Russia

Pravda Russian News

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0300
Former Director of Khrunichev Space Center Sentenced Over $4.5M in Damages
A court in Moscow has sentenced in absentia former director general of the Khrunichev State Space Research and Production Center, Andrei Kalinovsky, to seven years in prison, finding him guilty of causing nearly 400 million rubles in damages to the e...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0300
Publishing Executives Questioned in Criminal Case Linked to Book Distribution
Law enforcement authorities in Moscow have detained general director of Eksmo publishing house, Yevgeny Kapyev, as part of a criminal investigation into alleged organization of extremist activities. Detentions and Searches in Publishing Sector Inv...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0300
Russia’s GDP Falls in Early 2026 as Growth Model Weakens
Russia's economic slowdown at the start of 2026 was partly driven by seasonal and weather-related factors, President Vladimir Putin said, according to TASS. He noted that January had two fewer working days than the same period in 2025, while February...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0300
Kalashnikov Tests New Krona Air Defense System Designed to Stop Drones
Kalashnikov Concern has begun preliminary testing of its latest short-range surface-to-air missile system (SAM), the Krona, designed for territorial air defense. The announcement came from the company's press service. Krona System Designed to Counter...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0300
Tax Pressure Mounts: Up to 30% of Small Businesses in Russia May Shut Down
Up to 30% of small businesses in Russia, including sole proprietors, could shut down in the medium term, according to economist Nikolai Kulbaka, a candidate of economic sciences. His comments were reported by Govorit Moskva radio station. The expert...

Pravda World News

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0300
US Treasury Denies $14B Russia Windfall as Sanctions Relief Stabilizes Oil Prices
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rejected claims that Russia earned an additional $14 billion from rising oil prices and the easing of American sanctions. He made the statement during a Senate hearing broadcast by C-Span. "I strongly disagree,” ...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:02:00 +0300
THAAD, Patriot, and US Warships Return to Wartime Posture in Middle East
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, the Pentagon and Central Command have carried out a significant redeployment of their forces and assets in the Middle East. The reconfiguration of air and missile defense systems has been particularly active. At ...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0300
Oil Surges Above $100 as Iran Crisis Triggers Global Aviation Disruptions
Oil prices rose during trading on Wednesday, surpassing the $100 mark, according to data from the London ICE exchange. Brent Crude Exceeds $100 June futures contracts for the benchmark North Sea Brent crude increased to $101.5 per barrel, which is...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0300
Ukraine Resumes Oil Transit via Druzhba Pipeline to Hungary
Ukraine has launched the pumping of oil through the Druzhba pipeline toward Hungary, EnergoReforma reported, citing a source close to the country's government. "At 12:35, oil transit was launched. Pumping has begun,” the source told the outlet. Ac...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0300
Russian Geologists Freed After Terrorist Captivity in Africa: Dramatic Rescue in Mali
Two Russian geologists who were taken hostage by terrorists in 2024 have been successfully freed in West Africa. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the operation was carried out on the territory of the Republic of Mali by forces referred t...

RT

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:39:43 +0000
EU migrant population hits record 64.2 million
EU immigrant numbers have reached a record, according to a migration study based on Eurostat and UN data Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:49 +0000
India to import urea at double prices amid Middle East disruption – Reuters
India’s reported record purchases, ahead of its monsoon sowing season, are expected to push up prices and strain supplies globally. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:11:46 +0000
‘No time frame’ for ending Iran war – Trump
Washington is not setting any deadlines for concluding the war against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:38:31 +0000
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crimes after another journalist killed
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said attacks on media workers in southern Lebanon have become an established pattern, not isolated incidents Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:15:16 +0000
Fire breaks out aboard identity-fluid $8 bn USS Zumwalt
Three sailors were injured aboard the Navy’s problem-plagued stealth destroyer undergoing a hypersonic makeover for missiles not yet fielded Read Full Article at RT.com

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