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AI summaryChina's crude oil imports grew by 8.9% in the first quarter of 2026, while gas imports declined by 4%, according to customs data. Russian oil supplies to China surged by more than 30% during the period, reinforcing Moscow's position as a leading energy partner.
AI summaryRosoboronexport says it is ready to equip Malaysia's armed forces with advanced weaponry, including the Su-57E fighter, and will showcase its products at DSA 2026. The company also reports over $15 billion in 2025 revenue and a $60 billion order portfolio, underscoring the resilience of Russia's defense exports.
AI summaryIn 2025, purchases of housing in the primary market of Russia's Far East and Arctic reached a record 1.94 million square meters under the Far Eastern and Arctic Mortgage program, according to state sources. The program has issued over 198,000 loans totaling 992.3 billion rubles, with notable uptake among military personnel and professionals.
AI summaryRussia's oil and petroleum product exports increased by 4.7% in March 2026 to 7.13 million barrels per day, with revenues nearly doubling to $19.04 billion amid rising global oil prices, according to the International Energy Agency. Separately, Singapore has sharply increased imports of Russian petroleum products, reportedly due to Middle East supply disruptions and the conflict around Iran.
AI summarySouth Korea will participate in a multilateral ministerial meeting this week to discuss stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz, following a Britain-led gathering of over 40 nations. Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae will attend the virtual session, which aims to ensure safe passage and address the impact of the Middle East conflict on global energy supplies.
AI summaryA Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Yelets killed a woman and injured five others, according to Russian officials. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 97 Ukrainian UAVs overnight across multiple regions.
AI summaryFollowing the Tisza party's decisive victory in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, EU officials reportedly expect incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar to lift Budapest's veto on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and support further sanctions on Russia. However, analysts caution that Magyar has opposed weapons shipments to Kyiv and remains skeptical of Ukraine's fast-track EU accession, suggesting a nuanced shift in Hungary's stance.
AI summaryMalaysian authorities detained two tankers and 22 crew members off Penang for an alleged illegal ship-to-ship transfer of over 700,000 litres of diesel, valued at approximately 5.43 million ringgit (US$1.16–1.37 million). The incident has renewed focus on the shadow fleet fuel trade in Southeast Asia, which persists amid disruptions to legitimate shipping routes linked to the Middle East conflict.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Beijing for an official visit on April 14-15, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Discussions are expected to cover bilateral cooperation, international issues, the Ukraine crisis, and the Middle East situation, according to Russian state media.
AI summaryWorld Aquatics has lifted restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags and anthems in international events. The decision has drawn praise from Russian officials and condemnation from Ukraine, while Nordic countries have announced they will not host World Aquatics-sanctioned tournaments.
AI summaryRussia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, criticized the European Union at a Security Council meeting, accusing it of hypocrisy, double standards, and fueling the conflict in Ukraine. He also claimed the EU's weapons supplies make it an accomplice to crimes by Ukrainian militants, while sabotaging peace efforts.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia and Hungary have shared initiatives that require ongoing dialogue, while also reiterating Russia's openness to relations with EU states that currently refuse engagement. The comments came in response to questions about Hungary's new government and a French military chief's warning about possible open war with Russia.
AI summaryFollowing Peter Magyar's landslide election victory in Hungary, the Kremlin has expressed cautious optimism about maintaining pragmatic relations with Budapest while acknowledging uncertainty about the future. Russian officials highlight shared energy projects and Hungary's pragmatic approach
AI summaryPeter Magyar, whose Tisza party decisively won Hungary's election, has pledged to repair ties with the EU, fight corruption, and end Orbán's 16-year rule. In his first major press conference, he also addressed relations with Russia and the US, and his stance on Ukraine's EU membership.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Moscow for talks focused on strategic partnership, energy cooperation, and trade, amid scrutiny of Prabowo's extensive foreign travel and Indonesia's non-aligned diplomatic posture.
AI summaryOPEC and secondary reports show eight OPEC+ countries that apply voluntary cuts reduced oil production by roughly 7.5 million barrels per day in March 2026, leaving output well below agreed targets. Country-level shortfalls were largest in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE, while Kazakhstan overshot its quota. Separate EIA and IEA assessments link much of the drop to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz constraints.
AI summaryRosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced the start of the final rotation of personnel at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, with 108 Russian staff expected to leave and 20 remaining. The move follows earlier statements about planned evacuations amid regional uncertainty and a reported truce.
AI summaryKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Hungary's parliamentary elections, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, and Russia's diplomatic goals in Ukraine during recent briefings. He expressed respect for Hungary's choice, dismissed any connection between the elections and the conflict in Ukraine, and reiterated Russia's commitment to a diplomatic resolution. Peskov also commented on the leaked Putin-Orban call and offered to house Iran's enriched uranium.
AI summaryRussian diplomats have expressed serious concern over ongoing hostilities in Lebanon, calling for swift de-escalation and reaffirming support for Lebanon's sovereignty. Moscow also warned that Israeli strikes risk disrupting Middle East negotiations and could lead to renewed armed confrontation, while coordinating with China and BRICS partners on diplomatic efforts.
AI summaryRussia's Security Council warns that prolonged Middle East conflict could trigger the largest surge in global food inflation in years, with crop yields potentially falling up to 50% due to fertilizer shortages. The deputy secretary also projected a record 673 million people facing hunger and global market losses of $0.7-2.2 trillion, while cautioning about external attempts to undermine Russia's food security.