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....
Drone attacks in Moscow: debris lands near residential areas — Mayor Sobyanin
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the debris from the downed drones landed. Reuters notes that this is part of a larger conflict, while BBC reports 18 ...
European Political Community Summit in Yerevan was a demarche against Russia — expert
The European Political Community Summit in Yerevan was not meant to serve as a platform for decision-making, according to Andrey Bystritsky. Reuters reports that the gathering aimed to demonstrate unity and solidarity am...
Moldova to increase purchases of aviation fuel amid Middle East crisis — authorities
Due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, Moldova plans to increase its purchases of aviation fuel. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu mentioned that Romania is the closest source of aviation fuel for Moldova....
IMMAF allows young Russian MMA fighters to compete under national flag
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has allowed young Russian MMA fighters to compete under their national flag. The IMMAF has also reinstated the membership status of the Russian MMA Union....
US expects other countries to take responsibility for situation in Strait of Hormuz
The United States expects other countries to take responsibility for the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Pete Hegseth. This is a temporary mission for the US....
Moscow court fines Google $200,000 for failing to remove banned information
A Moscow court has fined Google $200,000 for failing to remove banned information. In April, the same court fined the company $251,448 for a similar offense....
Iran without internet for over 66 days now — NetBlocks
Iran has been without internet access for over 66 days, according to NetBlocks. This blockade is the longest nationwide disruption ever recorded globally....
Total number of UAV attacks on Moscow over past three days reaches 48 — TASS calculations
There have been a total of 48 UAV attacks on Moscow over the past three days, according to TASS calculations. Emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the UAV debris landed....
EU boosts support for Armenia’s armed forces with €30 mln package
The European Union has provided a €30 million package to support Armenia's armed forces. The exception is lethal weapons....
Kamaz adapted 13-liter engine for use on board of ships — CEO
Kamaz has adapted its 13-liter diesel engine for use on board of ships, according to the company's CEO Sergey Kogogin. The engines are being used in various sectors....
EU ready for any scenario in response to Trump’s 25% tariff threat — von der Leyen
The European Union is ready for any scenario in response to US President Trump's 25% tariff threat, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen recalled that the United States has not y...
Zelensky spews threats trying to curry favor with patrons — Zaporozhye Civic Chamber head
The head of the Zaporozhye Civic Chamber has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of using threatening rhetoric in an attempt to gain favor with European capitals....