Articles from TASS English (15)
Ukraine, Russia to pore over memoranda exchanged at talks — Foreign Ministry
"As agreed on May 16, the Russian side handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a detailed two-part memorandum outlining its position on ways to achieve long-term peace and a possible full-fledged...
Russia, Ukraine to agree on date of new round of talks after memorandums are studied
"It will take some time to examine the draft memorandums that have been exchanged," Dmitry Peskov said
Belarus’ defense ministry expects to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan significantly
The ministers agreed to meet soon at an SCO event in China to discuss preliminary results of the agreements
Frequency of meetings on Ukraine talks can’t be strictly standardized — Kremlin
"Contacts are underway and in the course of them suitable timeframes will be discussed," Dmitry Peskov added
Pakistani PM asks Putin to help resolve conflict with India — aide
Syed Tariq Fatemi said that Pakistan and India must sit down at the negotiating table
Russia to take all measures to solve crime related to attacks on airfields — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that everything that must be done to resolve this crime will be done
France, Belgium oppose ban on gas imports from Russia to EU — Politico
Representatives of French and Belgian governments said that they need “more reassurances on the economic and legal consequences of the move before making a decision”
Putin’s stance on death penalty moratorium remains firm — Kremlin spokesman
President Vladimir Putin said in late 2024 that the Russian authorities had no plans to introduce capital punishment even amid the country’s special military operation
Europe’s gas stocks replenishment slower than usual, situation becomes tense
According to Gazprom, 8.9 bln cubic meters of gas were injected into European UGS facilities in May, which 1.1 bln cubic meters less than the average for that month over the past ten years
Japan reports record-low birth rate in 2024, ministry reveals
Birth rates in Japan have been shrinking for a ninth consecutive year
Russia takes measures proceeding from Kiev’s attacks on peaceful facilities — Kremlin
Having lost the initiative on the battlefield, Ukrainian servicemen resorted to terrorist tactics, attempting to attack deep within Russia with drones
Diamond prices mixed in May — industry agency
Prices for diamonds weighing from 0.5 to 0.7 carats fell due to tariff policy adjustments, and the desire to complete sales before the beginning of summer holidays, Rapaport said
Crimean bridge unaffected by Kiev’s attack, Kremlin spokesman says
According to Dmitry Peskov, the bridge is operational
Poland's capacity to deliver arms to Ukraine heavily constrained — paper
According to Head of the country’s intelligence agency Dariusz Lukowski, Poland supplied weapons and military equipment worth about €5 billion to Ukraine
Russia not interested in arms race with Europe, European Parliament member says
Fernand Kartheiser described Russia’s approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine as "strategic patience"