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AI summaryUkraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting refineries and export terminals to disrupt Moscow's war funding. While the strikes have reached deeper into Russian territory, analysts question their effectiveness given Russia's taxation model and potential impacts on global oil prices.
AI summaryRussia's Supreme Court has banned the human rights organization Memorial, a co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, designating it an 'extremist' organization. The move has drawn international condemnation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee calling it an affront to human dignity and freedom of expression.
AI summaryRussia’s top negotiator Vladimir Medinsky confirmed on April 9 that Moscow transferred 1,000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine and received 41 Russian servicemen’s remains in return. The disclosure, published on his Telegram channel and corroborated by a TASS source, highlights the stark imbalance in repatriation figures, with over 12,000 remains handed to Kyiv since June 2025 versus about 200 received by Moscow.
AI summaryRosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said Iran has requested Russia to 'reboot' the Bushehr nuclear power plant project, adding that circumstances do not permit immediate work but the signal offers cautious optimism. He also said Rosatom is closely monitoring US-Iranian negotiations, noting that only Russia has positive experience removing enriched uranium from Iran.
AI summaryAccording to the Bank of Russia, the country's international reserves increased by $12.1 billion over the week to April 3, 2026, reaching $767.5 billion, driven mainly by a positive revaluation. The figures are part of a series of weekly updates showing reserve fluctuations in April, with a record high of $826.8 billion recorded on January 30.
AI summaryBritain announced it deployed military assets to track and deter Russian submarines it said were operating near critical undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic. Russian officials rejected the claims, denying any threat to undersea cables and accusing London of aggressive rhetoric.
AI summaryFrance has unveiled a €36 billion increase in defence spending through 2030, raising the annual budget to €76.3 billion, as military leaders warn of a potential clash with Russia. The plan focuses on ammunition stockpiles, including a 400% rise in explosive drones and an 85% increase in Scalp cruise missiles, while keeping troop numbers at 210,000.
AI summaryMoscow's defense sources claim Kyiv, with Norwegian Navy assistance, is plotting attacks on Russian vessels in the Barents and Norwegian Seas. The unverified allegations, reported exclusively by Russian state media, also suggest Ukraine is training with unmanned systems in Norway.
AI summaryRussia's United Engine Corporation will use 3D printing to develop the NK-3 rocket engine for the Voronezh ultra-light carrier rocket, scheduled for a 2029 first launch, according to TASS.
AI summaryRussia's Kalashnikov Group says it has developed and successfully tested 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges intended to improve the chances of hitting drones, including Ukrainian FPV UAVs, with AK-12 rifles. The company also reported delivering AK-203 rifles to a foreign customer and supplying AK-12 rifles to a state customer, highlighting continued production and export activity.
AI summaryThe US-Israel war on Iran has boosted global oil prices, with Russia emerging as a key beneficiary despite sanctions. However, repeated Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and a new gasoline export ban highlight strains in Moscow's energy sector.
AI summaryPresident Trump’s abrupt decision to accept a two-week ceasefire with Iran, after threatening to destroy Iranian civilization, has sparked debate over his negotiating strategy and the limits of US leverage. While some hail the deal as a diplomatic victory, others question the sustainability of such high-stakes brinkmanship.
AI summaryThe International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka that could unlock approximately $700 million in financing. The deal comes as the island nation continues recovering from its worst economic crisis in decades, while facing new challenges from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US envoys for visiting Moscow but not Kyiv, while Ukrainian and Russian officials called for renewed US-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine following a Middle East ceasefire. Concerns grow in Europe over US commitment as talks remain stalled.
AI summaryRepresentatives from about 30 NATO member states are set to visit Japan in mid-May, marking the highest-level delegation of its kind. The visit underscores deepening Japan-NATO ties and concerns over US reliability under President Trump, with talks focusing on China and Russia policy and defense cooperation.
AI summaryAmid escalating tensions, a US-Iran ceasefire brokered with China's diplomatic intervention took effect, with both nations agreeing to talks in Islamabad. Iran has expressed hope that China, alongside other major powers, will serve as a guarantor of the fragile peace.
AI summaryRussian officials say Moscow is prepared to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine without delay, but caution that a ceasefire must not allow Kyiv to regroup. The Kremlin welcomes the US-Iran truce and hopes Washington will now turn its attention back to peace negotiations.
AI summaryRussia's federal budget deficit for Q1 2026 reached 4.6 trillion rubles ($58.6 billion), according to the Finance Ministry. Revenues fell 8.2% year-on-year, while expenditures rose 17%. Oil and gas revenues plummeted 45.4%, prompting a suspension of foreign currency and gold transactions until July.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry says it will base its assessment of an attempted attack on a gas pipeline between Serbia and Hungary on verified facts. Serbian authorities have launched an investigation after explosives were reportedly found near the pipeline, with Hungarian officials viewing the incident as an attack on their sovereignty.
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.