Russia blocks Vimeo video hosting access for Islamic State video

US Special Operation Forces in Europe have been boosting its interoperability with similar European military structures for many years, Commander of the SOCOM Gen. Bryan Fenton said

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian clarified that Beijing was investigating reports concerning allegations that Chinese nationals were involved in Russia’s special military operation

The defense ministry ordered the relevant officials and the organizations to determine the order of developing ground-based systems and address their flaws based on the current needs of the army

According to the report, a month before the failed assassination in September, Ryan Routh wrote to a "Ukrainian contact" via an internet messenger and asked to "send me a rpg rocket-propelled grenade or stinger"

"We work that together as a team with our Russian colleagues and all of our other international partners," Ken Bowersox said

A civilian was injured on the Tomarovka-Rakitnoye road

Maria Zakharova stressed that "the Kiev regime has long turned war into a business"

The media outlet also recalled that the businessman said over the weekend that he would like to see a "free trade zone" between Europe and the United States

Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted the document to the State Duma in March

"Forgetting history, their spiritual values, their roots, if you wish - all of this became one of the main reasons for what we are currently seeing in Ukraine," the minister said

General Stephen Whiting highlighted the critical role of space-based interceptors, particularly as part of America’s evolving Iron Dome missile defense system

According to the Israeli prime minister, he discussed the issue during talks with US President Donald Trump when they met in the White House on April 7

The US "is enforcing tariffs on China indiscriminately," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said

The Russian top diplomat expressed hope the European leaders had not completely forgotten the lessons of history

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 8th

The range of the Oreshnik system is up to 5,500 kilometers

The Ukrainian military lost over 290 troops in the past day, as well as a tank, three armored personnel carriers, four armored combat vehicles, seven motor vehicles, two mortars and four drone control points

"The Russian side firmly rejects the hypocritical explanations of the Estonian side," the statement said

"Together with the Defense Ministry, we have filed a petition to suspend proceedings in the case and change pre-verdict restrictions in connection with a decision to send Ivan popov to the special military operation," the lawyer said

According to Kim Yo Jong, her country’s nuclear status is "the result of an unavoidable choice that accurately reflects hostile external threats and the evolving dynamics of global security, now and in the future"

On April 7, the command announced it was transferring military personnel and equipment from Rzeszow to other bases throughout Poland

"For 20 years, we've been fulfilling every wish and demand of the EU, and then we're told that the next full members of the EU, without meeting a single condition, are Ukraine and Moldova," the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister said

"It would mark the beginning of confrontation, further worsening the situation along Russia’s western border and in eastern Europe," Lieutenant General Batkybek Bekbolotov stressed

According to the diplomat, the West "covers up" the crimes of the Kiev regime by turning a blind eye to the atrocities of Ukrainian forces

"I won't further any details from this podium, for obvious reasons, security reasons," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

"This could escalate into a direct military conflict between our country and specific NATO members involved in these so-called missions, which would effectively mean the entire alliance," Maria Zakharova stated

"In the past two years, the West <…> has tried to kill this resolution by introducing amendments that draw parallels between Nazism and Nazi crimes and events of the special military operation," the minister said

According to the TV channel, as of the close of trading on Tuesday, Microsoft's value was $2.64 trillion, while Apple's market capitalization was $2.59 trillion

Andrey Rudenko clarified that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is not a military alliance

"The Russian Defense Ministry reported that as a result of a high-precision strike by a missile with a high-explosive warhead on the site of a meeting with commanders of formations and Western instructors, the enemy’s losses amounted up to 85 servicemen and foreign officers, as well as up to 20 motor vehicles," Vasily Nebenzya said

According to Alexander Syrsk, Ukraine cannot rotate troops due to problems with recruiting new servicemen

Fierce battles continue in the village of Gornal and the farmstead Oleshnya

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that units from the battle group North had liberated Guyevo

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, President Donald Trump believes that President of China Xi Jinping wants to make a deal

"We sincerely wish our Omani friends success in their mediation role," Andrey Rudenko said

Purchases of US weapons are the easiest way for allies to make sure their weapons systems are compatible, US General Christopher Cavoli added

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the dire consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide

The Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier on Tuesday that Russia’s Battlegroup North units had liberated the settlement of Guyevo

According to Valery Zaluzhny, the coordination center, initially established at the headquarters of the United States European Command in Stuttgart, was later transferred to Wiesbaden

The measure was taken in response to the increase of tariffs on Chinese products by US President Donald Trump

According to Maria Zakharova, "the situation around Ukraine will be discussed literally at every meeting"

In particular, 67 drones were intercepted over the Krasnodar Region, 29 UAV's over the Rostov Region and 15 — over North Ossetia-Alania

Vasily Nebenzya also noted that the scenario being discussed by Russia and the United States is aimed at finding a sustainable, long-term solution to the Ukrainian conflict

According to Chairman of the International Public Tribunal Maxim Grigoryev, residents of the Kursk region described numerous Ukrainian war crimes, and only a small part of them are mentioned in the report

The North Atlantic Alliance is doing everything to add fuel to fire in the Ukraine conflict, Maria Zakharova said

As Dmitry Peskov noted, "the Iranian authorities are taking the necessary precautionary measures"

China missed its deadline to remove tit-for-tat tariffs, reporter Edward Lawrence noted

"They will kill Israel" and "they'll come after us," Lindsey Graham said

Alexander Darchiev underlined that it is "of critical importance for the restoration of normalcy in the entire bilateral relationship"

There have been no casualties or damage

Maria Zakharova stated that the primary "instigators" of this "group of fixated fanatics" are the United Kingdom and France, led by President Emmanuel Macron

Earlier, the Lithuanian president referred to Kaliningrad as part of "Little Lithuania"

According to the source, the procedure should be completed within a few days

After the artillery strike, Russian data-recording equipment registered the destruction of two enemy mortar teams and eight soldiers of the Ukrainian infantry

The Russian delegation will be led by Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiyev

Maria Zakharova recalled that the Ukrainian authorities had long legalized expedited procedures for transplant surgeries

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 435 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four US-made armored vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 9th

According to Maria Zakharova, Russia has repeatedly pointed out systematic violations by France of its obligations under international law as a host country to UNESCO and other international organizations

Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains

The Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier in the day that the Russian delegation will be led by Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev

"We face a significant wall of mistrust and harbor serious doubts about the sincerity of intentions, made worse by US insistence on resuming the ‘maximum pressure’ policy prior to any diplomatic interaction," Abbas Araghchi said

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"

The Japanese foreign ministry said earlier that the country’s government is determined to sign a peace treaty with Russia, despite their strained bilateral relations

"We see huge potential in the sphere of facillitating transport and logistical routes," Andrey Rudenko said

US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce recalled that both US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio insist that Iran must not possess any nuclear weapons

Zelensky and his entourage would require a total victory over Russia to vindicate themselves, which is unattainable, Viktor Medvedchuk stressed

According to Alexander Syrsky, before the assault commenced, he had visited the troops to explain the purpose of the offensive to service members

Russian Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk specified that the offender had stolen money from banks from 2006 to 2007 in an organized group

The source said that the majority of troops and equipment sent to reinforce US troops in the region has already arrived there, Al Jazeera reported

According to the report, the Department of Defense is currently undergoing a global force posture review, but no decisions have yet been made

"Among the opportunities Ukraine offers to international partners are testing products in real combat conditions and developing long-term partnership within joint ventures," Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Valery Churkin said

Disconnection of Russian banks from SWIFT began after the start of the special military operation in Ukraine

"Only after World War Two, when Europe was weakened, the Americans became the leaders of the so-called free world, and then it was them who initiated the majority of conflicts on the planet," the minister said

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the attack led to the enemy losing up to 85 personnel, including service members and foreign military officers

No official statement have been made by the Syrian Foreign Ministry so far

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova highlighted that more than 30 foreign journalists and investigators from different countries are either members of the association or collaborate with it

The Central Bank sees global tariff wars intensifying and evaluates the channels of their influence on the Russian economy, Elvira Nabiullina added

The situation is also negatively affected by anti-Russian sanctions, the halt of supplies and transit of Russian gas through Ukraine

Ukraine has declared and repeatedly prolonged a general mobilization since February 2022

"This measure is a response to Romania's unfounded decision to declare the military attache at the Russian embassy in Bucharest and his assistant as personae non gratae," the statement reads

According to the report, all the drones were shot down, which prevented the station from suffering any damage

Details of new tariffs are not given but mass media reported earlier that they will total up to 25% and cover US exports to the EU amounting to 21 bln euro

According to Oleg Ivanov, Ukrainian soldiers are likely to barricade themselves in the Gornal monastery and continue fighting but the village will be liberated anyway

Paris intensifies the already strained relations with Moscow, Dmitry Peskov stressed

According to Alexander Syrsky, if US aid comes to a complete halt, Ukraine will have to rely on its own resources

According to the POW, his group was ordered to proceed to an evacuation point during the retreat, but when the Ukrainian servicemen arrived at the rendezvous point, there was no evacuation vehicle

"They want to make a deal," US leader said

Beijing will not tolerate actions that undermine China’s sovereignty, development goals, and security, the diplomat emphasized

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

The Pentagon has set up the Center for Special Operations Analysis, according to a statement by US Army General Bryan Fenton

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov pointed out that the defense industry and volunteer organizations delivered several hundred ground-based robots to the Russian military in 2024

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said that the claims regarding Chinese nationals' involvement in the special military operation were completely unfounded

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft traveled to the orbital outpost under an ultra-short two-orbit scheme

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