Ukraine Strikes Kinef Oil Refinery in Russia's Leningrad Region
Reuters reports that Ukraine's military struck the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad Region, forcing it to shut down. Meduza notes that three of the refinery's four primary oil processing units were damaged....
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Meets with Syrian Charge d'Affaires in Moscow
Vasily Osmakov and Abdulrazak Ismail discussed various issues of bilateral cooperation, including military ties. The meeting aimed to strengthen relations between Russia and Syria....
US Leader May Resume Military Operation Against Iran This Week
The US privately notified Iran of the launch of Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at ensuring safe passage of ships through the waterway and reducing the risk of escalation. The operation was repor...
Russian Man Detained in Belarus While Trying to Emigrate
Ivan Lyubshin, a Russian man who served time for a social media comment, was detained at the Minsk airport while attempting to emigrate to France....
Nissan to Lay Off 10% of European Workforce
The carmaker aims to cope with financial difficulties. According to the Financial Times, the restructuring will result in a significant reduction of jobs across Europe....
Number of Illegal Operators in Securities Market Decreases by 19% in 1Q
The Bank of Russia reports that despite the decrease, illegal lenders operating exclusively online have increased. The regulator emphasizes the need for vigilance and strict monitoring....
No Large Weapons on Board Sunk Iranian Boats
The Pentagon denied claims about Iran's having 'kamikaze dolphins' or large weapons on board the sunk boats. The Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, General Dan Caine, made this statement....
Russia Hopes to Develop Military-Tech Cooperation with Myanmar
Iskander Azizov emphasized that the cooperation is long-term and multifaceted, aiming to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen ties between Russia and Myanmar....
Ukrainian GDP lost 0.7% in Q1 2026 — statistics
Ukraine's economy contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2026. In annual terms, the decline was 0.5%. TASS notes that this is the latest data available....
Bank of Russia identifies 1,400 illegal entities in financial market in 1Q
The Bank of Russia has identified 1,400 illegal entities operating in the financial market during the first quarter. The regulator also helped restrict access to over 7,400 online resources of these operators....
Russia’s fish, seafood exports up 19% in Q1 — federal center
Russia's fish and seafood exports increased by 19% in the first quarter. The average price of exported products surpassed $3,000 per ton....
Finnish army statements on UAVs suggest collusion with Kiev — expert
A Russian expert believes that Finland's inability to down Ukrainian drones suggests collusion between the two countries. He notes that both airborne early warning and strategic reconnaissance drones operate in Finland....
Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire and Threatens Missile Strike on Kyiv
Russia's Defense Ministry announced a ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations, but threatened to strike Kyiv with missiles if Ukraine disrupts the event....
Moscow under drone attack: over 50 UAVs targeted city on May 2-5 — TASS calculations
More than 50 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have attacked Moscow between May 2 and 5, according to TASS. Emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the debris from the downed drones landed....
Moscow Court Orders Pre-Trial Detention of Veteran Activist Lev Ponomaryov in Absentia
A Moscow court has ordered the pre-trial detention of veteran activist Lev Ponomaryov, who fled to France in 2022 after being detained for protesting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters reports that Ponomaryov is accus...
Serbian food products popular among Russians: minister
Nenad Popovic, the Serbian minister, highlighted that fresh fruit and frozen fruit, mainly berries, as well as still and sparkling water have traditionally been the most popular on the Russian market....
Russia successfully replaces imports of ball bearings but struggles with high-tech electronics
Russia has managed to replace imports of ball bearings, but still faces challenges in replacing high-tech electronics. This comes amid efforts to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers....
Serbia, Russia maintain high trade turnover: Serbian minister
Serbia and Russia have maintained a high level of trade turnover. Nenad Popovic, the Serbian minister, said that Belgrade and Moscow aim to reach their 2022 trade turnover level of $4.3 billion within the next five years...
Humpback whale believed to have died
A severely weakened humpback whale is believed to have perished, according to experts from the Ocean Museum. They assume it did not have enough strength to swim in deep waters for long....
Two people killed in Cheboksary after Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Cheboksary has resulted in two deaths and 32 injuries. Regional Head Oleg Nikolayev said those staying at hospitals are receiving necessary assistance....