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Russian officials have issued a series of warnings about escalating nuclear risks, citing NATO's growing capabilities, EU militarization, and France's nuclear ambitions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and other officials emphasized Russia's readiness to counter threats through military and technical means.
A team of scientists, researchers, and cosmonaut Ivan Vagner has embarked on the first comprehensive expedition along the Sotka River, the only canyon-type river in the Arkhangelsk Region. The week-long kayak journey aims to study the river's unique ecosystem and hydrology, with camps organized to minimize environmental impact.
Russian and Belarusian officials said the countries are ready to use all means, including nuclear weapons, to defend the Union State, citing NATO's military buildup near their borders. They also reaffirmed that joint exercises demonstrated their nuclear capability is not a bluff, while offering dialogue to Western partners.
Russian officials have condemned the West's reaction to the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, accusing Western media of bias and questioning CNN's reporting. They also addressed nuclear deterrence, Armenia's geopolitical choices, and potential retaliatory strikes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Moscow is launching systematic strikes on targets in Kyiv, advising evacuation of American diplomatic personnel and citizens. The two discussed Ukraine, Cuba, and the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington said they also exchanged views on Iran.
Russia presented its Lancet-E strike and reconnaissance drone system alongside new Kalashnikov immobilization splints at the first International Security Forum near Moscow. Officials say they expect contracts with African and Middle Eastern countries for the Lancet-E by year's end, as the system receives export approval.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Russia’s warning of strikes on defense industry sites in Kiev, President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan, and the appointment of Alexander Shokhin as Russia’s new business ombudsman. He also commented on the lack of Western condemnation of a strike on a college in Starobelsk and Armenia’s stance on anti-Russian rhetoric.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that current military exercises in Europe are openly directed against Russia and Belarus, with seven drills underway. He also accused NATO of practicing strike scenarios against the Union State and warned of resurgent Nazi ideology in Europe.
Russia has formally protested to the Czech Republic over the detention of Metropolitan Hilarion, a senior Russian Orthodox cleric, on suspicion of drug possession. The bishop, who denies the charges and claims he was framed, has been released without charge. The incident has deepened tensions between Moscow and Prague, with Russian officials calling it a provocation.
Russian officials, including Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu and presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk that killed 21 people, calling it a pre-planned terrorist act. The Russian Investigative Committee reported the use of four fixed-wing UAVs and said 86 students and one staff member were in the building at the time.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced plans for four command and staff and rescue drills in 2027 across Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. This follows consultations among defense ministries on May 20 focused on improving air defense and developing the Collective Air Forces, as reported by TASS.
At the 1st International Security Forum in the Moscow Region, Rosoboronexport is showcasing the latest ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft artillery system for the first time. The system is designed to protect against drones and features a 30mm cannon, surveillance radar, and remote-controlled fuses, among other new defense products.
At a meeting of CIS security and intelligence chiefs in Irkutsk, Russia's FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov warned that Western countries' rapid push for digital innovations in the Commonwealth's strategic sectors may hide manipulative intentions. He also cited looming threats in cybersecurity, biological weapons, and information warfare, urging closer cooperation among member states.
Russia's first International Security Forum, held under the auspices of its Security Council, opened May 26 in the Moscow Region, drawing over 150 delegations from more than 120 countries. The four-day event features discussions on security, countering neo-colonialism, and includes a Russia-Afghanistan military cooperation agreement. Unofficial representatives from 12 'unfriendly' countries are also participating.
US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirm Washington's readiness to facilitate a diplomatic end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as lawmakers and the Kremlin weigh in on peace prospects.
Sales of new premium and luxury cars in Russia increased in April 2026, according to data from the Avtostat analytical agency, with premium sales up 13% and luxury sales reaching a record high since 2021.
Ukrainian officials and media acknowledge a critical shortage of surface-to-air missiles after Russian strikes reportedly overwhelmed air defenses in Kyiv, with unconfirmed reports indicating no intercepts of certain hypersonic missiles.
Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov announced at a bilateral commission meeting that Moscow sees prospects for building additional nuclear power units in Brazil and is ready to expand agricultural, IT, and pharmaceutical cooperation. The statements were reported by Russia's state news agency TASS.
Russia's State Duma ratified the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia, with President Vladimir Putin signing the law in late May. The deal, signed in December 2025, covers preferential trade terms for about 90% of goods and aims to boost economic cooperation.
Nigel Farage's allegation that a Russian hack was behind a Guardian report on a £5m gift has been dismissed by a former NCSC chief as lacking evidence. Farage faces pressure to provide proof, while Labour and Conservatives urge him to share any evidence with security services.