MOSCOW, September 13. /TASS/. Rescuers have set out to search for a group of tourists who went missing in the Zelenchuksky District of Karachay-Cherkessia, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry told TASS. "Specialists from the V.M. Dzerayev Karachay-Cherkessia Search and Rescue Unit of the Russian Emergencies Ministry have set out to search f…
According to the newspaper, at 12:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, the average price of a liter of diesel across the country rose to 2.56 euros
RABAT, September 12. /TASS/. Over the past two days, the Saudi Arabian air force delivered almost 130 strikes on the Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, the movement’s military spokesman Yahya Saree said. "Over the past 48 hours, Saudi warplanes delivered 129 strikes on the provinces of Taiz, Marib, Al-Hudaydah, Al-Jawf, Saada, Amran and Hajja," the spokesman…
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergey Koretsky said the upcoming winter will be his country’s main challenge. "Undoubtedly, winter is the main challenge. And we all are getting ready for it," the RBC Ukraine news agency quoted him as saying. Last winter Ukraine experienced widespread power and heating outages. Blackouts lasted 12 to 1…
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Ukraine is preparing for a new round of peace talks in October, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office Kirill Budanov (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) said. "We are getting ready for October," RBC-Ukraine quoted him as saying. The official did not specify the venue of the potential negotiations. Earlier, Russian Presi…
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. During their recent visit to Kiev, US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner brought no new ideas, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office Kirill Budanov (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) said. "There have been no drastically new ideas so far, but they are being updated. We are looking for new a…
BUDAPEST, September 12. /TASS/. A rally to protest against the incumbent Hungarian government’s unfriendly policies toward Russia took place outside the country’s Foreign Ministry building in Budapest, a TASS correspondent reported. The event was organized by a coalition of public organizations, Forum for Peace, which believes that the incumbent Hungarian go…
Spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nazili said that government troops had also "eliminated large clusters" of Houthi forces near the port city
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. The presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan, Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, have held informal talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has told Vesti. "The [Russian] president invited [Tokayev] to have an informal conversation," he said. The BRICS summit is under…
BANGKOK, September 12. /TASS/. The number of people killed by a fire on board the MV June Aster ferry of the Philippines’ Palawan Island has risen to 76, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Noemie Cayabyab said. "During the search and rescue efforts, remains of 41 victims have been discovered aboard the ship," she said. "This brings the overall death toll to…
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Miami in December is impossible, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has told AFP. "This is impossible," he said. Peskov reiterated that the Putin-Zelensky talks can only be held in Moscow.
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. A musical medley, combined with dance performances, formed the program of a gala concert held as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reception for high-ranking guests of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently on a visit, was among the event’s guests. The BRICS Symphony was…
On-duty air defenses destroyed Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Rostov, Smolensk, Tula, Krasnodar, the Republic of Crimea and over the waters of the Black and Azov seas
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. The citizens of Ukraine are "justifiably outraged" by the Ukrainian aid strategy chosen by the European Union, Vladimir Zelensky’s former spokeswoman Yulia Mendel wrote on the X social network. "The people of Ukraine are justifiably outraged by the EU’s chosen aid strategy. Huge sums go to drones that have long become Zelensky’s…
The President of the Russian Federation noted that 2026 marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Abu Dhabi
TUNIS, September 12. /TASS/. Bahrain will not participate in a ministerial meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, or attend any other collective meeting with Iran until relations are restored, the kingdom’s foreign ministry said in a statement. "In the light of reports, circulated by the media and on social networks, regarding a proposed ministeri…
TEHRAN, September 12. /TASS/. Iran and Oman have reached the final agreement regarding the shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, and the deal will be officially announced soon, the Tasnim news agency reported citing a source. The formal announcement will be made soon, in the presence of foreign ministers from the Persian Gulf countries. The source told Tas…
TEHRAN, September 12. /TASS/. Iran has handed over to the US side through intermediaries the list of seven conditions that will have to be met for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Tasnim news agency reported citing a source. "Iran has conveyed seven conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the US side through mediators, and until these seve…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Russia remains in constant contact with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including regarding situation across the entire Middle Eastern region, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "Of course, the region is currently going through a very diffi…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. A venue for the Russia-US-Germany business forum will be chosen by the end of the year, because it will be hosted by a third country, possibly in the Middle East, said Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries. "We have two proposals on where to host thi…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. More than 20 applications to take part in the planned Russia-US-Germany business forum in 2027 have already been received from German companies, said Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and director general of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RD…
NEW DEHLI, September 12. /TASS/. Bilateral relations between Russia and Ethiopia are developing successfully, and the trade between the two countries continues to grow, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. "Since we last met in Moscow [in September 2025]…
NEW YORK, September 12. /TASS/. The US military has redirected 100 commercial vessels since Washington resumed its maritime blockade on Iran in July, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. "CENTCOM forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels over the past 60 days since America resumed the steel wall blockade against Iran," CENTCOM said on th…
NEW DEHLI, September 12. /TASS/. Russian-Ethiopian trade has tripled and continues to grow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahamed. "Our mutual trade has gained a good momentum. By the end of 2025, trade turnover more than tripled and continues to grow. This is a good indicator," Putin said. Putin als…
NEW DEHLI, September 12. /TASS/. Russia attaches special importance to relations with all African countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. "Of course, Russia pays special attention to comprehensive development of relations with African countries as a whole," Putin said. "Ethiopia took an active p…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Addis Ababa is making its contribution to BRICS, and Moscow is proud that the country was admitted to the group during its presidency, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. "Since January 1, 2024, Ethiopia has been a full member of the organization, and we are very pl…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS countries emphasized the need to prevent an arms race in outer space in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We recognize the need to ensure the use of space systems, as well as the achievements of space science and technologies, for peaceful purposes. We also reassert our support for ensuring…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS member states will work together to combat the financing of terrorism and fraud, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We express our concerns about illicit financial flows including, financing of terrorism, trafficking of firearms, trafficking in persons, the laundering of drug rel…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky keeps traveling constantly, while the Russian leadership has matters to attend to at home, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, commenting on Zelensky’s proposal to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Miami. "Zelensky is traveling, he is never at home, whi…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Reforming the system of global economic governance is one of BRICS’ priorities, member states said in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "With the growing share of emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) in global output and growth, reform of global economic governance remains a consistent…
The leaders also reaffirmed their support "for an open, safe, secure, stable, accessible, peaceful, and interoperable ICT environment while respecting sovereignty and national security of each country"
Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said the talks will focus primarily on the situation in the Middle East, including the escalation around Iran.
BRICS leaders expressed deep concern on the situation relating to Cuba due to the tightening of unilateral blockade measures against the country
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Business circles are showing interest in deepening economic cooperation between BRICS countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the group’s summit in India. "It’s encouraging that we see a keen interest in deepening cooperation between BRICS countries on the economic track from business circles. As you know, we talk…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS nations have extended full support to China, which will hold the group’s chairmanship next year, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS summit in India. "We extend full support to China for its BRICS Chairship in 2027 and the holding of the 19th BRICS Summit in China," the document said. Chinese Pre…
"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the top Russian diplomat said
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The leaders of BRICS countries see any arbitrary revision of G20 membership as inadmissible, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We recognize the importance of the continued and productive functioning of the G20, based on its economic mandate, consensus decision making, depoliticized pr…
Putin’s last meeting with Ahmed took place in September 2025, when the Ethiopian premier visited Moscow to meet with the Russian leader and take part in the Global Atomic Forum
Also, over the past 24 hours, Russian troops eliminated up to 125 servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters in the Kharkov region, and two servicemen surrendered, the ministry reported
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS countries are concerned about the deteriorating situation in Sudan, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We express grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Sudan, including the worsening humanitarian crisis and the growing risk of proliferation of extremism and terrorism,…
The ministry added that the overnight strike also hit port infrastructure facilities and a strategically important transport infrastructure site in the Odessa region
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Moscow is concerned about the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is uncontrollable and can easily escalate into a major crisis, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has told reporters. "The whole world is watching," he said. "Of course, we are concerned, because the situation continues to escalate." "A…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS member states have called on Israel to respect agreements reached with Beirut and withdraw troops from all of the Lebanese territories, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We welcome the ceasefire in Lebanon and call on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms and to fully impl…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS nations have called for the prevention of global conflicts by addressing their root causes, as stated in the Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit. "We call on the international community to respond to these challenges and associated security threats through politico-diplomatic measures to lower conflict po…
The member states emphasized the importance of creating more resilient, reliable and stable supply chains, with particular attention to the needs of developing countries for their modernization efforts
As permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia and China also reaffirmed their support for the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a more significant role within the organization, including on its Security Council
BRICS nations recognize the key role of critical minerals for the development of zero-and low-emission energy technologies, energy security, and resilience of energy supply chains
The member states stressed that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities
The countries also call for achieving equitable geographical representation in the Secretariat of the UN and other international organizations in a timely manner
BRICS nations also encourage the international community to support the post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation of Syria
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping greeted each other on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, but have had no meaningful conversation so far, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "They greeted each other, but, as far as I know, they had no opportunity to talk. But…
NEW DELHI, October 12. /TASS/. BRICS nations are seriously concerned about deliberate attacks on civilian nuclear facilities, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We express serious concern over deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under full safeguards of the International Atomi…
The countries also advocate for a multilateral approach that respects diverse national viewpoints and positions on crucial global issues
According to the summit participants, unilateral economic and secondary sanctions have far-reaching negative implications for the human rights
The member states voiced serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures which distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules
The summit participants reaffirmed that ‘a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS member states are concerned about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We reiterate our grave concern about the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza," the document reads. BRI…
The leaders also stressed the significant contribution of nuclear-weapon-free zones to the strengthening of the nuclear non-proliferation regime
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS nations are concerned about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and are calling for intensified efforts to de-escalate the situation. This is stated in the Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS summit. "We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East," the document says.…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The BRICS group is determined to continue work to create mechanisms for cross-border payments and the use of national currencies, according to the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the group’s 18th summit. "We acknowledge the work done to study the cross-border interoperability of payment and messaging channels, and the discus…
The member states emphasized the central role of the UN in the international system in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain peace and security
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The countries of the Global South need greater representation on the UN Security Council, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, addressing the BRICS summit in India. "Despite attempts by some countries to replace it with an order based on rules drawn up by unknown actors, we see a need to continue working together with like-…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The IMF, WTO, and World Bank were established under completely different political and economic realities, and the need to reform them is long overdue, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the BRICS summit. "The issue of improving global economic governance institutions -- the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and…
Russia places particular importance on preserving and strengthening the central role of the United Nations in international affairs, Russian President said
Chinese President noted that China welcomes the participation of BRICS countries in the activities of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
Russian President pointed out that an increasing number of states are loudly and clearly declaring their readiness to defend their national interests and participate in addressing global problems
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The heads of state and government of BRICS member countries have adopted the New Delhi Declaration of the group's 18th summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. "No member raised any objections. The 2026 New Delhi Declaration has been adopted unanimously," the prime minister stated.
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The intellectual and technological potential concentrated within the BRICS nations is a significant advantage for the group, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the BRICS summit. "I would like to draw attention to one factor that, under current conditions, is perhaps the most crucial. Our countries possess immense intellect…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. BRICS needs an ambitious agenda for the next 20 years, as well as a mechanism to ensure continuity and the implementation of decisions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose country currently holds the BRICS chairmanship, said as he opened the meeting of the bloc's heads of state and government. "Today, BRICS has reached…
LONDON, September 12. /TASS/. The war with Iran will end "very soon," US President Donald Trump said, answering questions from reporters during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. "Oil will come tumbling down when that happens," Trump added.
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Many BRICS nations share a worldview close to that of the Russian Federation and understand the mistakes made by European leaders, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Channel One. "They do not necessarily share it entirely. There are a great many countries whose worldview is close to this," the Kremlin spokesman said when asked…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Work on the joint statement following the BRICS summit is underway, with efforts continuing to find wording acceptable to all sides, Russian Presidential Aide for International Affairs Yuri Ushakov told the Vesti news program. "People are working right now. Experts are finalizing the wording. Our summit will certainly not end…
According to Narendra Modi, "today, the countries of the Global South are at the forefront of those who face global crises but stay in the background when it comes to making decisions"
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discuss the most important and pressing issues while traveling together by car, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told the Vesti news program. "They continue the conversation that started at the negotiating table. The discussion goes on. It seems to me that when…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement that European troops deployed to Ukraine would mean a war with Russia reflects Moscow’s position, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that "the logic of development suggests that trade, economic, and investment cooperation needs to be resumed as soon as possible"
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. There is an understanding that resuming trade and economic cooperation between Russia and the US would yield significant benefits for both sides, yet no mechanisms for such cooperation exist currently, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper. "There is also an understanding that resuming trade and economic co…
BEIJING, September 12. /TASS/. President Xi Jinping announced that China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027, the Chinese Central Television reported. As the Chinese leader specified at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, China will also host the group's 19th summit.
MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Moscow hopes that US peacekeeping efforts will yield results, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper. "There is no cooperation with the Americans at the moment. Let us proceed from that. There are American peacekeeping efforts, for which we are very grateful, which are ongoing and have recently intensified a…
NEW DELHI, September 12. /TASS/. The possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin attending the upcoming G20 summit in the United States has not even been discussed yet, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told the Izvestia daily. "Everyone has been invited, as far as I know, except South Africa, unfortunately. Work continues at the expert level here. Our [experts]…