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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If Ukrainian president illegitimate, entire government structure illegitimate — Putin (2025-06-18 23:57:01) Russia asked Kiev government to implement Minsk Accords, they refused — Putin (2025-06-18 23:54:00) Russia will achieve goals on Ukraine militarily if peace effort fails — Putin (2025-06-18 23:51:39) DPR, LPR had the right to secede from Ukraine regardless of Kiev’s opinion — Putin (2025-06-18 23:49:20) Putin sees no rational explanation for Germany’s decision to stop buying Russian gas (2025-06-18 23:47:07) State coup is primary source of the Kiev regime’s power — Putin (2025-06-18 23:45:20) News agencies from US, UK, France participate in meeting with Putin (2025-06-18 21:07:34) Putin starts meeting with heads of world's leading news agencies at SPIEF sidelines (2025-06-18 21:06:11) Trump says Iran was few weeks away from obtaining nuclear weapon (2025-06-18 21:04:38) First atlas of wine in Russia presented at SPIEF (2025-06-18 21:02:57) Kazakhstan, Russia could jointly develop rare earth metals — envoy (2025-06-18 21:01:45) US keeps the door open for diplomacy with Iran — Trump (2025-06-18 20:53:08) Trump says he is still undecided on whether to strike Iran (2025-06-18 20:51:05) Iran has no other choice but to protect its territorial integrity — foreign ministry (2025-06-18 20:49:08) OPEC Secretary General, Novak discuss situation on oil market, energy security (2025-06-18 20:47:41) Telegram co-founder Durov says his brother working on ‘real AI’ (2025-06-18 20:43:50) West seeks to offset defeat in Ukraine by fueling other conflicts, says analyst (2025-06-18 19:13:21) Iranian foreign minister denies sending team of negotiators to Oman (2025-06-18 18:57:22) Israeli planes make 600 midair refuelings during operation in Iran — IDF (2025-06-18 18:53:52) Israeli army reports detecting rocket fire from Gaza Strip (2025-06-18 18:48:41) Trump says approved continuation of Israel's operation against Iran to Netanyahu (2025-06-18 18:46:55) Doomsday plane arrives at air base near Washington DC (2025-06-18 18:44:12) Putin, Rousseff discuss efforts to create BRICS digital payment platform (2025-06-18 18:42:04) Russian banks help Latin America get around payment restrictions — chamber of commerce (2025-06-18 18:38:20) Iran launches Sejil medium-range missile in combat conditions for first time — news agency (2025-06-18 18:35:46) Data storage on Russian servers to be condition for foreign companies return (2025-06-18 18:21:40) Latin America ready to cooperate with Russia despite crises — head of chamber of commerce (2025-06-18 18:13:24) Top Chinese diplomat says world cannot stand by as Middle East 'plunges into the abyss' (2025-06-18 18:11:06) Trump says has no desire of drawing US into another prolonged war in Middle East (2025-06-18 18:07:07) Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 78.72 rubles for June 19 (2025-06-18 18:04:34) Pentagon ready for Trump’s any decision on Iran — Hegseth (2025-06-18 18:04:00) Iran may attack US ships if US intervenes in conflict — TV (2025-06-18 18:01:36) BRICS Bank entry requests by Colombia, Uzbekistan approved — NDB president Rousseff (2025-06-18 17:57:44) Court of The Hague rejects Ukrainian company's claim to seize Gazprom assets (2025-06-18 17:25:06) Trump says he ran out of patience on Iran, wishes luck to Khamenei (2025-06-18 17:11:18) Many Donbass mineral reserves classified under Stalin — Donbass head (2025-06-18 17:08:09) DPR head urges Europe to focus on its own problems rather than weapons for Ukraine (2025-06-18 16:50:16) Russian army 'actively advancing' near DPR border with Dnipropetrovsk Region — expert (2025-06-18 16:42:44) Kiev stops large-scale counterattacks amid Russian advance — expert (2025-06-18 16:40:22) Indonesian president arrives in St. Petersburg to participate in SPIEF — embassy (2025-06-18 16:38:23) Trump says he, Putin discussed Iran, Ukraine on June 17 (2025-06-18 16:07:57) Trump says not too late to negotiate with Iran (2025-06-18 15:49:46) Hezbollah may join Iranian-Israeli conflict if needed — Al Hadath (2025-06-18 15:45:47) Kiev's 'Kursk adventure' PR-motivated — DPR head (2025-06-18 15:42:53) Foreign Russian communities support Moscow's foreign policy — Foreign Ministry (2025-06-18 15:26:44) NFC fraud costs Russians over $12.71 mln weekly (2025-06-18 15:11:57) Africa will shape global economy by end of 21st century (2025-06-18 15:00:14) World War III would destroy civilization, must be prevented — senior Russian diplomat (2025-06-18 14:54:35) Decision to strike Iran may lead Trump to political tragedy — expert (2025-06-18 14:51:53) Russian DFA market may hit $12.7 bln by end of 2025 (2025-06-18 14:47:51) CPC estimates damage from Kiev's UAV attack on Kropotkinskaya station at $34.38 mln (2025-06-18 14:46:17) Foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Russia discuss conflict between Israel, Iran (2025-06-18 14:43:27) Investors signal that Middle East conflict won't drag on — Russian special envoy (2025-06-18 14:31:14) Ukraine lost integrity in 2014, acts in West's interests — DPR head (2025-06-18 14:27:35) Kiev regime poses terrorist threat unless nations unite against it — DPR head (2025-06-18 14:22:07) Foreign companies remaining in Russia behave themselves property — First Deputy PM (2025-06-18 14:04:13) Trump tries to stay away from military action in Middle East — Washington Post (2025-06-18 13:58:35) Israel's attack on Iran may scar Europe too — DPR head (2025-06-18 13:37:49) Israel fails to effectively attack Iran's nuclear facilities — envoy to Geneva (2025-06-18 13:36:35) Capitulation of Kiev regime should be discussed with other states — DPR head (2025-06-18 13:33:55) Iran urges neighboring countries not to let Israel carry out strikes from their territory (2025-06-18 13:26:48) Ukraine dragging out ID process to dodge payouts to families — diplomat (2025-06-18 13:24:45) Roscosmos chief says ISS not shutting down for at least another three years (2025-06-18 13:01:14) FACTBOX: Russian pizza magnate Samvel Karapetyan detained in Armenia (2025-06-18 12:45:59) Israel needs US-exclusive mega-bomb to destroy nuclear facility in Fordow — NYP (2025-06-18 12:34:03) Iran plans new retaliatory strikes against Israel — Khamenei (2025-06-18 12:33:59) At least two US Navy destroyers protect Israel from Iranian strikes — ABC (2025-06-18 12:23:14) Putin, UAE president express profound concern over escalation of Iranian-Israeli conflict (2025-06-18 12:14:59) Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass (2025-06-18 11:57:20) Turkey reinforcing military defenses so no one 'dares attack us' — Erdogan (2025-06-18 11:51:44) Putin confirms Russia ready to mediate Middle East conflict — Kremlin (2025-06-18 11:42:01) Russian intel chief says situation between Iran, Israel critical (2025-06-18 11:21:57) Joint venture of Alrosa, ZCDC continues exploration in Zimbabwe (2025-06-18 11:20:06) Downed F-35, US fleet withdrawal, secret Chinese flights: news on Israel-Iran conflict (2025-06-18 11:18:04) US to suffer colossal damage if enters military conflict with Iran — Khamenei (2025-06-18 11:12:18) Bank of Russia sells yuan worth 7.4 bln rubles ($94.6 mln) for June 17 settlement (2025-06-18 11:01:39) Iran launches some 30 missiles at Israel overnight — IDF (2025-06-18 10:35:17) Russian businessman detained in Armenia included in Ukraine’s extremist website database (2025-06-18 10:34:22) Trump’s remarks on China joining G7 reflect ignorance, desperation — expert (2025-06-18 10:13:31) Facilities in Tehran, Karaj damaged in strikes — IAEA (2025-06-18 10:11:46) SPIEF displays Shturm, Sparta, Tiger armored vehicles (2025-06-18 10:07:38) Israeli general reveals number of facilities impacted in attacks across Iran (2025-06-18 10:05:21) World has no shortage of oil supply amid conflict in Middle East — Novak (2025-06-18 10:03:20) World to face demographic crisis — Russian official (2025-06-18 10:01:11) Press review: SPIEF 2025 may yield $95.5 bln in contracts as Trump leaves G7 summit early (2025-06-18 10:00:01) Chinese TANK 700 and WEY 80 vehicles unveiled at SPIEF (2025-06-18 09:10:56) Security Council ineffective amid Israeli aggression — Iran’s UN envoy (2025-06-18 09:04:50) Russia’s military chief inspects Battlegroup Center in special military operation area (2025-06-18 08:54:42) IDF reports preparing strike on Iran, urges evacuation (2025-06-18 08:49:30) Russian company presents Bulat-online counter-UAV system at SPIEF (2025-06-18 08:48:02) Israel running low on Arrow missile interceptors amid conflict with Iran — WSJ (2025-06-18 08:46:12) IDF rejects Iranian reports of seizing control over Israeli airspace (2025-06-18 08:44:38) Iran fires 400 missiles at Israel, killing 24, injuring 804 — Netanyahu’s office (2025-06-18 08:40:44) Discontent with BRICS goes beyond Trump, reveals Western self-interest — Russian diplomat (2025-06-18 08:38:41) Donald Trump’s backing could grant Israel hegemony over Middle East — WP (2025-06-18 08:30:57) Trump much more interested in Israel-Iran conflict than Ukraine — opposition politician (2025-06-18 07:55:06) ‘Tornado sweeping’ through Tehran, civilians flee capital — defense minister (2025-06-18 07:44:56) Russia’s exports in 2024 reached $434 bln — minister (2025-06-18 07:24:53) Zelensky cancels press conference and leaves Canada after failed meeting with Trump (2025-06-18 07:14:57) G7 no longer big, new growth centers have emerged — official (2025-06-18 07:13:25) MAER CEO: 'If your business doesn't stir emotions, close it down. Even we won't sell it' (2025-06-18 07:00:00) RDIF to sign over 10 agreements with foreign partners at SPIEF-2025 (2025-06-18 06:48:31) Nuclear threat in Middle East not hypothetical, but practical — Foreign Ministry (2025-06-18 06:45:25) Trump blocks effort to lower Russian oil price cap — Politico (2025-06-18 06:43:07) Iran shoots down fifth Israeli F-35 — municipal authorities (2025-06-18 06:13:09) Russia hopes its interests protected with regard to bases in Syria (2025-06-18 06:10:02) Drone identification system to lift flight restrictions this year (2025-06-18 05:52:32) Russians most of all wait for return of IKEA, McDonald's (2025-06-18 05:38:19) US presidential envoy plans to meet with Belarusian president soon — agency (2025-06-18 05:03:01) BRICS partner state status proves worthwhile — Russian diplomat (2025-06-18 04:44:56) Moscow, Pyongyang set up working groups for cooperation — Russian Security Council (2025-06-18 04:37:32) Israel’s aggression against Iran cannot be excused as pre-emptive attack, Swiss NGO says (2025-06-18 04:35:42) French president’s trip to Greenland irritates Trump (2025-06-18 04:10:44) No US decision yet on attack against Iran — newspaper (2025-06-18 03:54:48) US may decide to launch military action against Iran within 24 to 48 hours — TV (2025-06-18 03:44:56) Putin to discuss global situation with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF (2025-06-18 03:44:29) More than 80 hacking groups act against Russia — Sber (2025-06-18 03:17:02) Kim Jong Un reiterates support for Russia’s policy at meeting with top security official (2025-06-18 03:16:02) New car sales in Russia may plunge by 25-30% in 2025 — minister (2025-06-18 02:39:02) Format of Russia’s participation in BRICS summit under discussion — diplomat (2025-06-18 02:37:54) Russian diplomat points to worst-case scenario in Iran-Israel conflict (2025-06-18 02:37:08) G7 leaders express support for Trump’s efforts to find peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis (2025-06-18 01:35:00) Iran takes measures to protect nuclear facilities, envoy says (2025-06-18 01:34:43) Russian industry minister names conditions for foreign businesses return (2025-06-18 00:43:02) Iran takes full control of Israel’s airspace — agency (2025-06-18 00:25:41)