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AI summaryRussia's Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted and destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones over several regions and the Azov Sea over the weekend, with reports covering different time windows on May 17 and May 23.
AI summaryA Ukrainian drone attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, in the Russia-controlled Luhansk region, killed at least 21 people, including many students, and injured dozens. Russia has warned of systematic retaliatory strikes on Kyiv's military-industrial sites, while the Kremlin and Iran have condemned the attack, and Poland has said it will not evacuate its diplomats from the Ukrainian capital.
AI summaryUN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos, speaking in interviews with TASS after attending the KazanForum, said Western Europeans need to recognize a changed world of multipolar participation. He praised Russia's interfaith relations, support for the Alliance of Civilizations, and role in countering extremism while outlining plans to engage young diplomats.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump is reportedly considering fresh military strikes against Iran, citing frustration with stalled negotiations. Multiple sources confirm he convened his national security team on Friday to discuss scenarios if diplomacy fails, while diplomatic efforts, including a visit by Pakistan's army chief to Tehran, continue.
AI summaryAs concerns grow over potential delays and capability gaps in Australia's AUKUS submarine program, some analysts and defence figures are calling for contingency planning. Defence Minister Richard Marles has dismissed such calls, saying a 'plan B' would mean 'giving up' on new submarines. Budget documents reveal increased funding for the Australian Submarine Agency, while nuclear waste storage and UK shipbuilding challenges remain unresolved.
AI summaryTulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump announced her departure on social media, naming Aaron Lukas as acting director.
AI summaryRussia has secured the right to export beef to Indonesia after years of negotiations and inspections, according to Rosselkhoznadzor. The head of the agency says Russian exporters are ready to begin shipments as soon as pricing is agreed upon, opening a new market in Southeast Asia.
AI summaryRussian stock indices closed lower on Friday amid oil price declines and geopolitical uncertainty. The MOEX Index fell, while the RTS Index also dropped. Analysts point to technical resistance and mixed corporate news as factors influencing trading.
AI summaryRussia has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting following a drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, which Moscow says was a deliberate Ukrainian attack. Russian officials accuse Western countries of supplying intelligence for the strike, while China has expressed concern and Denmark has said it cannot independently confirm the circumstances.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations between Moscow, Washington, and Kiev are not currently happening, though the US remains prepared to mediate if conditions change. Russian officials, meanwhile, insist they have received no signals from Kiev about readiness for talks and reiterate their conditions for progress.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US and its NATO allies of expanding military infrastructure in Asia at an accelerated pace, warning of destabilizing effects on regional security. He also raised concerns about nuclear elements in US-South Korea-Japan exercises and efforts to militarize groups like QUAD.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end when threats to Russia's security are removed, and emphasized Moscow's willingness to compromise. He also defended Russia's interests as aligned with the UN Charter, amid ongoing negotiations with the United States.
AI summaryRussian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said trade with CIS countries rose nearly 6.5% year-on-year in January-February, and attended a council meeting in Turkmenistan, which holds the rotating presidency in 2026.
AI summaryRussian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut announced that grain exports for the 2025-2026 season are expected to reach 60 million tonnes, including 50 million tonnes of wheat. Other forecasts from the Union of Grain Exporters and Producers suggest a slightly higher figure of 61.8 million tonnes, which would be the third-largest volume on record.
AI summaryRussia's children's ombudswoman in the Luhansk People's Republic says 36 children were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, with nine hospitalized and three in grave condition. Casualty figures vary among sources, with reports of four to 21 killed, and Russia's President Putin has promised retaliation. Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian drone unit headquarters in the town.
AI summaryThe Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, a proposed 2,600 km link from Russia to China via Mongolia, is moving closer to reality as contracts near finalization. With a capacity of 50 billion cubic meters per year, the project could significantly alter global energy trade, reducing China's reliance on LNG and potentially easing supply for other importers. However, analysts note hurdles remain, including pricing and geopolitical tensions.
AI summaryAs the US awaits Tehran's response to a draft peace agreement circulated by Donald Trump, control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remain key sticking points. Iranian officials assert the strait's strategic value, while Pakistani mediators push for a permanent ceasefire.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticise Western policies, accusing the West of aggressive, boundless tactics, including sanctions and military intervention, and of undermining international platforms.
AI summaryChinese and Russian officials project a 50% increase in mutual tourist flows for 2026, driven by the extended visa-free regime through 2027. First-quarter data shows a 50% growth, with outbound Russians up 60% and inbound Chinese up 25%. Industry estimates vary, suggesting a 30-40% increase in outbound flow to China.
AI summaryNATO foreign ministers gathered in Helsingborg, Sweden, as US President Donald Trump announced sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland—a move welcomed by NATO chief Mark Rutte but that also caused confusion among allies over US troop shifts. Germany's foreign minister stressed Berlin's readiness to take on greater leadership within the alliance.