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AI summaryRussian military units have reported destroying more than 200 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in the Kharkov and Sumy directions and near the border, according to TASS. The reports detail the use of interceptor drones and air defense systems, and describe Ukrainian tactics aimed at overwhelming Russian defenses.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims Ukraine persuaded Latvia to permit drone strikes against Russia from its territory. Moscow warns of serious consequences for the Baltic states, while a Russian lawmaker criticizes European Commission plans to reinforce the eastern flank. The claims are not independently verified.
AI summaryThe Russian Ice Hockey Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the IIHF's refusal to reinstate Russian teams, following an IIHF disciplinary body decision that may pave the way for a return. The move comes amid ongoing bans since 2022 and recent IOC recommendations.
AI summaryRussian officials and experts, speaking to TASS, allege that US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine, now under investigation by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, pose a threat to global health and violate international norms. The claims include assertions of biological weapons research and deception of American taxpayers.
AI summaryThe US Treasury Department has extended for another 30 days a sanctions waiver allowing countries to import Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on tankers at sea. The move aims to ease oil supply shortages linked to the Iran war, with officials saying it will help vulnerable nations and reduce China's ability to stockpile discounted oil.
AI summaryThe US Treasury Department has issued a 30-day general license waiving sanctions on Russian oil already loaded on tankers, aiming to stabilize the global energy market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move will help vulnerable nations access energy and reduce China's ability to stockpile discounted oil. Several countries, including Pakistan, may benefit, though analysts caution about infrastructure limits.
AI summaryThe US administration has reportedly deemed Iran's latest proposal for ending hostilities 'insufficient for a deal,' while Tehran insists on its demands and reviews the US response. Pakistan serves as a conduit for the exchange of proposals, with the US expecting an answer within 48 hours.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Chinese engineer Peng Pai during his upcoming visit to Beijing, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Peng was photographed with Putin as a child in 2000 and later studied in Moscow, expressing a desire to serve as a bridge of friendship between the two countries.
AI summaryKremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will hold sensitive bilateral talks, sign a declaration on a multipolar world, and end the visit with a private tea meeting. The program also includes about 40 documents, hydrocarbon discussions, and cultural events.
AI summaryRosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev has warned that Ukrainian strikes on Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant area are pushing the situation toward disaster, calling on Europe to intensify de-escalation efforts. Likhachev also criticized the IAEA's approach, saying it allows the Kiev regime to inch closer to a dangerous line. The statements come amid ongoing military activity around the plant, which poses risks to the region and all of Europe.
AI summaryThe 10th Russia-China Expo opened in Harbin, highlighting growing economic ties between Moscow and Beijing, with leaders exchanging congratulatory messages and regional delegations showcasing industrial and consumer goods. The event precedes an expected visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent trip, according to the South China Morning Post.
AI summaryFrench media review examines whether Ukraine's weekend drone attacks on Moscow mark a turning point in the war, with reports suggesting Russia has lost territory for the first time in over a year. Other stories include Venezuela's mixed feelings in the post-Maduro era and a French film industry dispute.
AI summaryThe global energy crisis, exacerbated by Middle East tensions, enters a new phase with Brent crude surpassing $111 per barrel. Analysts warn of potential price spikes to $180 and risks of a global recession, while the European chemical industry faces plant closures.
AI summaryRussian media report that the US and Israel are preparing new strikes against Iran, while Washington awaits Tehran's response to a proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Separate reports cover delays in Russia-Ukraine talks, potential extensions of oil waivers, and warnings of symmetric strikes over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
AI summaryRussian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the IT sector’s share of the Russian economy has doubled over six years, with domestic software sales growing 4.5-fold. He also stated that more than half of Russian enterprises are implementing AI technologies, and that Russia has fully replaced Western software in key sectors like energy and oil.
AI summaryRussia launched hundreds of drones and nearly two dozen missiles at Ukraine overnight, wounding more than 30 people, including 26 in the city of Dnipro. The attacks follow a weekend of intense mutual long-range strikes, with Ukraine targeting the Moscow region and President Zelenskyy vowing retaliation.
AI summaryThe Russian regional defense headquarters reported the Donbass Dome air defense system intercepted six Ukrainian drones over the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours. However, other TASS reports from recent days cite different numbers, including nine, 11, and 19, leaving the exact figure unclear. Residents were advised to report debris to emergency services.
AI summaryOfficials at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant have described near-continuous artillery and drone activity targeting Energodar and plant infrastructure in recent weeks, according to TASS. They reported no critical damage or casualties in most incidents, while noting strikes near reactors and normal radiation levels. Rosatom’s chief and a Russian diplomat separately voiced concerns over escalating pressure on the facility and its satellite city.
AI summaryA magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Liuzhou in southern China's Guangxi region on May 18, 2026, killing at least two people and injuring four others. More than 7,000 residents were evacuated, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
AI summaryRussian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev highlighted broad prospects for Russia-China cooperation in energy, agriculture, and tourism, and emphasized that political relations are anchored in personal friendships and leadership. His remarks, made in an interview with TASS, underscore the human dimension of bilateral ties.