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US journalist Tucker Carlson says Biden’s administration tried to kill Russia’s Putin

According to him, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was "pushing so hard for a real war" between the US and Russia in his last two months in office

Tucker Carlson AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Tucker Carlson

© AP Photo/Alex Brandon

NEW YORK, January 28. /TASS/. US journalist Tucker Carlson believes that the US authorities tried to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin during Joe Biden's presidency.

"The Biden administration did try to kill Putin," he told his colleague Matt Taibbi. The journalist did not provide any details or arguments to back his version.

According to him, former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was "pushing so hard for a real war" between the US and Russia in his last two months in office.

Middle East conflict

Two Israelis, five Thai nationals released from Gaza Strip — PM office

According to the statement, their families have been updated by the responsible authorities

Russia to continue dialogue with new Syrian government — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that Tuesday’s visit to Damascus by Russian officials was "important"

Microsoft, OpenAI suspect DeepSeek of data theft — Bloomberg

Microsoft’s security team in the fall observed individuals they believe might be linked to DeepSeek exfiltrating a large amount of data using the OpenAI application programming interface, the sources said

Russia to defend its interests in Ukrainian issue — Putin

"We will certainly push for what suits us, what meets our interests," the Russian president said

Inner structures dismantling started on board of wrecked tanker

A technical dam is closed to be completed near the ship hull, providing for operations of heavy machinery, the center noted

Passenger airliner, military helicopter Black Hawk collide near Washington, DC

At least 64 people, including 60 passengers and four crew members were onboard the passenger plane

Conflict with Ukraine to end in month or two without ammunition — Putin

"The sovereignty of Ukraine is close to zero in this sense," the Russian president noted

Valdai club’s research director says India ideal country to host Putin-Trump talks

Fyodor Lukyanov believes that the country where the talks between the two leaders could be held "should be truly neutral and in no way involved in the conflict on either side"

Russian envoy reports injuries as Ukrainians pound 30 shells on Lugansk region’s town

Rodion Miroshnik said that major damage has been done to residential buildings and an office building

Islamic Jihad hands over two hostages to its allies

Two Israeli hostages, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses, will be released on Thursday as part of the agreement with Israel

Talks with Ukraine should be regarded as final stage of special operation — Russian envoy

Earlier, the Russian president said that anyone should feel free to negotiate with Ukraine, but the final documents could be signed by people whose legitimacy was legally confirmed

Ukrainian battlegroup may be trapped in Krasnoarmeisk in Donbass region

In Velikaya Novosyolka, the Kiev regime doomed the Ukrainian combat group to destruction, adviser to the DPR head Igor Kimakovsky added

Airplane headed from Dubai to Moscow sends distress signal over Caspian Sea, lands safely

The emergency landing took place after a fire alarm that went off, the alarm was false

Asteroid Bennu samples represent 'building blocks' for life — NASA

"NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission already is rewriting the textbook on what we understand about the beginnings of our solar system," the statement reads

NATO partners should consider feasibility outcome from joining military bloc — diplomat

Maria Zakharova noted that NATO members’ proposed scheme of cooperation remains unchanged, however, "such experiments" eventually end up with NATO's interference in the internal affairs of other countries

Russian special services take all measures to ensure president’s safety — Kremlin

According to Tucker Carlson, the Joe Biden administration considered assassinating Putin

Russian flag raised over liberated Novoyelizavetovka in DPR — top brass

The Defense Ministry said that during the offensive, assault units used attack drones to destroy Ukrainian firing points and command posts

Armenia’s entry to EU will close EAEU market for it — official

Alexey Overchuk noted that the process of joining the EU will be long for Armenia and urged to wait for results of the hearing in the Armenian legislatively assembly on this matter

Trump ‘shocks’ EU with his plans to seize Greenland — newspaper

According to the article, "the strategy in Europe and the UK so far has been to ignore the noise and focus on what Trump actually does," awaiting practical steps from him

Press review: Trump gives Russia an unlikely ultimatum as US secretary visits Panama first

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, January 24th

Upcoming EU sanctions to target individuals, companies — radio station

Meanwhile, the draft sanctions do not include a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas

Foreign powers view Ukraine's division as a way to avert Kiev army’s defeat — expert

"By partitioning Ukraine, proponents of this strategy aim to prevent the Ukrainian army’s collapse, rebuild it, and resume hostilities once the US and Western industries ramp up production," Edouard Husson warned

Ahmed al-Sharaa to serve as Syrian president during transitional period

He will represent the country at international forums

Egypt believes Palestinian territories should be united — foreign minister

Earlier on Wednesday, Hamas published a statement by Mohammed Dervish, the head of the Palestinian movement's advisory body, the Shura Council, on its Telegram channel

Kremlin offers condolences to loved ones of Washington, D.C. plane crash victims

An American Airlines passenger plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair near Reagan National Airport at about 9:00 p.m. local time on January 29 (2:00 a.m. GMT on January 30)

Plane, helicopter crash into river, divers working on site — mayor

According to Muriel Bowser, the main priority now is rescuing people

EU to cut 15 banks off from SWIFT in 16th package of anti-Russia sanctions — Bloomberg

The EU will put 74 vessels that Brussels considers part of the "shadow fleet" transporting Russian oil, on the sanctions list

Ukraine fires over 65 munitions at Belgorod Region’s districts in past day

"In the settlement of Razumnoye, a mother with a two-year-old child were killed in a drone attack on a residential building," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said

US aid used to finance revolutions in other countries, says Georgian PM

Irakli Kobakhidze noted that the republic’s authorities are happy that the Trump administration has a sober assessment of the events

Press review: Budapest swaps veto for energy security as Trump strains Latin American ties

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, January 28th

Over 60 people on plane, 3 in helicopter at time of collision in Washington, DC — mayor

At least 19 bodies have been recovered from the river

Coaches Shishkova, Naumov were aboard plane that crashed in Washington, D.C.

A Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided midair near Ronald Reagan National Airport, a 10-15-minute ride from downtown Washington

Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker sustained plating damage in Kara Sea

The 50 let Pobedy icebreaker was built at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg

Russian troops liberate Novoyelizavetovka community in Donbass region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 320 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy ammunition depots in its area of responsibility over the past day, the ministry reported

Port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odessa Region damaged — authorities

In the early morning hours of January 29, the Ukrainian authorities declared an air raid alert in the Odessa Region for over two and a half hours

Russian prime minister to meet with Kazakh leadership, participate in EAEU events

On January 31, Mikhail Mishustin will participate in the Digital Almaty 2025 technology forum

IN BRIEF: Ukrainian drones launch large-scale attack on Russian regions overnight

According to the Defense Ministry, on-duty air defense units shot down 104 Ukrainian drones across several Russian regions

Unproven claims about preparations for attempt on Putin’s life lack credibility — Kremlin

"There are numerous statements circulating, and while we should pay attention to them, we must also approach them with caution," Dmitry Peskov said

Press review: Kiev may lose military aid while Trump's team strengthens Global South ties

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 30th

Two US military men internationally wanted for mercenarism in Ukraine

According to the Prosecutor's Office of the Donetsk People's Republic, the court issued detention in absentia as a restraint measure

NATO countries offer grants to Russians to implement projects against Moscow — report

According to the report, as a result, Russia’s foreign adversaries hope to collect the personal data of recruitable agents

Twenty-two UN peacekeepers wounded in clashes in DR Congo

Spokesman for the UN secretary general Stephane Dujarric reiterated that since the onset of clashes in the DRC, three peacekeepers have been killed

Russian governor says NATO countries not interested in having Ukrainians live well

According to Vladimir Saldo, Vladimir Zelensky was given his office by US and European handlers to play the role of a "man-hater and destroyer of people"

Russian army to advance quicker toward Dnepropetrovsk after liberating Novoyelizavetovka

"Novoyelizavetovka expands the bridgehead and expedites the advance towards the Dnepropetrovsk Region," the defense source said

Russian, Iranian diplomats condemn developments in Syria, Palestinian territories

"During the conversation, the parties held a thorough exchange of views on topical Middle East issues, focusing on the development of the situation in Syria and the Palestinian territories," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement

Trump signs record number of executive orders within nine days of taking office — Axios

It is highlighted that, among former US presidents, only Joe Biden and Harry Truman had issued more than 40 executive orders in their first 100 days in office

Presence of South African troops in DR Congo not declaration of war — president

Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized that the territorial integrity of the DRC should be respected

IN BRIEF: What we know about Washington, D.C. plane crash

US President Donald Trump described the incident as a "bad situation" and said the "terrible" crash "should have been prevented"

Putin says wrong to tie Ukraine’s ban on talks to Russian troops near Kiev

According to Russian President, the attempts to mislead the international community about such serious issues once again show 'who we are dealing with'

Israel severs all ties with UNRWA — diplomat

According to Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oren Marmorstein, 'there are multiple alternative organizations to UNRWA'

Zelensky's nationalized apartment in Crimea sells for nearly half million dollars

The original listing price was 24.6 mln rubles ($264,064)

Russian plant starts producing Chinese hybrid cars in 2025

Motorinvest started producing series hybrid cars Voyah Dream and Voyah Free

Ukrainian servicemen with US flags in Chasov Yar believed to be mercenaries

Commander Zelimkhan Batukayev also said that three Ukrainian soldiers surrendered in the area of pipes in the southeast of the city

Trump’s decision to freeze US foreign aid programs shocks Ukraine — newspaper

Last week, the media reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had suspended spending on almost all foreign aid programs for 90 days

Hackers from 20+ countries used Gemini chatbot for cyberattacks — WSJ

Dozens of hackers in more than twenty countries turned to the chatbot "to assist with malicious code writing," search for cybernetic vulnerabilities in the public domain and studies of organizations that may be targets for attacks," the news outlet said

Syria’s new authorities announce dissolution of all security services, armed groups

The country will establish a new security body

Vucic pardons 13 protesters in Serbia suspected of criminal offenses

Since November 2024, anti-government protests organized by students and opposition representatives have been held in Serbia

Russian MPs to ask US Congress, UN to look into claims about US attempt to kill Putin

At a plenary session, State Duma Security and Anti-Corruption Committee Chairman Vasily Piskaryov proposed asking US legislators to clarify what Carlson was talking about

African countries move summit on Congo to January 31

On January 27, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, said the organization will take decisive measures to normalize the situation in the DRC

Russia-Kazakhstan trade turnover surpasses $26.34 bln in 2024 — PM Mishustin

Mikhail Mishustin highlighted the great work of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the two countries

Russian troops advancing towards Zaporozhye area after liberating Novosyolka in Donbass

Vladimir Rogov told TASS earlier that the destruction of the Ukrainian army’s strategic defensive line near Velikaya Novosyolka in the Donetsk People’s Republic would enable Russian troops to advance on key enemy strongholds in the Zaporozhye Region from the east and northeast

Some EU states suggest resuming gas imports from Russia as part of Ukraine settlement — FT

"Advocates of buying Russian gas argue it would bring down high energy prices in Europe, encourage Moscow to the negotiating table, and give both sides a reason to implement and maintain a ceasefire," the publications said

Plot to assassinate Putin is direct path to nuclear war — State Duma speaker

Vyacheslav Volodin believes that amid the current tough confrontation, the Russian society needs to 'understand the level of challenges and threats that we are facing'

Russian citizens were on board plane that crashed in US — Kremlin

On the evening of January 29, a Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided midair near Ronald Reagan National Airport, a 10-15-minute ride from downtown Washington

At least 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on West Bank

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the town of Tammoun, southeast of Tubas, was shelled

Syria's new leader says he will focus on state-building, reviving economy

Al-Sharaa emphasized that the new government is committed to building a new and better Syria

EU’s new Russia sanctions may affect dozens of companies in third countries — Bloomberg

Brussels may impose restrictions on software and technologies allegedly used in weapons systems

Divers find black box of plane crashed near Washington — CBS

According to the report, the debris and bodies were washed away from the crash site by the current.

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian reconnaissance group in Kursk Region

It was specified that three Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated, while the remaining four were captured as prisoners of war

CSTO program on Tajik-Afghan border to ensure region’s security — secretary general

Imangali Tasmagambetov expressed his conviction that thanks to joint efforts by the relevant agencies of Tajikistan and the CSTO Secretariat, the program will be fully implemented within five years

No data on survivors of Washington DC plane crash — Russian Foreign Ministry

"The Russian diplomatic mission in the United States is working to determine whether there were any Russian citizens on board," the statement reads

Press review: Trump’s plans may spark a star wars era as Russian delegation visits Syria

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, January 29th

Eight figure skaters believed to be on board plane that crashed near Washington D.C.

An American Airlines passenger plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair near Reagan National Airport at about 9:00 p.m. local time on January 29

Russian government approves list of unfriendly countries and territories

The countries and territories mentioned in the list imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of a special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine

More than 60% of Canadians believe country heading in wrong direction — survey

The respondents didn’t say why they believe so

London intends to make Ukraine its colony with by concluding 100-year treaty — aide

According to Nikolay Patrushev, "with this document, the UK is trying to cover up its unscrupulous policy of demonstrative disregard for international law"

Ukrainian troops fled Novoyegorovka after losing first stronghold — Russian soldier

After liberating the settlement, the Russian troops entrenched and waited for reinforcements

Syria to assist in reducing regional tensions — top diplomat

According to the top Syrian diplomat, "Syria considers its Arab ties very important and continues to bolster relations with neighboring countries"

Some 15,000 Ukrainian troops still hanging around Belarusian border

Anton Bychkovsky also stressed that the situation on the border with Ukraine was under control

Zelensky brought himself into dead end, Ukrainian politician says

"Zelensky has effectively destroyed almost all the legitimate power in the country, including all its branches," leader of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk noted

Israel receives list of hostages to be released on January 30 — PM office

It is noted that "detailed comments will be released after the families [of the released hostages] are notified"

Akhmat force says it mopped up Ukrainian military camp in southern parts of Chasov Yar

According to the report, a few days ago the unit’s fighters took control a slagheap

Nearly 300 mercenaries from Europe surrender as DRC’s Goma falls to rebels

It is reported that Congolese servicemen abandoned their positions in the city of Goma and the adjacent territories, shedding their military uniforms as they fled

US blew up Nord Stream and will provoke EU and NATO collapse — journalist Carlson

"Ultimately, when people wake up from their dream state, it will destroy NATO, because it was an attack by one NATO power on a NATO ally, another NATO member was attacked by the United States on Germany, and it wrecked the German economy," he said

Fertilizer prices may grow in Europe due to duties on Russian products

Russian producers can redirect volumes in case of scaling down supplies to Europe to developing countries of South Asia, Africa, and Latin America, experts believe

Antwerp's once great diamond industry hit hard by anti-Russian sanctions — newspaper

While Antwerp is losing its moniker as the diamond capital of the world, Russia is merely redirecting supplies to other buyers, including India, the UAE and China, which are benefiting from these developments

Organizer of Quran-burning rallies killed in Sweden — media

The police have not yet commented on the incident or the identity of the victim

Russian Meduza counter-drone system effective in special military op zone — top brass

The Meduza is additional counter-UAV protection made of ropes to protect the turrets of heavy armor, the Russian Defense Ministry said

US figure skaters were aboard plane crashed in Washington, D.C. — media

According to the report, they were returning from the US Figure Skating Championships held in Wichita on January 20-26

Slovak opposition fails to hold no-confidence vote against PM Fico for second day in a row

Pro-Western political parties will try to vote against Fico on February 4

Russian governor says Ukraine keeps trying to land troops on Tendra Spit in Kherson Region

He expressed confidence that Ukraine will send many personnel across the Dnieper, even though the distance between the banks is relatively short

South Korea begins importing less nuclear fuel from Russia — Yonhap

From 2020 to 2024, South Korea imported a total of more than 2,000 tons of enriched uranium, while 38% came from France, 32% from Russia, 25% from the United Kingdom, and another 5% from China

Georgia will resume work in PACE after ‘blackmail’ stops — head of delegation

Thea Tsulukiani noted that country remains a member of the Council of Europe

Heavy losses, declining recruitment, and lower draft age: Ukraine's mobilization crisis

According to official information, about 100,000 Ukrainian servicemen have deserted their military units and fled, the Russian Defense Ministry said

South Sudan plane crash kills 18

According to the broadcaster, the aircraft crashed after takeoff near the Unity oil field

Multi-million F-35 fighter jet fails Arctic test, expert says

Alexander Stepanov previously commented on F-35 crashes, calling them "regular"

Georgian delegation halts participation in PACE work in response to call for new election

According to Tsulukiani, who leads the Georgian delegation to PACE, the body ratified the delegation’s credentials even though detractors of the country’s government didn’t want that to happen

Valdai club’s research director names three Trump-related risks in world affairs

According to Fyodor Lukyanov, one of the risk factors is the "intense internal struggle" in the United States

Meta to pay Trump $25 mln for suspending his social network accounts — WSJ

The corporation will pay roughly $25 million, the Wall Street Journal reported

About 120 types of ships under construction — shipbuilding corporation

It is reported that the corporation managed to ramp up the pace of building fishing vessels with the support from Russian ministries of agriculture and industry

Trump respects strong negotiators, Oreshnik a key argument — expert

"Although Trump strongly dislikes being coerced, he is accustomed to that because this is sort of the norm for the business he worked in," Fyodor Lukyanov said