Meetings help Russia, US better understand each other’s position — Lavrov
"The Trump administration is interested in searching for a balance of interest", Russian Foreign Minister added
Europe still depends on Russian gas, EU energy commissioner says
Dan Jorgensen said that he would soon present a step-by-step road map for Europe to abandon Russian gas
Russian nuclear submarine hits coastal target from distance of over 1,100 km during drills
During the second phase of the drills, the Krasnoyarsk submarine performed a mission to search for a mock enemy submarine, and attacked it with a rocket torpedo
Ukrainian military fires 36 projectiles at residential areas in DPR in past day
All attacks were reported in the Gorlovka area
Lavrov, Rubio exchange views on Russia-US relations
The top Russian and US diplomats agreed to maintain contact at all levels
Two Russian Emergencies Ministry planes arrive in Iran to help combat port fire
According to the statement, one more plane is expected to arrive
Lavrov, top US diplomat discuss importance of launching talks to achieve peace in Ukraine
Trump says Zelensky asked for more weapons at Rome meeting
US president noted that "he's been saying that for three years"
Trump ‘pretty sure’ US, Iran to make deal on Tehran’s nuclear program
"That's going to happen", US leader added
Trump says Zelensky ready to abandon claims to Crimea
Russia understands US’ ‘impatience’ about settling Ukrainian crisis — Lavrov
Moscow court sanctions arrest of suspect in General Moskalik’s murder
Israel hits Hezbollah precision missile depot in Beirut
Death toll from explosion at Iranian port up to 40
On Saturday, a powerful explosion occurred on the territory of the Shahid Rajaee port
Lavrov arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS ministerial meeting
Kiev forces lose 235 servicemen in one day in Battlegroup West’s responsibility zone
In the Battlegroup West responsibility area, the Ukrainian armed forces also lost two combat armored vehicles, six cars and four field artillery guns
Kiev forces lose 145 servicemen in area of responsibility of Battlegroup North, Dnepr
In the meantime, units of the Battlegroup Dnepr defeated formations of the coastal defense brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces and the territorial defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Novopavlovka in the Zaporozhye region and Kazatskoye in the Kherson region
Ukrainian armed forces lose 250 servicemen in Battlegroup South responsibility zone
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian army also lost a tank, five armored combat vehicles, six cars, and a field artillery gun
Kiev forces lost up to 140 servicemen in Battlegroup East zone of responsibility in a day
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian armed forces also lost three combat armored vehicles, four cars and three artillery pieces
Russian forces have come close to Doroshovka in Kharkov region — expert
The expert added that the Russian army is also fighting seriously near neighboring settlement of Zapadny
Number of foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukrainian ranks decreases — commander
According to Apty Alaudinov, the Ukrainian military is suffering huge losses
Battlegroup West destroys 39 Ukrainian drone control posts, four Starlink stations
Artillery also units destroyed Ukrainian Akatsiya and Gvozdika howitzers, D-30 and M-56 guns, as well as 10 mortars
Brussels wants ‘toxic’ von der Leyen to resign — magazine
According to Die Weltwoche, the resignation of the European Commission chief could "unblock many processes" in the EU
Russia’s Battlegroup North eliminates over 60 troops in Belgorod area
Yaroslav Yakimkin said that in the Belgorod area, units of Battlegroup North inflicted damage on groups of two mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian army near settlements of Yablonovka, Yunakovka, and Petrushevka of the Sumy region
Battlegroup West destroys Starlink satellite station, 40 UAV control centers in 24 hours
The artillery units also destroyed four artillery weapons, including two Western-made, and ten mortar squads, Bigma added
Ukraine loses up to 305 troops in responsibility area of Battlegroup South in 24 hours
The enemy also lost eight armored combat vehicles, including HMMWV, nine cars, six field branch artillery weapons, including three Western-produced, with two electronic warfare stations and six ammunition depots destroyed, Tretyakov added
Russia delivers batch of wheat to Syria first time under new power — source
The Pola Marina vessel supplied 6,600 tons of wheat to the Syrian port of Latakia on Sunday, April 20
Israel’s actions in Syria undermine regional security — top Syrian diplomat
"We have repeatedly stressed that Syria will be no threat to any country, including Israel," Asaad Hassan al-Shibani emphasized
Trump says serious about idea to make Canada, Greenland part of US
Asked whether Donald Trump wants to be remembered as a president who expanded American territory, he replied, "Wouldn’t mind"
New Delhi has no proof of Pakistan’s involvement in Indian terror attack — top brass
According to Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, the Lashkar-e-Taiba group "does not exist in Pakistan anymore" and US and Indian intelligence drew false conclusions
Talks between Russia, US give hope for global international reset — lawmaker
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that Crimea became part of Russia 11 years ago during the Obama administration without "a bullet fired"
Russian air defenses eliminate 79 Ukrainian drones over various regions overnight
In particular, 59 UAVs were intercepted over the Republic of Crimea
Russian Security Council prepares to update national security strategy — head
The science and expert council of the Russian Security Council, created in December 2024, is "actively taking part in this work, ensuring a profound scientific study of national security issues and assessment of existing challenges and threats," Sergey Shoigu noted
Vucic says Europe can’t stand up to US, China so it puts pressure on Serbia
"You also have to take into account that many in Europe need to demonstrate they can exert influence on someone," Serbian leader said
Zelensky admits Washington's assistance to Kiev exceeds $100 bln
"I have my own internal audit, and my country clearly documents how much assistance has been provided," he said
VCIOM poll finds almost 70% of Russians see Victory Day as main holiday
Almost 40% of respondents said that the value of historical memory and continuity of generations is very important to them
Trump says he has 'his own deadline' in talks on Ukraine
The US president declined to specify what timeframe he was referring to