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AI summaryEuropean leaders gathered in Yerevan for two major summits, signaling Armenia's deepening ties with the European Union. The talks, focused on security, trade, and the war in Ukraine, have raised questions about Armenia's long-standing alignment with Russia, prompting a response from the Kremlin.
AI summarySvetlana Lipina, a Russian economist, recommends creating regional investment funds in the Arctic funded by a share of resource extraction rents to enhance local development and diversification. She cautions that without structural measures, budget deficits in Arctic regions could grow by 2026-2027 under sanctions pressure and internal economic factors.
AI summaryAustria has declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae, accusing them of espionage linked to an 'antenna forest' at diplomatic buildings in Vienna. The Russian embassy has condemned the move as politically motivated and promised a harsh response. Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stressed that diplomatic immunity must not be abused for espionage.
AI summaryA Russian military analyst told TASS that Sweden's first military satellite could be used by Kiev for sabotage in northwestern Russia. He also dismissed Western media reports about US plans to infiltrate Russian space facilities as propaganda to justify US military spending. The claims come amid heightened tensions over space-based assets.
AI summaryEuropean leaders gather in Yerevan for two unprecedented summits as Armenia, long Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus, moves closer to the EU. The events mark a significant shift in the region's geopolitical landscape, with the EU deepening ties and deploying experts to counter Russian interference.
AI summarySlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s planned May 9 visit to Moscow has drawn attention to divisions within the EU over relations with Russia, with reports of airspace disputes and conditional forgiveness from Poland. TASS reports Fico's itinerary, including meeting President Putin, and his briefing to Austrian President Van der Bellen.
AI summaryJapan has taken delivery of its first cargo of Russian oil in almost a year, with the Omani-flagged tanker Voyager arriving at ports in western Japan. The purchases by Japanese companies Taiyo Oil and Idemitsu are part of efforts to diversify supply sources amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating situation around Iran.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignation of Sergey Melikov as head of Dagestan and appointed Fyodor Shchukin, the former chairman of the republic’s Supreme Court, as acting head. The move follows an April 30 meeting in which Putin indicated Melikov’s term would end in September and backed Shchukin as a potential successor. All details come from official TASS reports of Kremlin decrees and statements.
AI summaryRussia's Almaz-Antey Group has announced the development of an automated airspace management system capable of withstanding complex cyberattacks, along with specialized droneports for UAV interceptors. The company also reported commissioning new air traffic control equipment and progress on UAV flight monitoring systems.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry said it will not recognize US citizenship imposed on children of Russian diplomats in the US, calling the policy a pressure tactic and citing treaty protections that exempt diplomatic families from host-state jurisdiction.
AI summarySlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, discussing intergovernmental consultations and bilateral cooperation. Fico reiterated Slovakia's opposition to military loans for Ukraine and emphasized the importance of oil and gas transit via Ukraine for Slovakia's national interests.
AI summaryUkraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russian targets, setting fire to the Baltic oil port of Primorsk and striking two shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk. Russian officials reported more than 60 drones downed and at least one civilian killed. The attacks come amid stalled peace talks and escalating strikes on energy infrastructure.
AI summaryChina's Commerce Ministry has ordered citizens and companies not to comply with US sanctions on five Chinese refineries accused of trading Iranian oil, marking the first use of a law against 'improper' foreign actions. The move escalates Sino-American tensions over Iran oil trade, drawing support from Russia.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, particularly oil depots, could lead to a further rise in global oil prices. He also commented on reports of Western requests for Ukraine to cease such strikes, noting oil prices have already reached $120 per barrel.
AI summarySeven key OPEC+ members have decided to increase oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in June, aiming to accelerate compensation for past overproduction. Tatneft's CEO said the company expects and has the capacity to produce more than last year, subject to OPEC+ limits.
AI summaryRussian drone strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, including a 16-year-old in Chernihiv, while Moscow reported downing over 300 Ukrainian drones. Kyiv's military struck a drone factory in southwestern Russia, according to officials.
AI summaryRussia's ambassador to North Macedonia, Dmitry Zykov, says Skopje has been cutting Russian gas imports since 2022 for political reasons, despite higher costs of alternatives. He cited data showing Russian gas share fell from 99% in 2021 to 47% in 2025, with new supplies from the UAE and Azerbaijan.
AI summaryRussia's new ambassador to North Macedonia, Dmitry Zykov, says most officials in Skopje have avoided contact with Russian diplomats, leaving proposals to restore bilateral cooperation unanswered. He also notes that North Macedonia's alignment with EU sanctions has led to a sharp decline in trade and the suspension of a joint commission.
AI summaryKey OPEC+ members, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, are set to discuss June oil production targets at a monthly online meeting. The talks come amid the UAE's withdrawal from the group and reports of a planned output increase.
AI summaryRussia has finalized the ratification of a military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua, with all three branches of government involved. The agreement, signed in Moscow in September 2025, covers joint troop training, counter-terrorism information exchange, and military education collaboration. Implementing bodies will be Russia's Defense Ministry and Nicaragua's Army General Command.