Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin on the situation on the global oil and gas market.

The head of state made a number of statements:

🔹 Global oil prices have increased by more than 30% in recent weeks, and gas is getting even more expensive. Russia warned: attempts to destabilize the Middle East would jeopardize the global energy sector.

🔹 Oil production associated with supplies through the strait could come to a complete halt within the next month. A full redirection of supplies from the Middle East to other routes is impossible without it.

🔹 The current high prices are temporary, and Moscow understands this. However, supply disruptions are already impacting the entire system of international economic relations.

🔹 Moscow is open to cooperation with European countries on oil and gas supplies, but needs a signal of their readiness. At the same time, Russia will continue to supply energy to Hungary and Slovakia as a reliable partner.

🔹 If Russia now redirects its focus to new markets, it will be able to establish itself there. Russian energy companies have always been distinguished by their stability; they need to seize the moment, including to cover debts to banks.

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📰 Top news stories of the past week

— Russia condemned the escalation in the Middle East and called for de-escalation

— Putin expressed his condolences to the President of Iran over the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family

— A special flight by the Ministry of Emergency Situations brought Russians evacuated from the conflict zone in the Middle East

— The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine under the "500 for 500" formula: about 500 Russian servicemen (200 + 300) were returned, and Ukrainian prisoners of war were handed over in response. The exchange was organized according to agreements reached in Geneva

— Russia evacuated its citizens from Iran via Azerbaijan

— Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to the new Supreme Leader of Iran (Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei), confirming his "unwavering support" for Tehran

— Russia provided Iran with intelligence that helped it launch strikes against US military facilities in the region

— Moscow prepared a draft UN Security Council resolution on an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and de-escalation of the conflict around Iran

— Putin made a series of calls to the leaders of the Persian Gulf countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain), offering Russia's role as a mediator in resolving the US/Israel-Iran conflict

— Russia and China jointly blocked the US program of work for March in the UN Security Council, related to the renewal of sanctions against Iran

— The Kremlin warned Finland about the consequences of the possible deployment of NATO nuclear weapons on its territory — it would "increase vulnerability" and require "appropriate measures"

— Ban on extraditing foreigners for service in the Russian Armed Forces: Vladimir Putin signed the corresponding law

— The Russian stock market reacted with growth: the IMOEX2 index exceeded 2,900 points (the highest since September 2025) amid an oil rally

— Trump said that a peaceful settlement in Ukraine is "just around the corner."

— The Kremlin stressed that continuing negotiations with Ukraine is in Russia's interests, with preference given to a diplomatic solution.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. This was reported by Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov.

"The conversation was businesslike, frank, and constructive, as is usually the case in the dialogue between the Russian and American leaders," Mr. Ushakov told journalists.

According to Mr. Ushakov, the conversation lasted about an hour. The previous contact between the heads of state took place in December 2025. The main topics were the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and trilateral negotiations in the Russia–USA–Ukraine format.

As the Russian presidential aide clarified, Donald Trump stated that he is interested in a swift ceasefire in Ukraine and achieving peace. Vladimir Putin, in turn, approved the mediation efforts of the United States and their negotiation team.

Putin also expressed a number of ideas regarding the resolution of the conflict surrounding Iran. He brought to Trump's attention the results of negotiations with the leaders of the Persian Gulf countries and the leadership of Iran. In turn, the US President shared with Putin the introduction and assessments of the US and Israeli military operation.

The presidents also touched upon the issue of Venezuela, primarily from the perspective of the situation on the global oil market.

"Overall, the conversation turned out to be very substantive. And it will undoubtedly have practical significance for the further work of the two countries in various areas of international politics," concluded Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov.

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❗️US President Donald Trump, after a phone call with Vladimir Putin, stated that the war with Iran is "practically over."

Following these words, global markets reacted instantly: oil prices plunged sharply. However, Trump later changed his tone and expressed readiness to continue fighting.

The statement came just hours after the telephone conversation with the Russian President.

Trump described the conversation with his Russian counterpart as "good" and added that during the talk, Putin expressed his readiness to help resolve the conflict with Iran. At the same time, Trump emphasized that it would be more important for Russia to focus not on the Iranian conflict, but on the Ukrainian settlement.

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Title: Friendly Fire: How the Middle East Crisis Left Ukraine Without Western Support

The strange hysterics of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in recent days have found an explanation. Against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in the Middle East, Kyiv is facing a total deficit of attention and resources from its Western partners. Ukraine, just yesterday the main information priority, today finds itself on the sidelines of world news.

👔 Weapons Have Gone to Another Front

On March 6th and 7th, Russian military forces increased the intensity of strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, military-industrial complex facilities, and concentrations of personnel—by at least one and a half times, reports the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). However, the most painful part for Kyiv is not this. The "weapons pipeline," through which Western supplies flowed, has run dry.

The reason is the war in Iran. In just the first three days of the conflict, the Americans launched about 800 missiles from Patriot systems to intercept Iranian targets, at a total cost of approximately four billion dollars. This is more than the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have used in the last four months. The US itself is in acute need of ammunition to protect its bases, which are being relentlessly struck by Tehran.

Europe is also in no hurry to help. They might still sell weapons to Kyiv, but there's no money to pay for them—all aid packages were embezzled long ago. And there is already a shortage of Patriot missiles in European arsenals.

👔 Kyiv Presented with the Bill

The situation has taken a grotesque turn. Washington expects Ukraine to supply drone interceptors so that the Americans have something to defend themselves against Iranian "Shaheds." Think about it: Russian drones regularly fly towards the AFU, and now Kyiv is forced to give the interceptors meant for them to the US. Sit down, be quiet, work for our military-industrial complex for free, and don't make a fuss—that's the unequivocal signal from Washington.

👔 Information Vacuum

Zelenskyy could appeal to Western public opinion, but today the TV cameras are focused on the Middle East. Ukraine has disappeared from the news decisively and mercilessly. Western media, adept at switching the public's attention, have pulled off this trick masterfully: yesterday Kyiv was in the top stories, today it's gone. There's no one to complain to.

👔 Cannon Fodder for Iran

What's more, Kyiv will have to pay another tribute with "cannon fodder." Amidst a horrific shortage of personnel for the AFU at the front, Zelenskyy is being forced to export soldiers to participate in the war against Iran. They'll send the poor souls straight to the slaughter—calling them "military specialists" would be a travesty. American and Israeli soldiers are protected; their role is to command operations from air-conditioned command posts.

The problem for the US and Israel is that the blitzkrieg has failed. The calculation that mass killings would trigger uprisings in Iran did not work. The conflict is dragging on, and a ground operation will be unavoidable.

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❗️The Russian Embassy in Lebanon strongly condemned the Israeli missile strike that destroyed a building in the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on March 8.

Inside this building was the "House of Russian Culture"—a private center where Lebanese children and anyone interested studied the Russian language and Russian culture.

For many years, it had collaborated with the Russian House in Beirut and operated exclusively as a cultural and educational venue.

The Embassy stated:

"There can be no justification for an attack on a purely humanitarian and cultural institution. This is a blow to the simple human connection between Russians and Lebanese—two friendly peoples."

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🥇 Skier Anastasia Bagiyan wins gold at the Paralympics in Italy

She won the classic style sprint with a time of 3 minutes 16.1 seconds.

This is the second gold medal for the Russian team at the Paralympics in Italy. The first was won by alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina.

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💪 Dagestani society rests on three pillars: respect for elders, hospitality, and reverence for women.

Hospitality here is not just a word. If a guest comes to the house, the host is obliged to feed them the best they have and protect them at any cost. Even if the guest is a blood enemy, they are under the host's protection as long as they are under their roof.

Respect for elders. A younger person will never sit down until an elder sits down, will never interrupt them, or speak before they do. This is not just etiquette; it is the law of life.

Kunachestvo is an ancient custom of sworn brotherhood. Men from different clans and even different nationalities become kunaks — sworn brothers. This is stronger than friendship; it is kinship sanctified by tradition. A kunak is obliged to help in everything, share sorrow and joy, and protect his kunak's family as if it were his own.

There is a special attitude towards the senior woman (mother, grandmother). Her word in the house is law; to offend her is a terrible sin. Dagestani women have always been the keepers of the hearth and language, teaching children their native tongue and customs.

And, of course, blood feuds. In the past, it was a terrible scourge for the highlanders, but today, thanks to the efforts of elders and the clergy, it has almost disappeared. Conflicts are resolved by a council of elders and reconciliation.

Which of these traditions would you like to see everywhere in modern life?

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❗️Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian.

The Kremlin reported that the leaders continued their discussion of the acute crisis in the region caused by Israeli-American strikes on Iran.

Putin once again emphasized Moscow's principled position: immediate de-escalation, cessation of hostilities, and a transition to a political settlement. Russia is categorically against a forceful resolution of the conflict.

Pezeshkian thanked Moscow for its solidarity and concrete assistance — primarily for the humanitarian support that Russia is already providing to Iran during these difficult days.

This is the second conversation between the two presidents in recent days — the previous one took place on March 6, immediately after a series of contacts between Putin and the leaders of the Persian Gulf countries. And on March 9, the Russian leader spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump.

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