Belarus won’t be able to buy Russian oil at $4 per barrel without market supply — Kremlin

Putin switched all meetings to teleconference format, but there are exceptions — Kremlin

The presidential press secretary recalled that the president regularly undergoes testing for coronavirus

Northern Fleet cutting-edge frigate sails to shipyard in Russia’s northwest for upgrade

A source in the domestic defense industry earlier told TASS that Russia’s latest Tsirkon hypersonic missile would be test-launched several times from the frigate Admiral Gorshkov in 2020

Kremlin reacts with understanding to changes in Abe’s plans to attend May 9 parade

Japanese media earlier reported that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could postpone his official visit to Russia

Forecasts when Russia passes pandemic’s peak are rough — Kremlin

So far, a total of 3,548 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 30 fatalities nationwide

Ten new coronavirus cases registered in Russia’s Dagestan over past day

A total of 900 people are in quarantine in the North Caucasus republic, the regional branch of the consumer rights watchdog informed

Putin to deliver new address to the nation on Thursday

It can be expected starting from 16:00 Moscow Time

About half of Moscow coronavirus patients are people under 45

So far, a total of 2,475 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Moscow

Press review: China’s economy on the rebound and Russia may pass virus peak in ten days

Top stories in the Russian press on April 2

Tokyo sets new record in coronavirus cases

As many as 3,346 cases have so far been identified in Japan, including 712 passengers and crew of the Diamond Princess cruise ship

Roscongress will hold Online Conference to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Coronavirus cases surpass 800 in Ukraine, health ministry says

The coronavirus cases have been reported in 23 Ukrainian regions, the hardest affected being the capital Kiev as well as the Chernovtsy and Ternopol regions

Two men suspected of trying to join terrorists in Syria detained in Crimea

Both of them have been sent to custody for two months

Russian Railways withdraws from projects in Iran

The company has stopped work on electrification of the Garmsar - Inche Burun line and closes a branch in Tehran, it informed

All regions in Russian Far East impose lockdown over coronavirus

The authorities in the easternmost Chukotka Region were the last to impose the lockdown

Roscosmos enterprises develop lung ventilator for newly-born babies

The ventilator will be used in maternity homes, departments providing treatment to newly-born babies with pathologies and in intensive care wards

Belarus to buy 2 mln tonnes of oil in Russia at $4/barrel in April

Putin: Moscow and Minsk can find solutions to all issues

The Russian president congratulated his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia

Russia’s coronavirus cases top 3,500

The death toll has risen to 30

Germany records over 6,000 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

The death toll has hit 872

Moscow’s coronavirus recoveries rise to 140

25 patients were discharged from Moscow hospitals in the past 24 hours

Russia to buy 1,200 more ambulances

So far, a total of 2,777 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia

Over 9,900 coronavirus case confirmed in South Korea

The death toll from coronavirus-related illnesses and complications reached 169

CAS Releases Dataset of Antiviral Chemical Compounds to Aid COVID Discovery and Analysis

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India grows by 437 in past day

Six new fatalities from coronavirus-associated illnesses and complications were reported

US and Russia will continue providing assistance to each other — spokesperson

Spokesperson for the US Department of State Morgan Ortagus said that "the United States is committed to the global fight against COVID-19"

Over 1,300 coronavirus cases confirmed in Mexico, death toll climbs to 37

On March 30, the Mexican authorities declared a state of emergency in the healthcare system over the coronavirus outbreak

Russian envoy to US slams criticism of Russia's aid to Italy as cynical

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that Russian military doctors in Italy are fighting against the global threat of coronavirus pandemic

Israel's health minister tests positive for coronavirus — media

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel has increased by 710 in the past day and reached 6,092

Over 1,000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Brazil in past day — ministry

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Brazil stands at 6,836, and 240 people died from coronavirus-related illnesses and complications

Russians stuck in Qatar will fly home soon — diplomat

Earlier reports said that around 380 Russian citizens are waiting at the Doha airport for their flights to Russia

Russia may send more medical supplies to US if needed — diplomat

The Russian plane with medical supplies has landed in New York earlier on Wednesday

Ill-wishers would prefer coronavirus disaster in Russia, says ambassador to US

Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said that the coronavirus pandemic can only be countered by joining efforts

Civilian injured in shelling by Ukrainian forces in Donbass — LPR

Spokesman for LPR people's militia Yakov Osadchiy said that Ukrainian forces used mortars of 120mm caliber banned by the Minsk Agreements

US to put into immediate use medical equipment sent by Russia — embassy

US Embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Ross said that "we will put into immediate use any needed items that are FDA [US Food and Drug Administration] approved"

Terrorists open fire on Syria’s Saraqib, Harab al-Sheikh — reconciliation center

Chief of the Russian reconciliation center Oleg Zhuravlev said that Russian and Turkish forces conducted joint patrols in the Aleppo region

Russian plane with medical aid for US lands in New York

A well-informed source told TASS that the aircraft could be unloaded starting at 5:00pm

Moscow Region reports 177 confirmed coronavirus cases — authorities

On March 29, a self-isolation regime was declared in the Moscow Region

Italy extends quarantine until April 13 — prime minister

Over 110,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Italy, and more than 13,000 people died from coronavirus-associated illnesses and complications

Russia asks India to open air space for charter flights from some cities — agency

On Tuesday, Russian Transport Minister Yevgeny Ditrikh said that 155,000 Russian nationals returned to the country between March 10 and March 20

Russia testing 8 existing and 22 new drugs to treat COVID-19, says deputy PM

The 22 new drugs have been developed at the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Oil producers, consumers should find solutions to soften situation, says Putin

The oil price drop and the coronavirus pandemic impact became "a double blow" for the national economy, the President said

Moscow government to specify measures against those violating self-isolation regime

Moscow has reported 1,880 cases of COVID-19 as of April 1

Russia’s football chief says Russian Premier League’s new season may start in August

Earlier on Wednesday, the Union of European Football Associations made a decision to allow completion of national tournaments

Russia will begin clinical testing of COVID-19 vaccines on June 29

Pre-clinical trials of the vaccine’s specific activity will be held before June 22

Russia confident of US help in fight against coronavirus, if it is needed, says envoy

According to Russia’s Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov, Russia and the US have been sharing the deep history of mutual help

More than 20% of coronavirus cases in Russia asymptomatic, says official

Some 14% are in critical condition and show signs of pneumonia

Russian Government allocated 1.4 trillion rubles to support economy

This is some 1.2% of GDP

Putin, Erdogan exchange views on Syrian settlement

he Turkish leader’s office issued a communique, saying, "the negotiations discussed bilateral ties and regional issues"

More than 5.3 million people screened in Russia due to coronavirus, reports watchdog

Tough and strict control on border remains an important element for protecting the Russian population, ic, head of Russia’s consumer watchdog Anna Popova stressed