Trumps says it is harder to deal with Ukraine than with Russia
US President says US needs to make deal with Vladimir Zelensky
19 Chinese planes approach Taiwan — defense ministry
Taiwan’s defense agency has regularly recorded the approach of Chinese warplanes and warships of late
US’ first steps toward detente deserve attention — Russian Security Council chief
Commenting on reports that US President Donald Trump may withdraw more than 20,000 US troops from Europe, Sergey Shoigu noted, "So far, this is only a statement of intent
Cuba stands against unilateral anti-Russian sanctions — senior diplomat
Cuba calls for "a diplomatic, constructive and realistic solution to the ongoing conflict in Europe, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro said
Russia may resume nuclear tests in response to such actions by US — security official
Warranty periods for some types of their nuclear munitions are expiring and the development of new types of weapons is underway, this "may push Washington toward resuming nuclear tests," Sergey Shoigu said
White House slams Zelensky's attempts at megaphone diplomacy ‘unacceptable’
Leavitt also pointed out that no one has asked Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian territory
Peace in Ukraine possible after Kiev withdraws troops from Donbass, Novorossiya — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov recalled that these regions are enshrined in the Russian Constitution as an integral part of it
US public debt to reach 127% of GDP by 2030 — IMF
Should there be no major changes in the state policy, deficit is projected to decline to 5.6% GDP, the report said
Russia wants negotiations, while Europe wants war — Kremlin
According to Dmitry Peskov, Europe "has not shown any signs of independence"
Russia to achieve its goals peacefully or militarily — Kremlin spokesman
"The initiative on the battlefield belongs to Russia," Dmitry Peskov noted
US oil inventories up 0.2 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy
The current stock level is 5% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year, the department said
Annual inflation in Russia slows to 10.35% in week ended April 21
Earlier reports said that the ministry downgraded its inflation outlook for 2025 from 4.5% to 7.6% in its revised draft of scenario conditions of the country’s social and economic development
Nord Stream pipes still stored in Germany — newspaper
Pipes are reportedly kept in a warehouse located in an industrial park in the Lubmin Community, where the landfall of the gas pipelines is situated
Senate speaker resolutely rejects idea of sending European troops to Ukraine
According to Valentina Matviyenko, the idea was doomed from the start
Next round of Russia-US talks to be held soon — Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat did not specify exactly what the meeting will discuss or who will take part in it
Russian House employee detained in Kyrgyzstan
Natalya Sekerina was detained during the investigation into recruitment of mercenaries for armed conflicts abroad
London meeting on Ukraine fails to happen due to disagreements in positions — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the London meeting was supposed to give the US "an opportunity to continue its mediation efforts"
Western countries trying to influence infection control in Africa — watchdog
Anna Popova noted that Russia is not engaged in "brainwashing" African states, but exports "biological" sovereignty
PREVIEW: Meeting on Ukrainian settlement to be held in London
President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will attend the discussions
US waiting for Ukraine’s response to Trump’s final proposal on settlement — Axios
At the same time, sources said that Ukrainian emissaries want 'to discuss a 30-day ceasefire during Wednesday's meetings in London rather than Trump's peace plan framework'