German chancellor urges Poroshenko to use force proportionally in east Ukraine

The ban came a day before the summit of EU heads of state and government, where they are expected to discuss the strategic outlook for the European Union. Viktor Orban will attend the meeting

"In Europe this issue is even more complex," Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said noting that gas prices have fluctuated greatly over the past two years

The presidential certificate is a 100x70mm maroon leather-bound booklet inscribed with the Russian emblem and the words "President of the Russian Federation" in gold on its cover

Protests against the foreign agent bill have been going on in Tbilisi since Monday, when they escalated into clashes with police

The Russian president stressed that "this is another great event in our country’s history"

Riot police used tear gas to push protesters back from the building entrance

According to the report, Israel’s war cabinet will meet on April 16 for a third straight day

The document also dismisses soldiers, sailors, sergeants and petty officers, whose conscription time span has expired

Yoav Gallant pointed out that "the Iranians attacked [Israel] aggressively, using over 500 weapons"

The IMF revised upward its forecast for Russian GDP growth to 3.2% in its next report on global economic prospects

It was earlier reported that France plans to invite Russia to attend the commemorative events in Normandy on June 6

The personnel and equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were also defeated in 129 districts

The Russian top diplomat drew attention to the fact that "the aspects of reform of the international monetary and financial system are becoming more and more acute, they have long been overdue"

Sergey Masalov said that the constellation will comprise 78 satellites

"There are increasingly fewer people willing to discuss this subject with Kiev’s envoys, let alone going there," Rodion Miroshnik stressed

"Agreements on protection and encouragement of capital investments, special investment contracts and infrastructural budget loans" are among support measures, Mikhail Mishustin noted

"Two hundred or not two hundred, but the duty can and should be increased," Viktor Evtukhov noted

The Turkish leader slammed Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and said that the only way to ease tension in the region is to stop it

The dollar surged by 0.67% to 94.42 rubles, the euro edged up by 0.41% to 100.24 rubles

Asked if it was because of Russia’s nuclear weapons, Kirby repeated that the circumstances were different

According to Izzat al-Risheq, the only way to prevent the conflict’s further escalation is to compel Israel "to stop its aggression and war in Gaza."

Сouncil meeting is scheduled for April 17

Vladimir Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had no chance of winning victory without support from the West

Joe Biden reiterated the unwavering commitment of the United States to the defense of Japan under Article V of the Treaty, using its full range of capabilities

Nine Ukrainian paratroopers of the airborne platoon of the elite brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces seized the opportunity to surrender near Vodyanoye, turned to Russian soldiers and laid down their arms, the ministry said

According to First Deputy CEO Sergey Masalov, the first satellite is slated for launching in 2027

Russian reconnaissance teams have repeatedly observed the Ukrainian military using ambulances and other civilian vehicles for transporting troops and armaments to combat areas, Vladimir Saldo said

Kioumars Heydari said the Israeli Air Force's bombardment of the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1 was an "attack on the territory" of the republic, while "the mission of the armed forces is to defend the national territory, so the enemy was given a resolute response"

According to Wei Dongxu, Tehran's firepower can cover most of the Middle East region, representing a fierce and precise long-range retaliatory means

On the evening of April 13, Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel in response to what it called "repeated crimes" from Tel Aviv, including the attack on the consular office of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus ascribed to Israel

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said earlier that the escalation in the Middle East did not affect the mission of inspectors at Iranian nuclear facilities

"There has to be painstaking work from behind the scenes that is not seen or known, then it makes sense," the former Austrian foreign minister

The Russian president has ordered that migration policy be overhauled taking into account the national interests and security of the population, and the importance of preserving Russia’s culture and language, Nikolay Patrushev reiterated

According to Igor Krasnov, the two countries’ political leadership has taken note of increasing trade between Russia and Cuba and the growing number of joint business projects, which makes it necessary for prosecution authorities to protect investment

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that any political and diplomatic search of the solution "can only be based on negotiations"

Three pairs of the coalition’s F-15 and a pair of F-16 fighter jets, as well as a pair of A-10 Thunderbolt attack bombers violated Syria’s airspace in the al-Tanf area

Rafael Grossi reminded the Security Council that last year he outlined the principles of ensuring safety at the ZNPP to avert the danger of a nuclear incident and called on Russian and Ukraine to observe them

The report did not specify which facilities in Israel had been attacked with hypersonic missiles

Sales volumes depend on the demand for it, Liang Bin stated, noting that this refers not merely to sales of the Jetour Dashing crossover but also to other brand models, including X70 and X90 crossovers and the T2 SUV

"We are continuing our efforts to prevent further escalation," the US official said

"The readiness to further deepen cooperation in the field of national security between Russia and Egypt was stressed," the statement reads

According to the report, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi tried to remain neutral in the escalating conflict in the Middle East

An explosive device was placed on the gate of his house’s courtyard at eye level

Earlier, the Federation Council’s budget and financial markets committee recommended that the amendment on an increase in MET on gold from June 1 to December 31, 2024 be approved

On the evening of March 22, a terrorist attack targeted the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region

According to the Defense Ministry, Russian troops took better positions in the Donetsk area over the past day

"If Iran ends up with the number of missiles and drones necessary to sustain this level of action for a week, they will have exhausted Israel's ability to defend itself," Scott Ritter said

The Chinese leader had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukrainian crisis with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on an official visit to Beijing

Maria Zakharova pointed out that the US had long been promoting "exceptional allegations" about some non-mandatory UN Security Council resolutions

Ebrahim Raisi opined that the UN Security Council and the organization as a whole "failed to fulfill their minimum legal obligations to condemn the [Israeli] attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus"

Meanwhile, Slovakia supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union

Project 22220 universal nuclear-powered icebreakers are set to become the world’s most powerful icebreaking vessels

The ship's crew continues to fulfill the mission it was given for the long-range voyage

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that the West "is ignoring elementary and, as a matter of fact, absolutely obvious principles," such as the idea that a nuclear power "can never be defeated"

According to the the Russian presidential press service, "Vladimir Putin said all parties would hopefully show a reasonable degree of constraint to avoid a new bout of tensions"

The traditional event of lighting the Olympic flame was attended by Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, President of the Greek National Olympic Committee Spyros Capralos and other officials

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in turn, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet received an official invitation

"Azerbaijan increasingly characterizes human rights disputes with Armenia as attempts to challenge Azerbaijani sovereignty or territorial integrity and claims that this case is an obstacle to peace between the two countries," Yeghishe Kirakosyan stressed

The previous all-time high exchange price for cocoa beans was recorded on March 26, when it reached $10,080 per ton

Seyed Musi Mousavi said that in the current conditions, "increasing oil exports, expanding cooperation with neighboring countries and reviving energy and economic diplomacy have good prospects for the Iranian economy"

It is noted that US officials believe the military benefits of Ukraine’s air raids on Russian oil refineries are "of questionable value," since "the strikes do little to diminish Russia’s war-fighting abilities"

The non-binding document stipulates that "assets would be deposited in an international trust fund" and will be used for compensation purposes

It was reported eaerlier that Turkey had negotiated for two months with Russia and Ukraine on a deal to ensure the safety of merchant vessels in the Black Sea

The hearing took place amid a heated debate between representatives of the ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party and the opposition

FastComet provider limited the access to its resources on its own, a source in the industry told TASS

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, over that period, Ukrainian troops fired "at least 1,362 munitions" at civilian facilities

The Silver Galosh prizes were awarded to Patriarch Kirill, Kristina Potupchik, Vladimir Zhirinovsky and other public and political figures

Zhang Ming noted that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has transformed from a regional to transregional multifaceted association at this point

Andrey Rudenko emphasized that Russia is providing all necessary assistance in the meaningful preparation of the summit in Astana

The heavy rains have flooded highways and low-lying roads

Guido Crosetto didn’t specify whether the currency he meant was dollars or euros

Departures from the airport will continue, the operator noted

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said earlier that the date of Putin’s visit to Turkey would be agreed via diplomatic channels

The President of the United States has made that very clear

According to Israel Defense Forces, the commander "planned and promoted rocket and missile launches toward Israeli territory from the areas of Lebanon's central and western regions"

It is noted that the two leaders also discussed the latest escalation in the Middle East

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 16th

Stanislav Beryozkin was taken to a hospital to undergo thorough examination, with all the required tests made

Vladimir Saldo added that troops use at their discretion the possessions of the people who used to live in these apartments

According to Oleg Matytsin, despite the fact that Russian athletes perform without the anthem and the national flag, everyone understands where these athletes come from and that they compete for the great country

Russian troops suffered no casualties, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

According to Rada Deputy Speaker Alexander Korniyenko, some of the law’s provisions will take effect after its publication, while most of them will enter into force in a month

The French president noted that this is possible in the case of peace talks on Ukraine

Aist-29, launched in 2016, has scanned more than 93 million square kilometers

According to the minister, Russia is interested in increasing the role of the BRICS states in the international monetary, financial and trading systems, developing interbank cooperation, expanding the use of national currencies and creating its own exchange

"The path to the security that both Palestinians and Israelis need lies through ending the occupation and establishing a viable Palestinian state," Ayman Hussein Abdullah al-Safadi noted

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Joe Biden had made it clear that the United States would not take on a combat role in Ukraine

The video uploaded by Russia’s Defense Ministry shows that Russian forces launched an ODAB-1500 fuel-air-explosive bomb against Ukrainian militants

According to Yair Lapid, Israeli allies "smell this weakness," too

Unseeded Nakashima, who is currently 87th in the ATP World Rankings, will play in Round 3 against the winner of the match between Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Nick Hardt from the Dominican Republic

According to Christelle Neant, French specialists are engaged to operate these howitzers in Ukraine as Ukrainian mobilized soldiers lack relevant skills and time to learn how to use them

Russian troops took better frontline positions in the Donetsk area over the past day, the ministry reported

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Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 15th

President recalled remarks by David Arakhamia, head of the pro-presidential Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, who claimed that it was former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who prohibited Kiev from signing peace agreements with Russia

According to German Galushchenko, the issue has been discussed, and "everyone is quite positive about it"

Following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis warned that they would launch strikes on Israeli territory while barring ships associated with the Jewish state

According to the sources, Israel is now focused on how to respond to the Iranian attack