Moscow aims to fulfill AZAL crash agreements - Mikhail Galuzin
Russia is committed to fully fulfilling all obligations regarding the investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight near Aktau.
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Russian Foreign Ministry calls for de-escalation around Iran
Russia is calling on "hotheads" to refrain from escalating tensions around Iran and its nuclear program, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Construction of three new mosques began in Crimea in 2025
Construction on three new mosques, along with several renovation projects, commenced in Crimea in 2025.
Putin and Pezeshkian hold pre-New Year's phone conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and exchange holiday greetings.
New Athos Cave ticket prices to rise for tourists in 2026
Abkhazia has set new prices for excursion tickets for the New Athos Cave for 2026, resulting in a significant increase for most visitors.
Siluanov: Russian economy to transition to sustainable growth in 2026
The Russian economy will transition to sustainable, balanced growth rates next year, with GDP growth expected to be around 1% by the end of this year, Russia's Finance Minister …
Armenia has no plans to sever ties with Russia - Mirzoyan
The Armenian Foreign Minister spoke about Yerevan's relations with Moscow, assuring that there are no plans to break off relations. He also noted that Armenia benefits from economic ties within the EAEU framework.
Vladimir Putin extends New Year greetings to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
Trump refers to phone call with Putin as very good
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday.
Mikhail Galuzin and Rahman Mustafayev confirm Moscow-Baku commitment to advancing ties
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev held a meeting in Moscow, during which the sides confirmed their commitment to developing cooperation.
Putin to Trump: Russia ready to cooperate with US in pursuing peace
In a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia's readiness for close cooperation with the United States to achieve peace.
White House announces phone call between Putin and Trump
A phone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House reported, characterizing the discussion as positive.
Georgian Military Highway reopens to truck traffic
The Georgian Military Highway has been reopened for trucks. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations lifted the restrictions imposed earlier due toadverse weather conditions.
Enforcement of foreign court rulings banned in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law banning the enforcement in Russia of rulings issued by foreign and international courts. The document was published on Russia's official website for legal acts.
Trump: U.S. needs to resume trade with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said that restarting trade with Russia could be highly advantageous for both nations. He expressed regret that Washington and Moscow were not able to have normal trade relations before.
U.S. and Ukrainian working groups composition announced
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, businessman Jared Kushner and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine will work with Russia as part of the U.S. working group, U.S. President Donald Trump announced at a press conference following talks with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.
Trump speaks with Putin over phone ahead of meeting Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he has held a very productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.
Trump predicts timeline for end of Ukraine conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism following his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is close.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches three Iranian satellites into space
Russia launched 52 satellites, including three Iranian ones, on a Soyuz-2.1b rocket into their planned orbits in space, Russia's space agency Roscosmos announced.
Russia stands for establishment of Palestinian State
Russia continues to advocate a just settlement of the conflict between Palestine and Israel and one of the key factors in this regard is the establishment of a viable Palestinian State, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview on 2025 results.
