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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Russian researcher arrested in US for attempting to smuggle frog embryos (2025-05-14 23:53:52) Forces of Libya's Government of National Unity open fire at protesters in Tripoli (2025-05-14 23:23:46) Trump suggests Iran choose between friendly or unfriendly course of nuclear development (2025-05-14 22:35:25) Trump will not travel to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks — agency (2025-05-14 21:54:57) At least 6 people killed in Libya clashes — health official (2025-05-14 21:50:18) Brazilian President thanks Putin for warm reception during Victory Day festivities (2025-05-14 21:48:30) Putin announces members of Russian delegation for talks with Ukraine (2025-05-14 20:51:59) Hamas, US hold talks in Doha in positive atmosphere (2025-05-14 20:35:50) Putin speaks by phone with Brazil’s president as his plane stops over in Moscow — Kremlin (2025-05-14 19:49:07) Russia, China make every effort to achieve Middle East settlement — Palestinian ambassador (2025-05-14 19:34:11) Kiev did not want to send delegation to Istanbul, West convinced it — WP (2025-05-14 19:32:41) Israel shells UN peacekeepers' positions in Lebanon — mission statement (2025-05-14 19:16:49) United States and Qatar sign agreement worth $1.2 trillion — White House (2025-05-14 19:15:51) Islamic world shows keen interest in Russian cybersecurity solutions — MFA (2025-05-14 18:56:19) China to suspend export control measures for 28 US companies — Ministry of Commerce (2025-05-14 18:46:48) Russia says ready to expand flights to BRICS countries (2025-05-14 18:46:06) More than 150 companies present their products at the Kazan Halal Market fair (2025-05-14 18:45:06) UN secretary general not to partake in talks between Russia, Ukraine in Istanbul (2025-05-14 18:44:43) US realizes futility of forceful approach in Yemen — Russia’s ambassador to UN (2025-05-14 17:59:00) EAEU, Mongolia complete negotiations on temporary trade agreement — EEC (2025-05-14 17:57:49) Serial deliveries of RPL-20 machine gun may start this year — Kalashnikov (2025-05-14 17:57:16) Russian stock indices mixed as trading on Moscow Exchange closes (2025-05-14 17:55:54) White House bans U.S. agencies from all work on G20 in South Africa — WP (2025-05-14 17:55:04) Iran threatens to increase of uranium enrichment to weapons-grade levels (2025-05-14 17:50:17) West allocated roughly $550 billion to support Ukraine — Russian envoy (2025-05-14 17:12:29) AK-12K based on feedback from special operation zone — Kalashnikov (2025-05-14 16:59:43) Russia’s annual inflation slows to 10.09% from 10.21% on May 6-12 (2025-05-14 16:59:11) Kalashnikov to show KUB-2 kamikaze drone at exhibition in Belarus (2025-05-14 16:49:49) Inflation in Russia reaches 0.06% on May 6-12 — Rosstat (2025-05-14 16:18:06) Trump family earned $2 bln in one month of his presidency (2025-05-14 16:17:36) Ukraine is being used as springboard for cyberattacks on Russia — Foreign Ministry (2025-05-14 16:01:48) RPL-20, RPL-7 belt-fed hand-held machine guns demonstrated for first time in Russia (2025-05-14 15:43:31) UN ready to provide support to sides of Ukraine conflict — secretary-general (2025-05-14 15:42:08) Eight OPEC+ countries oil output by 475,000 bpd above target in April — OPEC (2025-05-14 15:41:23) Nothing strange about US authorities’ desire to build relations with Syria — Kremlin (2025-05-14 15:30:16) Rubio, Witkoff to travel to Istanbul on May 16 for Ukraine talks (2025-05-14 15:26:36) Russia to receive many foreign guests soon — Kremlin aide (2025-05-14 15:24:58) Russia’s project to develop Baikal aircraft will move forward (2025-05-14 15:09:04) Lavrov says release of МН17 verdict sought to overshadow Malaysian PM’s trip to Russia (2025-05-14 15:06:02) Russia sees prospects for gas and peaceful nuclear energy projects with Malaysia — Putin (2025-05-14 15:04:56) Russia ready to supply more coal to Malaysia — Energy Minister (2025-05-14 15:04:49) Russia to help Malaysia get acclimated to BRICS work — Putin (2025-05-14 15:04:20) Palestine hopes Trump recognizes its statehood — envoy to Russia (2025-05-14 15:03:30) Russia's Andreeva falls to Gauff in quarterfinals of 2025 Italian Open (2025-05-14 14:58:46) Kalashnikov starts mass deliveries of low-noise firing devices for AK-12 to Russian army (2025-05-14 14:51:11) Russia-Malaysia relations advancing, room for more growth — Putin (2025-05-14 14:36:09) Russia ready to increase exports of oil products to Malaysia — Energy Minister (2025-05-14 14:34:29) Brazilian embassy confirms president's plane to make stopover in Moscow (2025-05-14 14:25:49) Malaysia’s Prime Minister proposes restoring direct flights with Russia (2025-05-14 14:16:51) US doesn't want Zelensky at NATO's June summit — ANSA (2025-05-14 14:15:00) Russian troops breaching Ukrainian defenses near Krasnoarmeysk in Donetsk region — expert (2025-05-14 14:07:17) Kremlin spokesman declines to name starting points of Ukraine talks (2025-05-14 14:07:16) Istanbul 2022 draft may serve as basis for settlement — Russian envoy (2025-05-14 14:03:56) Iran proposes creation of consortium for peaceful uranium enrichment — NYT (2025-05-14 13:53:10) Taliban delegation headed by deputy prime minister arrives in Russia (2025-05-14 13:47:22) Lionsgate studio plans to resume film distribution in Russia — Variety (2025-05-14 13:44:45) EU fueling conflict between Russia, Ukraine instead of pushing for peace — EP deputy (2025-05-14 13:33:45) Russian troops to receive large batch of shortened AK-12 assault rifles (2025-05-14 13:23:57) Russian government receives official proposals on conditions for return of Western firms (2025-05-14 13:21:07) Kalashnikov gunmaker unveils latest shortened, small-size assault rifles (2025-05-14 13:08:14) Production of Baikal aircraft suspended due to increased takeoff run length — Trutnev (2025-05-14 13:05:21) Trump does not rule new sanctions against Russia, Iran (2025-05-14 13:03:28) Format of Istanbul negotiations on Ukraine yet to be determined — Turkish foreign minister (2025-05-14 12:38:49) Malaysia hopes to develop cooperation with Russia in nuclear, military sphere — PM (2025-05-14 12:28:48) Russia expects development of relations with ASEAN — Putin (2025-05-14 12:26:05) Russian troops liberate Mikhailovka community in Donetsk region over past day (2025-05-14 12:22:51) Effectiveness of improvements to Baikal aircraft confirmed, development work to continue (2025-05-14 12:08:09) Putin invites Malaysia’s king to visit Russia (2025-05-14 11:31:44) Parties fighting in Libya's capital agree to temporary ceasefire (2025-05-14 11:11:41) Kremlin aide Ushakov has no comments on Trump, Zelensky’s possible visit to Istanbul (2025-05-14 11:07:12) Russian delegation to discuss political, technical issues at Istanbul talks — Kremlin aide (2025-05-14 11:04:12) Tehran, Moscow making arrangements for Putin’s visit to Iran — top diplomat (2025-05-14 11:01:54) No sense in pause to hostilities at all for Russia, Medvedchuk argues (2025-05-14 10:51:20) Customs seize more than six million dollars' worth of cocaine at St. Petersburg port (2025-05-14 10:34:28) EU to blacklist 30 entities over alleged circumvention of anti-Russia sanctions — Politico (2025-05-14 10:33:15) Kalashnikov presents newest uniform from Novator uniform kit (2025-05-14 10:30:45) Russian investigators report 24 civilian deaths in Kursk Region’s village (2025-05-14 10:29:49) Kremlin will announce contacts between Putin, Lula da Silva as they are agreed (2025-05-14 10:27:38) State Duma ratifies agreement with Laos on military cooperation (2025-05-14 10:13:14) Peace, prosperity through cooperation to headline EEF agenda this year — official (2025-05-14 10:11:21) Russia, US, EU countries to work for strategic security — Kremlin spokesman (2025-05-14 10:07:44) Press review: Russia prepares for Ukraine talks and Trump pursues Middle East megadeals (2025-05-14 10:00:00) Russia’s Shoigu sees Global South, East facing transborder security threats (2025-05-14 09:54:11) Kiev agrees to talks without ceasefire to secure US backing — MP (2025-05-14 09:52:56) EU nuclear proliferation won’t contribute to Europe's security — Kremlin (2025-05-14 09:52:19) EU court blames von der Leyen for hiding information on COVID-19 vaccines (2025-05-14 09:49:53) Russia won’t renounce ties with Islamic world — top diplomat (2025-05-14 09:32:49) Moscow's rivals scheme to replace power in Russia — foreign intel chief (2025-05-14 09:32:06) Yemen’s Houthis launch new strike on Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv — spokesman (2025-05-14 09:15:22) EC chief says 17th sanctions package on Russia implies restrictions against 189 tankers (2025-05-14 09:11:45) Trump says ready to make deal with Iran if Tehran refuses to develop nuclear weapons (2025-05-14 09:03:11) Istanbul 2.0 signals a losing game for Zelensky, even if he skips talks — politician (2025-05-14 08:50:23) EU to sanction select banks, curb Russian uranium imports — Bild (2025-05-14 08:38:19) Europe dreams of dividing Russia into parts, Ukraine just springboard — BiH president (2025-05-14 08:25:52) Iran, US decide to continue talks on nuclear dossier — diplomat (2025-05-14 08:10:33) Brazilian president to relay Kiev’s Istanbul talks request to Putin during Moscow visit (2025-05-14 07:54:54) Hungary's top diplomat urges EU to avoid interfering with Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul (2025-05-14 07:48:35) Baku reports shelling of Azerbaijani army positions from Armenia (2025-05-14 07:28:13) Fire near Tsiolkovsky town poses no threat to Vostochny spaceport — Roscosmos (2025-05-14 07:19:50) EU envoys approve 17th package of anti-Russia sanctions — source (2025-05-14 06:58:03) India’s Operation Sindoor tests New Delhi’s ties with QUAD — magazine (2025-05-14 06:51:49) Russian troops advance in Verkhnekamenskoye community in Donetsk region — expert (2025-05-14 06:42:59) Russia, Sri Lanka agree to hold first joint anti-terrorism drills (2025-05-14 06:41:51) NATO summit in The Hague to focus on strengthening alliance, not Ukraine — news agency (2025-05-14 06:24:05) Hydrocarbon storages may be created in perennially frozen soils — expert (2025-05-14 06:22:22) EU set to impose much higher tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products — newspaper (2025-05-14 06:21:01) Ukrainian troops prepare for battles for Sumy, try to hold Yunakovka — security forces (2025-05-14 05:22:22) Ten Ukrainian soldiers surrender in southern DPR (2025-05-14 04:55:05) Bolivian president not to run for re-election (2025-05-14 02:47:48) Israeli strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza kills 36 (2025-05-14 01:51:11) Israeli military structures recognize threat of starvation in Gaza Strip — NYT (2025-05-14 01:15:54) Putin to hold talks with Malaysian premier (2025-05-14 00:44:21)