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AI summaryMoldova has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with key decisions now approved and the official exit expected in April 2027. The process, which includes retaining some economic agreements, has drawn regret from Moscow and criticism from pro-Russian opposition figures within Moldova.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry has accused European nations of becoming accomplices to Ukraine's 'terrorist' attacks on Russian ships, following a drone attack on the LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Moscow alleges Western silence and double standards, while experts warn of escalating risks to global shipping.
AI summaryRussian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinovyev says bilateral trade nearly halved from $21.1 billion in 2022 to $10.9 billion in 2025 due to Western sanctions and Seoul's export controls. He notes that some sectors, like aluminum and energy, continue to trade, and hints at possible future normalization.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance used a visit to Budapest to praise Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's energy policies and criticize European leaders for not doing enough to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Vance also accused the EU of election meddling in Hungary, while Orban stressed the need for US cooperation to address Europe's energy crisis.
AI summaryThe Russian water polo team, competing under a neutral status, won its group matches and a Round of 16 game at the 2026 FINA Men’s World Cup in Malta, but later lost to France in the quarterfinals. Ukraine refused to play a scheduled placement match against Russia, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
AI summaryRussia maintained its position among the world's top five aquatic biological resource producers in 2025, with a catch of 4.7 million tons, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. Fish export revenue rose by nearly 20%, with supplies exceeding 2 million tons to over 100 countries. The industry aims to increase catch to 6 million tons by 2030.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, a move experts say faces legal hurdles after the Supreme Court limited use of IEEPA. The announcement comes as the US and Iran begin a two-week ceasefire and prepare for peace talks.
AI summaryUS Vice President JD Vance visited Budapest days before Hungary's April 12 election to back Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accusing the EU of interfering in the vote. Orbán trails in polls behind opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza party. Vance's comments drew rebukes from Berlin and Brussels.
AI summaryChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Pyongyang on April 9 for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to North Korea since September 2019. The visit, at the invitation of North Korea's foreign ministry, aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and came as the neighbours resume direct rail and flight services post-pandemic.
AI summaryA detachment of Russian Pacific Fleet ships, including the corvettes Sovershenny and Rezky, has departed Cambodia's Sihanoukville port after a business call aimed at strengthening defense cooperation. The visit included official meetings and cultural exchanges, with the fleet continuing its long-distance Asia-Pacific deployment.
AI summaryOver the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have launched more than 100 drones and numerous munitions against Russia's Belgorod Region, according to multiple reports from Russian state news agency TASS. Civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure have been reported, though figures vary across the accounts.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleges the European Union has begun covert work to establish its own nuclear weapons production capabilities, citing hatred of Russia as the motive. The SVR claims German experts could produce weapons-grade material in weeks, while EU officials reportedly frame the effort as deterrence against a Russian threat.
AI summaryRussia and China blocked a Bahraini-drafted UN Security Council resolution on navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it would escalate tensions and undermine peace efforts. The two nations proposed an alternative draft focused on dialogue and peaceful settlement, drawing praise from Iran.
AI summaryAccording to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment reviewed by Reuters, Russian satellites have conducted detailed imagery surveys of military sites across West Asia, potentially aiding Iranian strikes on U.S. forces and other targets. The report also alleges collaboration between Russian and Iranian hackers, with multiple sources corroborating intense Russian satellite activity in the region.
AI summaryRussia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with 11 votes in favor and two abstentions. The resolution, sponsored by the US and Gulf states, sought to address Iran's blockade of the strategic waterway, which has disrupted global oil shipments.
AI summaryUS Vice-President JD Vance’s two-day visit to Budapest, aimed at bolstering Viktor Orbán’s re-election bid, came as new revelations emerged about Orbán’s offer to help Vladimir Putin. The visit and alleged Russian interference highlight the unusual convergence of US and Russian support for Hungary’s leader, who faces a tough challenge from opposition candidate Péter Magyar.
AI summaryCameroon has for the first time confirmed the deaths of 16 of its citizens who were fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, according to a diplomatic note and a state media statement. The confirmation follows reports from Ukrainian intelligence and investigative groups about significant African recruitment into Russian military operations.
AI summaryRussian artillery and aerial strikes across Ukraine killed at least nine people, while Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia and occupied territories killed five, as both sides continue cross-border attacks. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer, but no agreement has been reached.
AI summaryRussian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said external fuel price shocks from the Persian Gulf crisis should not reach Russian consumers, emphasizing domestic market protection. He noted oil and gas prices have surged, with Russia's oil discount contracting, and that global markets are turning to Russia as a reliable supplier.
AI summaryA Ukrainian attack on a school in the Russian-occupied Zaporozhye Region killed a local official and injured six people, including five children. Russian officials condemned the strike, with some suggesting Kyiv aimed to regain international attention, while local emergency services reported ongoing shelling and drone attacks.