27+ min ago (132+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. "There is too much confusion going on Zelensky says in Istanbul that he is ready to discuss this plan and agree on some acceptable language Then his representatives .. say this is out of the question It is difficult for me to comment on such speculation We maintain our position that, of course, a diplomatic settlement is preferable," Lavrov said in an interview with the YouTube channel of Association Dialogue Franco-Russe Russia will consider what to discuss with the West once it declares its readiness to sit down at the negotiating table, the diplomacy chief added....

31+ min ago (159+ words) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The RT and Sputnik information resources are at the forefront in Western countries in terms of traffic, and they are disliked in the West because they tell the truth, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The fact that resources such as RT and Sputnik are at the forefront in terms of traffic suggests that there is another indicator " how much the user trusts the source of information From these positions, RT and Sputnik have a serious reputation They are not liked for this, because they tell the truth," Lavrov said in an interview with the YouTube channel of Association Dialogue Franco-Russe Western journalists working for RT and Sputnik do this in many ways not because they want Russia to be the most important, and not because they are probably well paid, but because they are professionals…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (136+ words) The total value of Russia's natural resources amounts to nearly $100 trillion, according to Igor Sechin, Executive Secretary of the Presidential Commission on Fuel and Energy Strategy and Environmental Safety and CEO of Rosneft. "Russia, with its unique resource base, is capable of ensuring the energy security of the entire Eurasian region The total value of our country's natural wealth is nearly $100 trillion " almost twice that of the United States," he said at the Russia'China Energy Business Forum.Sechin emphasized Russia's continued role as a key global energy player, noting it accounts for roughly 15% of the world's hydrocarbon exports "Our cooperation fully aligns with the principle outlined by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Fourth Plenum: "Security is the prerequisite for development, and development is the guarantee of security," he added....

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (483+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. "President [of Russia Vladimir] Putin commented on president Trump's peace plan in detail and clearly several days ago .....

2+ hour, 43+ min ago (351+ words) YAKUTSK, Russia (Sputnik) - The formation of the international transport corridor between China's Mohe and Russia's Naiba, intended to facilitate the future loading of the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor, has begun, Russian presidential aide and chairman of the Russian Marine Board Nikolai Patrushev said on Tuesday. "Work has started on establishing the Mohe-Naiba international transport corridor, which will ensure the loading of the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor in the future," Patrushev said during a meeting on cargo transportation in Russia's Lena basin To realize this project, it is essential to build an integrated transport system " a unified network combining port terminals, shipping infrastructure, service centers, and modern logistics hubs, linked to rail and road transportation, the presidential aide said This initiative requires substantial financial investment and could leverage diverse public-private partnerships and capital market instruments, Patrushev said Engaging major infrastructure companies with the…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago (225+ words) XI'AN, China (Sputnik) - Russia has confidence in the Chinese cross-border payment system and the digital yuan, which is becoming the most competitive, fast, and cheapest means of payment, Boris Titov, the Russian presidential envoy for relations with international organizations for sustainable development goals, told Sputnik on Tuesday. "Today we must develop cooperation, and cooperation between us [Russia and China] must be " and it is " based on trust Therefore, we should use the most competitive, technologically advanced, fastest, and cheapest means of payment Today we see that the yuan, the digital yuan, is becoming precisely such a means," Titov said on the sidelines of the sixth Russian-Chinese Business Forum in the Chinese city of Xi'an China has a slight edge in terms of fintech innovations compared not only with the developing countries but also the developed countries, the Russian official said…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (206+ words) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to hold bilateral meetings on Ukraine with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas amid tensions between her and the administration of US President Donald Trump, media reported on Tuesday, citing officials. One source was cited as saying that Kallas is seen as playing the role of a "bad cop" behind the scenes for EU member states, and even Rubio, despite his pro-European stances, declines bilateral meetings with the Estonian diplomat Since last week, the US has been promoting a new peace proposal for Ukraine and sent negotiators to Geneva on Sunday for talks with Ukraine The original 28-point peace plan was subsequently revised down to 19 points, eliminating some of the initial proposals, such as downsizing Ukrainian armed forces, reducing US military aid and banning foreign military presence in Ukraine, as…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago (47+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. Kremlin: Russia Remains Fully Open to Peace Negotiation Process on Ukraine...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago (100+ words) Britain could attempt to undermine US President Donald Trump's peacemaking stance by discrediting him with allegations of ties to Soviet and Russian intelligence services, the press office of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. UK May Undermine Trump's Peacemaking Efforts - Russian Intel "This includes attempts to derail Trump's efforts toward resolving the conflict through a campaign of discreditation. Plans have been drawn up to revive the fake "dossier' prepared by former British intelligence officer K. Steele, accusing the US president and his family members of connections with Soviet and Russian intelligence services," the SVR statement said....

8+ hour, 48+ min ago (185+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. Moscow and Beijing are discussing bigger oil exports, with deals via Kazakhstan extended to 2033 Cooperation on oil-and-gas equipment is expanding Russia stays a reliable power supplier to China.The Chinese leader sent a telegram to participants of the seventh China-Russia Energy Business Forum, currently underway in Beijing.Beijing is ready to strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership with Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said."China is ready to work with Russia to further strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership and jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of the global energy production and supply chain," China Central Television (CCTV) quoted the telegram as saying Xi Jinping emphasized that…...