La Scala Premiere - Milan

La Scala Premiere - Milan

Milan, Piazza della Scala, On the occasion of the premiere at La Scala of "A Lady Macbeth in the Mtsensk District" by Dmitry Shostakovich for the 2025-2026 season, a demonstration "The ceasefire is a Zionist lie, the genocide and ethnic cleansing continue. Let's bring solidarity to the center of Milan!" With CUB, the Palestinian Association in Italy (API), in a separate area, the CIGL demonstration and some musicians from the Teatro alla Scala will play "Choir of Jewish Slaves, Va Pensiero" , on December 7, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Francesco EnriquezFotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

La Scala Premiere - Milan

La Scala Premiere - Milan

Milan, Piazza della Scala, On the occasion of the premiere at La Scala of "A Lady Macbeth in the Mtsensk District" by Dmitry Shostakovich. for the 2025-2026 season, Presidium 'The ceasefire is a Zionist lie, genocide and ethnic cleansing continue. Let's bring solidarity to the center of Milan!' " With CUB, Association of Palestinians in Italy (API), in a separate part the CIGL presidium and some musicians of the Teatro alla Scala play , on December 7, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Francesco EnriquezFotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Roope Hintz (L) of Dallas and Dmitry Kulikov of Florida during the NHL Global Series Ice Hockey match Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Goalkeeper Spencer Knight of Florida makes a save with Dmitry Kulikov (7) against Jamie Benn (14) of Dallas during the NHL Global Series Ice Hockey match Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Aleksander Barkov (L to R), Dmitry Kulikov, Niko Mikkola (77), Evan Rodrigues and Sam Reinhart (13) of Florida celebrate the opening 0-1 goal by Rodrigues during the NHL Global Series Ice Hockey match Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Aleksander Barkov (L to R), Dmitry Kulikov and Evan Rodrigues of Florida celebrate the opening 0-1 goal by Rodrigues during the NHL Global Series Ice Hockey match Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

NHL GLOBAL SERIES: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Aleksander Barkov (L to R), Dmitry Kulikov, Evan Rodrigues, Sam Reinhart (13) and Niko Mikkola (bkgd, 77) of Florida celebrate the opening 0-1 goal by Rodrigues during the NHL Global Series Ice Hockey match Dallas Stars vs. Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland on Saturday, 2nd November, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

AS Monaco players and Dmitry Rybolovlev (AS Monaco president) smiles with the Joan Gamper Trophy at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12 2024. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Dmitry Rybolovlev (AS Monaco president) and Head coach Adi Hutter (AS Monaco) smiles during a Joan Gamper Trophy at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12 2024. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Dmitry Rybolovlev (AS Monaco president) smiles during a Joan Gamper Trophy at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12 2024. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Dmitry Rybolovlev (AS Monaco president) and FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta smiles during a Joan Gamper Trophy at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12 2024. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Other - TROFEU JOAN GAMPER: FC BARCELONA - AS MONACO

Denis Zakaria (AS Monaco), Dmitry Rybolovlev (AS Monaco president) and FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta smiles during a Joan Gamper Trophy at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on August 12 2024. Photo by Felipe Mondino

Xinhua Headlines: Why global observers see Xi as a visionary leader committed to reform

Xinhua Headlines: Why global observers see Xi as a visionary leader committed to reform

(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2022 shows wind turbine generators of the 100-MW Zhanatas wind farm in Zhanatas, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Dmitry Vasilenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese opportunities in eyes of a Russian businessman

STORY: Chinese opportunities in eyes of a Russian businessman SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dmitry Pismennyy 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DMITRY PISMENNYY, Russian businessman in Chongqing STORYLINE: 34-year-old Dmitry Pismennyy, a Russian businessman engaged in foreign trade, has been living in southwest China's Chongqing for 14 years. As China continues expanding opening up, Pismennyy anticipates that bilateral trade and exchanges will deepen, presenting more opportunities for his own career. SOUNDBITE (English): DMITRY PISMENNYY, Russian businessman in Chongqing "The first time when I came to China, it was 2010, I came to Chongqing as an exchange student. I have many friends in Russia, so they asked me about the trading, about the China-Russia cooperation. So I decided to do this kind of business. Now, the logistics for using the train to Russia and to other countries are getting more and more conv

Russians welcome Chinese goods at MosHome exhibition in Moscow

STORY: Russians welcome Chinese goods at MosHome exhibition in Moscow SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MosHome 2024 exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): YULIA MARKOVA, Director of MosHome 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): SVETLANA, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): DMITRY, Visitor STORYLINE: The ongoing second international exhibition of consumer goods for house, garden, sports and leisure, or MosHome 2024, has sparked huge interest for Chinese goods among Russians. This year's event, running from Monday to Thursday in Moscow, brings together over 600 Chinese manufacturers seeking to expand their sales and presence in the Russian market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): YULIA MARKOVA, Director of MosHome "More and more Chinese companies are appearing on the Russian market, and the variety of products is surprising. Last year, we had about 150 companies at the exhibition. This year, there are already over 600 companies from China

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monaco.

Dmitry Rybolovlev and his partner attend the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, on April 14, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated August 20, 2022 of Ligue 1 Monaco v Lens in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Lionel Urban/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated April 30, 2023 of Wissam Ben Yedder during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Montpellier Herault SC at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 17, 2015 of Prince Albert II of Monaco with Monaco's Russian president Dmitriy Rybolovlev during the UEFA Champions League football match Monaco vs Arsenal, at Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated September 26, 2017 of Prince Albert of Monaco and his nephew Pierre Casiraghi watching the football game between AS Monaco and FC Porto at the stadium Louis II in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Patrick Clemente/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 17, 2015 of Prince Albert II of Monaco with Monaco's Russian president Dmitriy Rybolovlev during the UEFA Champions League football match Monaco vs Arsenal, at Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated May 1, 2022 of French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Angers SCO in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 1, 2015 of AS Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev and AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev attending the French First League soccer match, AS Monaco Vs Paris Saint-Germain At Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 17, 2015 of Prince Albert II of Monaco with Monaco's Russian president Dmitriy Rybolovlev during the UEFA Champions League football match Monaco vs Arsenal, at Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 1, 2015 of AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev attending the French First League soccer match, AS Monaco Vs Paris Saint-Germain At Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

Dmitry Rybolovlev Could Put AS Monaco Up For Sale

File photo dated March 1, 2015 of AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev attending the French First League soccer match, AS Monaco Vs Paris Saint-Germain At Louis II stadium in Monaco. - Dmitry Rybolovlev, the Russian owner of AS Monaco, is considering selling the club and has reportedly already received two preliminary offers. Dmitry Rybolovlev bought 66 % of the club's shares in 2011 and Prince Albert II of Monaco is a minority shareholder with 33 %. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-RUSSIA-DMITRY CHERNYSHENKO-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-RUSSIA-DMITRY CHERNYSHENKO-MEETING (CN)

(231218) -- BEIJING, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng co-chairs the 27th session of the committee for regular meetings between Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-RUSSIA-DMITRY CHERNYSHENKO-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-RUSSIA-DMITRY CHERNYSHENKO-MEETING (CN)

(231218) -- BEIJING, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng co-chairs the 27th session of the committee for regular meetings between Chinese and Russian heads of government, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-WORLD MEDIA SUMMIT-YUNNAN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-WORLD MEDIA SUMMIT-YUNNAN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM (CN)

(231205) -- KUNMING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dmitry Kiselev, director general of the Rossiya Segodnya international media group, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan, China) and the 2nd Yunnan International Communication Forum held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 5, 2023. The 5th World Media Summit (Yunnan, China) is held here from Dec. 4 - 8 gathering more than 300 representatives of over 80 institutions from nearly 30 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Liu Mengqi)

Russia hosts 8th Eastern Economic Forum to boost regional cooperation

STORY: Russia hosts 8th Eastern Economic Forum to boost regional cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum STORYLINE: The Russian Far East city of Vladivostok welcomed thousands of participants for the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on Sunday to promote economic and cultural exchanges among the regions of the Asia-Pacific. The EEF is expected to attract about 7,000 participants, including media representatives, said Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District via video. He noted that the forum will feature over 60 business events covering trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, tourism, education and culture. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to speak at the plenary session scheduled on Sept. 12, noted the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The four-day EEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundatio

Russia commemorate Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan

STORY: Russia commemorate Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War 2. various of the commemorative ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): DMITRY SAGAL, Expert on public diplomacy 3. various of a special exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): OLGA YERYOMENKO, Descendant of WWII veteran 5. various of a visual effect special exhibition STORYLINE: Sunday marked the inaugural commemoration of "the Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the End of World War II (1945)," after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill in June altering the name of the commemorative day from its previous designation as "the Day of the End of World War II (1945)." At the Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, representatives of all walks of life laid flowers to memory the loss during the war. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): DMITRY SAGAL, Expert on public diplomacy "Japanese militarists are the same

Darts in Odesa

Darts in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JULY 25, 2023 - The photographs of Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov are being used as targets in the Darts Tribunal game in Arcadia, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Darts in Odesa

Darts in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - JULY 25, 2023 - The photographs of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev are being used as targets in the Darts Tribunal game in Arcadia, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Silk Way Rally concludes in Moscow

STORY: Silk Way Rally concludes in Moscow DATELINE: July 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony 2. various of Ilya Shcheglov collecting trophy 3. various of Andrey Rudskoy collecting trophy 4. various of Sergey Vyazovich and team collecting trophy 5. various of the team "Belt and Road" collecting trophy 6. various of competition STORYLINE: The 2023 Silk Way Rally concluded on Saturday evening on the Red Square in Moscow. After nine days of racing, Ilya Shcheglov emerged as the winner in the motorcycle category. Pilot Andrey Rudskoy and navigator Dmitry Karpov claimed the top place in the car category. Pilot Sergey Vyazovich, navigator Pavel Garanin and mechanic Andrey Kragelsky from MAZ-SPORTauto of Belarus won the truck championship. Team "Belt and Road," composed of Chinese driver Hou Hongning, navigator Shen Xin and Russian mechanic Sergey Krenev, finished fifth in the truck category. The Silk Way Rally has been held since 2009. This

(SP)RUSSIA-MOSCOW-SILK WAY RALLY-AWARDING CEREMONY

(SP)RUSSIA-MOSCOW-SILK WAY RALLY-AWARDING CEREMONY

(230716) -- MOSCOW, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Winner of cars category NG-Energo team's Russian driver Andrey Rudsky (4th L) and navigator Dmitry Karpov (3rd L) pose during the awarding ceremony of the Silk Way Rally in Moscow, Russia, July 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Jing)

Compromise reached between Moscow, Wagner military head: Russian media

STORY: Compromise reached between Moscow, Wagner military head: Russian media DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wagner groups leaving Rostov 2. various of PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg 3. various of Russia STORYLINE: According to RIA Novosti news agency reports, Moscow and Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military group, reached a compromise through the mediation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko late Saturday. The reports said that Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's proposal to stop the advance of the Wagner troops and de-escalate the situation. On Saturday morning, Putin informed his Belarusian counterpart of the situation in Russia regarding the Wagner group and the heads of state agreed on joint actions. According to Russia's TASS news agency, then the Wagner fighters left southern Russia's Rostov region and were headed to their field camps. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said late Saturday,

Xinhua Headlines: China, Central Asia ready for milestone summit to build closer ties

Xinhua Headlines: China, Central Asia ready for milestone summit to build closer ties

(230516) -- XI'AN, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2022 shows the entrance to the Zhanatas wind farm near the city of Zhanatas, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Dmitry Vasilenko/Xinhua)

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (L) presents Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev with the Order of Akhmad Kadyrov, the highest decoration of the Chechen Republic, during the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (L) and Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev attend the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (L) and Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev attend the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev attends the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev attends the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (L) and Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev attend the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (L-R) attend the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

Unveiling Argun hydroelectric complex in Chechnya

RUSSIA, CHECHEN REPUBLIC - MAY 12, 2023: Russia's Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov (R-L) attend the unveiling of the Argun hydroelectric complex. The launch of the complex that supplies irrigation water to the Urus-Martan and Shalinsky districts will provide good conditions for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Yelena Afonina/TASS / ABACAPRESS.COM