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Russia’s manufacturing PMI rises to 48.8 points in May

The latest data signaled a modest decline in the health of the Russian goods-producing sector

MOSCOW, June 1. /TASS/. Russia’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 48.8 points in May 2026 from 48.1 points a month earlier, according to an S&P Global survey.

"The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Russia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 48.8 in May, up from 48.1 in April. The latest data signaled a modest decline in the health of the Russian goods-producing sector, albeit the softest in three months," the survey said.

In addition, rates of growth in input costs and output charges accelerated due to a sharp increase in supplier fees.

At the same time, output volumes rose in May following a 14-month contraction. However, the increase was only marginal, with survey participants generally attributing it to a reduction in backlogged work.

A reading above 50 points indicates growth in business activity, while a reading below that level points to a slowdown.

Wealth of Russia’s richest individuals rises by $21.85 bln since start of 2026

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Trump toughens terms of potential deal with Iran — media

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Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president

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Hungary rethinking role in NATO, PM says

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Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report

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US proposes new ceasefire initiative to Israel, Lebanon — Axios reporter

Barak Ravid says, citing a source, that the US proposed that as a first step Hezbollah stop all attacks on Israel

Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation

Europe needs Russia to survive — RDIF CEO

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Power of fireball explosion over the US reaches 300 tons of TNT — NASA

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Over 7,000 Russian tourists visit North Korea last year — minister

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Colombian president refuses to recognize preliminary results of presidential election

Gustavo Petro noted that the vote count cannot be considered legally binding

Top German diplomat calls on Israel, Hezbollah to return to ceasefire

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Israeli army storms Palestinian town of Tubas in West Bank

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Iran to amend potential deal with US if Trump changes its terms — agency

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Doctors Without Borders reports unprecedented rate of Ebola spread in DRC

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Finland wins fifth world hockey title

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US escorts about 70 ships through Strait of Hormuz in May — media

According to sources cited by The New York Times, US Central Command forces provided assistance to the vessels

Russian deputy PM warns Armenia of potential problems with gas supplies

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EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

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Ukrainian army struck area near maternity hospital in Energodar overnight — governor

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US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media

According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms

Ukrainian army lost 70 heavy hexacopters — Battlegroup West Spokesman

Russian fighters also destroyed 55 drone control stations and 3 Starlink terminals

Russian army liberates 63 settlements during spring campaign of 2026

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Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake

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Russia’s team tops overall medal count at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships

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EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper

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IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran

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Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia

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US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation

Macron says escalation in southern Lebanon cannot be justified

It must be immediately ended, French President said

US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported

The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident

Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI

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Over 120 vessels redirected or disabled by US military during naval blockade of Iran

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Ukrainian army’s strikes on Energodar cause damage to residential sector

No information on casualties has been received

Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey his special envoy to Iraq

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Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

France detains tanker sailing from Russia — Macron

The French president said the operation was carried out on the high seas in the Atlantic Ocean with the support of several partners, including the UK

Another batch of Russian oil arrives in Japan amid disrupted supplies from Middle East

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According to their statement, the ships, including oil tankers and other commercial vessels, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz

Lukashenko warns Armenians against repeating events in Ukraine

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Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

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NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"

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France requests UNSC extraordinary meeting over Israel’s operation in Lebanon

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Trump refutes media reports that Iran deal does not address nuclear program

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Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador

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US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

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Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said

World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills

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Iranian foreign minister urges public to ignore rumors about talks with US

Abbas Araghchi said that it is premature to draw any conclusions

EU exploring possibility of temporarily lifting price cap on Russian oil — Bloomberg

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Kiev ready to resort to any provocations from desperation — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik also said Kiev ignores the consequences of the provocations for millions of people

Ukrainian army's strikes on ZNPP’s transport shop affect stable operation of power plant

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Boxing school in Energodar comes under shelling attack by Ukrainian troops

Ukrainian troops continue shelling civilian facilities in Energodar, the city’s mayor Maxim Pikhov said

Putin: Russia stands for demilitarization of Ukraine

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US strikes Iranian radar, command posts — CENTCOM

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Conference in Moscow to discuss development of Russia-China relations across all fields

The forum is organized by the Russian International Affairs Council and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

IRGC strikes back at US military base

The military base carried out a nighttime strike on the Iranian island of Sirik, the IRGC said

Right-wing politician, pro-president candidate advance to Colombia's runoff election

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Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says

"We always want to be ready", US president added

IAEA reports damage to exterior of ZNPP’s turbine building after drone attack

"The team was still able to confirm with their measuring equipment that radiation levels at the site remain normal," it added

More than 110 private plots in Yakutia flooded as a result of river overflow

The runway at Zyryanka Airport is completely under water

Rublev fails to reach French Open quarterfinals

The Russian player lost to Jakub Mensik from the Czech Republic

Zelensky looking at replacing Syrsky by Budanov as army commander-in-chief

According to the source, these decisions were discussed during the visit to Kiev by Democratic US Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is considered one of the lobbyists for the US defense sector

Russia ready to send tourists into space

Russia's Glavkosmos provides orbital flights on board the Soyuz spacecraft, with docking at the International Space Station

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug traffickers' boats exceeds 200 — NYT

According to data obtained by the newspaper, the US military has carried out more than 60 strikes on vessels believed to be used by drug traffickers

Gymnast Ilteriakova wins European Championship in hoop exercises

She scored 29.900 points

Top Moldovan diplomat says supports his country’s unification with Romania

Mihai Popsoi says he will vote for it if such a referendum is organized

Ukraine targets Zaporozhye NPP employees responsible for safety — director

Yury Chernichuk says attacks on transport carrying nuclear plant workers, on the plant’s infrastructure, and on Energodar, where the families of employees live, are intended to cause psychological pressure

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Colombia's presidential election ran smoothly, authorities say

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Ukraine launches four attacks on DPR territory over past day

No civilian casualties have been reported

IAEA experts inspecting site of Ukrainian drone’s impact at ZNPP — envoy

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based international organizations Mikhail Ulyanov wrote this on X, accompanying the post with a photo of inspectors

Industrial infrastructure sustains damage in Ukraine’s Odessa Region

The authorities did not disclose the exact location of the facility

Ukrainian army struck school in Zaporozhye Region’s Vasilyevka, no casualties — governor

A school bus and the school’s windows were damaged

Ukrainian losses exceed 1,320 troops over past day

According to the Russian Defense Ministry data, the enemy lost more than 340 in the Center battlegroup’s area