Oil price fall caused by slow global recovery after crisis — former Russian PM

Abolfazl Zohrevand emphasized that Iran possessed significantly greater capabilities and potential than Ukraine, and that Donald Trump was well aware of that

Sergey Leshchenko added that Kiev should take into account that US President Donald Trump, whose administration has put forward the agreement, "is there for a long time"

The Ukrainian military lost over 95 troops, an armored personnel carrier, two armored combat vehicles, three motor vehicles and a field artillery gun in Belgorod area over 24 hours

The idea behind the plan is "to take control over [Ukraine’s] political regime militarily while retaining external governance of this land regardless of how negotiations may end," Rodion Miroshnik maintained

Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia's plan would mean ending the conflict once and for all, not freezing it

Alexander Novak emphasized that the oil sector accounts for over 10% of Russia’s GDP and approximately 20% of the federal budget

Mikhail Mishustin said that Russia is expanding logistical routes, "primarily in the direction of friendly countries, and financing appropriate infrastructure"

In addition, the court ordered that the EU Council must pay the plaintiffs' legal costs

Nikolay Azarov also pointed out that Washington is demanding compensation for the funds allocated to Kiev during Joe Biden's presidency (2021-2025)

Sergey Ryabkov stressed that Moscow took Washington’s proposals on Ukraine seriously but can not take them "as they are"

Over the past few days, Russian forces have improved their tactical position in active combat operations and advanced in several sections of the Kupyansk frontline area, Andrey Marochko reported

Following the ceremony, the Abkhazian president addressed his compatriots

He did not specify whether the systems had already been delivered to Ukraine or which type of systems they were

Russia has consistently said that the continued practice of so-called joint nuclear missions in NATO runs contrary to the provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Nicolas de Riviere replaced Pierre Levy, who had held this position since 2020

The new draft deal requires that Kiev should reimburse for the aid worth over $120 bln

11% of polled Ukrainians supported a return to the 1991 country’s borders

The ministry explained that it concerns the Zhana Kazakhstan area, which includes almost the entire Kuyrektykol site

Washington severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 and established ties with China

Dmitry Peskov advised turning to the Foreign Ministry with a question about a diplomatic reaction

Military expert Andrey Marochko pointed out that during March Russian fighters advanced deep into the enemy's defenses

According to the regional head, six unmanned aerial vehicles were deployed at the Valuysky District and a civilian was injured as a result of a drone attack on a moving vehicle

According to Gregory Guillot, the numbers of Russian and Chinese submarines detected off the US coast, including off Alaska, and of fly-bys of Russian and Chinese warplanes in the NORAD zone "have actually grown over the last several years despite the activities in Ukraine"

According to Nikolay Azarov, it’s not just about setting up a temporary administration that would hold free elections in Ukraine and address the causes that led to the conflict in 2022

Antonio Guterres’s second five-year term at the helm of the global body will end on December 31, 2026

The politician stressed that despite a court ruling that she could not seek election, she was not going to let that stop her from running, and had no plans to choose a replacement

By law, high-ranking civil servants must submit declarations of their income and expenses, as well as the income and expenses of their spouses and minor children, annually by April 1

According to Denis Shmygal, total financial assistance provided under the program has now reached 19.6 bln euro

Rafael Grossi said that there is no exact date yet

"The strike hit the hydrate prevention node, which resulted in damage to the gas-distributing station equipment and ignition," the statement reads

US president is expected to personally announce the details of the restrictions

According to the report, plans also started to come together behind the scenes in 2023 to prepare for the event that another candidate needed to take over from Joe Biden should he not seek reelection

During the accident of the US M88 following military drills in Lithuania, the death of three people was confirmed

According to the news outlet, the governorates of Al Hudaydah, Saada and Hajjah were attacked

60 people will be temporarily evacuated while emergency crews assess and repair the damage

His lawyer John Torikashvili stated that while the hearing is currently scheduled for April, the parties need more time to review the case materials and to negotiate a possible pre-trial agreement

He said that Russia is the guarantor of a peace agreement

The Russian foreign policy agency noted that during the talks, the sides exchanged opinions on the schedule of bilateral interaction at the high and highest levels as well as on certain issues of practical and humanitarian cooperation

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the ministers will discuss a comprehensive agenda covering key international and regional issues

86 deputies voted for the law

Kirill Dmitriyev's visit could mark the first time since 2022 that a high-ranking Russian official would travel to the US capital for talks

Natalia Oreiro said in an interview that she had applied for Russian citizenship in June 2020

"In the Belgorod direction, Battlegroup North units struck massed manpower and equipment of a mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian army and two territorial defense brigades in areas near the settlements of Ugroyedy, Turya and Miropolye in the Sumy Region," the ministry said

Responding to a corresponding question, Trump said that he "has an ability" to get a deal on the Ukrainian settlement

Maria Butina noted that the choice of regions is explained by climatic conditions and a developed economy

Sergey Ryabkov also pointed out that the Trump administration had its own way of doing things in global affairs

87 Ukranian drones was intercepted over the Kursk Region

The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases

According to the agency’s sources, the US administration may make an official announcement in the coming weeks

The ministry emphasized that the South African government intends to act in ways that will prevent the country’s national interests from clashing with those of its strategic global partners

Dmitry Peskov added that he plans to visit Moscow on May 9 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory

The US administration is also attempting to estimate what revenue to the federal budget could be gained from Greenland’s natural resources

According to Kestutis Budrys, European countries should strengthen cooperation with Kiev in the field of defense industry in order to boost their own weapons production

According to Dmitry Peskov, a large amount of damage was inflicted there

It will be devoted to the third anniversary of the Bucha provocation

By the end of March, flows amounted to about 12.7 billion cubic meters, representing a 17% increase over February and a 19% rise compared to March 2024

The entrepreneur noted that the data had been recovered

Dan Caine also spoke out on the deterrence of Russia

According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister, the volume will rise to 3.5 billion cubic meters

On April 1, the Eastern Theater Command announced the start of comprehensive drills around Taiwan, which involve ground troops, missile forces, the Navy and the Air Force

The US State Department declined to comment

According to the television channel, the US president also said he was "very angry" about the comments that Russian President Vladimir Putin made about Vladimir Zelensky and officials in Kiev

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 2nd

Dan Caine retired from the army last December as lieutenant general

The amounts of money are very small thus far, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov noted

Kirill Babayev noted that "Beijing is increasingly frustrated with the measures the US government has imposed on Chinese imports," and plans to "respond quite sternly to the US tariffs"

According to the report, the United States has been supplying the Ukrainian authorities with daily coordinates of Russian Armed Forces’ positions from its base in Wiesbaden

"We recognize the responsibility of Moscow and Beijing to maintain close coordination in the international arena," the Russian foreign minister stressed

Earlier, the Russian president agreed with the American leader's proposal that both sides to the Ukraine conflict halt strikes on energy infrastructure

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has expressed his condolences over the serviceman’s death

Belarusian leader stressed that Moscow and Minsk "seamlessly complement each other" in industry despite differences in resources

According to Marine Le Pen, her appeal at the ECHR should be addressed promptly as the verdict "does irreparable harm"

According to the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense, 37 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, dividing the island from mainland China

Moscow supports the training of Vietnamese students in Russian universities, Sergey Lavrov emphasized

Dmitry Peskov called preparations for a summit massive, with continued communication between the two leaders being an absolute priority for Russia

According to the statement, the operation of the plant is completely safe, and conditions are in place for the staff to work at maximum efficiency

Rodion Miroshnik noted that the number of troops discussed by European nations will not significantly impact the situation in Ukraine

Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery said that the media attention surrounding Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record was not a distraction for the team

According to Kirill Logvinov, the respective decisions will be made individually

The Russian foreign minister said that at the talks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Moscow confirmed its gratitude to its Vietnamese friends "for their consistent, balanced, and objective position on the causes of the Ukrainian crisis"

The drone was destroyed with a "locally made missile, the group's spokesman Yahya Saria said

According to Forbes, real estate makes up the bulk of Donald Trump's fortune

The Russian Interior Ministry’s new service has been created based on the Main Directorate on Migration Affairs "to enhance public administration in the migration sector"

Alla Bakina emphasized that efforts to onboard new participants will continue

According to the report, the enemy keeps trying to disrupt spring fieldwork in the Kherson Region

DPR Head Denis Pushilin noted that a convenient feedback system for residents was being developed to promptly report suppressed and detected drones

In 2024, Kamaz produced over 54,600 commercial vehicles, a 3% increase compared to the previous year

According to Igor Krasnov, criminal charges have been brought against 179 foreigners and persons without citizenship for radical offenses

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Russia would welcome the inclusion of European countries in the process of continental cooperation, provided they abandon hostile policies and bloc thinking

The document on strategic defense cooperation, along with a plan for bilateral military partnership for 2025, was signed by Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gasic and his Hungarian counterpart, Krisztof Szalay-Bobrovniczky

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, such statements run counter to the United Nations Charter and the safeguards under the International Atomic Energy Agency

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 1st

In 2014, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer and later recovered

Canadian Prime Minister also pledged a response to the US tariffs that the US president announced he would impose on April 2

According to the Russian foreign minister, President Vladimir Putin said that seven drones were flying to attack targets in Ukraine on March 18, and they were destroyed by Russian air defenses and an airplane that was on duty in the sky at the time