ITAR-TASS News Agency

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• US film director Robert Benton passes away at 92 — NYT(2025-05-13 23:51:48)
• Pentagon does not rule out direct US-Russia conflict if Ukraine crisis escalates(2025-05-13 22:53:39)
• New anti-Iranian sanctions by US unacceptable, Iranian Foreign Ministry says(2025-05-13 22:01:02)
• Indian premier notes Russian-made S-400 air defense system’s role during escalation(2025-05-13 21:58:43)
• Russia rejects ICAO Council’s accusations on MH17 case as illegitimate — foreign ministry(2025-05-13 21:24:27)
• France ready to discuss deployment of strategic bombers in EU countries — Macron(2025-05-13 20:53:24)
• Death toll from Israeli strike on southern Gaza Strip nears 30 — media(2025-05-13 20:35:10)
• Houthis say they attacked Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport(2025-05-13 20:28:18)
• France already given everything it could to Ukraine — Macron(2025-05-13 20:22:50)
• Russian diplomat slams NATO’s denial of accreditation to TASS journalist(2025-05-13 19:46:09)
• Chinese Film Festival sets newly inked agreements between Russia, China in motion(2025-05-13 19:44:47)
• US Department of State describes Istanbul talks as ‘critical opportunity’(2025-05-13 19:20:33)
• Malaysian PM says hopes his visit to Russia will help strengthen bilateral ties(2025-05-13 19:19:37)
• US envoy to NATO says focus is on ending Ukraine conflict, not more sanctions on Russia(2025-05-13 19:18:31)
• Rubio, other US officials to travel to Istanbul for Ukraine talks — Trump(2025-05-13 19:15:47)
• TASS denied accreditation to informal NATO ministerial talks in Antalya(2025-05-13 18:46:26)
• Putin states attractiveness of Donbass, Novorossiya for business(2025-05-13 18:45:57)
• Thirty Emergencies Ministry workers killed in Ukrainian attacks in DPR since 2014(2025-05-13 18:45:11)
• IN BRIEF: Putin's key statements at a meeting with the Business Russia association(2025-05-13 18:23:57)
• Poland to ban Dodik from entering its territory — foreign ministry(2025-05-13 18:20:43)
• US to stop Iranian oil exports if no nuclear deal is reached — Trump(2025-05-13 18:18:59)
• Israel strike on southern Gaza targeted senior Hamas military commander — radio(2025-05-13 18:17:08)
• Russian delegation to be waiting for Ukrainian negotiators in Istanbul on May 15 — Kremlin(2025-05-13 18:16:03)
• West still considering sending troops to Ukraine — US diplomat(2025-05-13 17:59:36)
• At least four killed in Israeli strike on Gaza European Hospital(2025-05-13 17:57:24)
• Ukrainian intelligence launches covert operation against Hungary, uses opposition — Orban(2025-05-13 17:55:20)
• Israeli army conducts strike on Hamas headquarters beneath hospital in southern Gaza(2025-05-13 17:48:02)
• Putin says major foreign companies ask him directly if they can come back to Russia(2025-05-13 17:47:08)
• Russia to be guided by own interests when it comes to return of Western brands — Putin(2025-05-13 17:46:19)
• Outcome of Istanbul talks to depend on Kiev’s Western sponsors — Russian diplomat(2025-05-13 17:43:25)
• Russian stock indices slightly up by end of trading session on Moscow Exchange(2025-05-13 17:42:12)
• Russia, US in contact on Ukraine but not 'coordinating' on Istanbul talks — top diplomat(2025-05-13 17:41:07)
• ISU clears four Russian figure skaters for 2026 Olympics qualifiers(2025-05-13 17:39:40)
• Washington does not think Russia trying to drive wedge between US, NATO — diplomat(2025-05-13 17:38:21)
• ‘Soft landing’ of national economy will allow Bank of Russia to lower key rate — Putin(2025-05-13 16:56:20)
• US envoy confirms Trump may visit Istanbul if Putin attends talks on Ukraine(2025-05-13 16:45:29)
• Russia hopes to deal directly with Ukraine in Istanbul — senior Russian diplomat(2025-05-13 16:43:20)
• Putin underscores importance of adjusting estimate of Russia’s GDP growth for 2024 to 4.3%(2025-05-13 16:41:44)
• Only foreign brands that bring value to Russia will be allowed to return — Putin(2025-05-13 16:33:02)
• Trump still undecided on Istanbul visit — CNN(2025-05-13 16:31:22)
• Turkey's Foreign Ministry has no official program for Istanbul talks yet(2025-05-13 15:55:41)
• Zelensky says ban on talks with Russia does not apply to him(2025-05-13 15:53:38)
• Foreign companies' exit tactics won't be forgotten — Putin(2025-05-13 15:52:43)
• Russia must brace for Western moves that hurt both sides — Putin(2025-05-13 15:48:34)
• Chances of restoring P5+1 extremely low — MFA(2025-05-13 15:44:39)
• Bahrain proposes football friendly against Russia(2025-05-13 15:38:18)
• Russians can now pay with Mir cards in Iran — Islamic republic’s Central Bank(2025-05-13 15:38:05)
• Russia, Iran to finalize integration of payment systems by end of 2025 — Iranian regulator(2025-05-13 15:35:24)
• Moscow, Washington continue discussions on Middle East issues — Russian diplomat(2025-05-13 15:27:19)
• US discusses deployment of European deterrence force west of Dnieper River — Kellogg(2025-05-13 15:21:25)
• Putin says high inflation one of main economic problems in Russia(2025-05-13 15:18:01)
• Business association head says Russia will cope with new Western sanctions(2025-05-13 15:14:28)
• Business association suggests Western firms return through joint ventures(2025-05-13 15:12:44)
• Russia-US bilateral talks in pipeline, date yet to be agreed on — Russian diplomat(2025-05-13 15:04:25)
• Russia’s international reserves up 5.08% in April to $680.27 bln — Central Bank(2025-05-13 14:58:03)
• Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate for May 14 to 80.55 rubles(2025-05-13 14:57:50)
• Investigation into MEPs visiting Russia reveals EU's lack of democratic values — MFA(2025-05-13 14:47:45)
• Main goal of Istanbul talks to lay down sustainable peace in Ukraine — Russian diplomat(2025-05-13 14:42:05)
• Zelensky confirms his visit to Turkey on May 15(2025-05-13 14:20:43)
• Mirolyubovka seizure paves way for liberating Dimitrov, Krasnoarmeysk in DPR — expert(2025-05-13 14:16:34)
• Skilled negotiators to represent Russia in Istanbul talks — lawmaker(2025-05-13 14:16:00)
• Zelensky’s entourage wants to trade abducted Kursk civilians for captured Azov terrorists(2025-05-13 14:08:50)
• Russian diplomatic missions avert incidents on May 9 despite isolated provocations — MFA(2025-05-13 14:03:23)
• Russian Navy to set up unmanned systems regiments — paper(2025-05-13 13:58:05)
• Putin says Western brand apologies insufficient for return to Russian market(2025-05-13 13:51:37)
• China, Brazil see addressing root causes of Ukrainian crisis as only path to peace(2025-05-13 13:47:20)
• China, Brazil urge Russia, Ukraine to begin direct dialogue swiftly(2025-05-13 13:39:26)
• NATO using Ukraine as testing ground for military tactics — Russian lawmaker(2025-05-13 13:37:41)
• Russia’s Kornet anti-tank missile system can pierce any Ukrainian tank — Rostec(2025-05-13 13:33:18)
• Hungary’s top diplomat criticizes EU attitude to ceasefire in Ukraine(2025-05-13 13:22:01)
• NATO expansion at heart of Ukraine conflict, alliance must be present at talks — expert(2025-05-13 13:14:58)
• Russian diplomat says talks with Ukraine should be held behind closed doors(2025-05-13 13:03:36)
• Bank of Russia sells yuan worth over $130 mln with settlements on May 12(2025-05-13 12:44:32)
• Russian troops liberate Mirolyubovka community in Donetsk region over past day(2025-05-13 12:21:39)
• Serbian leader rejects European Council president's call to condemn Russia(2025-05-13 12:04:19)
• Ukraine plan of Brazil, China to bring peace back in Europe — Lula(2025-05-13 11:52:16)
• Europe's anti-Russian stance blocks peace in Ukraine — Dutch journalist(2025-05-13 11:44:28)
• Russia proposes to create BRICS Association of Ethno-Gastronomic Tourism(2025-05-13 11:32:43)
• Berlin's silence over video showing Merz, Macron is telling — MFA(2025-05-13 11:31:19)
• Russia to send delegation to Istanbul talks on May 15 regardless of Kiev’s stance — MP(2025-05-13 11:28:28)
• Szijjarto brands EC’s plan to ditch Russian energy final blow to EU economy(2025-05-13 11:23:37)
• Nord Streams’ case exposes Europe’s ‘impotence’ in defending national interests(2025-05-13 11:10:00)
• Europe fully backs Kiev, unfit to mediate in conflict resolution talks(2025-05-13 11:08:32)
• Russia rejects outcome of prejudiced probe into MH17 disaster — Kremlin(2025-05-13 10:56:10)
• Russia proceeds with groundwork for Istanbul negotiations — Kremlin spokesman(2025-05-13 10:28:50)
• Kremlin says will reveal team for Ukraine talks as soon as Putin thinks fit(2025-05-13 10:28:35)
• Ukraine peace deal impossible without dialogue with Russia, Trump’s special envoy says(2025-05-13 10:15:57)
• Japan reiterates push for dialogue toward peace deal with Russia — PM(2025-05-13 10:10:29)
• Press review: Russia, Ukraine mull peace as US, China slash tariffs amid tensions(2025-05-13 10:00:01)
• Russia’s foreign trade surplus down to $31.8 bln in January-March — Customs Service(2025-05-13 09:56:46)
• Over 30 Russian companies to showcase products at Uzbekistan Energy Week(2025-05-13 09:48:08)
• French film star Depardieu receives 18-month suspended sentence on sexual assault charges(2025-05-13 09:37:30)
• Six people killed in clashes in Libyan capital(2025-05-13 09:34:09)
• Ceasefire with Ukraine can’t be achieved without due preparations — Russian envoy(2025-05-13 09:20:57)
• Revision of NATO’s military doctrine signals bloc is preparing for conflict — Russian MP(2025-05-13 09:10:59)
• Trump issues ultimatum, saying Russia, Ukraine should hold direct talks — Witkoff(2025-05-13 08:38:37)
• Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as part of his first foreign tour — media(2025-05-13 08:36:43)
• EU capitals to agree on 17th package of anti-Russia sanctions on Wednesday — FT(2025-05-13 08:33:16)
• Dollar exchange rate down below 80 rubles on interbank market first since April 21(2025-05-13 08:18:02)
• Details over Ukraine territory, ZNPP, access to major waterways remain key — Witkoff(2025-05-13 08:16:50)
• Russian stocks up as main trading session opens(2025-05-13 08:06:52)
• Brazil to launch small NPP construction with Rosatom soon — minister(2025-05-13 08:00:28)
• Russian forces destroy Ukrainian army strongholds near Makeyevka in Lugansk region(2025-05-13 07:55:49)
• Russia to give precise response to Poland shutting down Consulate General in Krakow — MFA(2025-05-13 07:42:30)
• US to cut tariffs on China shipments to 54% from 120% — executive order(2025-05-13 07:01:03)
• Over 20 Russian residents wounded, six killed in Kiev's strikes during 3-day truce — envoy(2025-05-13 06:58:13)
• Novosibirsk university develops model to improve energy supply in Arctic(2025-05-13 06:54:35)
• Russian troops expand control area in Kharkov Region on 30 km frontline — military expert(2025-05-13 06:27:01)
• Kiev’s strikes on Russian regions leave 70 civilians wounded, 21 killed over week — envoy(2025-05-13 05:42:33)
• Russia says Ukraine lost many armored vehicles, heavy drones in fighting for Kotlyarovka(2025-05-13 04:59:37)
• China to provide $9.2 bln worth of loans to Latin American countries(2025-05-13 03:51:51)
• Russian diplomat accuses France, Germany, UK of seeking to extend Ukraine conflict(2025-05-13 02:41:49)
• EU waits for talks in Turkey before pushing for sanctions against Russia — report(2025-05-13 02:33:15)
• Foreign ministers of China, Brazil call for settling Ukraine crisis(2025-05-13 01:18:37)
• US sanctions 3 individuals, 1 company from Iran(2025-05-13 00:44:54)
• Tripoli-based officials say military operation in Libya’s capital over(2025-05-13 00:17:44)