MOSCOW: In the past 24 hours, in response to terrorist attacks launched by the Kiev regime against civilian infrastructure facilities on the territory of Russia, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have delivered a massive strike with high-precision long-range naval and air-based weapons, including Kinzhal air-ballistic hypersonic missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles against energy and transport infrastructure facilities used for the benefit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry that produce attack UAVs, as well as store and pre-launch areas at military airfields.

МОСКВА: ❗️ За прошедшие сутки, в ответ на террористические атаки киевского режима по объектам гражданской инфраструктуры на территории России, Вооруженные Силы Российской Федерации нанесли массированный удар высокоточным оружием морского и воздушного базирования большой дальности, в том числе аэробаллистическими гиперзвуковыми ракетами «Кинжал», а также беспилотными летательными аппаратами по объектам энергетической и транспортной инфраструктуры, используемым в интересах ВСУ, предприятиям военно-промышленного комплекса Украины, выполняющим заказы по производству ударных беспилотных летательных аппаратов, а также местам их хранения и подготовки к запуску на военных аэродромах.

UN: Nebenzya called the use of military force against Iran a violation of the UN Charter. Russia condemns the US policy of using military force against Iran, stated Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN.

MOSCOW: Russia has not yet received a response from the Americans regarding the fate of the START Treaty, the Kremlin stated.

MOSCOW: 🪖 The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.💥 The Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on units of a mechanised brigade, an assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two territorial defence brigades close to Rzhanoye, Sadki, Sosnovka, and Khoten (Sumy region).

VALAIS: Fire disaster in Valais ski resort: What we know so far: Dozens of people have died in a fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Around 100 were injured. Here's what we know and what we don't.

MOSCOW: What is known about the soldier and the murder. General Sarvarov, who died in the explosion, had been in the Mirotvorets database since 2022: A bomb under the bottom of a car: what is known about the bombing of the general in the south of Moscow. One of the key strategists of the Russian army was killed in a terrorist attack in Moscow.

Putin said, "Fuel supplies to India will continue." PM Modi said Russian citizens will receive free e-tourist visas. PM Modi announced with Putin: Action will be taken "shoulder to shoulder" against terrorism. Today is the second day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India. Putin received a warm welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning.

All the living abductees were released from Hamas captivity: Israel is preparing for the release of 1,722 Hamas, Israeli military confirms release of all 20 surviving hostages

MOSCOW: A grand military parade in Beijing. 80 years since the victory over Japanese militarism and the end of World War II. Vladimir Putin is the main guest of the celebrations. China demonstrated its strategic nuclear triad for the first time. Weapons that will be discussed around the world for a long time. Not only power, but also beauty. 80 thousand doves of peace, 80 thousand balloons.

MOSCOW: We have been talking about the rise of neo-Nazi manifestations in Europe for many years now. First, they denigrate the Red Army, then they forget about the Holocaust. Holocaust victims will not be forgotten, the memory of heroes who destroyed Nazism will be preserved. We will do everything to ensure this.

MOSCOW: TRUMP'S CLEVER PLAN FOR UKRAINE: THE SITUATION WILL NOT CHANGE FOR RUSSIA. While the world's media is distracted by the "truce", the US and Europe have agreed on the following scheme. The US intends to increase arms supplies to NATO allies that provide military assistance to Ukraine, Trump said.

MOSCOW: What if Trump is an American-made weapon that is used when the Abrams and Khimars missiles are no help? And as soon as the collective West is threatened with military defeat, they take out Trump and point him at the enemy - that is, at us... Trump's destructive effect extends to the entire depth of our combat formations and consists in the emergence of a false premonition of the end of the war and the resolution of the tasks set by peaceful means.

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin: Dear Mr. President! Ladies and gentlemen, Our talks were held in a constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere, and were very thorough and helpful.

MOSCOW: A Moldovan court sentenced the head of Gagauzia Evgenia Gutsul to 7 years in prison. This was reported by her lawyer. Earlier, it was reported that clashes occurred between the police and supporters of Gutsul near the court building.

MOSCOW: The death of the 53-year-old official became known on the afternoon of July 7, several hours after his dismissal from the post of transport minister. The Kremlin clarified that the personnel decision was not related to a loss of trust. The main thing is in the RBC material

VIENNA: On Tuesday morning, nine people were killed in a shooting spree at a Graz school, and a tenth person succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The perpetrator was a 21-year-old former student. He committed suicide.

MOSCOW: Ukraine's territory shrinks every time the Kiev regime disrupts the negotiation process, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing.

MOSCOW: The President of Russia - Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin attended the military parade in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to conduct a special military operation. Units of the Sever group of forces defeated concentrations of manpower and equipment of three mechanized, tank, amphibious assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and three teroborona brigades in the areas of Sadki, Miropolskoye, Krasnopolye, Sumy region, Kazachya Lopan, Volchansk, Granov and Artelnoye settlements of the Kharkiv region.

TEHRAN: The deputy political officer of Khorasan Razavi Governorate announced the approval of the Iranian Foreign Ministry to transfer the Indian Consulate from Zahedan to Mashhad

NEW DELHI: Following the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s panic and provocation have reached new heights. With the fear of a fierce retaliation from India looming large, Pakistan has ramped up its violations along the Line of Control (LoC), defying ceasefire agreements in a desperate attempt to stir the pot. On the night of April 27-28, 2025, Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian positions in Kupwara and Poonch districts, mirroring a pattern of violations that has spanned several days. This ongoing provocation speaks volumes about Pakistan’s escalating sense of dread after the deadly Pahalgam strike—a fear that India may unleash a more devastating response, reminiscent of the strikes in Balakot and Pulwama.

MOSCOW: The President noted that Russia will never forget the feat of Korean heroes.

MOSCOW: Before the ceasefire began, in Belgorod direction, units of the Sever Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, one assault regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and two territorial defence brigades close to Miropolskoye, Osoyevka, Turya, Mikhaylovskoye, and Stepok (Sumy region).

MOSCOW: The nationality of the mercenaries whose bodies were found in the Kursk region, who fought on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Poland is in first place by a long shot - 1963 corpses.

SEOUL: Former President Yoon Seok-yeol will appear in his criminal trial on 'rebellion charges' at 10 AM today (the 14th). The court has prohibited filming in the courtroom for the first time in the history of former presidents' trials.

Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand: scale of the disaster and forecasts. As of March 29, 2025, the death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has reached 694 people, while the number of injured has exceeded 2.3 thousand.

The EC recommends that residents of the European Union stock up on food and water in case of a crisis

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that he is not ready to discuss the possibility of inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House before an agreement on settling the conflict in Ukraine is concluded.

BRUSSELS: Belgian police searched Huawei's offices and the home of the company's lobbyist on suspicion of bribery,document forgery, money laundering and setting up a criminal organization. Authorities suspect Huawei lobbyists of bribing MEPs in exchange for their support. About15 former and current MEPs are "under close scrutiny" by investigators.

BERLIN: “We condemn the outbreak of violence in the Syrian regions of Tartous, Latakia and Homs. Reports of the killing of civilians and prisoners are shocking. It is the responsibility of the transitional government to prevent further attacks, investigate these incidents and hold those responsible to account. We call on all parties to end the violence.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on Volodymyr Zelensky to restore relations with US President Donald Trump and called their spat "regrettable." He said this in an interview with the BBC.

MOSCOW: Tonight, the broadcast of federal TV channels was interrupted for statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In fact, it was an emergency broadcast - on the anniversary of the SVO, everything looked especially symbolic. Only this time there was no "one-on-one with the camera" format. Putin gave an interview to the Kremlin pool journalist Pavel Zarubin. And this is especially interesting. Watch the hands.

MOSCOW/BERLIN: Almost half of Germans (46%) want the next government not to support Ukraine with either weapons or money, according to a survey conducted by the INSA Institute for the t-online portal. Only 28% of respondents believe it is right to continue comprehensive support for Kyiv, 7% are only in favor of further funding, and 8% are exclusively in favor of continuing arms supplies. Another 6% of respondents did not answer the question, and 3% said that it does not matter to them at all.

MOSCOW: The meeting of the contact group on military supplies to Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format, which took place on Wednesday in Brussels, was the worst for Kyiv. This was reported at a briefing by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

GENEVA: The National Party's Foreign Policy Committee believes that the package of agreements between Switzerland and the EU does not require a mandatory referendum. A decision taken by 15 votes to 10, despite the opposition of a minority, mainly the SVP.

CARACAS, Venezuela: Six Americans who had been in Venezuela in recent months were freed by the government of President Nicolás Maduro after he met Friday with a Trump administration official tasked with urging the leader to take back deported migrants who have committed crimes in the United States.

MOSCOW: Peskov after Trump's words about the dollar: BRICS is not discussing the creation of a new currency. BRICS is discussing the creation of joint investment platforms, the US president needs to clarify the agenda of the association, Peskov said. Earlier, Trump threatened BRICS with 100% duties for replacing the dollar

WASHINGTON: In the order, Donald Trump claimed that transgender troops conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honourable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle

DAVOS/MOSCOW: Zelensky calls for 200,000 soldiers for a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Zelensky demanded two armies of peacekeepers from Europe

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW: Zelensky wants to make a deal, Trump said, adding that he does not know whether Putin wants one. The Russian president spoke of his readiness to compromise

MOSCOW: Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the ceremony of handing over the mobile laboratory of indication and monitoring to the joint Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Research and Technology Center (Tropical Center) in Hanoi as part of the official visit of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to the country.

MOSCOW: As 2025 dawns, BRICS is set to embark on a transformative journey, with the announcement that nine countries will officially join the bloc as partner states starting in January. This historic expansion marks a pivotal moment in BRICS' evolution, highlighting its growing influence as a powerful counterbalance to the long-standing dominance of the West.

MOSCOW: Units of the North group of forces in the Kharkov direction inflicted losses on formations of the mechanized and motorized infantry brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the areas of the settlements of Volchansk and Liptsy in the Kharkov region.

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island.