Kiev unlikely to get firm security guarantees from the West — expert
The minerals deal establishes a mechanism for compensation in return for future US aid to Kiev, "which, along with US companies and workers setting up shop on the ground in Ukraine, can serve as one of several postwar assurances in lieu of the hard security guarantees Ukrainian officials seek but are unlikely to get," Mark Episkopos said
US may soften restrictions of Nvidia chips’ supplies to UAE — Bloomberg
The initiative can be announced during the forthcoming visit of Trump to the UAE from May 13 to 16, according to the agency
Deal with Ukraine aimed at ensuring Kiev repays US for aid it has received — White House
Earlier, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyrydenko said that Kiev would contribute 50% of all revenues from the newly introduced mineral extraction royalty
Explosion occurred in northern Germany, with reports of casualties
According to preliminary reports, a gas cylinder exploded for reasons that have yet to be determined
Wealth of richest Russians rises by nearly $15 bln since early 2025 — agency
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows that Alisher Usmanov, the shareholder of Russia’s largest iron ore producer Metalloinvest, amassed $3.64 billion since the beginning of 2025, with his fortune climbing to $16.9 bln
Alyoshki attack shows what Zelensky’s peaceful rhetoric is worth — Russian diplomat
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik pointed out that the attack had deliberately targeted civilians
Minerals deal shows that US has economic interests in Ukraine — Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent believes that the deal is "a signal to the Russian leadership."
Trump says he made no mistakes during first 100 days in office
According to the US president, Washington is "going to make millions and billions of dollars, but it takes a little while"
US, China not in talks on tariffs — trade negotiator
According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Washington wants to have "fair trade with China"
Deal with Kiev to generate over $350 bln in incomes for US — Trump
According to the US president, the sum was handed over to Ukraine by his predecessor Joe Biden in the form of financial loans and military aid
Minerals deal with Kiev shows US commitment to peace process - Treasury Secretary
Baltic Fleet’s Kalibr missile carrier ships complete training mission in Baltic Sea
The Baltic Fleet’s marines stationed aboard the unit’s ships acted out various counterterrorism scenarios and conducted live firing at sea targets using small arms
European People's Party seeks to keep Europe on war footing — top Hungarian diplomat
Peter Szijjarto emphasized that Hungary "supports peace efforts, not continuing the war"
Thailand ready to invigorate negotiations on free trade agreement with EAEU — MFA
Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa "confirmed Thailand’s commitment to protecting the multisided trade system based on rules, with the WTO in its center"
Top defense official to represent India at Victory Day celebrations in Moscow — sources
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not come to Moscow for Victory Day
Belarusian defense minister accuses NATO of disguising aggression as defense
"Under the guise of strengthening Europe's defense and various pseudo-defensive exercises, NATO countries are building an armored fist that is clearly not designed for protection," Viktor Khrenin stated
Death toll from Myanmar earthquake reaches 3,800
More than a hundred people are still missing
Battlegroup West hoists Russian flag over DPR’s Novoye settlement
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, some Ukrainian servicemen laid down their weapons and surrendered
Europe unlikely to gather 25,000 troops for Ukraine
The Times was given a rare insight into conversations between Europe’s defense ministers and military chiefs as they thrashed out plans for a "coalition of the willing" force
China's Shenzhou-19 space mission returns to Earth
The Shenzhou-19 spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northern China on October 30
PM Mishustin to launch car bridge project between Russia, North Korea
His North Korean counterpart, Pak Thae Song, will attend the ceremony
West shatters international financial architecture — Lavrov
Particular attention was paid to the need of continuing the effort of promoting the reform of international monetary and financial institutions, the minister said
BRICS struggles for balance of interests, not against anyone in West — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister underlined that BRICS was a negotiating platform and should not be viewed "as an adversarial structure, political opposition to anyone, whether the United States or the European Union" or any other international entities
Russia, Cuba sign declaration on countering unilateral coercive measures — MFA
During the ceremony, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed confidence that Cuba, as a BRICS partner country, will play an "active and constructive role" in the work of the group
US understands inadmissibility of World War III — Russia’s top diplomat
Sergey Lavrov recalled US Vice President JD Vance's statement, warning all those who are urging the Ukrainian regime to continue the war
Economic cooperation between Russia, Belarus outstanding — Putin
"The trade turnover is over 50 billion in the dollar equivalent," the Russian leader said
Trump acknowledges US, Europe, Kiev to blame for Ukraine conflict — Medvedev
"Everything has once again turned upside down for European politicians because the current US President has found the courage and blamed the conflict not on Russia, which was the case for years," the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said
Odessa occupies 'alien' place in Ukraine, says Russian lawmaker
"This city was founded in the times of Catherine the Great and it is not by accident that monuments appear and disappear in Ukraine based on the political climate," Konstantin Zatulin said
NATO’s attempt to attack Kaliningrad Region to be firmly rebuffed — Russian senator
Alexander Yaroshuk emphasized that military units in the region are at full combat readiness to repel any assault
BRICS Bank becomes new force in international financial system — Xi Jinping
The Chinese leader called for strengthening the voice of the Global South in the discussion of reforms of the international financial architecture, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and supporting them on the path to modernization
China urges India, Pakistan to keep restraint amid growing conflict — foreign ministry
"China hopes that India and Pakistan will exercise restraint, work in the same direction, handle relevant differences properly through dialogue and consultation, and jointly uphold peace and stability in the region," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun stated
More than 55 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza within 24 hours
According to the enclave’s Ministry of Health, 153 people were injured
OTC trading in US stocks enables investors to sell blocked assets
Deals will be made in the over-the-counter market with a central counterparty
Zelensky will have to lift ban on talks with Russia to restart them — Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat pointed out that in his recent interview with CBS, Vladimir Zelensky once again opposed the negotiations
Putin says friendship between Russia, North Korea tempered on battlefield to expand
On April 26, the Russian Armed Forces "finally defeated the group of Ukrainian militants that invaded the Kursk Region, putting an end to the criminal provocation perpetrated by the Ukrainian authorities in an attempt to seize part of the Russian Federation territory," the Russian president noted
Kiev's attempt to open 'new corridor for strikes' blocked — Russian envoy
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian air defenses had intercepted and destroyed 115 Ukrainian drones overnight
US Air Force attacks Yemen’s Saada, killing and injuring dozens — TV
According to the report, the shelling targeted a detention center for migrants from African countries