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Consumers to shoulder burden of Hormuz Strait toll — IMF

According to IMF Economic Counsellor Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, it will happen due to a very inelastic energy supply

WASHINGTON, April 14. /TASS/. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that consumers will shoulder most of the financial burden in case the fee is introduced for ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, IMF Economic Counsellor Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said at a briefing.

"We haven't done detailed analysis on this. I would just venture that in an environment in which there is a very inelastic energy supply, I would think the incidence is on the consumers, not on the producers," Gourinchas said.

On April 11, Iran and the United States held several rounds of talks in Islamabad. The parties did not reach an agreement for the long-term settlement of the conflict due to a number of contradictions. The US introduced the marine blockade of Iran from April 13.

Precious metals futures rising on Tuesday

Gold with delivery in this June was traded at $4,861.1 per ounce on Comex, up 1.73%

Lebanon hopes to reach temporary ceasefire with Israel — deputy PM

Tarek Mitri stressed that Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, who is set to begin talks with Israeli officials in Washington on Tuesday, represents the Lebanese government, not the Shiite organization Hezbollah

Foreign special services finesse teens into terror schemes — Investigative Committee

According to Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana, recruiters play on teenagers’ gullibility to involve them in grave crimes

Readiness for Paks-2 ‘exam,’ Kiev hits Zaporozhye nuke: Likhachev’s comments

According to the head of the Russian state corporation, Hungary, in a sense, will also be taking an exam for "a serious promotion of one of the world's largest modern energy projects"

FACTBOX: Cosmonautics Day

It established under a decree by the USSR Supreme Soviet of April 9, 1962 in honor of the world’s first space flight by a Soviet citizen

Netanyahu's office calls vote to annex West Bank 'opposition’s provocation'

"The Knesset vote on annexation was a deliberate political provocation by the opposition to sow discord during Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel," the Knesset's office said

Japan not abiding by post-WWII restrictions — Patrushev

The Russian presidential aide recalled that 85 years ago, the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact allowed the Soviet Union to avoid a two-front war, and Japan to gain time to refine its strategic plans in the Asia-Pacific region

Russia working to implement agreements regarding AZAL airliner disaster — MFA

According to Maria Zakharova, the leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan discussed the plane crash in detail during their meeting on October 9 last year in Dushanbe

Lebanon, Israel agree to engage in direct dialogue — Lebanese ambassador to US

The date and venue of the next meeting will be announced later

Failure of US-Iran talks may heat up conflict — Russian Security Council

If the planned goals are not achieved during the negotiations, fighting may resume with greater intensity after two weeks, the Russian Security Council said

Press review: US blocks Hormuz Strait as Magyar win may reshape Russia-Hungary ties

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 14th

Over 20 vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz in past day — media

According to the newspaper, these ships included tankers, dry cargo and container carriers

Iran offers US to halt its nuclear program for up to five years — newspaper

According to the The New York Times, the fact that the parties are negotiating a timeframe for suspending Iran’s nuclear activity suggests that there is a chance a settlement could be achieved

Precious metals futures rising on Tuesday

Gold with delivery in this June was traded at $4,861.1 per ounce on Comex, up 1.73%

No rhyme or reason to British foreign policy under Starmer — Politico

Several government officials said that in foreign policy, the UK prime minister is trying to be "a critical friend" of the United States and "a partner for practically everyone"

Iran still has large number of weapons — Russian Security Council

Contrary to the expectations of Washington and Tel Aviv, various socio-political groups in Iran rallied around the central government, and the most radical opposition forces went deep underground

Zelensky says Ukrainian army awaits return of Ukrainians who fled country

Vladimir Zelensky said that many of them left in violation of the Ukrainian law

Russian diplomat condemns EU for providing Ukraine with weapons

The European Union continues to do everything it can to further escalate the conflict in Ukraine, Vasily Nebenzya said

Kalashnikov Group begins testing new Krona air defense missile system

The Krona SAM system is designed to protect important government facilities and urban infrastructure from attacks

Russian Baltic Fleet ships conduct naval exercise in Baltic Sea

According to the report, the crews of the minesweepers practiced mine countermeasures for the deployment of fleet forces from their base and during sea transit in conditions where a simulated enemy was using mines

Elon Musk says Soros organization seizes power in Hungary after elections

This was the businessman's response to a remark by Alex Soros that the Hungarian people had "taken back" their country

US may ‘stop by Cuba’ after Iran — Trump

The US leader called Cuba "a failing nation," claiming that "it has been a terribly run country for a long time"

List of customers for Russia’s Su-57E fighter jet is expanding — Rosoboronexport

The arms exporter specified that the aircraft will be presented at the international Asian arms and military equipment exhibition

Russian Security Council warns negotiations could mask planning for Iran strike

The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said

Russia’s Rublev cruises to opening round win at 2026 ATP Barcelona Open

He defeated Mariano Navone from Argentina

Israel, US want enriched uranium to be removed from Iran — Israeli defense minister

Israel Katz said it is a precondition for ending the military campaign

Russia’s Battlegroup West takes control of large area at Kupyansk over week — expert

Russian troops also liberated two settlements in the Sumy Region and Donetsk People’s Republic over the past week

Hungarian president invites Magyar to consultations about new cabinet

Tamas Sulyok says the meeting is slated for April 15

US-Iran talks may resume in couple of days — Trump

The new round of talks could be held in Islamabad

Modi says discusses Middle East, Strait of Hormuz with Trump

The conversation took place on the initiative of the American side

During Easter truce, Kiev attacks its own areas in false-flag ploy — expert

"This practice is not new and occurs with almost every ceasefire," Andrey Marochko said

Europe’s Nordic countries say won't host World Aquatics events — sports official

Earlier, World Aquatics lifted all previously imposed sanctions against Russia and Belarus, allowing their athletes to compete again under the countries’ flags and to the tune of national anthems

Kalashnikov to submit splinter-proof vests for testing

According to the statement, the product will soon be sent for testing to identify and address any potential deficiencies

UN to monitor Russian archaeologist’s trial in Ukraine, if Poland extradites him

UN Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence noted that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights does not monitor court proceedings in Poland

Russian GDP growth forecast improved to 1.6% in 2026 — Dmitriev

According to the IMF, the Russian economy grew by 1% in 2025

Russia inks contract with China on Su-35 deliveries

Thus, China has officially become the first foreign contractor of the Su-35 aircraft

Kim Jong Un observes weapons test of Choe Hyon destroyer’s weapons — agency

According to the Korean Central News Agency, two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired during the test, which hit the designated targets

Magyar's remarks on energy supplies from Russia cause tensions in Kiev — media

Experts express skepticism that Ukrainian authorities will agree to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, even as a foundation for dialogue with Peter Magyar

Situation around Iran puts GOP in losing position ahead of US midterms — Chinese expert

According to Huang Jing, the United States is unlikely to be able to withstand a long war with Iran due to problems with arms supplies and combat readiness

Ukrainian attacks kill nearly 30 Russians, including three children, over week — diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik added that 170 people were injured

Russian forces destroying remaining Ukrainian troops at Miropolye in Sumy — expert

Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces are still holding their positions in the Miropolye area

Berlin involved in conflict with Russia by supplying missiles to Kiev — Finnish politician

A member of the Finnish national conservative Freedom Alliance party Armando Mema emphasized that the German government is leading the charge in financing and producing air defense missiles for Ukraine

Russian UAV control points equipped with internet access — Russian soldier

The serviceman said the troops use standard military programs to transmit coordinates and information

Domani may compete with Kirilenko for presidency in Russian Basketball Federation

The Russian Basketball Federation president election is due August 25, and Russia’s famous ex-basketballer Andrey Kirilenko is currently the only opponent of Domani in the presidential race

Not a single ship from Iran overcame US blockade, CENTCOM says

Six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman

Russian senator sees ideal storm coming for EU in wake of Sunday’s election in Hungary

The anti-European economy 'diversified' to cater to the needs of the United States will only aggravate problems facing the unified Europe under pressure from the anti-Russian policy course, Konstantin Kosachev noted

Kazakhstan to produce less oil in 2026 due to Ukrainian drone attacks on CPC — expert

As a result of the attacks since November, "damages and lost revenue have easily exceeded $4 bln," Olzhas Baidildinov said

Magyar says would answer phone if Putin calls

Peter Magyar stressed that he would not call the Russian leader himself

NATO partners should consider feasibility outcome from joining military bloc — diplomat

Maria Zakharova noted that NATO members’ proposed scheme of cooperation remains unchanged, however, "such experiments" eventually end up with NATO's interference in the internal affairs of other countries

FSB detains three plotters of terrorist act against senior security official

According to the report, the detainees are a Ukrainian serviceman sent to Moscow by the Security Service of Ukraine, a Moldovan citizen, and a Russian citizen

GFCN experts call for synchronizing electoral protection with technological progress

GFCN expert from Belgium Anna Andersen emphasized that present-day monitoring could not be reduced to sending official missions

France bars Russian diplomats from defending detained citizens — Pierre de Gaulle

According to Pierre de Gaulle, the unfolding events are unjust and discriminatory

Israel, Lebanon agree to launch direct talks — US Department of State

The delegations were led by the countries’ ambassadors to Washington, Nada Hamadeh Moawad of Lebanon and Yechiel Leiter of Israel

US doesn't want Iran to have any nuclear program at all — permanent rep to UN

Mike Waltz also claimed that the United States is ready to continue its naval blockade of Iran until Tehran restores navigation in full in the Strait of Hormuz

Hungary cannot end Russian gas imports before 2031 — expert

Andras Racz noted that there were existing contracts and technological restrictions

Over two thousand people attend Russian Space Forum

Over one million viewers watched the live broadcast of the Russian Space Forum's plenary session

Kiev mines Transnistrian section of border with Moldova — Ukrainian ambassador

Paun Rogovey stressed that this was done because Moldova does not control unrecognized Transnistria, where an Operational Group of Russian troops is stationed

Belgium, Spain to allocate €1 bln each in military assistance to Kiev — Ukrainian minister

Mikhail Fyodorov also says Belgium will transfer more F-16 fighter jets and spare parts to Ukraine

Cargo spacecraft Progress MS-18 dumped in Pacific Ocean

The cargo spacecraft has vacated a docking port for the Progress MS-20 vehicle, to be launched and docked with the ISS on June 3

Putin calls for ensuring ‘capacity reserve’ when upgrading Eastern polygon project

The head of state drew attention to the fact that when constructing new facilities, one must not forget about the existing infrastructure and maintaining it in standard condition. He stated that this work "has problem areas"

Bessent says war with Iran could bring 50 years of stability to US economy

The US treasury secretary still acknowledged that the conflict would make it difficult to achieve 4% growth in the US economy