FACTBOX: What is known about shooting at reception attended by US President

No members of the US administration, including the President, First Lady Melania Trump, or Vice President J.D. Vance, were injured
Top US diplomat avoids participating in Iran talks — newspaper
The Financial Times emphasized that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was absent during both of the US delegation's trips to Islamabad
Air defenses down 71 targets over Sevastopol overnight — governor
One person was killed and four were injured
Top Russian defense official arrives in North Korea on working visit
Andrey Belousov will meet with North Korea's top leaders
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Trump still at event where shooting occurred — White House press pool
The Associated Press news agency reported that neither the US president nor Vice President JD Vance were harmed in the incident
Iran says US must stop threats for talks to resume — newspaper
Sources told The Wall Street Journal that if Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi deems a deal with Washington possible, the parties could meet in the coming days
Air defenses down more than 40 drones over Sevastopol, two people injured — governor
43 drones were shot down over the sea and various areas of the city
FACTBOX: Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster
Since 2004, the CIS member states have observed April 26 as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Radiation Accidents and Disasters
Four people, including two children, injured near Belgorod in Ukrainian drone attack
A separate drone attack targeted an apartment building
DPR head says UAVs lend new meaning to ‘gray zone’ phenomenon
Denis Pushilin emphasized that the "gray zone" is continuously shifting due to the widespread use of drones
Not all is lost in Russian-German relations — Russian ambassador
Sergey Nechayev expressed gratitude to the German public, who came in such large numbers to the monument in Torgau today.
Duma speaker thanks DPRK for its assistance in fight against neo-Nazi invaders
Vyacheslav Volodin stated that Russia will cherish the memory of the fallen Korean soldiers
Morning drone attack on Yekaterinburg damages 44 apartments
According to regional governor Denis Pasler, 81 residents were evacuated following the attack
Ukraine loses over 1,100 troops in special military op zone over past day
Russian troops have also gained control of the settlement of Bochkovo in the Kharkov Region
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Settlement in Ukraine based on coalition’s proposals nothing more than fantasy — MFA
Neither France nor other EU countries are currently participants in the negotiation process, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Serbia to never impose sanctions against Russia despite external pressure — minister
Thanks to the agreement between our two presidents, Serbia has the lowest gas prices in Europe, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, Nenad Popovic, said
US allows Venezuela to fund legal defense for Maduro, his wife
In this regard, the defense withdrew its motions to dismiss the case against the Venezuelan leader on the grounds that it was unable to pay for legal representation
Apartment building damaged in drone attack on Yekaterinburg — governor
Denis Pasler says 50 people have been evacuated
US Treasury secretary rules out new extension of Russian oil waiver
The Russian oil carried on ships has been largely "sucked up," Scott Bessent says
One killed, dozens wounded in bus crash near St. Petersburg
A child was among the injured
Europe stops importing Russian LNG on short-term contracts
The ban took effect on April 25, while a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027
EU summit in Cyprus demonstrates rift over Ukraine’s membership
Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon
Vice president Vance may join US delegation to talks with Iran — TV
Al Hadath reported that the format of the consultations is yet to be determined
Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel as it was used by US — agency
Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months
Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad to be held on April 27 — Axios reporter
Barak Ravid says the meeting may take place on Monday, after businessman Jared Kushner and Special US Envoy Steve Witkoff hold separate bilateral talks with the Pakistani mediators
West declares 'open war' against Russia, using Ukraine as 'arrowhead' — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister said the Kiev regime and the Ukrainian state are openly being used as a geopolitical battering ram
Immediate EU accession for Ukraine impossible — German chancellor
Friedrich Merz said he wanted to achieve closer involvement of Ukraine in the work of European institutions
NATO officers in Ukraine and new anti-Russian sanctions: Foreign Ministry’s statements
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that Brussels inflicts harm to itself and undermines its energy security by imposing sanctions against Moscow
IN BRIEF: Central Bank highlights on key rate policy and inflation
Inflationary risks have increased significantly in the Russian economy
FACTBOX: Russia lays down another minesweeping ship, Project 12700 in focus
Project 12700 minesweepers are equipped with an automated control system, contact and magnetic sweeps, and modern sonar systems, which are mounted both on the ship itself and on remotely operated and autonomous vehicles