ITAR-TASS News Agency
TASS, the former Tele Agency of the Soviet Union, is a Russian news agency with a rich history. It provides comprehensive news coverage from Russia and the former Soviet republics, influencing the global news landscape.
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Trump denies media reports about going to Moscow on May 9 for Victory Day Parade (2025-02-21 23:10:39) Тrump finds Zelensky’s presence unnecessary at talks on Ukrainian conflict (2025-02-21 20:59:04) Hamas hands over body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas to Red Cross — TV (2025-02-21 20:57:23) Trump may attend May 9 Victory Day Parade in Moscow — Le Point (2025-02-21 20:10:58) Premature to talk about lifting sanctions with US — Kremlin (2025-02-21 19:53:39) Sanctions will not help settle conflict in DR Congo — Rwandan foreign ministry (2025-02-21 19:27:17) Trump gives high marks to conversation with Putin, slams interaction with Kiev regime (2025-02-21 19:17:33) EAEU will be able to seek place in G20 in future — Lavrov (2025-02-21 18:43:52) G20 foreign ministers agree to pool efforts toward peace (2025-02-21 18:40:32) Putin advises Gazprombank to partner with Musk (2025-02-21 18:39:40) BRICS' stay at the helm of G20 strengthened the role of global South — Lavrov (2025-02-21 18:13:42) Russia’s Andreeva advances to Dubai tennis tournament’s finals (2025-02-21 18:10:25) Maximal interest rate on ruble deposits down to 21.06% in mid-February (2025-02-21 18:09:28) Research institutions responsible for future technologies to be determined — Putin (2025-02-21 17:53:58) No Russia’s fault in Ukraine crisis, says Trump (2025-02-21 17:52:32) Russia’s export duty on wheat to be $30.9 per metric ton from February 26 (2025-02-21 17:38:44) Russian stock indices show mixed dynamics as trading on Moscow Exchange closes (2025-02-21 17:38:16) Israel launches operations against ‘terror centers’ in West Bank — Netanyahu (2025-02-21 17:37:30) Lavrov informs South African counterparts about results of Russia-US talks on Ukraine (2025-02-21 17:25:33) US special envoy talks of budding friendship with Putin during visit to Russia (2025-02-21 17:24:07) FACTBOX: Soviet legacy, sanctions, Oreshnik: Putin speaks at Future Technologies Forum (2025-02-21 17:19:53) Presence of nuclear arms will rule out diktat in relations with Minsk — defense minister (2025-02-21 16:51:26) Kiev devours hundreds of billions that could have gone to countries in need — Lavrov (2025-02-21 16:43:19) Russia won’t raise sanctions issue in Ukraine negotiations — Lavrov (2025-02-21 16:36:44) Rosatom ready to work with unfriendly countries after peace with Ukraine — CEO (2025-02-21 16:20:42) G20 chair South Africa not aiming for Ukraine consensus — Lavrov (2025-02-21 16:11:58) US shift on Ukraine indicates Trump administration’s pragmatic approach — Lavrov (2025-02-21 16:09:58) World will be informed about Putin-Trump meeting once it is confirmed — Lavrov (2025-02-21 15:54:41) Russian troops install flag in Ulakly community in Donbass region (2025-02-21 15:53:27) Western companies to be in sectors without risks for national economy — Lavrov (2025-02-21 15:48:22) Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan sign document on border delimitation between two countries (2025-02-21 15:45:09) Russia’s lithium reserves total 3.5 mln tons — Ministry of Natural Resources (2025-02-21 15:44:32) Trump was ready to stop military aid to Ukraine over Zelensky's impudence — Axios (2025-02-21 15:43:58) Russia develops Titan drone jamming system based on artificial intelligence (2025-02-21 15:28:41) Dialogue with US will not remove differences but will prevent confrontation — Lavrov (2025-02-21 15:26:47) Western attempts to Ukrainize G20 agenda fail — Lavrov (2025-02-21 15:22:23) Russia ready to consider cooperation with Boeing in titanium purchases (2025-02-21 14:46:20) Russia to discuss return of Western companies after cancellation of sanctions (2025-02-21 14:44:07) Science funding to be increased to 2% of GDP — Putin (2025-02-21 14:40:25) Development of rare-earth metals mining in Russia is important — Putin (2025-02-21 14:38:49) Russia must mine lithium itself, Putin says (2025-02-21 14:37:19) US criticism of Zelensky precursor to withdrawal of support for Ukraine — portal (2025-02-21 14:33:44) EU foreign ministers to approve 16th package of anti-Russian sanctions on February 24 (2025-02-21 14:25:42) West's era of dominance coming to an end — Lavrov (2025-02-21 13:57:59) Western politicians to realize harm of restrictions in science, education — Putin (2025-02-21 13:51:49) Hamas’ military wing unveils list of hostages to be released on February 22 (2025-02-21 13:51:02) SCO has become one of Eurasia’s centers of attraction — Secretary General (2025-02-21 13:50:35) Oreshnik missile warheads withstand heat equal to Sun’s temperature — Putin (2025-02-21 13:45:52) Putin asks that Russian brands be given advantages when competitors return (2025-02-21 13:41:18) Vulnerability in chemical sector leads to losing industrial sovereignty — Putin (2025-02-21 13:39:52) Hamas promises to deal with Israeli hostage’s body release forgery (2025-02-21 13:32:41) Chances of passing bill on US withdrawal from UN slim — senator (2025-02-21 13:14:45) Pope Francis may abdicate for health reasons — cardinal (2025-02-21 12:59:32) Gaza authorities accuse Israel of violating ceasefire over 350 times (2025-02-21 12:51:00) Hungary, Russia coordinate to supply gas to Transnistria — Szijjarto (2025-02-21 12:50:25) Russian troops liberate seven communities in Ukraine operation over week (2025-02-21 12:47:58) Putin plans to brief Xi over phone about negotiations with US — Kremlin (2025-02-21 12:42:42) FSB declassifies evidence of Nazi atrocities in Kursk Region during WWII (2025-02-21 12:38:20) Up to 13% of total gas consumed by EU coming from Russia — EC (2025-02-21 12:20:56) Two ships collide in Black Sea — emergency service (2025-02-21 12:14:24) Number of Arctic business residents in Komi grows by 8% – to 37 (2025-02-21 12:00:59) No progress in choosing venue for potential Putin-Trump meeting, says Kremlin (2025-02-21 11:52:34) Russian embassy in Germany takes measures to protect itself from potential attacks (2025-02-21 11:37:18) Kremlin rejects assumptions of Trump's 'pro-Russian' position (2025-02-21 11:16:24) Over half of Poles believe their country should have nuclear weapons — poll (2025-02-21 11:14:12) Kremlin does not know details on US initiative to withdraw from UN — spokesman (2025-02-21 11:04:56) German official says Berlin spends 40 billion euros on Ukraine (2025-02-21 10:59:45) Kremlin says UN has no alternatives (2025-02-21 10:45:44) Russia ready to resume work with CERN considering own priorities — Kurchatov Center chief (2025-02-21 10:44:38) Kremlin explains US criticism of Zelensky (2025-02-21 10:43:27) US Secretary of State allows for easing sanctions against Russia — NYT (2025-02-21 10:35:28) Expert believes that Trump has high chances of success in Ukrainian settlement (2025-02-21 10:10:55) NATO dead over Trump's hostility towards Europe — Portuguese general (2025-02-21 10:05:58) Press review: Trump sees Zelensky as hindrance to peace and Ukraine issue challenges G20 (2025-02-21 10:00:01) EU spends too much on conflict on Ukraine — German member of European Parliament (2025-02-21 09:42:16) Lavrov, South African president discuss countries' partnership, talks with US (2025-02-21 09:36:10) Russian Security Council calls for close monitoring of threats to subsea, port facilities (2025-02-21 09:34:20) EU not worth seat in Ukraine peace talks — Polish presidential candidate (2025-02-21 09:28:24) Ukrainians despise Zelensky, not to vote for him — Musk (2025-02-21 09:22:31) Russian deputy foreign minister to discuss human rights situation in Ukraine with UN (2025-02-21 09:17:50) US won’t impose deal with Russia on Ukraine, Europe — newspaper (2025-02-21 09:11:14) Putin enjoys strong support among Russians, latest poll reveals (2025-02-21 08:58:10) Raspadskaya not to pay dividends for 2024 (2025-02-21 08:57:23) Raspadskaya posts $133 mln net loss for 2024 (2025-02-21 08:50:14) US doesn’t want G7 statement on Ukraine to interfere with talks with Russia — newspaper (2025-02-21 08:48:03) US recognizes that attempts to defeat Russia prove to be failed strategy — analyst (2025-02-21 08:41:45) NATO working to draft doctrinal documents for seabed warfare — Russian Security Council (2025-02-21 08:40:11) Chinese researchers discover new bat coronavirus similar to COVID-19 (2025-02-21 08:26:17) Russian stocks up as main trading session starts (2025-02-21 08:22:48) UTS-800 training plane, Forpost UAV produced by Urals plant evoke interest at IDEX show (2025-02-21 08:20:39) Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching Gaza agreement over body release forgery (2025-02-21 08:10:53) Google fined totally over $170,000 in Russia in 2024 — watchdog (2025-02-21 07:55:00) Majority of Poles oppose sending troops to Ukraine, survey shows (2025-02-21 07:54:14) Rada deputy says US arms sales to Ukraine stopped (2025-02-21 07:42:57) Latest poll shows 80% of Russians trust Putin (2025-02-21 07:28:33) Trump’s inner circle believes best option for Zelensky is to leave for France — newspaper (2025-02-21 07:23:56) Ukraine intensifies attacks on Kherson Region amid US-Russia talks — authorities (2025-02-21 07:19:08) Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with over 60 munitions in past day (2025-02-21 07:09:18) US senses futility of 'military investments' in Kiev — Russian envoy (2025-02-21 06:44:02) Russian forces launch operations to liberate Mirnoye community in Donbass region (2025-02-21 06:32:53) MOEX Index up 0.2% as morning trading session opens (2025-02-21 06:18:55) Iran won’t have nuclear weapons under Trump — top diplomat (2025-02-21 06:13:31) Putin to attend Future Technologies Forum in Moscow (2025-02-21 04:17:16) Russian forces gain control over half of Zaporozhye Region’s Pyatikhatki — politician (2025-02-21 03:26:14) World expects parties to Ukrainian conflict to cooperate — Indian foreign minister (2025-02-21 03:24:09) Trump says he threatened BRICS with 150% tariffs for seeking alternative to dollar (2025-02-21 02:57:04) Security guarantees for Ukraine crucial to deal with US on minerals — Waltz (2025-02-21 01:48:49)