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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Europe should have begun paying for US weapons for Ukraine three years ago — Trump (2025-07-23 23:38:46) Hamas amends two provisions in its response to Gaza deal proposal — TV (2025-07-23 23:05:54) Exchanges and memorandums: What Russian delegation’s head said after Istanbul talks (2025-07-23 22:48:29) Talks in Istanbul were difficult, but no breakthroughs were anticipated — Russian MP (2025-07-23 22:34:13) Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits off Indonesia coast (2025-07-23 22:32:51) Russia demonstrated commitment to diplomatic settlement of conflict — MP (2025-07-23 21:56:19) IN BRIEF: Russia, Ukraine hold third round of talks in Istanbul (2025-07-23 21:55:32) Over 9,000 protesting in Kiev against crackdown on anti-corruption agencies — police (2025-07-23 21:24:48) Kiev residents rally against Zelensky’s crackdown on anti-corruption agencies (2025-07-23 21:23:11) Russia says humanitarian agreements from previous rounds fulfilled (2025-07-23 20:57:32) Russia, Ukraine complete second exchange of POWs — head of Russian delegation (2025-07-23 20:50:40) Israeli minister threatens to open ‘gates of hell’ against Hamas unless it frees hostages (2025-07-23 20:49:46) Russia works through list of 339 Ukrainian children, returns some of them to Ukraine (2025-07-23 20:46:58) Russia working to repatriate Ukrainian children — head of Russian delegation (2025-07-23 20:46:27) Russia suggests handing another 3,000 bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers over to Kiev (2025-07-23 20:43:14) Russia notifies Ukraine of need for proper preparations for bilateral summit (2025-07-23 20:40:47) Head of Russian delegation slams proposal to exhume remains of veterans as immoral (2025-07-23 20:40:04) Moscow asks Ukraine to return 20 Russian children — deputy foreign minister (2025-07-23 20:30:25) Russia, Ukraine to decide on next round of talks after executing latest deals — source (2025-07-23 20:29:58) Russian delegation departs Ciragan Palace in Istanbul after talks with Ukraine (2025-07-23 20:09:38) Russia favors solving global challenges in new sustainable development agenda — official (2025-07-23 20:07:20) Russia, Ukraine to continue contacts for discussing memoranda on settlement — Medinsky (2025-07-23 20:06:48) Russia, Ukraine agree to swap not only military servicemen, but also civilians — source (2025-07-23 19:16:12) German IT giant to continue job cuts (2025-07-23 18:59:03) No continuation of third round of Russia-Ukraine talks expected to take place (2025-07-23 18:51:16) Electricity output in Russia down 1.9% in 1H to 600 bln kWh — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:49:18) Share of loss-making entities in Russia totals 31.1% in January-May 2025 — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:48:41) Russia’s gold production up 9.3% in June — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:48:15) Central Bank of Azerbaijan does not see decline in trade with Russia (2025-07-23 18:47:29) Production of passenger cars in Russia down 2% in 1H to 326,000 units — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:46:09) Coal production in Russia up 1.6% in 1H to 216 mln tons — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:40:35) Analysts expect more than 50% price hike for diamonds by 2027 (2025-07-23 18:40:06) Iran continues assessing impact of strikes on nuclear sites — senior diplomat (2025-07-23 18:37:59) Russia’s production of fertilizers up 7.1% in 1H — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:35:59) Russia’s cumulative gas production down 3.1% in 1H to 335 bcm — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:34:03) Russia’s industrial production up 1.4% in 1H 2025 — Rosstat (2025-07-23 18:25:26) Russia, Ukraine conclude third round of talks in Istanbul (2025-07-23 18:23:04) Digital ruble, universal QR code to be gradually introduced into circulation in Russia (2025-07-23 18:21:46) Rally starts in Kiev over Zelensky’s move against corruption watchdogs (2025-07-23 18:20:19) Zelensky announces urgent audit of government spending (2025-07-23 18:11:20) Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine begin in Istanbul (2025-07-23 17:56:27) Russian air defenses down 16 Ukrainian drones over Crimea, Black Sea (2025-07-23 17:55:08) Russian stocks close in the green on Wednesday (2025-07-23 17:54:07) Air defenses destroy six drones over Sevastopol, Black Sea — governor (2025-07-23 17:43:32) Corrupt Ukraine has no place in EU — Polish foreign minister (2025-07-23 17:33:26) Annual inflation in Russia slows to 9.17% on July 15-21 from 9.34% in previous week (2025-07-23 17:19:01) Six more Ukrainian cities protest Zelensky bill gutting anti-corruption oversight (2025-07-23 17:17:31) Heads of Russian, Ukrainian delegations hold one-on-one meeting at Ciragan Palace (2025-07-23 17:04:57) Deflation in Russia equals 0.05% on July 15-21 — Rosstat (2025-07-23 16:55:39) IDF’s mission in West Bank unchanged even after Knesset annexation vote (2025-07-23 16:50:35) Zelensky strips NACB, SACPO of independence amid probe into his inner circle — FT (2025-07-23 16:45:56) Protests resume in Ukraine over Zelensky’s move against corruption watchdogs (2025-07-23 16:22:28) Iran to enrich uranium for own needs, cannot rely on others — deputy foreign minister (2025-07-23 16:15:00) Head of Turkish general staff arrives at venue of talks between Russia, Ukraine (2025-07-23 16:07:12) Russian fishermen catch almost 2.8 mln tons of aquatic bioresources year-to-date (2025-07-23 16:03:36) Around 34,000 troops from Poland, NATO countries to take part in Iron Defender drills (2025-07-23 14:57:59) Analyst puts number of Russian satanists at tens of thousands (2025-07-23 14:50:35) Russia-US strategic deal needed to end conflict in Ukraine — Szijjarto (2025-07-23 14:36:02) Medinsky knows Ukraine plans to ask for high-level summit at Istanbul talks (2025-07-23 14:33:14) Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers perform flight over Bering Sea — Defense Ministry (2025-07-23 14:22:59) Hezbollah refuses to lay down arms even if Israel withdraws from Lebanon — media (2025-07-23 14:09:48) Russian State Duma speaker says special military operation aims to save Ukrainian people (2025-07-23 13:52:40) Ukraine's new anti-corruption law may pit Trump against Kiev again — Axios (2025-07-23 13:44:48) Ukraine to insist on complete ceasefire during talks in Istanbul — Zelensky (2025-07-23 13:37:55) Eurotroika signs Russia-targeted pacts outside NATO framework for flexibility — expert (2025-07-23 13:25:54) Russia passes 354 new laws during spring session — speaker (2025-07-23 13:05:10) Russia’s Supreme Court bans International Satanism Movement (2025-07-23 13:01:34) Kiev loses two elite brigades, assault regiment in battle for Varachino in Sumy Region (2025-07-23 12:59:10) Journalists line up near the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks (2025-07-23 12:57:17) Businessman Karapetyan wins international arbitration against Armenia — lawyers (2025-07-23 12:42:51) Russian troops liberate Varachino community in Sumy Region over past day — top brass (2025-07-23 12:26:44) Top diplomats of Russia, Afghanistan note interest in boosting trade ties (2025-07-23 12:21:04) Peace memoranda to top agenda at Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul — Kremlin (2025-07-23 11:58:10) Chiefs of Turkey’s diplomacy, intelligence, General Staff to take part in Ukraine talks (2025-07-23 11:50:50) Situation around National Anti-Corruption Bureau Ukraine’s domestic affair — Kremlin (2025-07-23 11:37:22) EU preparing for tough trade talks with China — FT (2025-07-23 11:35:59) Ukrainian delegation lands in Turkey for negotiations (2025-07-23 11:33:18) Memorandums, exchanges to be central in today’s Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul — source (2025-07-23 11:29:52) Russia condemns Italy’s 'cancel culture' enforcement — MFA on Gergiev’s cancelled show (2025-07-23 11:08:05) Russia-Ukraine summit pointless unless memorandums finalized — Kremlin (2025-07-23 11:02:22) Large share of US, European money embezzled in Ukraine — Kremlin (2025-07-23 10:49:31) No breakthrough negotiations expected in Istanbul — Kremlin spokesman (2025-07-23 10:35:33) Russia increases wine exports by 19% in 1H 2025 (2025-07-23 10:09:24) Press review: Moscow to prioritize its own interests in talks with Kiev as US quits UNESCO (2025-07-23 10:00:00) Ukrainian delegation heads to Istanbul for talks with Russia — media (2025-07-23 09:51:36) US Olympic Committee bans transgender athletes from female competitions (2025-07-23 09:41:48) Russia-Ukraine talks to kick off in Istanbul this evening — TASS source (2025-07-23 09:32:12) More protests to erupt in Ukraine over Zelensky shutting down anti-corruption agencies (2025-07-23 09:22:51) Russian delegation en route to Istanbul ahead of upcoming talks with Ukraine — TASS source (2025-07-23 09:17:22) French politician urges end to financial, military aid to Kiev regime amid protests (2025-07-23 08:59:38) Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul set for 7:00 p.m. on July 23 — TV (2025-07-23 08:55:54) Zelensky adds two members to Ukrainian delegation for talks with Moscow (2025-07-23 08:38:40) Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $123.7 mln with July 22 settlement (2025-07-23 08:35:33) French MFA urges Kiev to reconsider law undermining anti-corruption agencies’ independence (2025-07-23 08:34:47) China’s Foreign Ministry backs settling trade disputes between US, Japan (2025-07-23 08:26:33) Russian stock market posts gains at opening of main trading session (2025-07-23 08:13:37) EU-China summit to be complete failure — Politico (2025-07-23 08:04:47) Russian troops start battles for Fyodorovka in Donetsk region — military expert (2025-07-23 08:02:19) Japanese PM denies media reports stating his plans to step down soon (2025-07-23 08:00:12) Security forces foil terrorist attack at oil refinery in southern Russia (2025-07-23 07:17:05) IN BRIEF: What is known about overnight Ukrainian drone strike on Russian regions (2025-07-23 07:14:50) Eighty-five Palestinians killed in Gaza Strip in past 24 hours (2025-07-23 05:54:12) Zelensky is rejecting peace, Washington should not support Ukraine any longer — lawmaker (2025-07-23 05:09:08) Three wounded in nighttime drone attack on south Russia’s Rostov Region (2025-07-23 05:05:41) Fire at Moscow apartment block fully extinguished, 10 injured (2025-07-23 05:03:59) UNESCO director-general’s response to ‘expected’ US withdrawal raises eyebrows — mission (2025-07-23 03:59:57) Japanese premier’s resignation inevitable after his party’s electoral defeat (2025-07-23 03:35:32) Japanese premier Ishiba to resign after ruling party’s electoral defeat — newspaper (2025-07-23 03:00:27) Russian Navy begins July Storm operative exercise (2025-07-23 02:38:13) Withdrawal of two members in one year shows systemic crisis in UNESCO — mission (2025-07-23 02:25:55) West warned Ukraine about risk of sanctions amid controversial law — The Spectator (2025-07-23 02:23:13) Russia regrets US decision to quit UNESCO — mission (2025-07-23 01:47:28) Iran to continue uranium enrichment in line with international law — president (2025-07-23 01:29:33) Iran ready to discuss concept of collective security in Middle East — president (2025-07-23 00:41:17) Iran, Russia, China meet in Tehran to discuss nuclear program (2025-07-23 00:40:27)