Switzerland Has No Legal Grounds For Transferring Frozen Russian Assets To Kiev - Ministry

Switzerland respects human rights and currently has no legal grounds for transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Swiss Secretary of State Livia Leu said on Friday.

Russian Troops Mopping up Ugledar Outskirts in Donetsk Advance, Says DPR Official – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Russian troops are mopping up areas on the southern outskirts of the town of Ugledar in their Donetsk advance, military-political expert, adviser to the acting head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) Yan Gagin told TASS on Friday.

NATO countries’ citizens must know that alliance is involved in standoff with Russia — MFA - TASS

The citizens of NATO’s member-states should understand that the bloc is completely involved in confrontation with Russia in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing on Friday.

Japan Freezes Assets Of 22 Russian Individuals, 3 Companies - Foreign Ministry

 Tokyo on Friday froze the assets of 22 Russian individuals and 3 companies against the background of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, according to a statement on the Japanese Foreign Ministry's website.

Russian diplomat wants Germany’s clarifications on Berlin’s status in Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged the German ambassador to Russia on Friday to clarify Berlin’s position on its status in the conflict in Ukraine.

Dozens killed in Belgorod region as result of shelling by Ukrainian army

Twenty-five civilians have been killed and 96 more have been wounded in Russia’s southern Belgorod region as a result of shelling by Ukrainian troops, Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Tuesday.

US expresses concern about South Africa’s decision to join drills with Russia, China

The United States has concerns about a decision by South Africa to join Russia and China in their military drills, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday.

Speaker Warns of Powerful Retaliation for Weapons Supplies to Kiev for Attacks on Russia

Weapons supplies to Ukraine by the United States and NATO for attacks on Russia would lead to retaliatory use of more powerful armaments, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin warned on Sunday.

Russian troops seized ‘advantageous’ positions in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia: Army

The Russian army said Saturday that its troops had launched an offensive in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, where fighting this week intensified after several months of an almost frozen front.

Moscow Denies Accusations Of Delaying Ship Inspections Under Grain Deal

 Russia denies the allegations of intentionally protracting inspections of ships under the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, adding that Ukraine compiled lists for inspections and passage.

Lavrov likens West’s approach to Russia to Hitler’s ‘final solution’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States had assembled a coalition of European countries to solve “the Russian question” in the same way that Adolf Hitler had sought a “final solution” to eradicate Europe’s Jews.

Putin allows sanctioned Russian firms to disregard shareholders from ‘unfriendly’ states

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday, allowing certain companies to disregard the votes of shareholders from so-called ‘unfriendly’ countries when making corporate decisions.

Russia Expands Entry Ban List Of EU Officials In Response To Unfriendly Actions

In response to the unfriendly actions of the European Union, Moscow has expanded the stop list of representatives of European institutions and EU member states who are banned from entering Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Shoigu Discusses With Defense Ministry Increasing Military Personnel To 1.5Mln - Ministry

 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting with the senior leadership of the Russian armed forces on the implementation of the decision of the Russian president to increase the number of military to 1.5 million military personnel, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

Russia produces first set of Poseidon super torpedoes

Russia has produced the first set of Poseidon nuclear capable super torpedoes that are being developed for deployment on the Belgorod nuclear submarine, TASS reported on Monday, citing an unidentified defense source.

Belarus, Russia to start ‘defensive in nature’ air force drills

Belarus has said the joint air force drills it will begin with Russia on Monday are defensive in nature, but the exercises are taking place as concerns grow that Moscow is pushing Minsk to join the war in Ukraine.

Iran to get Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, defense systems by March

Iran will receive a number of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets by March as part of a military order that includes defense systems, missiles, and helicopters, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, citing an interview with a lawmaker.

Russia claims control of salt mine town Soledar - BBC News

Russia says it has taken control of Ukrainian salt mine town Soledar after a months-long battle, calling it a "crucial step".

Russia sends high-ranking military representative to closest ally, Oleg Salyukov arrived in Belarus

The Russian Ground Forces commander-in-chief, General Oleg Salyukov, arrived in Belarus on Thursday with a group of Defense Ministry officials on a “working trip,” the ministry said in a Telegram post.

Russia says its forces eliminated over 600 Ukrainian troops as part of retaliations for Makeyevka

Russia’s armed forces have killed more than 600 Ukrainian servicemen in a massive rocket strike on temporary bases in Kramatorsk, Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant-General Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday.