Catastrophic oil shortage inevitable — Russia’s envoy

"For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia is charging a $20 per barrel premium over the already sky-high benchmark for its oil," Kirill Dmitriev said
Strengthening ties with Islamic countries among Russia's priorities, Lavrov says
The foreign minister emphasized that interethnic and interfaith harmony "has been and remains the most important element of the centuries-old Russian statehood"
Polish justice minister to make final decision on extradition of Russian scientist
Alexander Butyagin could face up to 10 years in prison in Ukraine
IN BRIEF: Drone attack on CPC facilities and attempt to destabilize hydrocarbon market
The attack was geared to inflict maximum damage on its largest shareholders, companies from the United States and Kazakhstan
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Russian Foreign Ministry says Japan's aid to Ukraine hurts already strained relations
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Japan is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict by helping the neo-Nazi regime of Vladimir Zelensky
Visa-free agreement between Russia, Saudi Arabia comes into force on May 11 — MFA
In accordance with this agreement, Russian citizens may enter and stay in Saudi Arabia without visas for a continuous period or for a total of no more than 90 days during a calendar year
Russian air defenses down 693 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day
Units of Russia’s Battlegroup East have destroyed camouflaged positions and deployment sites of the Ukrainian army in the Zaporozhye Region, the Defense Ministry reported
Three dead and 4,000 evacuated: dam collapse aftermath in Dagestan
More than 2,000 residential houses have been flooded in nine settlements
Orban urges end to sanctions against Russian energy after attempted attack on gas pipeline
The Hungarian prime minister warned that "Europe is nearing an extremely serious energy crisis, and the coming days will be critical"
FACTBOX: What we known about foiled sabotage on Serbian section of TurkStream
The sabotage attempt against the pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary was intended to halt gas supplies to Bratislava and Budapest ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12, Srbijagas Director General Dusan Bajatovic said
All workers evacuated from LPR mine after Ukrainian attack
According to the statement, the rescue operation went smoothly
Ukraine loses some 1,210 troops in special military op zone over past day
Units of the Russia's Battlegroup Center destroyed four armored vehicles, two trucks, two artillery pieces
Majority of Moldovan citizens view Russia as strategic partner — ex-president
"Some 34 years later, the majority of Moldovan citizens still consider Russia a friendly state and a strategic partner, despite the openly unfriendly policy pursued by the temporary authorities in power," Igor Dodon said
Press review: US, Iran threats escalate as Britain disrupts Ukraine peace efforts
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Russia repels attack by Ukrainian uncrewed speed boats in northeastern Black Sea
According to the report, four Ukrainian speed boats and a Neptune-MD long-range cruise missile have been wiped out
FSB detains individual plotting terrorist attack on high-ranking official in Kursk Region
The press service reported that the suspect contacted a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate on his own initiative to gather and transmit information about regional military and civilian facilities
ISS to be deorbited as planned in 2030 — Roscosmos CEO
Dmitry Bakanov said the Russian Orbital Station should be launched exactly at this time
FACTBOX: Fifty UAVs target Russian regions, leaving eight injured in Novorossiysk
The UAVs were also intercepted over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Rostov, and Krasnodar regions, as well as over the Azov and Black seas
Six children killed in overnight strikes on Tehran — authorities
The media also reported that a residential building in southeastern Tehran had been destroyed by a strike
Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops to Iran — The Hill
The US could consider striking any infrastructure facilities in Iran if there is no deal, the president noted
Russia working on new export incentive mechanism for pharmaceutical companies — minister
Anton Alikhanov says that the measure will consist of an export cashback
US has already spent over $42 bln on military operation in Iran — portal
The portal's calculations are based on an estimate stated during a Pentagon briefing for the US Congress on March 10
Russia’s pharmaceutical exports up by more than 30% yoy in 2025 to $1.3 bln — minister
Earlier, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said that the Russian pharmaceutical market grew by 13.6% in 2025 to $38.6 bln
Brent oil price on ICE exceeds $110 per barrel for the first time since March 30
By 10:10 p.m. GMT, the price of the futures had accelerated growth to reach $111.89 per barrel
Eight people, including two children, injured in a drone attack in Novorossiysk — mayor
Six apartment buildings and two private homes were damaged by the strike
Russian forces advance near Grishino — DPR head
According to Denis Pushilin. Russian soldiers have also advanced toward Sergeyevka, Novoaleksandrovka, and Vasilyevka
Attempted terrorist attack in Serbia fits well with Ukraine’s previous actions — Szijjarto
The Hungarian Foreign Minister noted that "a terrorist attack was being prepared against the TurkStream gas pipeline"
Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Serbia to strengthen TurkStream security — top diplomat
The top diplomat reported that he had held telephone conversations with the energy ministers of Serbia and Turkey, as well as with Russian First Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin
US, Iran may reach deal by Monday — Trump
The reporter also noted that, according to the White House, if Tehran does not agree to a deal, Trump intends to take control of Iranian oil
Russian troops strike Ukrainian army’s energy sites, military airfields over past day
The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,215 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours