European Parliament wants to use Georgia as weapon against Russia
The European Parliament is not interested in anything linked with the Georgian people, according to Shalva Papuashvili. Reuters reports this statement while BBC did not mention it....
Norway offers 70 areas for oil and gas exploration
According to Reuters, Norway has announced plans to offer 70 new areas for oil and gas exploration, comprising blocks in the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, and North Sea....
Burevestnik volunteer fighters destroy Ukraine’s Martian-2 attack UAVs
Russian Defense Ministry reported that Burevestnik volunteer fighters successfully destroyed all Ukrainian attack drones before they reached their intended deployment area....
Hungary's state budget deficit could reach 6.8% by end of 2026
Hungary's state budget deficit may reach 6.8% by the end of 2026, according to a statement made by the leader of the Tisza Party....
Moscow Left Without Mobile Internet Ahead of Victory Day
The Bell reported that Moscow was left without mobile internet before Victory Day, citing a 'white list' failure. The exact reason for the outage is unclear....
Russian Security Council secretary discusses collective security
The Secretary General of CSTO and Russian Security Council secretary, Taalatbek Masadykov, briefed Sergey Shoigu on his meetings with CSTO member states leadership in the first half of the year. The details of their disc...
Serbian Energy Minister expects talks on NIS to be completed by May 16
MOL is expected to provide fuel output at NIS production facilities after deal completion, according to Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic....
Russia Plans Monument to Soldier Killed in Ukraine War
A monument to Dmitry Yegorov, a participant in the war in Ukraine killed in 2023, will be erected at a site previously holding a memorial to exiled Poles....
Global oil reserves in storage approaching eight-year low
Goldman Sachs reports that global commercial stocks of refined petroleum products have fallen from 50 days of consumption prior to the start of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran to 45 days now, nearing an ei...
Romanian parliament passes vote of no-confidence to government
The Romanian parliament voted in favor of ousting the prime minister with a total of 281 lawmakers supporting the motion. The details of their decision were not specified....
Conflict with Iran to last for two to three more weeks
US leader Trump stated that the conflict with Iran is expected to last for two to three more weeks, with either a deal or military defeat being the possible outcomes....
Russia downs 95 Ukrainian drones
Russia downed 95 Ukrainian drones in the Kursk Region over the past 24 hours. Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that a club roof burned in the Maleyevka settlement due to Ukrainian attacks. No other information on c...
Expert names five economic sectors not threatened by AI
Sergey Rybakov believes that artificial intelligence will increase labor market imbalances and reduce demand for highly skilled workers. However, he did not specify which sectors are safe from AI's impact....
Armenian PM expresses willingness to join EU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his country's desire to join the European Union at a summit with the bloc. However, he acknowledged that the decision is ultimately political and may be changed by Brusse...
Russia creates system for UAVs
Russia has developed the Podkhvat system, which doubles the combat radius of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This system allows crews to engage targets deep behind enemy lines in difficult terrain, according to CUST....
Fourth explosion in row rocks Odessa, vessel damaged
A ship exploded in Odessa on April 29, causing a fire. The exact cause of the blast is unknown. Reuters reports no further information, while BBC says there were no casualties....
Western countries face munitions shortage
A NATO official noted that Western countries are facing a shortage of munitions for air defenses, similar to Ukraine. However, Pierre Vandier suggested adopting alternative approaches, such as deploying interceptor drone...
US becomes world's biggest oil exporter
The US has surpassed Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil exporter over the past nine weeks due to navigation problems in the Strait of Hormuz. This growth in American oil exports is affecting global markets....
NATO to support Moldova with consultations
Moldova's relations with NATO have reached a 'high level' and may lead to a 'privileged partnership', according to Ambassador Viorel Cibotaru. NATO is willing to provide consultations in case of threats....
UK Targets Russian Army Recruitment Network with Sanctions
The UK has introduced new sanctions targeting a 'barbaric' network that lures foreign nationals to Russia for military service, forcing them into frontline combat or military production....