Trips to Moscow, Kiev were very successful, US understands next steps — Kushner
The negotiator added that he has "a very clear sense" as to "what can lead to something that's lasting and enduring"
Russia ready to talk to Kiev, but will not stop special operation — foreign minister
"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the top Russian diplomat said
Canada seeks EU associate membership after escalation of trade war with US — WSJ
Sources cited by the newspaper said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had spent several months discussing "closer integration of Canada and its 41 mln residents into the EU" with European leaders
Putin, Xi greeted each other but did not talk — Kremlin spokesman
"They greeted each other, but, as far as I know, they had no opportunity to talk," the Kremlin spokesman said
Kiev targets Zaporozhye NPP workers after failed attempt to force them to leave — director
Yury Chernichuk said for more than six months Kiev had been trying to create an uncomfortable environment and conditions that make normal life for the staff unbearable
Official launch of 5G communication in Russia: what is known
All users of Android-based devices will gain access to fifth-generation networks in the near future, while access to 5G for iPhone owners will depend on a decision by Apple, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media
Ships passing through Bab el-Mandeb Strait as normal — Houthi official
Hizam al-Assad, a political bureau member of Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement Ansar Allah, also confirmed that the Houthis had completed a military operation in western Yemen to establish control over territories and districts adjacent to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
US believes Russia, Ukraine want to find way to settle conflict — Kushner
The presidential envoy said the negotiators "have to find the right formula" for the deal
UAE became one of Russia’s closest partners in region — Putin
The President of the Russian Federation noted that 2026 marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Abu Dhabi
Kushner hopes next steps on Ukraine settlement to be announced soon
The negotiator specified that the relevant statement may be made "in the next couple of weeks"
BRICS nations extend full support to China for 2027 chairmanship — declaration
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced earlier that his country would host the group’s next summit
Zelensky travels, while Russian leadership has domestic matters to attend to — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister added that if Zelensky wants to meet, then he may come to Moscow for talks
Iran has US Dive-LD underwater drone in hand, can reverse-engineer it
As the experts pointed out, Washington had not previously treated Iran’s seizure of US-made drones with such nonchalance
Saudi oil delivery times to Asia could rise 2.5-fold
A route via the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, which would become necessary if the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is closed, would take around 100 days round trip, Asahi reported
Missing tourists found in Karachay-Cherkessia, no medical assistance needed
The tourists were escorted to the meeting point and taken to the village of Arkhyz, a spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry said
Putin to choose head of Russian delegation to trilateral talks — Kremlin aide
The Kremlin aide also noted that no package of proposals had yet been agreed, with each side pursuing its own priorities
Two killed in shooting at New York City playground — newspaper
The New York Post reports that police have made no arrests so far and the investigation into the incident is ongoing
Iran hands over to US list of conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz — agency
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until they are fulfilled, the Tasnim reported
Conflicts must be resolved by addressing their root causes — Delhi Declaration
BRICS leaders pointed to regional and international organizations as instruments for preventing and resolving conflicts
