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The 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.
Russia'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.
US 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.
Ukraine has issued repeated apologies for drones that have strayed into Baltic states' airspace and territory, with incidents continuing despite assurances. Baltic countries deny authorizing such flights, and Lithuania explicitly states it has no plans to allow third-country drones.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said the return of Russian personnel to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is premature due to the ongoing military situation, despite plans to increase staffing for Unit 2. The company reaffirmed commitments to supply fuel and spare parts, with key equipment shipments planned for 2027.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, told TASS that US-Iran talks are ongoing via Islamabad's mediation, with no deadlock. He expressed hope for a positive outcome, while also discussing Pakistan's wider regional role and the potential for Islamabad to host future negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War with a series of events, including a military parade on Red Square and a Kremlin reception. In his remarks, Putin emphasized the duty to preserve and defend peace, and the importance of honoring the memory of those who fought.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described May 9 Victory Day as a 'complex working day' for President Putin, involving a key speech, wreath-laying, and receptions. This year's parade was held in a limited form, with restricted journalist access, though Peskov denied revoking any accreditations.
US President Donald Trump said he expects to receive Iran's response to US proposals within hours, while Tehran's Foreign Ministry says the response is still under consideration. The exchange comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a settlement agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set for May 9-11, alongside a prisoner swap of 1,000 detainees per side. Moscow's top aide expressed skepticism about extending the truce, citing Kyiv's inability to uphold it.
In a phone call, Russian and Saudi foreign ministers called for preventing escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and restoring the pre-late-February navigation regime. Russia also urged all parties to avoid unilateral actions, discussed a UN Security Council resolution on the strait's security, and reaffirmed readiness to promote Iran-Arab normalization.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, on a visit to Moscow for Victory Day, criticized European countries for what he called a 'disturbing loss of respect' for World War II events. He plans to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but will skip the military parade, and will later travel to Normandy and the United States.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Moscow for Victory Day celebrations and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing bilateral relations and the conflict in Ukraine. Fico expressed support for dialogue and a ceasefire, while Putin criticized EU and NATO policies and welcomed the restoration of Russia-Slovakia ties.
Belgian depository Euroclear has transferred €6.6 billion in income from reinvested Russian assets to Ukraine since February 2024, with an additional payment expected in July 2026. The move is part of EU and G7 efforts to support Kyiv, while Russia condemns it as unlawful and pursues legal action against Euroclear.
Russian authorities report stable radiation levels in regions near the Chernobyl exclusion zone despite a large forest fire covering more than 1,100 hectares in Ukraine. Enhanced monitoring by Rospotrebnadzor has recorded no excess above natural gamma background, while Ukrainian and Belarusian officials also report stable conditions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is en route to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations, with German aviation authorities coordinating his flight through their airspace. The route reportedly avoids Baltic states, which refused overflight permission, instead passing through Czech, German, Swedish, and Finnish airspace.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has detained the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, stating it was attempting to disrupt oil exports and Iranian interests. The move signals a new maritime regime in the region, according to state media and analysts.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of insincerity regarding the ceasefire, warning of a large-scale retaliatory strike on central Kiev if Moscow is attacked on Victory Day. Zakharova also reaffirmed Russia's openness to genuine negotiations while cautioning against using them as a cover.
The Bank of Russia has set official exchange rates for the U.S. dollar, euro, and Chinese yuan for early May 2026, showing a gradual decline in the dollar and yuan against the ruble, while the euro saw mixed movements. The rates, reported by TASS, reflect ongoing adjustments in Russia's currency market.
Moscow's mayor reported that Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed Ukrainian drones approaching the capital, with emergency crews at debris sites. TASS reported different totals for drone launches, highlighting ongoing cross-border attacks.