Trump signs decree on cuts to structure in charge of foreign policy outreach
Trump, jointly with the Department of Government Efficiency, has been carrying out massive layoffs of federal employees
Trump’s special envoy for hostages to resign — news portal
According to Axios, the resignation was planned and is linked to the Trump administration's intention to grant Boehler broader powers in a different position
Trump expects Russia to agree to Ukrainian settlement deal
US’ve had some pretty good news coming out of Russia,
American leader said
Ukraine, Russia’s potential concessions yet to be seen — Rubio
According to the top US diplomat, there can be "no military solution" to the hostilities in Ukraine
Ukrainian troops in Kursk Region will be destroyed, if refuse to surrender — Medvedev
The politician noted that the coming hours will show whether the Kiev regime will use the chance to save its soldiers
No war, so feared by West, in Europe in five years — Lukashenko
The president said the leadership of Belarus would have known about the plans to attack Europe
Eurasian Rating Agency to create investment map of Eurasia
The Eurasian Rating Agency was founded in 2024
Proposal on 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine needs to be discussed — upper house speaker
Valentina Matviyenko stressed that if the mobilization campaign continues and is weapons continue to be supplied, this will not be a ceasefire
Danish Foreign Minister believes Greenlanders have no desire to become Americans
There are 31 seats in parliament in total, and 16 are needed for a majority. Demokraatit Chairman Jens-Frederik Nielsen will most likely form a cabinet with the former government parties Inuit Ataqatigiit and Siumut, which speak of a gradual process towards independence for the island, which is currently an autonomous region within Denmark
Russia, China, Iran aim to reduce tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program — MFA
The parties stressed "the total inadmissibility of threats and intimidation, as well as the use of military force against Iran's nuclear energy infrastructure"
Belarus-Russia integration should become irreversible — Lukashenko
According to the Belarusian leader, it is important for the union state to focus on such areas as the creation of advanced models of unmanned vehicles and electric cars, a microelectronics industry to supply a broad range of customers, development of technical capabilities in the field of renewable and non-renewable energy, primarily nuclear energy, and development of precision agriculture, aircraft building and shipbuilding
Fundamental changes in Russian trade routes affect at least 40% of exports and imports
ACRA noted that the share of BRICS countries in foreign trade turnover increased from 20-25% in 2022 to 45-55% in 2024
Oil prices to keep declining this year, may drop to $60-66 by winter — expert
Alexey Belogoryev noted that uncertainty regarding US policy, potential trade wars, the risk of a recession in the US, as well as the lack of clarity on the future sanctions line regarding oil exports from Russia and Iran, have disturbed market expectations
Russia’s S-500 missile defense system seen as top-notch by US analysts — media
The S-500, produced by the Almaz-Antey defense manufacturer, was designed to destroy all existing and future aerospace attack weapons of a potential enemy across the entire range of altitudes and speeds
Russian, US leaders to decide on talk timing after Witkoff’s report to Trump — Kremlin
"Both parties recognize that this dialogue is needed," Dmitry Peskov added
Belarus will not join Russia in the near future — Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader believes that the unification of the two states could have occurred back during Boris Yeltsin's presidency
Kursk Region’s border buffer zone should be at least 20-30 km wide — expert
Oleg Ivanov also highlighted that the Russian military had already made significant progress in establishing a security zone by liberating populated areas in the Sumy Region from enemy control
EU lifts sanctions on four Russian nationals — AFP
The final confirmation of this piece of information regarding changes in the sanction list will follow after the publication of the resolution on sanctions in the EU Journal
Russia deems sanctions against Iran illegal — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov also stated that the results of the talks between Russia, Iran, and China on Tehran's nuclear program in Beijing would provide "all the necessary reports" for the Russian president in a timely manner
Population of snow leopards increases from 10 to 87 in Russia over ten years
Ali Uzdenov noted that today the snow leopard resides in four regions of Russia: the Altai Republic, Tuva, Buryatia, and the Krasnoyarsk region