Turkey reiterates plans to commission Akkuyu NPP first unit in 2026
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has reaiterated plans to commission the first unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in 2026.
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Direct flights to China and Georgia may be launched from Makhachkala
Flights to Guangzhou and Tbilisi may be launched from Makhachkala Airport, according to Dagestan's Ministry of Transport.
Armenian wine exports see revenue rise despite volume decline in 2025
In 2025, Armenia reduced its wine exports by 3.1% but earned 12.7% more due to rising prices, according to preliminary data released by the Armenian Viticulture and Winemaking Foundation.
Galuzin: Moscow is monitoring compliance of Armenia with CSTO norms
Moscow is warning Yerevan against steps that could undermine the economic benefits of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is reminding it of its allied commitments within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated
Witkoff, Kushner to travel to Geneva for Ukraine talks
New talks on the Ukrainian settlement will take place in Geneva on February 17
Iran to remove all barriers to North-South project by late March, Pezeshkian says
Moscow and Tehran are jointly implementing the Rasht-Astara railway project. The cost of the project is €1.6 bln
Russia, China, Iran discuss nuclear deal in Vienna
Representatives of Russia, China, and Iran gathered this week for talks on the Iranian nuclear program
New round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place on February 17
The next round of trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held on February 17 in Geneva, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Russia helping to create political environment for Iran-US talks - MFA
Russia, China and other partners are helping to create a favorable political environment for talks between Iran and the United States, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
Moscow and Washington discussing trade and economic cooperation
A Russia-U.S. working group is considering prospects for trade and economic cooperation, and the Kremlin hopes these discussions will continue, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Peskov announces date and place of Russian talks with US and Ukraine
A new round of negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will take place in Geneva, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced.
Central Bank of Russia cuts key rate
Russia's Central Bank published a press release following today's Board of Directors meeting. The decision was made to lower the key rate.
Upper Lars: Heavy truck traffic banned
On Friday, heavy trucks are prohibited from accessing the Russian-Georgian border from both sides. This restriction has been in place since 8:45 a.m.
Russia and Iran finalizing gas supply agreement - Kazem Jalali
Russia and Iran are close to concluding a gas supply agreement. Exports of Russian gas could begin in the next two to three years.
Türkiye and Abkhazia top spring destinations for travelers on 100,000 ruble budget
Türkiye and Abkhazia have emerged as the most popular spring travel destinations for tourists seeking vacations within a 100,000-ruble budget, according to industry data.
Iranian satellite launched into orbit by Russian rocket
The Iranian telecommunications satellite Jam-e Jam-1 was launched into orbit yesterday aboard a Russian Proton-M launch vehicle.
Russia and Iran to sign agreements on Rasht-Astara railway construction
Tehran has announced that two bilateral documents concerning the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway line will be signed with Russia on Saturday, February 14.
Moscow and Baku align positions on bilateral agenda
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev convened for consultations, reaffirming mutual commitment to advancing Russian-Azerbaijani relations and reviewing upcoming political contacts.
Russian and Turkmen Foreign Ministers hold talks on bilateral cooperation
Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with his Turkmen counterpart, Rashid Meredov, during which they discussed the collaboration between Moscow and Ashgabat.
New direct flight launched between Russia and Qatar
Ural Airlines is set to introduce direct charter flights connecting Yekaterinburg to Doha, with the inaugural flight scheduled for March 19.
