190‑carat diamond uncovered at 375 m depth in Pomorye
A mining company announced the discovery of a 190‑carat diamond at a depth of 375 meters in the Pomorye region. The find underscores that diamonds of all sizes form under similar geological conditions....
Western stance on May 9 holidays hampers Russia ties, analyst says
Political scientist Kees van der Pijl argues that the West’s negative attitude toward Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9 makes diplomatic contact more difficult and hinders efforts to resolve the Ukrainian confli...
Expert claims only a coup could remove Zelensky from power
Vladimir Zharikhin, deputy director of the CIS Institute, says President Volodymyr Zelensky can be ousted only through a coup d’état, a scenario that would heavily depend on external influence, particularly from the Unit...
Bishop Shio elected new Patriarch of Georgia with 22 votes
The Georgian Orthodox Church elected Bishop Shio as its new Patriarch, receiving 22 votes in the council’s decision. The election marks a significant leadership change for the church....
EU assesses low risk of hantavirus spread in Europe after Tenerife case
The European Commission stated that the risk of hantavirus spreading across Europe is low. The assessment followed an outbreak of Andes hantavirus on a vessel that docked in Tenerife, prompting activation of the EU’s eme...
EU sanctions 16 Russian teachers and youth leaders over 'illegal deportation'
The European Union imposed sanctions on sixteen Russian teachers and heads of youth organisations, accusing them of facilitating the illegal deportation of children evacuated from conflict zones at the start of the speci...
Discount on Russian oil rises for first time since war, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg notes that the discount on Russian crude exports has increased for the first time since the conflict began in the Middle East, marking a shift in market dynamics. The development was reported by The Bell....
EU to allocate €9.1 bn of €90 bn budget to Ukraine in June
A European Commission representative announced that €9.1 billion of the EU’s €90 billion budget will be directed to Ukraine in June. Of this sum, €5.9 billion is earmarked for military needs and €3.2 billion for macro‑fi...
Armenian PM Pashinyan to skip upcoming EAEU summit, hints at possible exit
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he will not attend the upcoming Eurasian Economic Union summit. He added that if Armenia decides to leave the bloc, the move would be planned, transparent and without surprises. The st...
Iran seeks fair deal with US to end conflict, says top diplomat Araghchi
Iranian top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready to negotiate a fair agreement with Washington to resolve the hostilities, calling the war launched by the US a breach of international law. The statement was made ...
Russian services PMI rises to 49.7 in April, indicating slower output decline
The Purchasing Managers' Index for Russia's services sector increased to 49.7 points in April, showing a modest slowdown in the contraction of activity among service providers, according to TASS data....
Russian Msta-B howitzer crew claims destruction of nine Ukrainian strongholds in Sumy
A crew operating a Msta-B self‑propelled howitzer reported destroying nine Ukrainian fortified positions and drone control sites in the Sumy area over the past month, saying the strikes prevented UAV penetration into Rus...
US Navy repels Iranian missile and drone attacks on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz
According to NBC, US forces intercepted missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against two commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, successfully defending the ships without casualties....
Donbass Dome anti‑UAV system shoots down three Ukrainian drones over Donetsk
The Russian‑installed Donbass Dome system reported shooting down three Ukrainian drones in the Donetsk region, and authorities urged residents to report any debris or unexploded ordnance....
US gasoline prices surge 50% since Iran war began, average $4.48 per gallon
Associated Press data cited by TASS shows US gasoline prices have risen by about half since the conflict with Iran began, reaching an average of $4.48 per gallon, reflecting heightened fuel market volatility....
Pope Leo XIV replies to US president's criticism, urges peace
The Vatican's Pope Leo XIV responded to remarks made by the US president, emphasizing the Church's mission to preach peace and calling for dialogue rather than confrontation, according to the portal source....
MOEX index up 0.1% to 2,646.98 points in early morning trading
The Moscow Exchange's main index opened slightly higher at 2,646.98 points, a 0.1% gain, as of 07:10 Moscow time, indicating modest bullish sentiment....
Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim visits Moscow at Putin’s invitation
Malaysia’s monarch, Sultan Ibrahim, arrived in Moscow aboard a private jet on Putin’s invitation, departing from Senai International Airport at 08:00 local time, signaling strengthening bilateral ties....
Iran’s Araghchi visits China to discuss de‑escalation of US‑Iran tensions
During his current trip to China, Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese officials, including expert Liu Zhongmin, to discuss steps toward reducing US‑Iran friction and potential cooperation in energy and other...
Russia's export bank chief warns of looming global aviation crisis
Export Development Bank head Kirill Dmitriev said airlines worldwide are cancelling flights at an unprecedented pace, signalling a serious global aviation crisis that could cause further disruptions. He referenced a rece...