TASS

1954 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• US Demands Iran Publicly Declare Strait of Hormuz Open to Navigation · US administration requires Tehran to issue a public statement guaranteeing free passage and no attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 4,118 · Venezuela's earthquake has resulted in 4,118 deaths, 16,740 injuries, and widespread destruction, according to the National Assembly president.
• US and Saudi Arabia Coordinate Security Strategy Amid Regional Tensions · US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister discuss Middle East security cooperation
• Kremlin Aide Patrushev: Russia Needs Strength to Command Respect · Nikolay Patrushev argues Russia requires power to be respected but should only use force in special cases.
• Israel Defense Minister Confirms Readiness for Offensive or Defensive Scenarios Amid Iran Escalation · Israel's Defense Minister states the IDF is prepared for any scenario as tensions with Iran rise following renewed US airstrikes.
• Kremlin Aide Patrushev Urges Russia to Achieve Total Economic Self-Sufficiency · Nikolay Patrushev insists Russia must produce everything domestically to ensure economic survival and development.
• Russian Aide Accuses West of Attempting to Isolate Russia from Global Shipping · Nikolay Patrushev claims the West aims to block Russia's access to Baltic, Black, and Arctic shipping routes.
• Kremlin Aide Claims FSB and CIA Joint Operation to Eliminate Bin Laden · Kremlin aide Nikolay Patrushev alleged Russia and the US jointly planned to eliminate Osama Bin Laden, with Russia fulfilling its role and the US failing to act.
• Kremlin Aide Patrushev Warns Russia Needs Navy to Avoid Economic Strangulation · Nikolay Patrushev states Russia will cease to exist without a Navy capable of ensuring security against sanctions.
• Russia Announces Il-114-300 Aircraft Certification for Unpaved Runways in 2027 · Russia's Il-114-300 aircraft will be certified for landing on unpaved runways in 2027, according to Industry Minister Anton Alikhanov.
• Russia Claims 144 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Across Multiple Regions · Russian defense ministry reports shooting down 144 Ukrainian drones over various regions and the Black Sea.
• Kremlin Aide Accuses Euro-Nazis of Blocking Ukraine Peace Talks · Kremlin aide Nikolay Patrushev claims Euro-Nazis in Europe are obstructing US efforts to broker a Ukraine peace deal.
• Russian Stocks Fall as MOEX Index Hits Lows Not Seen Since Late 2022 · Russia's MOEX Index dropped 1.88% on Friday, reaching levels not seen since late 2022 amid selling pressure.
• Serbian President Vucic Announces Resignation Plan Post-Elections · Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic plans to resign after upcoming parliamentary elections, supporting the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate list.
• Russia Imposes Temporary Export Ban on Gasoline and Diesel · Deputy PM Novak announces temporary ban on gasoline and diesel exports to stabilize domestic supply.
• Russia Sees 23% Surge in Foreign Tourist Arrivals Through May 2026 · Russia welcomed 2 million foreign tourists in the first five months of 2026, a 23% increase from the previous year.
• Kremlin Confirms Ongoing Talks with Turkey Over S-400 Missile Systems · Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms Russia maintains contact with Turkey regarding the S-400 missile systems.
• Russia's Deputy PM Confirms Sufficient Fuel Refining Capacity Amid Panic Buying · Deputy PM Novak states Russia has enough fuel refining capacity despite recent attacks and demand surges.
• Kremlin Details Talks with Turkey on S-400s and Ukraine Buffer Zone Expansion · Kremlin spokesperson Peskov outlines Moscow's contact with Turkey regarding S-400 systems and the expansion of a buffer zone along Ukraine's border.
• Russia's Northern Fleet Completes Training on Yolka AI Interceptor Drone · Russian Northern Fleet personnel finished training on the Yolka AI-powered interceptor drone.
• Russia's Battlegroup West Claims Destruction of 108 Ukrainian Heavy Quadcopters · Russia's Battlegroup West reports destroying 108 Ukrainian heavy quadcopters in 24 hours
• Rolling Stones Release 25th Studio Album 'Foreign Tongues' · The Rolling Stones release their 25th studio album 'Foreign Tongues' featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney and others.
• Rosatom CEO and IAEA Chief Begin Talks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant in Kaliningrad · Rosatom and IAEA leaders meet to discuss the Zaporozhye nuclear plant situation amid rising tensions.
• NATO Europe Becomes Ukraine Production Hub Amid Middle East and Hormuz Crises · NATO summit confirms Europe as Ukraine logistics base while US Middle East strikes fuel domestic political pressure.
• Israel to Return First Captured Territories to Lebanon Within Days · Israeli authorities prepare to return control of initial Lebanese territories to Beirut in the coming days.
• Russian Poll Shows 72.3% Trust in Putin, 66% Approval of His Activities · A recent VTsIOM survey reveals 72.3% of Russians trust President Putin.
• China Rejects Arctic Tensions and 'Chinese Threat' Narrative · China opposes NATO claims of a Chinese threat and Arctic confrontation
• Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Taganrog Port After Drone Strike · Rostov Region authorities report no casualties after fires at Taganrog port are extinguished following a drone attack.
• Ex-Moldovan PM Warns Constitutional Court Gagauzia Move Risks State Unity · Former Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev criticizes Moldova's Constitutional Court ruling as a threat to national unity and statehood.
• US Strike Damages Maritime Center at Iran's Chabahar Port · A US strike damaged the maritime navigation center at Iran's Chabahar port without halting operations.