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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Iran not ready for direct talks with US yet — foreign minister (2025-07-21 23:57:13) Death toll in Syria’s Suwayda province up 146 in one day — portal (2025-07-21 22:03:46) Hamas urges signatories of statement on Gaza to implement its provisions (2025-07-21 20:56:18) US not ready to sign symmetrical agreement on tariffs with EU — Merz (2025-07-21 20:52:59) US pledged to replace Patriot systems handed over by EU to Kiev — Merz (2025-07-21 20:25:37) Top Hungarian diplomat hopes ‘wrestling diplomacy’ will help improve Russia-US ties (2025-07-21 19:59:30) NATO’s increased activity in North Sea undermines European security — diplomat (2025-07-21 19:48:34) Cypriots understand that anti-Russian sanctions will backfire on EU — Russian ambassador (2025-07-21 19:29:45) Russia asks OPCW to probe into chemical weapons use by Ukraine — envoy (2025-07-21 19:15:28) Russian envoy says Global South incensed by plans to make OPCW dance to West’s tune (2025-07-21 19:14:24) Next round of Russian-Ukrainian talks scheduled for July 24 — source (2025-07-21 18:56:14) Russian stock indices in the green on Monday — market data (2025-07-21 18:44:15) No plans to withdraw from OPCW despite deepening internal challenges — Russian diplomat (2025-07-21 18:39:44) Moscow provided OPCW with proof that Kiev uses chemical weapons, Russian envoy says (2025-07-21 18:34:57) Nayara Energy views EU sanctions as groundless, ignoring international law (2025-07-21 18:19:52) Zelensky ousts political rival Budanov from National Security and Defense Council (2025-07-21 18:14:16) Ukrainian lawmaker says national scourge of corruption mires any hope for democracy (2025-07-21 18:12:34) Israel's Foreign Ministry dismisses 25-nation statement on Gaza as ‘detached from reality’ (2025-07-21 18:09:51) Ukrainians revolting against ‘criminal’ military recruitment practices — source (2025-07-21 18:06:18) Ukraine spreads lies about Russia's losses in Kondratovka to cover own failures (2025-07-21 18:03:54) EU drifts downstream with more borrowings — newspaper (2025-07-21 18:02:43) Ukrainian propaganda spreading disinformation about Kupyansk offensive (2025-07-21 17:36:04) Ex-US national security aide says Air Force bases ‘extremely vulnerable’ to drone attacks (2025-07-21 17:12:34) Ukrainian lawmaker says country doesn’t have reserves for offensive (2025-07-21 17:10:09) Defendants in Crocus terror case ask for charges to be dropped as trial looms (2025-07-21 17:04:49) Russian, Iranian defense ministers hold talks in Moscow — Iranian ambassador (2025-07-21 16:42:26) Trial into Crocus City Hall terror attack to begin on August 4 (2025-07-21 16:29:45) Air defenses destroy six drones in Oryol Region, no casualties reported (2025-07-21 16:00:16) UK imposes sanctions on over 130 allegedly Russia-affiliated vessels (2025-07-21 15:57:00) Yemeni Houthis stage drone attack on five sites in Israel — spokesman (2025-07-21 15:47:11) Norilsk Nickel reports nickel, copper production lowering in H1 2025 (2025-07-21 15:34:35) Norilsk Nickel revises production forecast for this year (2025-07-21 15:33:44) Moscow Exchange to expand list of foreign stocks for trading on OTC market (2025-07-21 15:29:08) Severstal’s IFRS net profit down 55% in 1H, while EBITDA falls by 38% (2025-07-21 15:27:39) Russian air defenses shoot down another drone en route to Moscow — mayor (2025-07-21 15:26:09) Rising steel imports increase market sensitivity in Russia — Severstal CEO (2025-07-21 15:24:31) Ukrainians sought to cause front row scene at Russian Gergiev's concert in Italy — paper (2025-07-21 15:22:29) NATO chief urges member states to purchase more US weapons for Kiev (2025-07-21 15:19:25) Severstal increases steel and pig iron output in 1H 2025 (2025-07-21 15:17:03) More than 110 flights canceled in Moscow, St. Petersburg airports (2025-07-21 15:15:46) US Secretary of Treasury announces forthcoming talks with China (2025-07-21 15:12:17) US to urge Europe to follow if introducing tariffs for Russian oil — Treasury (2025-07-21 15:10:35) At least 75 Russian airports to Be modernized by 2030 — PM Mishustin (2025-07-21 15:04:38) Italy bows to political pressure from anti-Russia lobby by cancelling Gergiev show — envoy (2025-07-21 15:03:13) Another round of Russian-Ukrainian talks may be held in Istanbul on July 24-25 — source (2025-07-21 15:00:14) Georgia’s wine exports to Russia drop more than 1.5-times in 1H 2025 (2025-07-21 14:58:46) Turkey expects immediate removal of political barriers to EU accession — Erdogan (2025-07-21 14:54:02) Brazilian envoy leaves Russia, his successor set to arrive in early August — embassy (2025-07-21 14:37:53) Putin toughens rules for vessels’ calling to Russian seaports (2025-07-21 14:21:13) US deploys nuclear weapons in UK for first time in 17 years — UK Defence Journal (2025-07-21 13:50:06) Heavy rain in Moscow Region causes another bridge collapse (2025-07-21 13:42:31) European officials show arrogance at talks with China — expert (2025-07-21 13:36:18) Iran-Europe talks without preconditions may weaken Tehran's stance — newspaper (2025-07-21 13:28:46) Mass tourism from Russia to North Korea unfeasible due to current restrictions — expert (2025-07-21 13:23:37) US has no plans to expand military presence in any region — US envoy (2025-07-21 13:00:38) Four Ukrainian aircraft briefly enter Romania’s airspace — defense ministry (2025-07-21 12:59:02) Hungary, Serbia, Russia hold talks on new oil pipeline project — Szijjarto (2025-07-21 12:57:25) Construction of Trans-Afghan Railroad estimated at $4.6 bln (2025-07-21 12:34:12) Former Ukrainian interior ministry officer found dead in Spain (2025-07-21 12:31:53) Moscow wants respect for Russians in Azerbaijan — Kremlin (2025-07-21 12:20:06) Launch of second pair of Ionosfera-M satellites set for Friday morning — Roscosmos (2025-07-21 12:17:11) If Azerbaijan opts to sue Russia, Moscow will await official verdict — Kremlin (2025-07-21 12:05:09) Umerov to remain head of Ukraine’s delegation at Istanbul talks (2025-07-21 12:02:37) Russian troops pound Ukrainian military-industrial sites in overnight strike (2025-07-21 11:56:39) Russia-Azerbaijan relations encounter tough times — Kremlin (2025-07-21 11:55:47) Kremlin sees tough talks ahead as Russia, Ukraine peace proposals 'diametrically opposed' (2025-07-21 11:17:43) Two NATO members to hold military exercises in Moldova in August — Defense Ministry (2025-07-21 11:15:58) Kremlin to make announcement as soon as date is set for talks with Ukraine — spokesman (2025-07-21 11:02:46) Putin, Trump could meet in China if US president agrees to come — Kremlin (2025-07-21 10:52:36) No changes in Russia’s negotiating team on Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman (2025-07-21 10:50:00) Russian drones now operate more efficiently in Ukraine — media (2025-07-21 10:46:02) Palestine calls on world leaders to pressure Israel into ending Gaza famine (2025-07-21 10:18:59) Iranian, Russian, Chinese officials to meet in Tehran on July 22 (2025-07-21 10:15:11) Zelensky announces appointment of new envoys to 16 countries (2025-07-21 10:12:49) Moscow visit by Iranian leader’s advisor points to Russia’s strengthening position — media (2025-07-21 10:01:04) Press review: Russia, Ukraine may resume talks this week as EU sanctions backfire on bloc (2025-07-21 10:00:00) Russian messenger MAX becomes most popular app in AppStore, nears top of Google Play (2025-07-21 09:48:49) Adviser to Iran's supreme leader brought message to Putin, Iranian Foreign Ministry says (2025-07-21 09:25:13) Russian naval vessel arrives in Iran’s waters for joint Caspian drills — media (2025-07-21 09:18:50) Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks expected in Istanbul at the end of this week — source (2025-07-21 09:09:05) EU should not interfere with Russia-China normal cooperation — Chinese Foreign Ministry (2025-07-21 08:58:14) Beijing expects to overcome disagreements with EU at upcoming summit — Chinese MFA (2025-07-21 08:42:57) Israeli ambassador to Russia to conclude her mission early in October — diplomatic mission (2025-07-21 08:36:24) Investment in new Far Eastern projects to total around $255.1 mln (2025-07-21 08:33:43) Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region with over 80 UAVs in past day (2025-07-21 08:30:59) Over 2 million Gaza residents face death from starvation — Hamas (2025-07-21 08:12:07) Trump to impose 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil — Senator Graham (2025-07-21 08:10:04) West seeks to remove Russia supporters from Serbian government — TASS source (2025-07-21 07:55:29) At least 18 killed in South Korea due to floods, landslides — authorities (2025-07-21 07:39:30) What is known about the aftermath of Ukraine’s overnight drone strike on Russian regions (2025-07-21 07:37:51) Zelensky downplays number of fallen Ukrainian soldiers — media (2025-07-21 07:33:37) Ukraine deploys Latin American mercenaries to Dnepropetrovsk Region’s border (2025-07-21 07:22:32) Date of new round of Russia-Ukraine talks still being agreed — TASS source (2025-07-21 07:12:53) Europe imported around 45 bcm of LNG since early April (2025-07-21 06:58:07) Ukrainian troops fire six rounds of munitions at DPR residential areas in 24 hours (2025-07-21 06:18:36) Russian air defense systems take down 74 Ukrainian drones overnight (2025-07-21 06:08:06) At least 115 Palestinians killed in day in Gaza Strip — Al Jazeera (2025-07-21 05:04:24) Penicillin intelligence complex helps strike back in seconds — Rostec (2025-07-21 04:27:08) EC head, EC Council president to visit China on July 24 — Chinese Foreign Ministry (2025-07-21 03:06:27) China to make decisive steps in response to 18 EU package of sanctions — Commerce Ministry (2025-07-21 02:58:25) PM comes to Blagoveshchensk, first leg of trip to Russia’s Far East (2025-07-21 02:30:55) Muneo Suzuki enters Japanese parliament from ruling party (2025-07-21 01:52:56) Central Bank of China says keeps annual base rate at 3% (2025-07-21 01:51:25) INTERVIEW: Foreigners interested in Russian FPV drone Knyaz Vandal — producer (2025-07-21 01:25:04) Death toll in clashes in Syrian Al-Suwayda exceeds 1,000 people — TV (2025-07-21 01:24:25) Japan's ruling coalition suffers second consecutive defeat in parliamentary elections (2025-07-21 00:43:10) INTERVIEW: Russia makes tens of thousands of Prince Vandal FPV drones monthly — producer (2025-07-21 00:16:04)