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Russia’s the world’s leader in gas reserves — Gazprom CEO

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller also noted significant progress in developing domestic pipe production for the gas industry

MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Russia ranks first in the world in natural gas reserves and enjoys absolute sovereignty in this area, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel.

"Russia is the number one country in terms of gas reserves, and if we are number one in gas reserves, then we are a sovereign country," Miller stressed.

He also noted significant progress in developing domestic pipe production for the gas industry.

"As for the pipe range, it's 100%. For comparison, I can say that in the early 2000s, just 25 years ago, only 28% of the range of pipes was supplied by our Russian producers, but today we operate the most modern main gas pipelines in the world, which are built on our Russian-made pipe," the company's head noted.

Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate to 81.35 rubles for October 22

The official euro rate was increased by 28 kopecks to 94.6656 rubles

Zelensky shamelessly formulates terms for trilateral meeting in Budapest — senator

Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Grigory Karasin noted that the head of Kiev regime had been publicly bargaining for participation in the Budapest meeting

Zaluzhny admits that Europe does not see Ukraine as full-fledged security partner

"Ukraine’s inclusion as a full-fledged actor in future European security architecture is not being considered formally or substantively," the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces wrote

Kiev loses 4,200 troops, mercenaries in battles near LPR over week — military expert

During this period, Russian forces destroyed four enemy tanks, 35 field artillery guns, 73 radio-electronic and counter-battery warfare stations, 104 munitions, fuel, and material depots, as well as nearly 400 enemy combat vehicles, Andrey Marochko added

EU's ban on Russian energy supplies will deprive Hungary of almost all gas — Szijjarto

If Druzhba is banned, Budapest will be dependent on a pipeline that, as tests have shown, is incapable of providing the necessary supply volumes, the Hungarian Foreign Minister said

Russia, US coordinating on issues touched upon during Lavrov-Rubio call — senior diplomat

In response to a question on whether the top diplomats addressed the possible US supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, Sergey Ryabkov said: "I am not ready to make public the content of such contacts"

Bulgaria ready to provide air passage for Russian president’s aircraft — Foreign Ministry

"When efforts are made for peace, it is only logical that all sides contribute to making such a meeting possible," Georg Georgiev said

De Gaulle’s grandson calls on Macron to drop aggressive rhetoric about Ukrainian crisis

Pierre de Gaulle expressed hope that "peace will be established swiftly, now, without delays," and France "will take part in this, even if not immediately"

European NATO allies gearing up for war with Russia — foreign intel chief

"Mobilization measures and the systematic indoctrination of the population with propaganda about an allegedly inevitable Russian aggression have become routine," Sergey Naryshkin noted

Ukraine was doomed to defeat in any military conflict with Russia — former PM

"With all the problems that exist in Russia, it is about 10 times stronger than Ukraine," Nikolay Azarov noted

Planned meeting between top Russian, US diplomats postponed indefinitely — TV channel

According to the sources, Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio disagree on how to peacefully settle the Ukrainian conflict

The New Finnish Doctrine: Stupidity, Lies, Ingratitude

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev finds historical parallels in the behavior of the current leaders of Finland and their predecessors from almost a century ago and recalls the aftermath of their aggressive attacks on Russia

Furniture elevator used during Louvre heist was stolen by robbers — media

According to the newspaper, the vehicle was put up for sale on the Leboncoin adds website by a man whose identity is not disclosed

Air raid alert issued in six regions of Ukraine

The air raid sirens also went off in the Kiev region

Romania thwarts arson plot by Ukrainians, blames it on Russia

According to the Romanian Intelligence Service, on October 14-15, two Ukrainians arrived in Romania from Poland and dropped two packages of camouflaged incendiary devices, activated by remote control, at the company's office

Kiev loses 1,460 troops along engagement line in past day — Russia’s top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted more than 220 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and four armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Zelensky says Ukraine approaching end of conflict — media

Vladimir Zelensky indicated a desire to participate in a possible meeting between the presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, in Budapest

Struggle for AI dominance becomes new conflict zone — Russian intel chief

"It is already clear that Western intelligence services are harnessing the latest technological capabilities to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign states," Sergey Naryshkin stated

Zelensky confirms Washington discussions on Ukraine’s withdrawal from Donbass

Vladimir Zelensky also said that Trump team members were concerned Ukraine could use a pause in military activities to prepare an offensive

Russia warned Hungary about tit-for-tat measures if its assets are seized — Szijjarto

"It once again underlines extreme danger of touching Russian assets frozen in the European Union," the Hungarian foreign minister noted

Bolivia’s president elect positively assesses BRICS

"BRICS is a good trade association," Rodrigo Paz said

Russian intel chief says US focus on force means readiness to put pressure on partners

Sergey Naryshkin noted that "there are no longer any untouchables"

Kiev turns Kherson into 'cannon fodder' source, abducting people for army — governor

According to Vladimir Saldo, men in Kherson are afraid to leave their homes, and "the occupation authorities have turned the city into a source of cannon fodder"

Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister

She will now form a government within the day

First Russia-UAE business forum to be held in Dubai on December 10

Representatives of leading companies, investment funds, technology startups and logistical operators of the two countries will take part in the forum

AfD leader calls Budapest best place for Putin-Trump meeting

Co-chair of the Alternative for Germany Alice Weidel also thanked Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for "not allowing to be misled in his efforts toward peace and compromise"

Europe opposes peace, only encouraging Kiev to continue war — Kremlin

As Dmitry Peskov stressed, that is the reality as of now

Hungary becoming bridge between Russia, US, Europe — De Gaulle’s grandson

Pierre de Gaulle also said he is glad that thanks to US President Donald Trump’s efforts peace has been established in the Middle East

Russian forces eliminate up to 1,600 Ukrainian soldiers weekly on LPR fronts — expert

Andrey Marochko emphasized that the enemy suffers the most substantial losses in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup West

Russian Strela-10 air defense system downs Ukrainian Furia drone near Kramatorsk in DPR

Air surveillance posts of the Battlegroup South also shot down two Ukrainian heavy drones

Lavrov surprised by US media reports that Russia-US summit could be postponed

According to the top Russian diplomat, the disinformation campaign pursued by many Western news outlets is well known, "and CNN falls in line too"

London may try to disrupt Ukraine peace talks again — Finnish politician

Armando Mema said that Vladimir Zelensky will visit London before the meeting between US leader Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

EU, NATO working to thwart everything — senior Russian diplomat

"There is no issue that is of no interest to them except how to damage Russia, undermine Russia's positions, and make it more difficult for Moscow to solve the problems it faces," Sergey Ryabkov stressed

Press review: EU set to hinder Russia-US summit as Arab League invites Russia to aid Gaza

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, October 21st

Senior diplomat says too early to discuss when Lavrov, Rubio could meet, urges planning

According to Sergey Ryabkov, any contact of such a scale should be properly prepared

Pentagon chief wears tie in Russian flag colors to Trump-Zelensky meeting

Pete Hegseth was seated to Donald Trump’s left

Hungary, Slovakia refuse to participate in EU's anti-Russian tribunal — source

Earlier, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas mentioned a problem with establishing this body which had been supported merely by 25 out of 27 EU countries, without going into details

Russia’s stance remains unchanged following Alaska summit — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, the calls for "stopping immediately" now coming from Washington would mean ignoring the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine

Ukraine, Europe should participate in Russia-US discussions on Ukrainian conflict — Macron

Emmanuel Macron said it is necessary if the future of Ukraine as well as the security of Europeans are at stake

Ratification of treaty with Venezuela matters amid US pressure on Caracas, diplomat says

According to Sergey Ryabkov, Moscow expects Caracas to present a note of ratification of the bilateral strategic partnership agreement soon

Immediate ceasefire would leave much of Ukraine under Nazi control — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister reiterated that it is crucial to resolve the issue at its core and address its root causes

Russian diplomat comments on reports of Lavrov-Rubio meeting allegedly put on hold

Sergey Ryabkov pointed out that it was impossible to put on hold what had not been agreed on

Slovakia, UAE confident Ukrainian conflict has no military solution — Fico

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and the UAE president discussed a wide range of issues, including the prospects of cooperation between the two countries in the military-industrial sphere

Court in Slovakia slaps 21-year prison sentence on assailant of Slovak PM Fico — TV

Juraj Cintula was found guilty of terrorism charges

Belgium not to block EU plan to use Russian assets — Politico

EU ambassadors have informally agreed draft European Council conclusions that call on the Commission to put forward a proposal that is "underpinned by appropriate European solidarity and risk-sharing," the newspaper wrote

Russian forces liberating Kherson, with part of city being under their control — governor

On November 9, 2022, the then Russian defense minister, Sergey Shoigu, ordered to withdraw Russian forces in the Kherson Region from the right bank of the Dnieper, where the regional center is located, to the left bank

Lavrov determined to work with top US diplomat to implement Putin-Trump agreements

US President Donald Trump announced following his October 16 phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin that they had agreed to meet in Budapest in the near future

Russia develops high-speed vertical takeoff interceptor drone to support air defenses

The first batches of hundreds of interceptor drones have been made for trials and the tech firm is preparing for their serial production

Western intelligence using terrorists to destabilize world situation — Russian intel chief

The US and its allies continue to deliberately blur the definition of international terrorism as they apply double standards to assessing internal conflicts in other countries, Sergey Naryshkin noted

Incident at Petrotel Lukoil refinery in Romania not harming environment

Preventive measures for the purpose of excluding the repetition of this situation and the incident investigation are underway

Zelensky tried to bribe Trump but did not succeed, Ukraine’s opposition politician says

Viktor Medvedchuk noted that that the US president toyed with Zelensky like a cat with a mouse, mocking him about the possibility of constructing a tunnel between the US and Russia

Since 2014 coup Ukraine’s population down to 20 million — former prime minister

Nikolay Azarov recalled that Ukraine's population stood at 52 million in 1990

Kiev defies Trump administration's push to resolve Ukraine crisis — Russian intel chief

Sergey Naryshkin emphasized that the Kiev regime was doing everything it could to provoke the conflict escalation

Launch Day: Xbox talks to TASS about new console, Bethesda & future of gaming

TASS talked exclusively with Ben Decker, Head of Gaming Services at Xbox

Hamas leaders did not approve violation of ceasefire in Gaza Strip, Trump insists

The US president emphasized his readiness to use force against the Gaza-based movement in the event of an escalation

Zelensky cheated Trump on natural resources deal, ex-Ukrainian PM says

Vladimir Zelensky misled Donald Trump because he himself had no clue, Nikolay Azarov said

Trump complains to Zelensky about not receiving Nobel Peace Prize — Washington Post

The American leader listened to Zelensky's speech, but did not react in any way

Shale gas loses profitability if oil price dips — Gazprom

Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller also cast a doubt on Europe’s prospects of substituting Russian deliveries by shale and liquefied natural gas

Foreign intel agencies seek to physically eliminate undesirables — Russian intel service

According to Sergey Naryshkin, a striking example of that is the operation that Israel carried out against the Hezbollah movement in September 2024, blowing up thousands of handheld pagers in Lebanon and Syria

EU countries to face penalties for severing oil, gas contracts with Russia — Szijjarto

Hungary is receiving oil and gas from Russia under contracts that are to remain in force for several years more, the minister said

Trump says US has advanced weapons, of which many unaware

The US president stressed that artificial intelligence technologies are currently crucial

Russian troops liberate Lenino community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 510 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Russian top diplomat Lavrov to hold talks with Ethiopian counterpart in Moscow

The program of the Ethiopian delegation's visit to Russia provides for the "time check regarding the entire range of issues on the bilateral agenda," Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin said

Paris’ position on Ukraine conflicts with its citizens’ interests — De Gaulle’s grandson

Pierre de Gaulle noted that "France is no longer a really sovereign state"

China should not fall into Western traps — expert

Former Deputy Director at the Institute of World Development under the Development Research Center of China’s State Council Ding Yifan listed several examples of Beijing’s ineffective reactions to Western provocations

Trump finishing what JFK started by negotiating peace with Russia — US lawmaker

Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Florida, expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump was committed to resolving the conflict in Ukraine and normalizing relations with Russia

Lavrov, Rubio discuss steps to implement understandings reached by Putin, Trump

"On October 20, a phone conversation was held between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio," the Russian Foreign Ministry said

Trump tells Zelensky not to expect Tomahawks anytime soon — media

According to the piece, Trump emphasized that "his main priority" is ending the armed conflict in Ukraine rather than preventing potential territorial concessions

Iran to consider IAEA cooperation proposal if it presents any — SNSC

Following the activation of the Snapback mechanism, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has previously stated, Iran will revise the Cairo Agreement, Ali Larijani said

European leaders support Trump’s call to cease fire in Ukraine along current front line

Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that the special military operation in Ukraine will end when all of its goals have been achieved

EU ambassadors agree proposal to use Russian frozen assets — Politico

Belgium has previously opposed the idea of confiscating Russian frozen assets as it host Euroclear which holds the bulk of them

Telegram messenger co-founder Durov says Louvre’s heist points to decline of France

Pavel Durov said that "it’s another sad sign of the decline of a once great country where the government has perfected the art of distracting people with phantom threats instead of confronting the real ones"

Polish threats to security of Putin’s plane show readiness for terrorist attacks — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister added that currently, Vladimir Zelensky and his team are still being provoked by the Poles

Air defenses down four Ukrainian UAVs over Russia’s southern Voronezh Region

According to preliminary data, there are no casualties

Several EU leaders would like to attend Putin-Trump meeting in Budapest — news outlet

According to the newspaper, the European leaders are pushing for Vladimir Zelensky to participate in the Budapest meeting and all potential future talks

Sikorski’s threats to Putin and Russia’s position after Alaska summit: Lavrov’s statements

The top Russian diplomat reiterated that Russia’s position remains unchanged compared to the understandings that were reached by Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States during their summit in Alaska

Serbia’s in a desperate situation after EU decision on Russian gas — Energy Minister

According to Dubravka Djedovic-Handanovic, thanks to "President Aleksandar Vucic’s excellent relations with world leaders," Belgrade hopes to find a solution and is doing everything possible to resolve the current situation

Trump does not believe in Ukrainian victory in conflict

The US leader also expressed confidence that the Ukrainian conflict will be settled in the end

Romania receives no request for Russian president’s flight — foreign minister

Flying through Romanian airspace is one of the likely routes for the Russian leader on his way to Budapest

Special op achieving its goals, to conclude with success — Lavrov

Russia’s top diplomat also thanked "the Ethiopian friends for their objective, thoughtful, and balanced stance on the events unfolding around Ukraine"

Russian diplomat calls to tone down ‘farce’ around date of Lavrov-Rubio meeting

Maria Zakharova assured that as soon as the Russian foreign ministry had the information to share it would do so right away

West wants Russia to be bogged down in Ukrainian conflict until 2030s — Duma member

Andrey Gurulev reaffirmed that Russian society remains united in supporting the military effort

Militants from Poland, Romania, Colombia, UK, US fighting in Dnepropetrovsk Region

Colombian militants are used in the most difficult areas

Senior Russian diplomat sees possibility of Lavrov, Rubio holding phone call again

The two top diplomats last talked over the phone on October 20

Partnership agreement with Venezuela is step toward regional stability — Duma speaker

Vyacheslav Volodin highlighted Venezuela’s current predicament, describing it as a "challenging and tumultuous situation" compounded by external pressure

Press review: Trump calls Putin before meeting Zelensky as Hamas, Israel on brink of war

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, October 20th

"We came here to become Russians": why a large American family moved to Russia

October 19 marks Father's Day in Russia. American IT consultant Jozef Schutzman, who moved to Russia with his family, is celebrating the holiday alongside Russians

Russian-US presidents’ meeting in Budapest should bring positive results — Ukraine’s ex-PM

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov emphasized that the American leader is determined to carry on with the peace process

Europe never looked weaker than now — Daily Telegraph

Columnist James Crisp said that Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz "are just backseat drivers" in the process of seeking peace in Ukraine

Kremlin calls Putin and Trump's arrival in Budapest on the same plane ‘a fantasy’

The logistics of the flight remain uncertain, as Hungary is located deep within the European continent, and EU countries have imposed sanctions on the Russian leadership, which could prevent flights through their airspace

Hungarian top diplomat arrives in Washington to prepare for Trump's Budapest trip

"Serious days are coming," Peter Szijjarto wrote on social media

What we know about impact of last night’s Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions

Overnight, Russian air defense units destroyed or intercepted 55 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over Russian regions

US refrains from backing EU plan to use Russian assets for helping Ukraine — Bloomberg

According to the report, the US indicated risks to the market stability as the cause of it reluctance

Meeting of 'coalition of willing' on Ukraine to be held in London on October 24 — Macron

According to the French president, Vladimir Zelensky will also take part in the meeting

Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 113 Ukrainian UAVs, 48 UAV control posts in past day

In the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian army also lost a T-72 tank, two armored combat vehicles and two Akatsiya and Bogdana self-propelled artillery systems in the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup West

Hungary won’t block new EU anti-Russian sanctions package — top diplomat

Peter Szijjarto clarified that Budapest had secured an exemption from the new package of anti-Russian restrictions for "all those measures which would have gone against the national interest" of Hungary

US may take radical measures to oust Zelensky — ex-Ukrainian PM

Nikolay Azarov noted that a similar procedure had been implemented regarding Viktor Yanukovich, Ukraine’s president in 2010-2014

Unfriendly countries also buy Russian goods — PM

Mikhail Mishustin pointed out that the demand for products made in Russia remains amid current restriction policies

Russia may play significant role in recognition of Palestinian State — ambassador

Abdel Hafiz Nofal pointed out that Palestinian Authority should assume control of the Gaza Strip

Russia ready to cooperate with all countries based on mutual equality and respect — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed out that, "in the areas, which are crucial for the life support of the country, it is necessary to be self-sufficient, or to look for partners who are not infected with the Western 'disease'

Russian troops advance near Krasny Liman, gain foothold on Yampol outskirts, says DPR head

The Ukrainian military is trying by all means to hold on to Yampol because its liberation will cut off all supply routes for its battlegroup in Krasny Liman, Denis Pushilin stated