Army Command Peter H. Boysen is also expected to arrive in Greenland
Construction of first reactor of Akkuyu plant almost completed
Akkuyu is the first nuclear power plant in Turkey
Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 400 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
No one will help Ukraine after conflict except Russia, Belarus — Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader urged Ukrainians to recognize that the issue is not merely about territorial gains
Putin receives US invitation to join Board of Peace on Gaza — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow is currently studying all the details of this proposal
Press review: Europe, US on brink of trade war as Russia ready to respond to UK plans
Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, January 19th