Tass

1. Complete exit of Baltic states from BRELL energy system to affect electricity prices

   The Baltic countries are implementing the project of synchronizing their power grids with Europe via Poland, initially planned to be completed in 2025

2. Saving people of Russia is task for generations to come, says Putin

   The Russian leader added that support for the family, motherhood and childhood should be the focus of attention of all spheres of public administration

3. Russian Agriculture Ministry suggests banning rice exports

   According to the draft document, the temporary ban will not cover rice exported from Russia to countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and for humanitarian aid to foreign countries

4. Russia notifies Japan on withdrawal from agreement on reduction of nuclear weapons

   The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Japan, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, carries out a blatantly anti-Russian policy

5. Germany not pushing harder for Minsk deals 'mistake' — Saxony minister-president

   Michael Kretschmer believes that Ukraine needs a peace initiative, bringing in China, Turkey and other countries to mediate negotiations with Russia