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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Putin to meet with foreign leaders ahead of Victory Day (2025-05-06 23:24:02) US sees progress in resolving Ukraine conflict — State Department (2025-05-06 23:16:16) Vatican conclave to elect new pontiff set to begin (2025-05-06 23:15:04) Houthis to continue attacking Israel despite truce with US — politburo chief (2025-05-06 23:14:25) India deploys all air defenses on border with Pakistan — ministry (2025-05-06 23:11:49) Pakistan's Punjab province declares state of emergency (2025-05-06 23:09:58) Pakistan's forces down two Indian fighter jets — media (2025-05-06 23:09:05) Islamabad warns of response to Indian attack on its territory (2025-05-06 23:06:38) India launches strikes in Pakistani-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir (2025-05-06 23:05:01) Kremlin foreign policy aide speaks on Putin’s meeting schedule, China ties, Ukraine talks (2025-05-06 22:12:46) Pakistani president hails Russia’s role in deescalating tensions with India (2025-05-06 20:52:08) Explosions heard in Pakistani part of Kashmir — agency (2025-05-06 20:29:19) US, Houthis reach ceasefire agreement through Oman’s mediation (2025-05-06 20:28:58) Kiev wants to establish 30-km demilitarized zone — US envoy for Ukraine (2025-05-06 20:09:18) Merz sworn in as German chancellor (2025-05-06 19:07:08) Lithuania, Latvia close their airspace for Vucic’s plane on its way to Moscow — media (2025-05-06 18:37:21) EU suggests extending sanctions carveout for Sakhalin 2 until July 2026 — FT (2025-05-06 18:36:57) Russian fish, seafood exports to China above $680 mln in Q1 2025 (2025-05-06 18:36:29) Russia asks South Caucasus countries to approach exercises with NATO critically — MFA (2025-05-06 18:35:24) Trumps says US stops bombing Houthis in Yemen (2025-05-06 18:31:53) Indian minister of state for defense to attend Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9 (2025-05-06 18:29:18) Russian exports to US up 1.5 times in March 2025 (2025-05-06 18:28:28) Carney tells Trump that Canada is ‘not for sale’ (2025-05-06 18:28:06) At least 3 people killed in Israeli strikes on Yemen — report (2025-05-06 17:16:42) EU's rejection of Russian gas will lead to higher prices in the region — expert (2025-05-06 16:54:33) IOC tentatively denies 2026 Olympics accreditation to Russia’s non-sports media (2025-05-06 16:53:50) Basic fiscal parameters to remain until 2030 — Russian Finance Ministers (2025-05-06 16:53:15) Russian Finance Ministry may buy diamonds from Alrosa this year (2025-05-06 16:52:32) Talks between Putin, Xi in Moscow to be third ones for leaders in 2025 (2025-05-06 16:51:36) Brazil’s governing football body says friendly match against Russia not scheduled for 2025 (2025-05-06 16:51:01) Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes (2025-05-06 16:50:26) Nearly 10,000 mercenaries take part in hostilities on Ukraine’s side (2025-05-06 16:49:13) Merz receives certificate of appointment as German chancellor from President Steinmeier (2025-05-06 16:48:43) European Commission presents on third try new plan to phase out Russian gas by end of 2027 (2025-05-06 16:48:05) Houthis say they will continue attacking Israel until it ends operation in Gaza (2025-05-06 16:00:20) Bundestag elects Merz as FRG chancellor in second round of voting — broadcast (2025-05-06 15:42:19) Kremlin aide says US aware Russian conditions on Ukraine, if met, will bring lasting peace (2025-05-06 15:39:44) Brent prices gain 4% on ICE (2025-05-06 15:39:35) Kia registers five trademarks in Russia — patent authority (2025-05-06 15:31:34) Russia hails high dynamic of contacts between Iran, US — Russian diplomat (2025-05-06 15:28:26) RTS Index surging after official rates released by Bank of Russia (2025-05-06 15:26:39) Putin to hold bilateral meetings with six presidents on May 10 — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 15:22:03) Putin’s talks with Xi to yield large package of cooperation documents — diplomat (2025-05-06 15:16:27) Zelensky’s May 9 threats deal blow on his own people — Russian MFA (2025-05-06 15:14:27) Putin to meet with Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam on May 10 (2025-05-06 15:03:04) Air defenses destroy two drones flying towards Moscow — Mayor Sobyanin (2025-05-06 14:58:41) Putin, Xi Jinping to discuss crucial issues in Russia-China relations over tea — Kremlin (2025-05-06 14:51:05) Only third of Armenia’s citizens believe in country’s entry into European Union — poll (2025-05-06 14:49:38) All foreign ambassadors invited to attend Victory Parade in Moscow — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 14:44:56) Strategic stability was discussed during Russian-US contacts — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 14:38:39) Russia concerned about escalation between India and Pakistan — MFA (2025-05-06 14:33:35) Redirection of foreign trade to friendly countries to continue in 2025 — Russian ministry (2025-05-06 14:30:00) Israeli military urges people in Yemen’s capital to stay away from airport area (2025-05-06 14:25:39) Russia, China to discuss partnership in energy — Russian presidential aide (2025-05-06 14:22:08) Sanaa international airport destroyed by Israel strikes — TV (2025-05-06 14:20:32) Russians come to Kola Peninsula before 'indigenous' peoples — research results (2025-05-06 14:14:17) Putin, Maduro to sign strategic cooperation agreement on Wednesday (2025-05-06 14:02:12) North Korean troops not to take part in Moscow’s Victory Day Parade — Kremlin (2025-05-06 13:57:31) Gold price up above $3,400 per troy ounce first since April 22 (2025-05-06 13:42:16) Putin to meet with Brazilian president on May 9 — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 13:35:29) 29 foreign leaders to attend Victory Parade in Moscow — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 13:32:35) Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine, relations with US one on one — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 13:29:27) Putin to meet with Egyptian President el-Sisi on May 9 — Kremlin aide (2025-05-06 13:28:20) Truce to take effect, even though Ukraine didn’t halt fire for Easter — Russian MFA (2025-05-06 13:06:07) Second round of voting to elect German chancellor to be held later on Tuesday — media (2025-05-06 13:04:01) Apple to shift all iPhone output to India in coming years — Indian communications minister (2025-05-06 13:01:37) European investors putting hundreds of millions of euros into drone producers — FT (2025-05-06 12:59:50) Leader of Guinea-Bissau to take part in Victory Day celebrations in Moscow (2025-05-06 12:56:20) Weapons deliveries to Kiev paused in February on Hegseth’s verbal order — agency (2025-05-06 12:54:59) Brazilian president ignores Ukrainian appeals to visit Kiev before Moscow — newspaper (2025-05-06 12:42:47) Russia’s interests must be protected upon return of Western companies — Putin (2025-05-06 12:32:52) Merz’s coalition to once again put forward his candidacy after failed first round (2025-05-06 12:28:08) Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs on 205-for-205 basis — top brass (2025-05-06 12:19:42) Cuban president arrives in Moscow (2025-05-06 12:08:00) Two Russian soldiers spent two minutes to storm Ukrainian position, take prisoners (2025-05-06 12:05:05) Ukraine to turn into burden for European community if it joins EU — Hungarian PM (2025-05-06 12:00:01) Putin actively prepares for 'marathon of bilateral meetings' — Kremlin (2025-05-06 11:57:47) Ukraine’s army bombards Russia’s Belgorod Region with about 400 munitions in past day (2025-05-06 11:57:01) Kiev continues war effort as drone attack shows rejection of ceasefire — Kremlin (2025-05-06 11:45:01) Hyundai registers three trademarks in Russia — patent authority (2025-05-06 11:42:00) Trump's film tariffs may strip Hollywood of majority of its revenues — Axios (2025-05-06 11:40:01) Presidents of Russia, Iran discuss joint energy, transport projects (2025-05-06 11:39:54) Russian troops liberate Lysovka community in Donetsk region over past day (2025-05-06 11:36:01) Qatari emir’s visit to Russia contributes to strengthening understanding — diplomat (2025-05-06 11:36:00) Netanyahu seeks to eliminate possibility of two-state solution — senior EU official (2025-05-06 11:06:34) Russian anti-drone air defense systems effective, says Kremlin (2025-05-06 11:00:33) Nazi collaborators became main participants in anti-Soviet propaganda — FSB (2025-05-06 10:59:44) Russia to retaliate adequately if Kiev violates May ceasefire — Kremlin (2025-05-06 10:54:55) US imposed duties on 70% of EU exports, ready to bring this percentage to 97% — EC (2025-05-06 10:43:25) Putin’s initiative for V-Day ceasefire remains relevant — Kremlin (2025-05-06 10:40:03) China-EU ties stand as one of world’s most influential relations — Xi (2025-05-06 10:25:48) Nazi collaborators who fled after WWII settled in US, Canada, Germany, Britain — FSB (2025-05-06 10:02:34) Press review: Russia may mediate India-Pakistan standoff as Trump eyes defense surge (2025-05-06 10:00:00) Explosion in Shahid Rajaee port due to fire started by forklift — Red Crescent Society (2025-05-06 09:58:41) Almost all of Europe wages war on Russia under Nazi banners — Lavrov (2025-05-06 09:35:01) EC to propose 17th sanctions package on Russia on Tuesday — Politico (2025-05-06 09:16:10) US should stop threatening China if it truly seeks dialogue — diplomat (2025-05-06 09:03:27) Merz fails to be elected German chancellor in first round of parliamentary vote (2025-05-06 08:41:53) Final agreements on Ukraine need to consider Minsk’s interests — Belarusian MFA (2025-05-06 08:41:09) Ukrainian POW says morale low as Russia proves stronger militarily (2025-05-06 08:27:44) Turkey intercepted rigged pagers after blasts in Lebanon, newspaper says (2025-05-06 08:25:46) Ukrainian army hits memorial to fallen heroes of WWII in Kherson Region (2025-05-06 08:03:34) Ukrainian attack on Kursk Region settlement injures two civilians — governor (2025-05-06 07:48:41) Madrid pushes seizure of Russian assets to boost military spending — Moscow’s envoy (2025-05-06 07:29:11) Number of fatalities from fire in Moscow apartment building up to four (2025-05-06 07:27:56) Russian tech giant lauds T-90Ms, T-72B3Ms, T-80BVMs as world’s best serial-produced tanks (2025-05-06 07:23:25) EC to phase out Russian gas by end of 2027 — Reuters (2025-05-06 07:06:22) IN BRIEF: What is known about overnight drone attack on Russian regions (2025-05-06 06:47:33) Kazakhstan supplies 160,000 tons of oil to Germany in April (2025-05-06 06:42:59) Brazil would like to replace US as mediator in Ukraine talks — newspaper (2025-05-06 06:24:51) MOEX Index up 1.14% as morning trading session opens (2025-05-06 06:22:36) India says Pakistan opens fire on Line of Control for 12th night in row (2025-05-06 05:43:25) Russian army knocks Ukrainian troops out of positions near LPR’s Makeyevka — expert (2025-05-06 05:23:14) German company Henkel files trademark registration applications in Russia (2025-05-06 04:56:01) Russia’s West battlegroup eliminates 24 UAV command posts, Starlink station (2025-05-06 04:41:05) US strikes Yemen’s Ras Isa oil terminal almost daily — company (2025-05-06 04:40:08) Over 140 Russians injured in Ukrainian strikes, 15 killed over week (2025-05-06 04:35:49) Friedrich Merz to be elected new Chancellor of Germany (2025-05-06 04:29:29) Nazi ideology is experiencing resurgence in Western countries — Federal Security Service (2025-05-06 04:22:18) Developing economy, science, technologies are priorities for Russia’s security — Shoigu (2025-05-06 04:18:40) Russia must defeat Nazism, prevent globalists from redrawing world map — Shoigu (2025-05-06 04:16:23) Russia enhances its national defense system amid West’s hybrid warfare — Shoigu (2025-05-06 04:14:23) Western intelligence agencies launch large-scale subversive ops against Russia — Shoigu (2025-05-06 03:54:44) Brent crude may fall to $50 per barrel by year-end - expert (2025-05-06 03:34:28) Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 63 over past 24 hours (2025-05-06 03:12:04) NATO, EU pursue programs preparing for direct military conflict with Russia — Shoigu (2025-05-06 02:54:00) Behind-the-scenes maneuvers by ’democratic West’ ended in catastrophe for Europe — Shoigu (2025-05-06 02:44:45) Idea of Ukraine joining NATO receded with Trump’s rise but remains — Shoigu (2025-05-06 01:56:48) Pakistan categorically denies involvement in April 22 terrorist attack in India (2025-05-06 01:10:46)