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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Crew Dragon spacecraft with cosmonaut Peskov undocks from ISS (2025-08-08 23:56:51) Russia, US to devote coming days to preparing for Alaska summit — Kremlin aide (2025-08-08 23:55:56) Trump has invitation to visit Russia — Kremlin aide (2025-08-08 23:54:48) Putin, Trump to discuss long-term settlement on Ukraine in Alaska — Kremlin aide (2025-08-08 23:40:56) Kremlin confirms that Putin-Trump summit to take place in Alaska on August 15 (2025-08-08 23:31:59) Trump says he expects to meet with Putin on August 15 in Alaska (2025-08-08 23:25:10) Aliyev, Pashinyan intend to jointly nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize (2025-08-08 22:26:23) Azerbaijan, Armenia, US adopt declaration on peace settlement — White House (2025-08-08 21:40:58) Houthis say they attacked three targets in Israel (2025-08-08 20:11:03) At least 245 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon following ceasefire — newspaper (2025-08-08 20:03:53) Russia, Venezuela discuss biosecurity, BTWC violations by US — Foreign Ministry (2025-08-08 19:46:30) Number of injured in chairlift collapse in Russia’s Nalchik climbs to eight (2025-08-08 19:33:06) Over 70 packages with aid from 6 countries airdropped to Gaza — IDF (2025-08-08 19:30:59) Ukraine's invasion of Russia's Kursk Region strategic military error — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 19:29:58) Normalization between Russia, Germany to depend on Putin-Trump talks — opinion (2025-08-08 18:45:57) Evacuation of 19 settlements starts in Kiev-controlled part of Donetsk People’s Republic (2025-08-08 18:44:19) Germany makes strategic error by cutting Russia ties, supporting Ukraine — ex-Merkel aide (2025-08-08 18:35:29) Top Venezuelan diplomat slams US move to raise reward for President Maduro’s arrest (2025-08-08 18:24:39) Israel unaware of historical connection between Palestinians, Gaza — Saudi Arabia (2025-08-08 18:16:05) White House says Baku-Yerevan deal is blow to Russia-China-Iran influence (2025-08-08 18:14:01) Russia’s public catering turnover up 8.1% YOY in H1 2025 — statistics (2025-08-08 17:51:37) Russia’s retail trade turnover up 2.1% YOY in H1 2025 — statistics (2025-08-08 17:38:27) Putin-Trump meeting should be expected to take place late next week — TASS source (2025-08-08 17:35:56) China to continue energy cooperation with all countries — Foreign Ministry (2025-08-08 17:34:07) Russia to play friendly football match against Bolivia in Moscow on October 14 (2025-08-08 17:27:55) Chairlift collapses in resort area in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria (2025-08-08 17:22:53) US has no plan to recognize Palestine, wants to destroy Hamas — VP Vance (2025-08-08 17:22:21) Russia's sovereignty over Southern Kuril Islands beyond doubt — senator (2025-08-08 17:20:24) Belarus’ military industry strong enough to wage modern war in Ukraine — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 17:18:51) EU will not cling to Zelensky if power in Kiev changes — Dutch expert (2025-08-08 17:10:43) NATO tries to gain firmer foothold in South Caucasus — Russian legislator (2025-08-08 17:00:56) Israeli Gaza takeover plan calls for total civilian evacuation by October 7 — agency (2025-08-08 16:58:52) Russian stock indices up as trading on Moscow Exchange closes (2025-08-08 16:57:30) India to lose over $20 bln in two years if rejecting Russian oil — report (2025-08-08 16:56:55) Operations of Sochi Airport restricted again — regulator (2025-08-08 16:45:45) Real disposable income of Russians up by 7.8% in 1H 2025 — statistics service (2025-08-08 16:42:31) Japanese MFA accuses USSR of attack to play down US atom bombings — Russian lawmaker (2025-08-08 16:33:46) Net currency sales by Russia's largest exporters up by 7% in July to $8.1 bln — regulator (2025-08-08 16:24:17) Expenditures on National Projects in Russia total $43.8 bln as of August 1 (2025-08-08 16:17:07) Russia not to be defeated in Ukraine — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 16:11:20) Gasoline prices in the green on SPIMEX over week — trading data (2025-08-08 15:54:38) Introduction of 100% tariff likely to shift chipmaking from Taiwan to US — newspaper (2025-08-08 15:53:22) Twenty-five flights delayed in Sochi Airport — press service (2025-08-08 15:40:38) Navigation in the Dardanelles suspended due to wildfires — authorities (2025-08-08 15:07:45) Putin discusses with Xi preparations for upcoming visit to China — Kremlin (2025-08-08 15:05:58) Zapad 2025 drills to run deep inside Belarus due to border situation — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 15:00:11) Putin tells Xi about main results of conversation with Witkoff (2025-08-08 14:57:01) Putin informs Modi about his meeting with US envoy Witkoff — Kremlin (2025-08-08 14:44:32) India, Russia committed to expanding cooperation — Modi, following conversation with Putin (2025-08-08 14:42:50) Annual inflation in Russia to continue slowing down — Central Bank (2025-08-08 14:41:41) China happy with Russia, US maintaining contacts — Xi Jinping (2025-08-08 14:40:34) Russian Agriculture Ministry keeps grain harvest forecast at 135 mln metric tons in 2025 (2025-08-08 14:37:51) Zero rate leads to dramatic growth of uncovered demand — Central Bank (2025-08-08 14:34:46) Belarus remains ready to host trilateral talks of Putin, Trump, Zelensky — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 14:31:32) Russia, Ukraine to have ordinary border following special op, Belarusian president hopes (2025-08-08 14:25:50) Russia’s Krasnodar Region, city of Sochi repel Ukrainian UAV attack (2025-08-08 14:22:57) Belarus never offered Russia to help with Ukraine, fearing NATO invasion — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 14:14:08) Putin informs Lukashenko about his meeting with US envoy Witkoff — Kremlin (2025-08-08 14:11:33) India’s top brass dismisses reports of pausing plans to buy US weapons (2025-08-08 14:01:04) UAE president's visit to Russia important stage for bilateral relations — envoy to Moscow (2025-08-08 13:59:18) IN BRIEF: What we know about thwarted Ukrainian drone attack on Sochi (2025-08-08 13:57:45) Wise negotiating, mutual concessions would end Ukraine war forever — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 13:55:34) Secondary anti-Russian sanctions will hit US economy, Trump's image — Reuters (2025-08-08 13:49:16) Minsk makes no deals with US behind Russia’s back, Lukashenko pledges (2025-08-08 13:39:37) Kiev denies media reports about Trump settlement plan (2025-08-08 13:21:47) Nobody wants to use nuclear weapons — Lukashenko (2025-08-08 13:18:57) Lukashenko dismisses rumors about Russia's plans to attack Poland as 'complete stupidity' (2025-08-08 13:00:14) Hamas confirms readiness for ceasefire agreement with Israel (2025-08-08 12:37:09) Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass (2025-08-08 12:07:59) India puts plans to purchase US weapons on hold — Reuters (2025-08-08 12:04:08) Russia needs national program to combat desertification — expert (2025-08-08 11:57:30) Putin briefs Kazakh president about Witkoff meeting over phone — Kremlin (2025-08-08 11:43:14) Putin-Trump meeting may take place on August 11 — Fox News (2025-08-08 11:38:44) Russia’s 2025 wheat harvest projected at 84.5 mln tonnes excluding new regions (2025-08-08 11:30:46) Russia firmly supports reunification of Ukrainian children with their families (2025-08-08 11:30:39) Nine foreigners detained in Moscow for recruiting migrants to join terrorist cell (2025-08-08 11:21:05) Tariffs against Russia to cause rise in prices for palladium, uranium, fertilizers in US (2025-08-08 11:09:28) Zelensky admits impossibility of regaining control over lost territories — British daily (2025-08-08 10:46:50) Germany makes quiet decision to stop work of leading Russian media — source (2025-08-08 10:45:28) Press review: Putin-Trump meeting may revive dialogue while Moscow, Abu Dhabi deepen ties (2025-08-08 10:00:01) Putin shares with Uzbek leader his assessment of conversation with Witkoff (2025-08-08 09:59:37) Zelensky undesirable at talks table because he can ruin everything — opposition politician (2025-08-08 09:46:44) Putin-Trump meeting may take place in an Arab country, source tells TASS (2025-08-08 09:08:56) Ukraine’s military attacks Russia’s Belgorod Region with nearly 100 UAVs in past day (2025-08-08 08:48:09) Georgia not prepared to sign non-aggression pacts with Abkhazia, South Ossetia — PM (2025-08-08 08:42:52) Bank of Russia sells yuan worth almost $123 mln with settlements on August 7 (2025-08-08 08:18:02) Israel may use Gaza occupation plan for pressure in negotiations, Hamas believes (2025-08-08 08:00:26) Indian companies continue to import Russian oil, volumes may have declined — source (2025-08-08 07:57:12) Russian stock market opens main session with positive momentum (2025-08-08 07:53:34) Kazakhstan, Russia launch construction of nuclear power plant in republic (2025-08-08 07:13:17) Major European countries should hold summit with Russia, Hungarian PM Orban says (2025-08-08 07:09:03) Indian PM Modi to hold emergency cabinet meeting to discuss US trade tariffs — TV (2025-08-08 06:34:40) Moscow willing to develop mutually advantageous cooperation with Tbilisi — senior diplomat (2025-08-08 05:53:41) Moldovan government’s promises to join EU by 2028 are lies — ex-premier (2025-08-08 05:18:42) Israeli security cabinet approves plan to take Gaza City under control — Kan (2025-08-08 04:54:37) Trump to meet with Aliyev, Pashinyan in Washington (2025-08-08 04:43:04) Merkel’s former adviser describes upcoming Putin-Trump talks as ‘good news’ (2025-08-08 04:41:46) UK mercenary killed in Ukraine three weeks after signing contract (2025-08-08 04:39:56) Nicaraguan parliament demands international probe into Kiev’s crimes against children (2025-08-08 03:54:53) Putin-Trump phone talks held in friendly atmosphere — WSJ (2025-08-08 02:41:19) At least 70 hacker groups are acting against Russia (2025-08-08 01:21:40) Russia insists on Georgia’s non-use of force against Tskhinval, Sukhum — diplomat (2025-08-08 00:24:48)