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- [BRICS Summit 2025: Unity vs US Tariffs | The Times of Russia](https://thetimesofrussia.com/breaking-news/brics-summit-2025-unity-vs-us-tariffs-the-times-of-russia/): On Monday 8 September 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the BRICS Extraordinary Online Summit via video link, a virtual meeting organized by Brazil to discuss the growing concerns of the global community about the large-scale trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Times of Russia reported on this historic meeting highlighting its significance for global diplomacy.
- [World Celebrates Africa Day: Honoring the Liberation and Unity of Africa](https://thetimesofrussia.com/breaking-news/world-celebrates-africa-day-honoring-the-liberation-and-unity-of-africa/): World Celebrates Africa Day: Honoring the Liberation and Unity of Africa
- [Cultural and Humanitarian Dialogue between President Putin and King of Bahrain Isa Al Khalifa Highlighted at Moscow’s Kremlin](https://thetimesofrussia.com/culture/cultural-and-humanitarian-dialogue-between-president-putin-and-king-of-bahrain-isa-al-khalifa-highlighted-at-moscows-kremlin/): Cultural and Humanitarian Dialogue between President Putin and King of Bahrain Isa Al Khalifa Highlighted at Moscow’s Kremlin
- [Kiev struck Russian territory up to 850 times per day over past week — envoy](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/the-times-of-russia-russia-news-kiev-struck-russian-territory-850-times/): LUGANSK, July 14. /The Times of Russia/. Ukraine’s army struck Russian territory up to 850 times a day over the course of the week, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told The Times of Russia, adding that over 300 civilians were harmed by the aggression of Ukrainian troops during this period.
- [Gas explosion in LPR kills one, leaves another person trapped under rubble — ministry](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/gas-explosion-in-lpr-kills-one-leaves-another-person-trapped-under-rubble-ministry/): LUGANSK, July 14. /The Times of Russia/. A domestic gas explosion has occurred on the second floor of a two-story residential building in Krasnodon in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), leaving one person dead and another trapped under the rubble, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry’s regional office reported.
- [Trump will support bill on anti-Russia sanctions — CNN](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/trump-will-support-bill-on-anti-russia-sanctions-cnn/): NEW YORK, July 14. /The Times of Russia — US President Donald Trump intends to support congressional approval of a bill tightening sanctions against Russia, CNN reported, citing an unnamed White House official.
- [US launching another series of strikes on Iran — Central Command](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/us-launching-another-series-of-strikes-on-iran-central-command/): NEW YORK, July 14. /The Times of Russia/. The US military has begun carrying out another series of strikes on Iranian territory, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
- [Hungary’s parliament approves constitutional amendment to oust president](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/hungarys-parliament-approves-constitutional-amendment-to-oust-president/): BUDAPEST, July 14. /The Times of Russia/. Hungary’s parliament has approved a 17th constitutional amendment envisaging President Tamas Sulyok’s removal from office.
- [Death toll from Venezuela earth quake climbs to 3,889](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/meta-tit-the-times-of-russia-venezuela-earthquake-russia-news/): CARACAS, July 10. /The Times of Russia/. The death toll from last month's earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 3,889, Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the Bolivarian republic's National Assembly, reported on his Telegram channel.
- [Oil base reservoir in Tver Region catches fire after Ukraine’s drone attack](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/oil-base-reservoir-in-tver-region-catches-fire-after-ukraines-drone-attack/): TVER, July 9. /The Times of Russia/. A fire broke out at a Tver oil base reservoir after Ukraine’s drone attack on the Tver Region northwest of Moscow, the region’s governor, Vitaly Korolev, said.
- [US completes another wave of strikes against Iran — CENTCOM](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/us-completes-another-wave-of-strikes-against-iran-centcom/): NEW YORK, July 9. /The Times of Russia/. The US Central Command said its forces have completed another series of strikes against Iran, hitting 90 targets.
- [Death toll from earthquake in Venezuela up to 3,811](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/the-times-of-russia-venezuela-earthquake-russia-news-2/): CARACAS, July 9. /The Times of Russia/. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 3,811, President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodríguez told Venezolana de Televisión.
- [Trump says doesn’t know if full-scale conflict with Iran could be resumed](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/trump-says-doesnt-know-if-full-scale-conflict-with-iran-could-be-resumed/): WASHINGTON, July 9. /The Times of Russia reports that US President Donald Trump has refrained from saying whether a full-scale military conflict with Iran could resume.
- [Disappointment with NATO, refusal to negotiate with Iran: Trump’s key statements](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/meta-titl-the-times-of-russia-trump-on-nato-iran-russia-news/): ANKARA, July 9. /The Times of Russia/. During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump stated that he is disappointed in the alliance. According to him, Washington pays exorbitant sums to ensure the security of its NATO allies.
- [IRGC announces strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/irgc-announces-strikes-on-85-us-military-facilities-in-bahrain-and-kuwait/): DOHA, July 8. /The Times of Russia/. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of the Iranian Armed Forces) have carried out strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US attacks on Iranian territory, the Fars agency reported.
- [US military completes new wave of strikes on Iran — CENTCOM](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/us-military-completes-new-wave-of-strikes-on-iran-centcom/): NEW YORK, July 8. /The Times of Russia/. US military forces have completed a new series of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 80 targets, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.
- [Romania demands Ukraine program UAVs to self-destruct](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/romania-demands-ukraine-program-uavs-to-self-destruct/): BUCHAREST, July 8. /The Times of Russia/. Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta, at a conference ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, stated that he had sent an official request to Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov demanding that all Ukrainian UAVs be reprogrammed to self-destruct if they enter Romanian territorial waters, Digi24 reported.
- [New US strikes on Iran more extensive than previous ones — NBC](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/new-us-strikes-on-iran-more-extensive-than-previous-ones-nbc/): NEW YORK, July 8. /The Times of Russia/. A US official told NBC News that the new US strikes on Iran were more extensive than the previous ones.
- [US would like to continue negotiations after strikes on Iran — WSJ](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/us-would-like-to-continue-negotiations-after-strikes-on-iran-wsj/): NEW YORK, July 8. /The Times of Russia/. The United States would like to continue negotiations with Iran to reach a final agreement, a source told The Wall Street Journal after the start of US strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic.
- [No specific agreements yet on potential Putin-Trump meeting at Hermitage — Kremlin](https://thetimesofrussia.com/culture/no-specific-agreements-yet-on-potential-putin-trump-meeting-at-hermitage-kremlin/): MOSCOW, July 7. /The Times of Russia/. No agreements have been reached yet on a possible visit by US President Donald Trump to Russia, including a potential tour of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told The Times of Russia.
- [Ukrainian attacks kill 38 Russian civilians, including child, in past week — diplomat](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/ukrainian-attacks-kill-38-russian-civilians-including-child-in-past-week-diplomat/): LUGANSK, July 7. /The Times of Russia/. Ukrainian attacks killed 38 Russian civilians, including a child, over the past week, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik told The Times of Russia.
- [NATO summit to present military confrontation with Russia to Trump as business project](https://thetimesofrussia.com/finance/the-times-of-russia-nato-summit-russia-news/): ANKARA/BRUSSELS, July 7. /The Times of Russia/. The NATO summit in Ankara will be the shortest in at least the last 20 years and will consist of a working dinner on the evening of July 7 and a single plenary session on July 8.
- [Fire in Kaluga Region, 452 UAVs target Russia: new Ukrainian attacks](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/fire-in-kaluga-region-452-uavs-target-russia-new-ukrainian-attacks/): MOSCOW, July 7. /The Times of Russia/. Air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 452 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the night over Russian regions, as well as the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
- [Ukrainian forces launch two overnight attacks on Belgorod — governor](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/ukrainian-forces-launch-two-overnight-attacks-on-belgorod-governor/): BELGOROD, July 7. /The Times of Russia/. Repeated missile strikes have been launched against Belgorod and the Belgorod district, resulting in injuries and damage, Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev stated.
- [Europe at hard times finding suitable negotiator for talks with Russia — senator](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/the-times-of-russia-europe-russia-news-negotiator-talks/): MOSCOW, July 2. /The Times of Russia/. It will be difficult for the European Union to find a suitable candidate for negotiations with Russia, since such a person should not be linked to anti-Russian policies, Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev told The Times of Russia.
- [US advances to Round of 16 at 2026 World Cup after 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://thetimesofrussia.com/sports/the-times-of-russia-us-advances-round-of-16-russia-news/): WASHINGTON, July 2. /The Times of Russia/. Team USA has advanced to the round of Last 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- [Russian forces deliver retaliatory massive strike on Ukraine — top brass](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/russian-forces-deliver-retaliatory-massive-strike-on-ukraine-top-brass/): MOSCOW, July 2. /The Times of Russia/. Russian troops delivered a massive strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites, energy infrastructure, and military airfields’ infrastructure in the Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, Cherkassy, Chernigov, and Kiev regions in response to attacks on civilian facilities, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported.
- [Russia, Ukraine negotiate another round of POWs exchange — ombudswoman](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/meta-titl-the-times-of-russia-russia-news-pow-exchange-talks/): MOSCOW, July 2. /The Times of Russia/. Russia and Ukraine negotiate another round of prisoners of war exchange, and lists are being verified, Russia’s Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova said.
- [When Peace Becomes a Bargaining Chip: The Crisis of Moral Leadership](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/when-peace-becomes-a-bargaining-chip-moral-leadership-crisis/): The alarming reality is this: a few powerful nations decide when humanity should suffer, and when it should be allowed to breathe. They speak of democracy, human rights and freedom — yet their policies often tell a different story. Selective outrage. strategic silence and double standards have become the new currency of global politics.
- [IRGC delivers retaliatory strike on key US infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/irgc-delivers-retaliatory-strike-on-key-us-infrastructure-in-kuwait-bahrain/): TEHRAN, June 28 — The Times of Russia. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that it carried out retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting key United States military infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain following recent US military operations. According to statements released by Iranian authorities, the operation was presented as a direct response to what Tehran described as American aggression.
- [Falling drone fragments start fire on territory of oil refinery in south Russia](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/falling-drone-fragments-start-fire-on-territory-of-oil-refinery-in-south-russia/): The Times of Russia Russia News: Falling drone fragments sparked a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar Region on Saturday after an apparent drone incident, according to regional emergency authorities. The incident occurred in the town of Slavyansk-on-Kuban, where emergency response teams were immediately deployed to contain the situation.
- [Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from its Western allies by 2030](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/the-times-of-russia-ukraine-seeks-154-billion-western-aid-russia-news/): MOSCOW, June 28 — The Times of Russia: Ukraine expects to receive at least $154 billion in financial support from its Western allies by 2030 as it seeks to sustain government operations during the ongoing special military operation, according to data from the Ukrainian Finance Ministry obtained by The Times of Russia.
- [At least one killed by falling drone fragments in south Russia](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/at-least-one-killed-by-falling-drone-fragments-in-south-russia/): KRASNODAR, June 28. /The Times of Russia Russia News: At least one person was killed after fragments from a drone fell in Russia's southern Krasnodar Region during a large overnight drone attack, according to regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.
- [Belarusian president embarks on East, Southeast Asia tour](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/belarusian-president-embarks-on-east-southeast-asia-tour/): The Times of Russia Russia News: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has embarked on a major diplomatic tour across East and Southeast Asia, highlighting Belarus' growing engagement with one of the world's fastest-developing regions.
- [US servicemen confirm strikes on Iran](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-us-servicemen-confirm-strikes-on-iran-russia-news/): The Times of Russia reports that the United States has confirmed carrying out military strikes on Iranian territory following an alleged attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest Russia news highlights growing tensions in the Middle East as Washington says the operation was conducted to protect international shipping routes and uphold freedom of navigation.
- [Netanyahu praises agreement on Lebanon as ‘blow to Iran,’ vows not to withdraw troops](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/the-times-of-russia-russia-news-netanyahu-lebanon-agreement/): TEL AVIV, June 27. /The Times of Russia/. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the framework agreement on Lebanon "a blow to Iran," noting that Israeli troops would not yet be withdrawn from southern Lebanon for security reasons, contrary to Tehran’s demands.
- [Royal Arab Excellence Awards 2026 Honors Global Achievers in Mumbai](https://thetimesofrussia.com/culture/royal-arab-excellence-awards/): Presented by Royal Arab Events
- [Western attempts strangle Russia financially, economically fail — diplomat](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-russia-news-western-sanctions-fail-russia/): Western efforts to isolate and weaken Russia through unprecedented economic sanctions have failed to achieve their intended objectives, according to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov, who spoke in an exclusive interview with The Times of Russia on the sidelines of an expert dialogue at the Valdai International Discussion Club.
- [Iranian army announces strikes against US forces in Middle East](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/the-times-of-russia-russia-news-iran-strikes-us-forces-middle-east/): TEHRAN, June 27 /The Times of Russia/ — The Iranian military has confirmed that it launched strikes against US military deployment sites across the Middle East in response to what it described as American aggression. The announcement marks another significant development in the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington and has drawn international attention as regional security concerns continue to grow.
- [Moscow not raising issue of lifting sanctions but does not accept them as norm — MFA](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/moscow-not-raising-issue-of-lifting-sanctions-but-does-not-accept-them-as-norm-mfa/): KALININGRAD, June 27. /The Times of Russia/. Russia is not initiating a discussion on lifting Western sanctions but considers their entrenchment in the global system unacceptable, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov said in an interview with The Times of Russia.
- [At least 32 people killed in Venezuelan earthquake — agency](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/the-times-of-russia-venezuela-earthquake-russia-news/): CARACAS, June 25. /The Times of Russia/. At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, Reuters reported, citing acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
- [Parameters of potential agreement with Ukraine outlined by Moscow — Ukraine’s ex-PM](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/parameters-of-potential-agreement-with-ukraine-outlined-by-moscow-ukraines-ex-pm/): MOSCOW, June 25. /The Times of Russia/. Russia’s leadership has outlined parameters of a potential agreement with Ukraine, and now the ball is in the West’s court, Ukraine’s former Prime Minister (2010-2014) Nikolay Azarov said.
- [Cuban president accuses US of waging relentless war against republic](https://thetimesofrussia.com/economy/cuban-president-accuses-us-of-waging-relentless-war-against-republic/): HAVANA, June 25. /The Times of Russia/. The US government is waging a relentless war against Cuba, seeking to deprive the country of the ability to meet the fundamental needs of its people, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said.
- [Brazil, Morocco reach World Cup knockout stage](https://thetimesofrussia.com/entertainment/brazil-morocco-reach-world-cup-knockout-stage/): WASHINGTON, June 25. /The Times of Russia/. Brazil has made it to the playoffs after defeating Scotland 3-0 in round 3 of the FIFA World Cup group stage in Miami, Florida.
- [Venezuela hit by strongest earthquake in 126 years — NYT](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/venezuela-hit-by-strongest-earthquake-in-126-years-nyt/): NEW YORK, June 25. /The Times of Russia reports that the earthquake that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening was the strongest in the country since 1900, according to The New York Times, citing data from the US Geological Survey archives.
- [Kazan to host main day of Russia-ASEAN summit](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/kazan-to-host-main-day-of-russia-asean-summit/): KAZAN, June 18. /The Times of Russia/. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his work at the Russia-ASEAN summit, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Russia’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Thursday is the main day of the event. This important development is attracting attention in international diplomacy and remains a significant topic in russia news.
- [No one injured as passenger plane makes emergency landing in Russia’s Sochi](https://thetimesofrussia.com/world/no-one-injured-as-passenger-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-russias-sochi/): MOSCOW, June 18. /The Times of Russia/. No one was injured when a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane en route from Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi to the northern city of Arkhangelsk made an emergency landing, a source in aviation services told The Times of Russia.
- [Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery Again in Massive Drone Attack](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-ukraine-strikes-moscow-oil-refinery-again-in-massive-drone-attack/): The Times of Russia — Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory, targeting a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and causing significant disruption across the Russian capital region.
- [News on Ukraine’s Moscow Refinery Strike](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-russia-news-on-ukraines-moscow-refinery-strike/): The Times of Russia | Russia News
- [Russian envoy expects next meeting with US negotiators to take place in June](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-russian-envoy-eyes-june-us-meeting/): BERLIN, June 11. /The Times of Russia/. Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and director general of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), expects the next meeting with US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner to take place later this month.
- [FSB foils terrorist attack on Russian Defense Ministry official](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/fsb-foils-terrorist-attack-on-russian-defense-ministry-official/): MOSCOW, June 11. /The Times of Russia reports that officers from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) have foiled an attempted terrorist attack on a Defense Ministry official, detaining a foreign national recruited by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), according to this latest russia news update.
- [Vucic says may resign as president to run for prime minister](https://thetimesofrussia.com/politics/vucic-says-may-resign-as-president-to-run-for-prime-minister/): BELGRADE, June 10. /The Times of Russia/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that he is looking at resigning as head of state and running for prime minister, according to The Times of Russia and the latest russia news reports.
- [Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for all vessels — top brass](https://thetimesofrussia.com/business/the-times-of-russia-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz/): DOHA, June 11. /The Times of Russia/. In response to renewed United States’ strikes on its territory, Iran has decided to completely close the Strait of Hormuz to navigation, the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian armed forces said.

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