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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Hamas to consider any force acting in Gaza under Israel’s plan as occupational — member (2025-08-07 23:47:29) Kiev troops fire 14 munitions towards DPR in past day (2025-08-07 23:00:01) Russia plans to discuss situation around Dodik during next UNSC meeting on Bosnia (2025-08-07 22:43:29) Ukraine’s SBU registers investigation into US journalist Lira’s murder — lawmaker (2025-08-07 21:58:58) During phone talk with Putin, Ramaphosa supports peace initiatives on Ukraine (2025-08-07 21:39:20) Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting unnecessary for his talks with Russian president (2025-08-07 21:34:35) Expert sees proposed Putin-Trump meeting as West’s surrender in proxy-war with Russia (2025-08-07 21:33:27) Trump says US actions regarding Russia depend on what Putin ‘has to say’ (2025-08-07 20:56:45) Trump says US actions regarding Russia depend on what Putin 'has to say' (2025-08-07 20:55:00) Ukraine was unprepared for Russia’s daring Operation Pipeline in Kursk — top commander (2025-08-07 20:28:38) Number of Ukrainian troops seeking political asylum in Russia growing — security forces (2025-08-07 20:14:50) State Department mum on US intention to impose sanctions against Russia on August 8 (2025-08-07 19:58:57) Washington declines to specify if Trump is ready to meet with Putin without Zelensky (2025-08-07 19:56:30) Gagauzia's parliament won’t recognize sentence of autonomy's head Gutsul — statement (2025-08-07 19:33:39) Official signed Ovechkin jersey on sale for $3,785 in downtown Moscow (2025-08-07 19:32:36) Ukrainian army deserters almost never return to service — security forces (2025-08-07 19:31:27) Ukrainian agent guilty of assassination plot of Russian commander tailed him in 2023 (2025-08-07 19:25:14) Saakashvili's bloody regime started war in South Ossetia in 2008 — Georgian PM (2025-08-07 19:23:05) US to gain access to transport corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal — agency (2025-08-07 19:08:35) Authorities in Moldovan region point to risk of instability after leader sentenced (2025-08-07 18:46:28) GPT-5 AI model opened to all users (2025-08-07 18:40:22) Putin hails Ukraine peace initiative put forward by African nations in call with Ramaphosa (2025-08-07 18:29:27) Russian stock market indices in the green on Thursday — market data (2025-08-07 18:25:54) Putin holds phone call with South African president, briefs him on Witkoff meeting (2025-08-07 18:23:56) Lebanon agrees to indirect talks with Israel on border demarcation — minister (2025-08-07 18:22:06) Witkoff to brief Kiev, America's NATO allies about meeting with Putin — Axios (2025-08-07 18:21:07) UAE ready to further facilitate POW swaps between Russia, Ukraine — agency (2025-08-07 17:54:39) Russian, UAE Presidents talks cooperation in economy, space, energy (2025-08-07 17:43:30) Russian, UAE presidents call for settlement of Palestinian-Israeli conflict — agency (2025-08-07 17:35:51) Moscow points to hard evidence of Ukrainian atrocities amid Zelensky's pleas to OSCE (2025-08-07 17:34:54) Gazprom to continue defending its interests in Moldova (2025-08-07 17:25:44) Cote d'Ivoire to increase imports of steel, fertilizers, wheat from Russia — ambassador (2025-08-07 17:21:43) Belarus records flights of 2-3 spy aircraft every day — Security Council chief (2025-08-07 17:00:03) Presidents of the UAE, Russia discuss cooperation in economy, energy sector — statement (2025-08-07 16:51:53) Top Russian, Turkish diplomats agree to maintain regular contacts — MFA (2025-08-07 16:45:55) OPEC monitors oil market, Trump’s statements — Kuwaiti minister (2025-08-07 16:09:24) Israel not living up to promises on Gaza aid delivery — media (2025-08-07 16:05:33) Putin receives Indian prime minister's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Kremlin (2025-08-07 16:01:02) Lula da Silva to discuss BRICS' joint response to US tariffs with Xi Jinping, Modi (2025-08-07 15:50:59) US likely to extend tariff truce with China for 90 days — US Commerce Secretary (2025-08-07 15:47:26) Italy's charge d'affaires summoned to MFA to talk over country's anti-Russia media slant (2025-08-07 15:44:01) Israel unwilling to govern Gaza Strip, ready to hand it over to Arab forces — Netanyahu (2025-08-07 15:38:25) RTS Index accelerates after official exchange rates release by Central Bank (2025-08-07 15:32:37) Bank of Russia sets official dollar rate at 79.38 rubles for August 8 (2025-08-07 15:29:35) Zelensky may demand Western aid ostensibly for POWs — Russian MFA (2025-08-07 15:27:28) At least 100 Palestinians killed, over 600 injured in Gaza in past day — Health Ministry (2025-08-07 15:23:28) Putin informally chats with his UAE counterpart, personally escorts him after the talks (2025-08-07 15:22:28) Man steals ambulance to woo date in Nizhny Novgorod Region (2025-08-07 15:17:21) Introduction of US tariffs will have painful consequences, expert warns (2025-08-07 15:01:46) Trump may show more flexibility in talks with Putin — political scientist (2025-08-07 14:59:42) Von der Leyen says discusses Ukraine conflict, EU accession with Zelensky (2025-08-07 14:40:35) Putin-Trump meeting to serve as precursor for trilateral talks with Zelensky — expert (2025-08-07 14:36:08) Russian Su-35S fighter provides cover for combat aircraft striking Ukrainian army sites (2025-08-07 14:31:18) Intel shares plunge by more than 5% as Trump calls for resignation of the company's CEO (2025-08-07 14:28:25) INF Treaty pullout to allow Russia to deploy Oreshnik systems to protect allies — expert (2025-08-07 14:25:06) Russian Transport Ministry exports record high traffic with the UAE in 2025 (2025-08-07 14:20:00) UAE among suitable locations for Russia-US summit, says Putin (2025-08-07 14:17:34) Putin-Trump meeting not for nothing, specific agreements must be on table — expert (2025-08-07 14:13:32) Russia, UAE sign agreements on investment and transportation (2025-08-07 14:10:03) Nearly 70% of Ukrainians support peaceful resolution of conflict — poll (2025-08-07 13:59:22) Meeting with Trump, possible communication with Zelensky: What Putin said (2025-08-07 13:54:12) Upcoming Putin-Trump meeting to let Russia convey stance directly — envoy (2025-08-07 13:48:08) Russian Black Sea Fleet forces destroy Ukrainian seaborne drone in Black Sea (2025-08-07 13:42:54) US top diplomat Rubio is right that Putin, Trump have matters to discuss — Kremlin aide (2025-08-07 13:08:51) Oil and gas revenues of Russian budget down 18.5% in 7M 2025 — ministry (2025-08-07 13:00:31) Federal budget deficit totaled $61.5 bln in 7M 2025 — Finance Ministry (2025-08-07 12:58:12) Toyota warns of potential $9.5 bln revenue loss due to Trump tariffs (2025-08-07 12:52:22) Putin confirms mutual interest in meeting with Trump (2025-08-07 12:48:08) Merz discusses Ukraine with Zelensky after Putin-Witkoff meeting — German Cabinet (2025-08-07 12:43:26) Ukraine’s army attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with nearly 140 UAVs in past day (2025-08-07 12:37:58) Primorsky Region's business resident to create ship repair complex in 2025 (2025-08-07 12:21:06) Investment in Yakutsk logistics center estimated at $37 million (2025-08-07 12:19:43) UAE president expects 'positive results' from his visit to Russia (2025-08-07 12:18:40) Putin not against meeting Zelensky, conditions should be created (2025-08-07 12:13:30) Trump should bring the subs home, stop treating Russia as an enemy — American expert (2025-08-07 12:11:12) Putin points to importance of exchanging opinions with the UAE (2025-08-07 12:05:54) Russia's position on Ukraine unchanged amid potential Putin-Trump meet — Kremlin aide (2025-08-07 11:59:46) Putin, Witkoff discussed future joint efforts on Ukrainian conflict resolution (2025-08-07 11:55:28) Putin says Russia invests double in UAE as reverse (2025-08-07 11:53:26) Minsk alarmed by aggressive attitude of Poland, Baltic states — Lukashenko (2025-08-07 11:36:29) Kiev loses over 1,335 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass (2025-08-07 11:20:52) Germany’s industrial output falls to lowest level since pandemic year 2020 (2025-08-07 11:03:54) IN BRIEF: What Kremlin Aide Ushakov said about preparations for Putin-Trump meeting (2025-08-07 10:59:11) Talks between Putin, UAE president kick off in Kremlin (2025-08-07 10:55:40) Thailand, Cambodia reach agreement on settling border tensions (2025-08-07 10:44:00) Russia, India to set dates for new full-scale talks between Putin, Modi — Shoigu (2025-08-07 10:42:03) Upcoming meeting of Russian, US presidents may become historic — Putin’s envoy (2025-08-07 10:39:45) Russia to inform partners on results of Putin’s meeting with Witkoff — Kremlin aide (2025-08-07 10:36:45) Israeli actions in Gaza look like genocide, senior European Commission official says (2025-08-07 10:35:15) UAE president arrives on official visit to Russia (2025-08-07 10:29:01) Russia focused on holding bilateral Putin-Trump meeting — Kremlin aide (2025-08-07 10:19:14) India expects Putin to visit at year’s end — official (2025-08-07 10:13:49) Press review: Russia, US pursue dialogue as Russian oil exports grow globally this week (2025-08-07 10:00:01) Russia, US agree on Putin-Trump meeting in near future — Kremlin aide (2025-08-07 09:52:24) MOEX index surpasses 2,900 points amid announcement Russia-US leaders’ meeting (2025-08-07 09:48:45) Russian stocks up by over 4.5% amid agreed meeting between Russian, US leaders (2025-08-07 09:10:01) IN BRIEF: What is known about overnight Ukrainian drone strike on Russian regions (2025-08-07 08:43:31) Russia increases fish exports by 13% to over $3.1 bln in January-July (2025-08-07 08:35:39) Kiev planning provocation in Kramatorsk maternity hospital, DPR leader’s aide claims (2025-08-07 08:33:24) Trump’s tariff move puts US-India ties at stake — NYT (2025-08-07 08:28:31) Kremlin says will announce venue for Putin-Trump meeting later (2025-08-07 08:25:49) Kiev to need $35 bln in external financing in 2026, $22 bln confirmed (2025-08-07 08:06:00) Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $123.35 mln with August 6 settlements (2025-08-07 07:32:23) US imposing 100% tariffs on semiconductors would be devastating for the Philippines (2025-08-07 07:29:16) China’s trade turnover with ASEAN rises by 8.2% to $596.99 bln in January-July (2025-08-07 07:21:29) China-Russia trade volume falls by 8.1% to $125.8 bln in January-July (2025-08-07 07:19:33) No officers among POWs Kiev refuses to swap, source says (2025-08-07 06:58:47) Hamas urges international community to prevent Israel from seizing Gaza (2025-08-07 06:40:39) US State Department to ease human rights criticism of Russia — WP (2025-08-07 06:25:14) Ukraine loses 9 Starlink stations and 12 drone control points in zone of Battlegroup East (2025-08-07 05:40:59) Russian army made every effort to preserve Chasov Yar during liberation — soldier (2025-08-07 05:33:13) Klyuchevskoy volcano eruption on Kamchatka assigned highest aviation hazard code (2025-08-07 04:23:20) Contrary to Trump's expectations, US tariff wars may unite BRICS — Russian senator (2025-08-07 03:50:15) US army officer arrested for alleged espionage involving Abrams tanks data (2025-08-07 03:48:30) Having young children to have no effect on sentence delay chances for Gagauz head — lawyer (2025-08-07 03:13:14) Trump wants to meet with Putin, Zelensky as soon as possible — CNN (2025-08-07 02:42:09) Trump sees good chance for Ukraine settlement, his meeting with Putin (2025-08-07 02:39:24) PREVIEW: Putin to hold talks with UAE president in the Kremlin (2025-08-07 01:59:07) China-Russia cooperation lafwul, deserves respect, protection — Chinese Embassy in US (2025-08-07 01:39:48) Ash plume from Kamchatka volcano reaches 11 km (2025-08-07 01:38:41) US to \ (2025-08-07 00:46:05) Russian, Chinese naval forces launch joint patrol in Asia-Pacific region (2025-08-07 00:28:29)