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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Russian fighters establish foothold in western Konstantinovka in Donbass region — expert (2025-08-22 23:56:36) Ukraine may suffer military defeat should Trump’s peace plan falter — The Daily Telegraph (2025-08-22 23:23:48) UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Nord Streams on August 26 at Russia’s request — envoy (2025-08-22 22:48:35) Higher key rates won’t be forever in Russia, Putin says (2025-08-22 22:20:10) Ten Ukrainian drones downed over Russian regions — top brass (2025-08-22 21:58:02) The more Putin and Trump meet, the better it is for global peace — FIFA head (2025-08-22 21:36:46) Construction of Kursk NPP-2 went on despite hostilities — Rosatom CEO (2025-08-22 21:25:55) Russia, US discuss options for working together in Alaska — Putin (2025-08-22 21:08:52) Any attack on Russian commercial ships to receive harsh response, envoy to Canada says (2025-08-22 20:58:04) Putin reports talking with Rosatom staff involved in special op (2025-08-22 20:54:18) Houthis carry out missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport — spokesman (2025-08-22 20:44:30) Nuclear industry remains crucial for Russia’s defense capabilities, other fields — Putin (2025-08-22 20:40:00) Putin points to constant changes in conditions, methods of warfare (2025-08-22 20:34:37) Slovak leader praises Trump for rebuking Ukrainian attack on Druzhba pipeline (2025-08-22 20:29:03) Putin meets with nuclear scientists, industry workers in Nizhny Novgorod Region (2025-08-22 20:20:07) Russia does not put other countries on the hook by building them NPPs — Putin (2025-08-22 19:48:08) Trump convinced Ukraine will have to accept deal 'largely on Russia's terms' — media (2025-08-22 19:23:18) Russia is at the forefront of developing thermonuclear fusion technologies — Putin (2025-08-22 19:20:53) Russia, Tanzania agree to exchange data on promising oil and gas projects — ministry (2025-08-22 18:47:56) Russia's Medvedev earns $14.3 mln in 2025, despite zero tennis titles — Forbes (2025-08-22 18:40:46) Share of settlements in rubles between Russia, Azerbaijan reached 79.8% in May (2025-08-22 18:39:10) Putin may attend 2026 FIFA World Cup, Trump says (2025-08-22 18:36:54) Kiev forces' attack on Druzhba pipeline hasn't affected security of supplies to Germany (2025-08-22 18:35:35) Trump takes two weeks to decide whom to blame for stalling Ukraine talks (2025-08-22 18:29:12) Belarusian president denies claims country plans to war against Ukraine alongside Russia (2025-08-22 18:24:22) Russia, Vietnam discuss cooperation in oil and gas sector — Russian Deputy PM’s office (2025-08-22 18:15:46) Trump does not rule out potential Putin-Zelensky meeting may fail to yield results (2025-08-22 18:13:33) Trump to figure out in two weeks which way developments around Ukraine are going (2025-08-22 18:07:35) Russia, Azerbaijan discuss expanding cooperation in fuel and energy sector — ministry (2025-08-22 17:53:15) Azerbaijan ready to continue economic cooperation with Russia in all areas (2025-08-22 17:41:48) Russian stock indices mixed as Friday’s trading closes on Moscow Exchange (2025-08-22 17:26:46) Lukashenko says he supports US Trump’s possible Nobel Peace Prize award (2025-08-22 17:24:58) Russian MFA slams Western allegations of Moscow undermining settlement process (2025-08-22 17:23:18) Lavrov reiterates support for Venezuelan authorities' efforts to protect sovereignty (2025-08-22 17:06:38) Russia tells Hungary repair of Druzhba oil pipeline will take five days — Szijjarto (2025-08-22 17:04:44) Lukashenko believes that Europe cannot fight without American weapons (2025-08-22 16:59:48) EU3, Iran discuss Tehran's nuclear program — French Foreign Ministry (2025-08-22 16:24:05) Putin arrives in Russian city of Sarov, home to nuclear center (2025-08-22 16:19:52) Europe should start easing Ukrainian conflict instead of fomenting it — Lukashenko (2025-08-22 15:49:39) Lukashenko says Ukraine conflict closer to resolution than ever (2025-08-22 15:49:05) Israel is not starving Gaza, but preventing famine — Netanyahu's office (2025-08-22 15:45:09) Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate for August 23-25 to 80.75 rubles (2025-08-22 15:41:11) Roscosmos reaffirms plans to test-launch advanced Soyuz-5 rocket in December (2025-08-22 15:36:31) Western media outlets’ political cliches distance them from truth — TASS director general (2025-08-22 15:12:37) Residents of Moldovan region ask Trump, OSCE, EU to stop 'Sandu’s dictatorship' (2025-08-22 15:07:45) Russian Su-34 frontline bomber hits Ukrainian UAV control post by glide bombs (2025-08-22 15:05:30) Trump says he would prefer not to attend potential Putin-Zelensky meeting (2025-08-22 15:01:50) Russians' demand for tours to Europe up 30-50% in 2025 — tourism union (2025-08-22 14:55:56) Hamas says UN report on Gaza famine comes 'with significant delay' (2025-08-22 14:54:33) Serbian NIS sends request to US Treasury Department to postpone sanctions after Aug. 27 (2025-08-22 14:47:43) About 3,000 Ukrainian troops trapped near Kleban-Byk in Donetsk region — TV channel (2025-08-22 14:42:38) Russia’s grain harvest exceeds 85 mln tons year-to-date, forecast remains at 135 mln tons (2025-08-22 14:39:45) Bologna court rules to keep Ukrainian suspected of blowing up Nord Streams in custody (2025-08-22 14:36:34) Zelensky says F-16 jets not enough to keep Ukraine's skies safe (2025-08-22 14:26:11) Approximately 6,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war currently held in Russia (2025-08-22 14:25:17) Russia’s Petrov wins gold at 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championship in Italy (2025-08-22 14:04:44) EU delivers 4.05 bln euros to Ukraine — European Commission (2025-08-22 14:02:19) Ukrainian Interior Ministry acknowledges conscripts attempting to flee country en masse (2025-08-22 14:00:05) Common illnesses turning fatal in Gaza due to famine — WHO chief (2025-08-22 13:47:17) Russia's flexibility vs Zelensky's reluctance to compromise: Lavrov on NBC News (2025-08-22 13:44:49) Iran notes steady increase in North-South corridor cargo turnover — envoy to Russia (2025-08-22 13:35:38) US, Hungary rule out NATO membership for Ukraine, bloc’s chief says (2025-08-22 13:11:27) Lukashenko praises Trump for mediatory role at Putin talks (2025-08-22 13:09:46) Russian troops strike Ukrainian special forces by glide bomb in Sumy Region (2025-08-22 12:59:15) No plans for Putin-Zelensky meeting — Lavrov (2025-08-22 12:37:43) Belarusian leader highlights Putin’s refusal to hit Kiev with Oreshnik missiles (2025-08-22 12:28:48) UN chief calls famine in Gaza man-made disaster (2025-08-22 12:25:33) Ukraine harming not Russia but Hungary, Slovakia by striking Druzhba pipeline — Szijjarto (2025-08-22 12:09:45) Trump tells Orban he is very angry about Ukraine's attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline (2025-08-22 12:09:28) Russian troops liberate nine settlements in Ukraine operation over week (2025-08-22 12:05:36) Israel's Foreign Ministry slams UN report on famine in Gaza ‘tailor-made’ and ‘forged’ (2025-08-22 11:47:21) Minsk aims to gradually improve relations with Washington, says Belarusian leader (2025-08-22 11:36:59) Mutual trust between Russia, Caspian countries withstanding test of time — TASS chief (2025-08-22 11:34:49) Kiev regime increases attacks on Alyoshki in Kherson Region amid talks on Ukraine deal (2025-08-22 11:08:38) Rubicon Center operators use aerial ramming to hit Ukrainian equipment — Defense Ministry (2025-08-22 11:00:35) Belarusian president ready to host Putin-Zelensky meeting in Minsk — BelTA (2025-08-22 10:55:41) Almost 80% of Russians trust Putin, latest poll shows (2025-08-22 10:52:35) Royal Malaysian Air Force says its fighter jet catches fire at Kuantan Air Base (2025-08-22 10:09:19) Over 3,600 evacuated from Ukraine-controlled DPR areas in past day (2025-08-22 10:04:12) Press review: US avoids direct role in Ukraine security and IDF takes Gaza City outskirts (2025-08-22 10:00:01) Real target of Israel’s attacks on Iran is regime change, not nuclear program — envoy (2025-08-22 09:45:30) US raises risk of geopolitical conflict in the Arctic — Chinese expert (2025-08-22 09:04:35) Europe fails to understand Moscow's repeatedly stated position on Ukraine — politician (2025-08-22 08:58:52) Expert calls Russian Navy latest frigate 'sea terminator' frightening US military (2025-08-22 08:56:00) Hamas to face 'gates of hell' in Gaza until it accepts Israel’s terms — defense minister (2025-08-22 08:39:53) Hungary, Slovakia calling on EC to force Ukraine to stop attacks on Druzhba oil pipeline (2025-08-22 08:36:54) Money-like leaflets prompt more Ukrainian surrenders — Russian serviceman (2025-08-22 08:18:44) IN BRIEF: What is known about overnight Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions (2025-08-22 08:13:15) Kiev’s refusal to acknowledge realities on ground hinder conflict settlement — US expert (2025-08-22 07:57:57) US calls on Europe to take lead in providing security guarantees for Kiev — TV (2025-08-22 07:44:35) Ukrainian drone instructors operating in at least five African countries — association (2025-08-22 07:18:12) Ukrainian army shells Donetsk region 21 times over 24 hours, two civilians killed (2025-08-22 06:46:59) Ukrainian forces attack Druzhba pipeline again, oil supplies to Hungary suspended — MFA (2025-08-22 06:25:49) China accuses Philippines of provocation near disputed reef in South China Sea (2025-08-22 06:01:44) Ukrainian special services use embassies to transfer weapons to Africa — association (2025-08-22 05:32:08) Leaders of more than 20 countries to attend SCO summit — Chinese Foreign Ministry (2025-08-22 05:10:15) Air defense forces shoot down 54 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions overnight (2025-08-22 04:49:41) Russia destroys two tanks, including Leopard, in Kupyansk area — Defense Ministry (2025-08-22 04:47:59) No chance of using Nord Stream 2 — Wagenknecht party (2025-08-22 04:45:00) Russia takes new positions near Kirovsk in Donetsk People's Republic — expert (2025-08-22 04:18:30) Germany's desire to send military to Ukraine indicates readiness to enter war — expert (2025-08-22 04:13:30) Kiev's rejection of neutral security guarantors undermines establishment of peace — expert (2025-08-22 03:50:31) Death toll from flood among tourists in northern China rises to 12 people (2025-08-22 03:34:15) American seismologists declare tsunami threat after earthquake in Drake Strait (2025-08-22 03:30:27) Zelensky should not set maximum requirements for conflict resolution — expert (2025-08-22 03:29:09) INTERVIEW: Kiev’s desire to join NATO idea of those who make Ukraine 'anti-Russia' — Saldo (2025-08-22 03:18:37) Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits Drake Strait in Atlantic Ocean (2025-08-22 03:06:34) US may use UAVs as part of Ukraine's security guarantees — CNN (2025-08-22 03:02:08) Zapad destroys 74 Ukraine’s UAVs, 42 UAV control points — spokesperson (2025-08-22 02:58:13) Vostok group destroys Ukraine’s Leopard tank, Bradley vehicle, three Starlink stations (2025-08-22 02:55:22) Maduro mobilizes Bolivarian National Militia (2025-08-22 02:52:11) Xi to host banquet for leaders of SCO member states at SCO summit (2025-08-22 01:56:30) INTERVIEW: Kiev needs one hour to register loss of Donbass, Novorossiya in constitution (2025-08-22 01:41:14) Zelensky's comment about guarantors of Ukraine's security illogical, unfair — expert (2025-08-22 01:34:06) Kim Jong Un attends concert in honor of participants of operation in Kursk Region — KCNA (2025-08-22 01:25:48) Europe must understand threat posed by Kiev by allowing terrorism — newspaper (2025-08-22 01:21:01) North Korean leader awards Korean participants of operation in Kursk Region — KCNA (2025-08-22 00:47:39) INTERVIEW: Saldo doubts reparations from Kiev for what was destroyed in Russia (2025-08-22 00:31:45) Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 hits off coast of Japan (2025-08-22 00:17:33) Clinton told Putin Russia, US need to fight bin Laden together — archives (2025-08-22 00:08:48)