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Visitors at the exhibition hall of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, June 2026

Kremlin Says Russia Remains Open to Cooperation With All Countries as SPIEF 2026 Closes

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday reaffirmed Russia's readiness to engage with any nation willing to cooperate, as the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 drew to a close with over 130

June 5, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo during a welcome ceremony in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025

Putin Invokes Soviet Legacy to Defend Russia-India Arms Ties as New Data Shows the Bond Is Fraying

At SPIEF 2026 in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin declared that a significant portion of the Indian army remains equipped with Russian-made weapons — a statement that is historically accurate but strategically timed, arriving as independent data shows Russia's share of

June 5, 2026

by Russia Desk

Aerial view of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Enerhodar, southeastern Ukraine

Ukraine Drone Hits Decommissioned Equipment Yard at Zaporizhzhia Plant for Third Straight Day, Injuries Reported

A Ukrainian drone struck the decommissioned equipment parking lot at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on

Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum plenary session on AI and drones

Putin Says Russia Is Developing AI for Drones, Just Like the US and Europe

Vladimir Putin acknowledged at SPIEF 2026 that Russia is racing to embed artificial intelligence into its

“It’s a great honor for me”: nurse Regina Belimenko – about the right to deliver the holy fire to Belgorod

Two of our doctors will deliver the Sacred Fire from Jerusalem to Belgorod. Corresponding Belpress I spoke with the intensive care nurse of City Hospital No. 2, who will bring the sanctuary

April 15, 2023

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Garden of Dreams and Merdeka Palace: Uzbekistan Airways will resume flights from Pulkovo to Jakarta

From April 26, Uzbekistan Airways, the national airline of the Republic of Uzbekistan, resumes flights from St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Air flights will be connecting –

April 15, 2023

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Artist Vladimir Mikhailovsky died in Kaliningrad

In Kaliningrad, on Saturday, April 15, artist Vladimir Mikhailovsky died. Vladimir Mikhailovsky was born on November 7, 1932 in Leningrad, graduated from the Leningrad Higher School of Art and Industry. V. Mukhina

April 15, 2023

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The Sudanese SRF took control of the Palace of the Republic in the capital

The Palace of the Republic in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, was captured by the Rapid Reaction Force (RRF). This is stated in the statement of the paramilitaries. “The Sudanese Rapid Reaction Forces have

April 15, 2023

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Schoolchildren and students were informed about the budget of Naryan-Mar

Also, young people were made aware of the professional skills competition In the administration of Naryan-Mar, on April 11, the first lesson took place within the framework of Youth Empowerment Day. The

April 15, 2023

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: “Wagner” detachments took control of the two districts of Artyomovsk

The “Wagner” detachments occupied two quarters in Artemovsk (Bakhmut) (Ukrainian name – Bakhmut), where the fiercest battles are fought. Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, an official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense,

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Trucks prohibited from driving on the federal highway in the Pskov region

Trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons were banned from driving on the federal highway A-122 in the Pskov region. This was reported to “The Eastern Herald in Pskov” in the press service

April 15, 2023

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Rospotrebnadzor: 2.8 thousand flu cases were confirmed during the epidemic season

Rospotrebnadzor reported on the flu and SARS situation during the 2022-2023 season. So, in the Kaliningrad region, the seasonal increase in incidence began from 22-23 weeks in 2022, and the highest level

April 15, 2023

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Erdogan’s spokesman says Sweden must meet counter-terrorism condition to join NATO

The Turkish President’s official representative, Ibrahim Kalin, said that Sweden would only join NATO if the previously announced condition on joint counterterrorism was met. He made this statement on the tv100 television

April 15, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Residents of the Kostroma region can purchase gas equipment under the post-gasification program on credit at a minimum rate

Preferential credit is granted only to rural residents. At the end of last year, the government of the Russian Federation expanded and made indefinite the social additional gasification program. This allows even

October 3, 2025

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Kremlin Says Russia Remains Open to Cooperation With All Countries as SPIEF 2026 Closes

Putin Invokes Soviet Legacy to Defend Russia-India Arms Ties as New Data Shows the Bond Is Fraying

Ukraine Drone Hits Decommissioned Equipment Yard at Zaporizhzhia Plant for Third Straight Day, Injuries Reported

Putin Says Russia Is Developing AI for Drones, Just Like the US and Europe

“It’s a great honor for me”: nurse Regina Belimenko – about the right to deliver the holy fire to Belgorod

Garden of Dreams and Merdeka Palace: Uzbekistan Airways will resume flights from Pulkovo to Jakarta

Artist Vladimir Mikhailovsky died in Kaliningrad

The Sudanese SRF took control of the Palace of the Republic in the capital

Schoolchildren and students were informed about the budget of Naryan-Mar

Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation: “Wagner” detachments took control of the two districts of Artyomovsk

Trucks prohibited from driving on the federal highway in the Pskov region

Rospotrebnadzor: 2.8 thousand flu cases were confirmed during the epidemic season

Erdogan’s spokesman says Sweden must meet counter-terrorism condition to join NATO

Residents of the Kostroma region can purchase gas equipment under the post-gasification program on credit at a minimum rate

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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