ITAR-TASS News Agency

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• Special military operation in Ukraine significantly affected global power balance — Shoigu(2025-05-05 23:56:48)
• Two killed, 42 wounded in Israeli strikes on cement plant in Yemen — TV(2025-05-05 20:59:10)
• Trump says he’d be able to say who blew up Nord Stream if he asked ‘certain people’(2025-05-05 20:57:24)
• US potential withdrawal from talks on Ukraine would be bad news — top Hungarian diplomat(2025-05-05 20:49:11)
• Trump praises Russia’s move to announce three-day ceasefire in Ukraine(2025-05-05 20:22:52)
• At least 21 wounded in Israeli strikes on cement plant in Yemen — Houthi health ministry(2025-05-05 20:18:43)
• Russian tech holding to raise money through equity financing(2025-05-05 20:16:41)
• Mobile communication interruptions not affecting banking — expert(2025-05-05 19:51:59)
• Israeli jets attack Houthi sites in Yemen — IDF(2025-05-05 19:50:45)
• US, Israel attack cement plant in Yemen — report(2025-05-05 19:35:36)
• Trading volume in Moscow Exchange markets reaches $1.81 trillion in April(2025-05-05 19:34:11)
• Russian stock indices in the red on Monday — market data(2025-05-05 19:12:31)
• Russia reiterates support for mandate of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon — foreign ministry(2025-05-05 19:00:38)
• US, Israel delivering strikes on Yemen’s Hodeida — TV(2025-05-05 18:56:47)
• Russian tennis players not on ATP’s Top-10 weekly Rankings for first time since 2019(2025-05-05 18:54:25)
• Orban says forced into conflict with Zelensky by threats in his words(2025-05-05 18:35:29)
• UN court drops Sudan's suit to impose measures against UAE over accusations of genocide(2025-05-05 18:33:24)
• Russian GDP grew above 2% in Q1 2025 — Economy Ministry(2025-05-05 18:01:18)
• Brazilian footballer Marquinhos says feeling well in Moscow playing for Spartak FC(2025-05-05 17:59:54)
• EU, Ukraine see war as meaning of existence but doomed to lose — Russian ambassador(2025-05-05 17:19:48)
• Trump wants to work with Erdogan to end Ukraine conflict(2025-05-05 17:06:05)
• Myanmar's prime minister to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9 — report(2025-05-05 16:35:42)
• Future Pope should be able to build bridges in global crisis — cardinals(2025-05-05 15:59:39)
• Skype service ends its operations(2025-05-05 15:56:40)
• Israel finds, dismantles Assad military's command post on Mount Hermon — IDF(2025-05-05 15:51:23)
• Serbia’s former deputy PM to attend Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9(2025-05-05 15:41:27)
• RTS Index plunged 3.7% after official rates release by Bank of Russia(2025-05-05 15:41:20)
• Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 81.91 rubles for May 6(2025-05-05 15:40:55)
• St. Petersburg – Havana direct air service under consideration — President of Cuba(2025-05-05 15:36:46)
• Trump’s tariffs on precious stones of \(2025-05-05 15:35:09)
• Petition to Slovak president demands vote on lifting Russia sanctions — report(2025-05-05 15:33:21)
• NATO jets in Lithuania escorted Russian warplanes 5 times in April — Defense Ministry(2025-05-05 15:31:58)
• Two police officers killed, two more wounded in shootout in Makhachkala(2025-05-05 15:31:01)
• Force majeure unlikely to work for EU buyers to exit gas contracts with Russia — agency(2025-05-05 15:22:17)
• Russian intel officers doing their utmost to protect country’s interests — SVR chief(2025-05-05 15:18:06)
• Two police officers, three civilians wounded in shootout in Makhachkala(2025-05-05 15:17:11)
• Minerals deal with US mentions documents not shown to parliament — MP(2025-05-05 15:16:42)
• Ukraine reduces gas injection in April by 44% compared to April 2024 — ExPro Consulting(2025-05-05 15:15:39)
• Iranian minister accuses Netanyahu of trying to dictate policy choices to Trump(2025-05-05 15:15:02)
• Russian pharma company starts registering drugs in Indonesia(2025-05-05 15:14:05)
• Moldova enforces sanctions against Transnistria’s MFA to distance him from talks(2025-05-05 15:13:03)
• Israel's strategy to oversee aid distribution in Gaza defies humanitarian principles(2025-05-05 15:10:04)
• Humanitarian relief in Gaza nearing collapse — UN(2025-05-05 15:09:10)
• Russian sailors injured in US strikes on Yemen now in Moscow — embassy(2025-05-05 15:03:01)
• Azerbaijani MP not allowed to enter Russia due to Russophobic statements — source(2025-05-05 15:02:15)
• Russian wheat shipments in May could total around 1.9 mln tons — experts(2025-05-05 14:56:02)
• Laotian president to visit Russia to take part in V-Day celebrations(2025-05-05 14:55:10)
• Israel to maintain presence in buffer zone around Gaza under any deal — media(2025-05-05 14:53:32)
• Romania’s George Simion can hardly be called ‘convenient’ for EU — Russian lawmaker(2025-05-05 14:48:58)
• Russia hopes to discuss creation of BRICS grain exchange at SPIEF — minister(2025-05-05 14:24:27)
• European states invited to Kiev almost correspond to Hitler coalition — Russia’s SVR(2025-05-05 14:14:49)
• Police car used by gunmen to flee scene of attack found in Makhachkala(2025-05-05 14:10:53)
• Romania will remain loyal to EU regardless of elections outcome — expert(2025-05-05 14:05:32)
• Serbian president to return from sick leave, meet Russian ambassador(2025-05-05 13:56:38)
• Cuba supports Russia in opposing efforts to distort history — president(2025-05-05 13:52:46)
• Israel plans to conquer and retain some Gaza areas, not occupy them — cabinet spokesman(2025-05-05 13:51:41)
• First round of Romanian presidential vote backfires on EU — Le Pen(2025-05-05 13:50:05)
• Moscow has good development pace — Putin(2025-05-05 13:45:28)
• Moscow ranks second after New York by economy size — Putin(2025-05-05 13:36:04)
• Moscow’s economy grew by 5.5% over last year — mayor(2025-05-05 13:29:17)
• Russian international reserves down $3.5 bln over week totaling $677.8 bln — Central Bank(2025-05-05 13:21:55)
• Some EU leaders’ plans to visit Kiev on May 9 are cynical — Russia’s intelligence service(2025-05-05 13:19:43)
• FACTBOX: What is known about shootout in Makhachkala killing three police officers(2025-05-05 13:10:56)
• US Charge d'Affaires in Ukraine Julie Davis arrives in Kiev(2025-05-05 13:03:13)
• German Social Democrats, CDU/CSU sign deal to form ruling coalition(2025-05-05 12:49:03)
• European Commission to unveil plan to halt Russian gas import on May 6(2025-05-05 12:46:46)
• Transnistria draws conclusions from Moldovan militarization, says its leader(2025-05-05 12:34:08)
• Cuba condemns Western sanctions on Russia, president says(2025-05-05 12:24:49)
• Car driver opens gunfire at police officers, wounding several people(2025-05-05 12:20:01)
• Joint WWII Victory celebrations to strengthen Russian-China friendship, expert says(2025-05-05 12:00:02)
• Moscow could serve as venue for talks between Pakistan and India — ambassador(2025-05-05 11:57:15)
• Ukrainian POW killed by Ukrainian drone during evacuation — witness(2025-05-05 11:51:01)
• Kremlin to judge Merz by actions, notes unfriendly rhetoric(2025-05-05 11:46:46)
• Frontline moves as Russian forces advance in several directions at once — expert(2025-05-05 11:44:59)
• Baltic nations to build fortified line on borders with Russia, Belarus(2025-05-05 11:43:57)
• Russian forces strike Ukrainian army, mercenaries in 142 areas over past day(2025-05-05 11:33:01)
• Kremlin unfamiliar with content of Ukraine-US minerals deal(2025-05-05 11:25:00)
• Putin, Modi share commitment to fight against terrorism in phone call — Kremlin(2025-05-05 11:01:11)
• India to participate in Moscow V-Day celebrations — Kremlin(2025-05-05 10:59:59)
• Germany’s second-largest party files suit over extremist label — DPA(2025-05-05 10:58:01)
• Romanians deprived of ability to vote for candidate they prefer — Kremlin(2025-05-05 10:53:04)
• Modi, Putin reaffirm commitment to further strengthening partnership — Indian MFA(2025-05-05 10:44:31)
• EU behaving improperly during 80th Victory anniversary — Slovak legislator(2025-05-05 10:39:23)
• Kiev admits Brazil unwilling to develop relations with Ukraine(2025-05-05 10:37:23)
• Russia does not interfere in situation with recognizing AfD as extremist party — Kremlin(2025-05-05 10:31:31)
• Meeting between Putin, Trump necessary, but no details yet — Kremlin(2025-05-05 10:13:53)
• Russia open to good relations with all countries, Kremlin spokesman says(2025-05-05 10:00:18)
• Press review: Moscow expects Kiev to ease tensions while Europe ramps up defense spending(2025-05-05 10:00:01)
• Pakistan’s envoy: Russia vital in resolving nuclear neighbors’ conflict(2025-05-05 10:00:00)
• Over two-thirds of Germans dissatisfied with Scholz's leadership as chancellor — poll(2025-05-05 09:59:07)
• Minerals deal with US to extend agony of Kiev regime — ex-PM(2025-05-05 09:55:47)
• India holds mock fight between two satellites in space — TV(2025-05-05 09:32:34)
• Kiev’s UN envoy acknowledges global weariness from Ukraine conflict(2025-05-05 09:28:36)
• Iran to give firm response to any aggression — MFA on Israel's threats(2025-05-05 09:17:49)
• Europe pumping gas into UGS facilities with almost record rates in May(2025-05-05 09:14:58)
• Developments in Gagauzia harden Transnistria’s independence stance, leader says(2025-05-05 09:08:19)
• NATO drills involving 3,700 troops from eight countries begin in Lithuania(2025-05-05 08:59:51)
• EU to propose banning Russian gas imports by end of 2027 — Bloomberg(2025-05-05 08:55:48)
• Japanese political establishment suffers from historical amnesia — Russian ambassador(2025-05-05 08:51:01)
• Tehran awaits Oman’s signal to resume indirect nuclear talks with US — MFA(2025-05-05 08:34:39)
• MOEX Index down below 2,800 points first since April 16(2025-05-05 08:33:32)
• Indian Air Force on high alert along Pakistan border — media(2025-05-05 08:01:14)
• Transnistrian leader calls allegations about threat from Russian peacekeepers provocation(2025-05-05 08:00:17)
• Russian Emergencies Ministry staff defuses over 3,700 explosives in Kursk Region(2025-05-05 07:58:39)
• War in Transnistria to mean direct conflict between Russia, NATO — regional leader(2025-05-05 07:57:00)
• Russia making efforts to overcome division among Palestinian factions — adviser to Abbas(2025-05-05 07:34:30)
• Death toll after explosion in apartment building in Moscow rises to three(2025-05-05 07:32:52)
• Israeli cabinet approves plans to expand Gaza operation, including possible occupation(2025-05-05 07:29:29)
• Ukraine fires 245 munitions at Belgorod Region over past day(2025-05-05 07:19:10)
• Palestinian president to discuss Gaza, bilateral relations with Putin on May 10 — adviser(2025-05-05 07:01:51)
• Russia provides sufficient security to Pakistan’s embassy, envoy says(2025-05-05 06:28:25)
• Many politicians see question of Crimea as solved — senior Slovak lawmaker(2025-05-05 06:15:33)
• Japan to fall victim to US geopolitical games in case of nuclear conflict — Russian envoy(2025-05-05 04:10:55)
• Japan not ready to mend relations with Russia, continues its hostile line — ambassador(2025-05-05 03:29:34)
• Ukrainian forces to provoke Russian army to open fire during truce — expert(2025-05-05 02:49:40)
• Trump reports \(2025-05-05 02:34:49)
• Nationalist candidate wins first round of Romania's presidential election(2025-05-05 02:33:24)
• Trump to pick new national security adviser within six months(2025-05-05 01:42:36)
• Trump may meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia in May(2025-05-05 01:41:39)
• Trump refuses to answer Wall Street Journal’s question about talks with Putin(2025-05-05 01:40:44)
• Dragging Europe into conflict with Russia fraught with World War III — Slovak lawmaker(2025-05-05 01:32:52)
• UNSC should ensure right to self-determination for Kashmiri people — envoy to Russia(2025-05-05 01:30:31)
• Oscar Piastri wins Formula One Miami Grand Prix(2025-05-05 01:23:58)
• Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison closed in 1963(2025-05-05 01:22:12)
• Islamabad in contact with Moscow on Pakistan-India settlement — ambassador to Russia(2025-05-05 01:18:33)