Yuriy Ushakov

BRICS outlines criteria for partner states

BRICS outlines criteria for partner states

The possible BRICS expansion in the future will take place through the establishment of certain criteria for partner states, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said. "The association has agreed on important …

Russia-Iran trade in national currencies reaches 96%

Russia-Iran trade in national currencies reaches 96%

National currencies are being used in more than 96% of mutual payments between Russia and Iran, the Kremlin’s press service said on the verge of the meeting between presidents of the two countries to be held on the sidelines of the BRICS …

Putin to meet with Erdoğan and Pezeshkian on October 23

Putin to meet with Erdoğan and Pezeshkian on October 23

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts the day after tomorrow, on the second day of the BRICS 2024 summit in Kazan. The Russian leader intends to meet with all the heads of state who will arrive for the event.

Erdogan sends 'nice Turkish gift' to Putin for birthday

Erdogan sends 'nice Turkish gift' to Putin for birthday

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn't forget to get Russian President Vladimir Putin a gift for his birthday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. "The Turkish president sent a present ahead of their conversation …

Putin's aide comments on EU mission in Armenia

Putin's aide comments on EU mission in Armenia

The United States and several Western countries are trying to interfere in the process of working on the peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov said. He stressed that all the rough …

Lachin to become CIS cultural capital

Lachin to become CIS cultural capital

The CIS countries have chosen cities that will receive the status of cultural capital in the coming years. Two cities located in the South Caucasus countries are among them.

Turkey applies for full BRICS membership

Turkey applies for full BRICS membership

BRICS member states will consider Turkey's application for full membership in the association, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on September 4. "Turkey has applied for full membership. We'll consider [this …

Erdogan to attend BRICS summit in Kazan

Erdogan to attend BRICS summit in Kazan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accepted the invitation of the Russian authorities to participate in the BRICS summit to be held in Kazan, …

Putin to meet Aliyev, Erdogan and Xi in Astana

Putin to meet Aliyev, Erdogan and Xi in Astana

The Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov revealed who Vladimir Putin will meet during the SCO summit, which will be held in Astana on July 3-4. According to the aide, the Russian leader is scheduled to hold talks with Azerbaijani …

Kremlin confirms Putin's visit to Uzbekistan

Kremlin confirms Putin's visit to Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on May 26–27, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said. "So far, I can say that there will be a visit to Belarus today or tomorrow …

Leader of Palestine to come to Moscow

Leader of Palestine to come to Moscow

Mahmoud Abbas is going to visit Russia in the near future. Earlier, it was reported that he intended to communicate with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

More and more countries want to join BRICS

More and more countries want to join BRICS

BRICS received a number of new applications, but it is premature to speculate about a second "wave" of expansion, Russian presidential foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said. "Whereas by the Johannesburg …