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AI summaryHungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, announced plans to review all contracts related to the Russian-built Paks II nuclear power plant, citing cost overruns and slow progress. The project’s cost has reportedly doubled from €12 billion to €24 billion, and Magyar has expressed a desire to discuss terms with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has told his Iranian counterpart that Moscow is ready to help broker agreements between Tehran and Persian Gulf Arab states, while also stressing the need to continue US-Iran negotiations. Iran, for its part, has assured unimpeded passage for Russian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
AI summaryRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow remains committed to its nuclear testing moratorium but would respond proportionately if the US or others resume testing. He also criticized Washington's plans to exceed New START limits and noted growing interest among European allies in nuclear capabilities.
AI summaryRussian officials and experts have condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran, arguing they undermine the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and international law. Iran's UN mission also accused Washington of decades of non-compliance with the treaty, while experts warn military action cannot achieve nonproliferation goals.
AI summaryPeter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza party and soon-to-be prime minister, has called on Ukraine to restart Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, warning against 'blackmail' tied to EU loan conditions. The pipeline has been halted since late January, straining Hungary's energy security and prompting diplomatic tensions with Kyiv.
AI summaryPeter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza party, has nominated Istvan Kapitany as minister of economy and energy, with a mandate to renegotiate oil and gas agreements with Russia. The announcement follows a series of cabinet picks, including defense minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi and justice minister Marton Mellethei-Barna, the latter drawing nepotism accusations.
AI summaryThe Czech Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over a Defense Ministry report listing Czech companies as potential targets for strikes, citing threats to national security. Prague called the rhetoric 'absolutely unacceptable' and accused Moscow of worsening Europe's security situation.
AI summaryRussian officials and political figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion that Ukraine's military could serve as a European security force. The statements, reported by Russian state media, highlight Moscow's rejection of the proposal and its broader warning about Ukraine's role in European defense.
AI summaryFormer President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election with about 44.7% of the vote, according to official results. The victory could end years of political instability and potentially shift the country's foreign policy, with Radev calling for renewed ties with Russia and opposing military support for Ukraine.
AI summaryThe Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly met in Moscow to mark the body's 20th anniversary, adopting a statement on legislative harmonization and collective security. Kazakh parliamentary leader Erlan Koshanov raised concerns over Middle East tensions and outlined upcoming exercises, while Russian officials highlighted Moscow's CSTO chairmanship priorities. Coverage draws primarily from TASS reports on the session attended by Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
AI summaryRussia's FSB announced it prevented a bomb attack in Pyatigorsk involving a German woman and a separate plot targeting the leadership of Roskomnadzor. Ukrainian involvement has been alleged but not independently confirmed.
AI summaryIn a wide-ranging interview with RT, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed his close ties with Russia and China, criticized Western leaders as 'transient figures,' and warned that Ukraine's Zelensky risks losing his country by following the West. He also touched on the Middle East, Venezuela, and the possibility of Trump visiting Russia via Belarus.
AI summaryRussia's Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jet has been showcased at the DSA arms exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with Rosoboronexport highlighting its advanced AI capabilities and growing foreign interest. Officials say the aircraft can engage multiple target types day or night, but supply is limited to 'reliable partners.'
AI summaryTrade between Georgia and Russia reached over $737 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 14.5% increase year-on-year, according to Georgia's statistics office. Russia remains Georgia's second-largest trading partner, while Turkey leads, and electricity imports from Russia surged 22-fold.
AI summaryFormer Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party has won a decisive victory in the country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, securing an absolute majority. The result, which marks the first time a single formation has won outright since 1997, could end years of political instability, while raising questions about Bulgaria’s future foreign policy direction given Radev’s criticism of EU and NATO positions on Russia and Ukraine.
AI summaryMirra Andreeva moved up to 8th place in the WTA Rankings after a strong performance in Stuttgart, though reports differ on her exact position and points. The 18-year-old, competing under a neutral status, continues to rise in tennis despite the backdrop of IOC recommendations barring Russian and Belarusian athletes.
AI summaryA Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian port city of Tuapse killed one person and wounded another, regional officials said Monday. The strike also caused a fire and damaged civilian buildings, a day after the same port was hit days earlier, with a previous attack killing a 14-year-old girl and a young woman.
AI summaryGovernor Alexander Bogomaz reported that Ukrainian troops attacked a moving car in the Bryansk Region with a kamikaze drone, wounding two civilians who were hospitalized. The incident is part of a series of reported attacks on the region in recent weeks.
AI summaryExit polls in Bulgaria indicate that former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Sunday's parliamentary election, securing around 37-38% of the vote. Radev, a critic of EU sanctions and military aid to Ukraine, has promised to combat corruption and restore stable government. The election, the country's eighth in five years, follows months of anti-corruption protests.
AI summaryUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Washington plans to resume sanctions on Russian oil once they are no longer needed to lower energy prices, amid tensions with Iran. The US Treasury has extended a temporary license for Russian oil transactions until May 16, despite political opposition and criticism from Russian officials.