Russia delays investigation into AZAL plane crash, ignores Azerbaijan's inquiries

Despite five months passed since the AZAL flight en route from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau Airport, Russian authorities have yet to release any concrete information regarding the investigation, APA reports. An investigation by APA has revealed that …

Russia to require QR code for visa-free entry by foreign nationals

Foreign citizens from visa-free countries will soon need a QR code to enter Russia - starting from June 30, travelers must obtain a QR code in advance via the Gosuslugi RuID platform, APA’s Moscow correspondent reports. Registration is required at least …

Azerbaijani MP demands clarity from Russia: Foreign Ministry must provide objective explanation -INTERVIEW

Interview of Azer Badamov, Member of Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis), member of the Working Group for the Azerbaijani-Russian Interparliamentary Relations, with APA. – How expected were the events during your visit to Russia? – On May 4, we traveled …

Russia, Ukraine exchange 205 war prisoners each

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war from each side on Monday, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry said the Russian servicemen who were returned are undergoing psychological and medical evaluations in …

Kremlin says Merz's failed German chancellorship bid changes nothing for Russia

Running for the office of German chancellor, Friedrich Merz's falling short in the Bundestag vote will not alter the stance of anti-Russian politicians in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference in Moscow, …

Georgia buys more gas from Russia than Azerbaijan for the first time in 18 years

For the first time in 18 years, the volume of natural gas imported by Georgia from Russia has exceeded the volume of gas imported from Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports citing the National Statistics Office of Georgia. In January-March of 2025, Georgia …

Russia, Ukraine exchange POWs

A prisoner swap has taken place between Russia and Ukraine, APA’s Moscow bureau reports citing the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. 205 Ukrainian POWs were returned to Kyiv, while Ukraine handed over 205 Russian POWs to Moscow. The exchange …

U.S. withdraws as mediator in Ukraine-Russia war

U.S. withdraws as mediator in Ukraine-Russia war The U.S. announced on May 1, that it will no longer lead negotiations in the Ukraine-Russia war, shifting responsibility to Kyiv and Moscow to resolve the conflict. The decision follows months of stalled …

Estonian defense minister warns Russia plans expansion of army and deployment to NATO's border

Kremlin says Russia still plans to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10

Ammon News - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian forces still planned to cease fire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as per President Vladimir Putin's orders, but would respond if Ukrainian forces tried to strike Russian positions. Putin on April 28 …