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AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summaryRussia 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.
AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summaryThe 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.
AI summaryAt 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.
AI summaryAt 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.
AI summaryRussia'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.
AI summaryRussian FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov warned that Western intelligence services are attempting to use militants from Syria, including individuals from CIS countries, as proxy forces in a war against Iran. He also cautioned that an escalation of the conflict around Iran could destabilize the Islamic world and affect CIS security. The claims, made without public evidence, have been met with skepticism by some analysts.
AI summaryPresident Lee Jae Myung has instructed officials to speed up the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, citing the need to bolster self-defense amid North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats. The move aligns with U.S. support for Seoul's submarine program and the transfer of wartime operational control. Lee also emphasized a realistic short-term goal of halting North Korea's nuclear expansion.
AI summaryRussian officials, citing regional governors and foreign ministry representatives, report hundreds of civilian casualties from Ukrainian attacks in recent weeks, including a devastating toll in the Kursk Region. The claims, reported by TASS, describe deliberate targeting of civilians and medical vehicles, with calls for international scrutiny.
AI summaryUS Central Command conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for talks to end the war. Iran denounced the strikes as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire and warned of consequences, while signalling that negotiations remain ongoing.
AI summaryUS 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.
AI summarySales 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.
AI summaryUkrainian 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.
AI summaryRussian 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.
AI summaryRussia'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.
AI summaryPakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit New York from May 26-28 to attend high-level UN Security Council meetings, including a debate on upholding the UN Charter. The visit comes amid Pakistan's diplomatic push for de-escalation in the US-Iran confrontation, with Dar meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other counterparts.
AI summaryNigel 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.
AI summaryRosoboronexport's CEO Alexander Mikheyev announced on Africa Day that African countries account for 30% of the Russian state arms exporter's order portfolio, with contracts for technological cooperation projects exceeding $1.7 billion. He also reported that over $20 billion in contracts have been signed with African nations since 2023.