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Audi hits brakes on US deliveries following new Trump tariffs — Bild

The company representative added that currently there are more than 37,000 cars sitting in Audi warehouses in the United States, and these are not subject to the new duties, meaning they can be sold

BERLIN, April 7. /TASS/. German automaker Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group, is suspending car shipments to the United States in response to the import duties imposed by President Donald Trump, the Bild newspaper reported.

According to it, a company representative confirmed that a letter has been sent to dealers notifying them of the move. Thus, any vehicles shipped to the US after April 2 will be temporarily held and not delivered to dealerships. Dealers, the newspaper notes, have been instructed to focus on selling off their existing stocks.

The company representative added that currently there are more than 37,000 cars sitting in Audi warehouses in the United States, and these are not subject to the new duties, meaning they can be sold. That amount of cars is expected to sell out in about two months.

On April 2, US President Donald Trump introduced customs duties on products from 185 countries and territories. Russia is not on this list.

Universal 10% tariffs came in force on April 5, while individual tariffs will go into effect on April 9. Also, the US has imposed customs duties of 25% on all imported cars from April 3. Trump declared a state of emergency in the country over the economic situation.

US may banish Chinese companies from American stock exchanges — Fox Business journalist

Shares of more than 300 Chinese companies are traded on the American stock exchanges, including Alibaba, Sinopec, JD.com and NetEase

EU does not understand it pushes world to largest conflict since World War II — Zakharova

Maria Zakharova stated that the primary "instigators" of this "group of fixated fanatics" are the United Kingdom and France, led by President Emmanuel Macron

US duties against China increased to 145% — CNBC

According to the source, 125% import duties in respect of Chinese products announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday do not account the 20% tariff set earlier by the US leader for allegedly insufficient efforts of Canadian, Mexican and Chinese governments in combating fentanyl spread

Russian economy attractive to western investors — minister

Maksim Reshetnikov pointed to a high current level of real interest rates in the Russian economy, which means that financial investments are attractive amid stable external trade turnover and steady exchange rate

Cost of participation package at SPIEF-2023 to start from $10,337 — Roscongress

The package includes participation in all events of the business and cultural agendas of the forum, access to business communication areas at the forum site and information support

WTO forecasts decline in US-China bilateral trade by 80%

"The negative macroeconomic effects will not be confined to the United States and China but will extend to other economies, especially the least developed nations," WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala added

Putin grants Russian citizenship to French journalist Adrien Bocquet

According to the corresponding presidential decree, Russian citizenship granted to 34 people, four individuals striped of citizenship

Russian forces strike Ukrainian military airfield, weapons depots over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 430 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Breakthrough Russian allergy vaccine could hit market by 2026 — FMBA

According to the statement, all pre-clinical trials for the vaccine are nearing completion, with its safety and effectiveness already confirmed, and the manufacturing process laid down

Russia stresses priority of diplomatic property return in US — ambassador

Alexander Darchiev underlined that "the sides showed their mutual readiness to work on a corresponding roadmap"

Zhuravka liberation brings Russian troops closer to Ukrainian army’s hub in Sumy Region

Yunakovka is a logistics hub for the Ukrainian army to supply its combat group in Russia’s borderline Kursk Region

No serious changes in US-Russia relations without ceasefire in Ukraine — State Department

Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized that interaction is necessary to achieve any result

Since 2014 13,000-14,000 have been killed in Donbass — Putin

The Russian leader believes what is particularly intolerable is the so-called civilized West has preferred not to notice this for eight years

Bodies of 9 civilians found in Russia’s Kursk Region after Ukrainian shelling — agency

It has been established that no later than March, Ukrainian servicemen deliberately shelled residential houses in the village of Makhnovka

Soyuz MS-26 crew set to return to Earth on April 20 — Roscosmos

The crew will consist of Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit

Western countries discuss sending troops to Ukraine after ceasefire

Although the US is absent from the meeting, NATO structures are actively involved in the discussion, especially on how to improve Kiev's capabilities on the battlefield, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pointed out

Russian troops liberate over 4 sq km near Zaporozhye Region's Kamenskoye — politician

Vladimir Rogov said that the Russian forces are holding the initiative, and the advance continues

Russian troops liberate Katerinovka community in Donetsk region over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 215 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy artillery guns in its area of responsibility over the past day

For talks with Kiev, Russia needs to understand who is legitimate — deputy minister

"We also expect Kiev to lift the self-imposed ban on negotiations with us," Mikhail Galuzin said

New round of Russia-US talks in Istanbul wraps up, Foreign Ministry confirms

Russia’s delegation was once again led by Moscow’s Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev

Crime in the making: Diplomat slams EU diplomacy chief’s words about frozen Russian assets

"I think this gives us a unique opportunity to analyze a crime before it was committed, not just after," Maria Zakharova said

US hopes Witkoff's meeting with Iranian representative to lead to peace — top diplomat

According to him, it will be an "important meeting"

IN BRIEF: What we know about prisoner swap between Russia, United States

TASS has compiled the key details about the exchange

Kremlin dismisses Zelensky’s accusations of Russia dragging China into Ukraine conflict

"China has always maintained a very balanced position," Dmitry Peskov said

Medvedev calls Russia's latest missiles best cure for Russophobia

The politician said that Russophobia stems from "bipolar affective exaggeration of Russia’s influence on the life of Europe and Europeans" and alternates between manic and depressive phases

IN BRIEF: Russia for truce, but 'nuances' remain — highlights of Putin's remarks to media

Russia will determine the next steps to resolve the conflict in Ukraine "based on how the situation on the ground evolves," the Russian president said

International Public Tribunal confirms Kiev regime’s killings of civilians in Kursk Region

According to Chairman of the International Public Tribunal Maxim Grigoryev, residents of the Kursk region described numerous Ukrainian war crimes, and only a small part of them are mentioned in the report

Ansar Allah leader says US could not weaken Houthi military capabilities

"The Americans could neither ensure secure navigation for the Israeli adversary, nor halt projectile and drone attacks against it," the Houthi leader stressed

Russia dismisses innuendos about nonexistent threat by Bosnia’s top diplomat — diplomat

Maria Zakharova criticized Elmedin Konakovic’s statement as "clumsy to say the least"

Possible US-Iran conflict to entail dire consequences — Russia’s deputy foreign minister

Andrey Rudenko clarified that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is not a military alliance

Ukrainian attacks on Kharkov Region leave five children injured since year’s start

All of them were injured in deliberate strikes involving Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles

Vityaz-D explored Mariana Trench according to preinstalled program — developer

The deep submersion drone Vityaz was the first-ever crewless vehicle to have reached the deepest point of the world ocean on May 8 at 22:34 Moscow time, according to official data

Israel confirms holding direct talks with Turkey in Azerbaijan

The Jewish side expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for organizing the meeting

Ukrainian troops trapped between Dzerzhinsk and Dimitrov in Donetsk region, says DPR

Russian forces have made considerable gains in the area of Sukhaya Balka, including the settlements of Aleksandropol, Panteleymonovka and Valentinovka where Ukrainian troops are under intense pressure

Death toll from Dominican nightclub roof collapse up to 184

According to Juan Manuel Mendes, director of the Santo Domingo Emergency Service, rescue operations continue

Press review: US and China launch trade war while Russia and the US hold new talks

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 10th

Russia-Africa International Forum for Journalists set to open in Ethiopia on April 22

The program features analytical reports, a roundtable for experience exchange, and discussion platforms

US would like to strike trade deal with China — Trump

The US leader said that he has "great respect" for Chinese President Xi Jinping

Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev arrives in US — TASS source

In early March, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing Alexander Darchiev

Russia, US to hold second round of consultations in Istanbul on embassies’ operation

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, it will involve officials from the two countries’ foreign ministries

Yura Borisov signs with one of biggest US talent agencies — report

The agency describes its clients as people whose voices and vision define culture and shape the world

Russian, US delegations state need to immediately eliminate 'irritants' — envoy

"The Russian side emphasized the importance of the prompt return of Moscow's diplomatic property seized by the US authorities," Alexander Darchiev said

Russian troops completing mop-up operation in outskirts of Guyevo in Kursk area

"Our fighters are completing mopping up forest belts in the outskirts of Guyevo where hundreds of bodies of destroyed Ukrainian soldiers and military hardware can be seen," the source said

Moscow's death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 14

The coronavirus death toll has climbed to 4,947 in Moscow

Russia to fight for right to assets frozen in Europe — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted at a briefing that while the Kremlin is aware of some EU countries’ position, this does not represent a broader shift in Europe’s overall stance on the issue

Helicopter crashes into river in New York — police

At least six people have died, the Associated Press news agency reported

Circulation of cash in Russia gains 5.1% in 2024 — Central Bank

The largest movement of cash involved individuals depositing and withdrawing money at physical bank locations, the regulator said

Serbian director says impossible to eradicate Russian culture

Emir Kusturica added that he felt the fusion of Serbian and Russian culturesv

Chinese stocks rise after further escalation of China-US tariff conflict

The CSI 300 Index rose by 1.31% to 3,735.12 points

West is trying to pave way for its agents of influence — Russian legislator

Vasily Piskarev pointed out that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently adopted yet another anti-Russian resolution titled Foreign Interference as a Threat to Democratic Security in Europe

Ukraine attacks Zaporozhye Region’s gas pipeline, power line — authorities

According to the report, 870 people were left without electricity

Russian-US consultations make headway in normalizing work of embassies — ambassador

Alexander Darchiev confirmed that the delegations of Russia and the United States gave each other guarantees on the maintenance of diplomatic missions in both countries

Russian MFA mocks Macron's shifting rhetoric, blames it on 'atmospheric pressure'

Maria Zakharova went on to say that before French President "started opening his nuclear umbrella over everyone, he was saying that he absolutely needed a place at the negotiating table"

US may banish Chinese companies from American stock exchanges — Fox Business journalist

Shares of more than 300 Chinese companies are traded on the American stock exchanges, including Alibaba, Sinopec, JD.com and NetEase

France, UK preparing military intervention in Odessa — Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the proposed "coalition of the willing" as nothing more than "a meme"

Press review: Iran, Russia, China plan talks as US and China intensify trade conflict

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 8th

Belarusian president warns trade war could escalate into military confrontation

He pointed to the Houthi situation as an example of how conflicts can spiral

Kremlin declines to comment on Russia-US prisoner swaps

Earlier, CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced that a prisoner exchange had taken place in the United Arab Emirates

Urals oil price drops below $50 per barrel first since June 2023

The price of Urals oil was last below $50 per barrel on June 12, 2023

Darchiev, Coulter to lead Russian, US delegations to talks in Istanbul — Foreign Ministry

"The second round of Russian-US consultations on normalizing the operation of the two countries’ diplomatic missions will be held within days," the ministry said

Press review: US sees first protests since Trump’s return and OSCE seeks Russia’s comeback

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 7th

Russia-US energy cooperation will provide Europe with cheap gas — Putin

The Belarusian leader arrived in Moscow on Thursday on an official visit, his first trip since his re-election in January

Louvre now proud holder of icon once owned by Nicholas II

The Louvre noted that "this icon will be the centerpiece of the museum's new department, given its historical significance and the fact that it is the work of one of the most renowned jewelers of the House of Faberge"

US State Department confirms ambassador to Ukraine to resign

Bridget Brink was ambassador at the embassy in Ukraine for three years

Western countries know nothing about democracy — Lukashenko

"No matter how much the Americans, the French, and others try to pretend otherwise, they’re not just spreading propaganda – it goes beyond that," the Belarusian leader stressed

Brazil continues supporting expansion of BRICS trades in national currencies

The desire of businessmen to use the US dollar in trade due to higher liquidity remains a problem for BRICS member-countries, Tatiana Rosito noted

Out of US prison, Russia’s Petrov says he misses home in a video from security agency

The video also shows Arthur Petrov getting off the plane by airstairs after landing in Russia

Trump says ready for fair trade deals with China, other countries

"We have $36 trillion of debt for a reason. We don't have a debt for fun. And people took advantage of our country, and they ripped us off for decades," the US leader emphasized

Russian soldiers in Guyevo were confronted by Ukrainian elite units

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that units from the battle group North had liberated Guyevo

Some EU countries strongly oppose use of Russian assets for Ukraine’s needs — top diplomat

Kaja Kallas declined to name those countries

Brussels demands Serbian president remove deputy PM from next cabinet — TASS source

Earlier on Wednesday, the Serbian deputy prime minister told the European Parliament that Serbia will never go to war with Russia in exchange for EU membership

Russia to harshly respond to Japan's participation in supplying Kiev with weapons — MFA

Maria Zakharova emphasized that any steps by Japan to directly or indirectly participate in supplying Ukraine with arms and military equipment would be regarded as unequivocally hostile

US to decide on military presence in Europe after contacts with Russia — Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth said that US President Donald Trump will make a determination about the force structure of US troops in Europe

US not going to boost trade with Russia — Trade Representative

"Congress did the right thing a couple of years ago and revoked permanent normal trade relations with Russia," Jamieson Greer added

MFA shocked by Ukraine offering ‘safaris’ to foreign nationals

Maria Zakharova stressed that "the Kiev regime has long turned war into a business"

US may extend its pause in lifting import tariffs — Trump

President Donald Trump said that we'll have to see what happens at that time, answering the question whether the three-month pause announced on April 9 may be extended at the end of that period

Russian troops liberate three communities in Donbass region over week — top brass

Russian air defense forces shot down 689 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and eight US-made ATACMS missiles over the week, the ministry reported

Vulin tells European Parliament Serbia 'will never go to war with Russia'

"For 20 years, we've been fulfilling every wish and demand of the EU, and then we're told that the next full members of the EU, without meeting a single condition, are Ukraine and Moldova," the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister said

EU moves to sanction Serbian Deputy PM Vulin over Wednesday remarks — TASS source

According to the source, the procedure should be completed within a few days

Lavrov's visit to Astana aimed at preparing most important events — Foreign Ministry

On April 10, during a working visit to Kazakhstan, the Russian foreign minister held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu

US seeks release of Hubbard, other Americans detained in Russia — State Department

Spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that the US swapped Russian Artur Petrov for Russian-American Ksenia Karelina

Paris aware of Ukraine’s military industry collapse, calls for more aid to Kiev — expert

Alexander Stepanov confirmed that Russia regularly carried out precision strikes against these enterprises, including with Iskander missiles and Geran drones, in an effort to hurt Ukraine’s arms production

Russia wins industrial war, leaving Europe in the dust, British report shows

Meanwhile, Europe lacked a coherent strategy or understanding regarding its supply chains

IN BRIEF: What to know about outcome of Russia-US talks in Istanbul

The second round of consultations on normalizing the operation of their embassies lasted five and a half hours

Russia-US consultations in Istanbul may last for up to five hours — source

Two hours have already passed since the beginning of the negotiations

US hopes to reach agreement with Russia, Ukraine soon — Trump

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 7 that President Vladimir Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine, but before that some issues have to be resolved, which for now are hanging in the air

EU cracks down on dissent, defies democracy it once lectured Russia on — Kremlin

"They are departing from the very standards of democracy they have long proclaimed and sought to impart to other nations, including us," Dmitry Peskov said

Russia's Embassy in Tunisia talking to authorities about arrest of Russians

Russian diplomats have already met "with the local authorities to clarify the circumstances of the case"

Russian MFA mocks Macron's shifting rhetoric, blames it on 'atmospheric pressure'

Maria Zakharova said that before the French president "started opening his nuclear umbrella over everyone, he was saying that he absolutely needed a place at the negotiating table"

WHO's claims of looming pandemic overblown, says Russian expert

According to Vladimir Nikiforov, there is no evidence supporting the idea that a pandemic will break out in the near future

Trump rules out further increase of tariffs on Chinese imports

"I don't think I'll have to do it," he added

Expansion of cooperation between Russia, US not discussed in Istanbul — State Department

According to spokesperson Tammy Bruce, it is a technical meeting

Putin discusses support for compatriots abroad with Russian Security Council

The meeting was held in an online format

Gerasimov says international security deteriorates as West wants to keep dominating

It is reported that the Russian forces keep the initiative and advance in the whole front despite colossal aid to Kiev from the West

Airliner with 41 people on board skids off runway in Arctic Russia, no casualties

The aircraft was scheduled to fly to Arkhangelsk

Bank of Russia resumes regular fiscal rule-based operations with currency on January 9

From January 15 to June 30, 2025, the Central Bank will buy or sell foreign currency based on the amount of fiscal rule-based operations announced every month by the Finance Ministry

US generals Cavoli, Donahue, Aguto linked to terrorist attacks in Russia — analyst

"They are actively involved in coordinating and planning military operations that target Russian citizens and civilian infrastructure," Alexander Hoffmann said

Russian-US consultations conclude in Istanbul after almost six hours

The meeting ended without any press statements

Russia, US agree on guarantees of bank servicing of their diplomatic missions — ambassador

It is a complicated task to strengthen the Russian-US diplomatic ties, Alexander Darchiyev added

Russian commandos redeploy to Uzbekistan for drills on Afghan border

In the course of joint practical measures, the troops will accomplish the combat training tasks of ensuring the state’s territorial integrity

Hollywood star Mickey Rourke may hold boxing bout in Russia next year

In November of 2014, Rourke defeated 29-year-old American Elliot Seymour in an exhibition boxing match in Moscow