Russia to be aware of risk to be cut off SWIFT inter-bank system, Medvedev says

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence reported that service members from the Ukrainian army’s Unmanned Systems Forces had been deployed to Latvia to prepare attacks on Russia from the Baltic country’s territory

This jet will also be used as a trainer aircraft and a tactical control aircraft, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said

According to the media outlet, around 32,000 Ukrainian men have illegally entered Romania since 2022

According to information obtained by the news portal, the meeting was originally scheduled for May 19, with some officials expecting the US president to make a decision on potential strikes against the Islamic Republic during the consultations

As Donald Trump said earlier, he was asked to hold off by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who convinced him to give diplomacy another chance

As of 3:01 a.m. Moscow time, at the beginning of the trading week, the price of aluminum futures was up by 6.32% at $3,492 per ton

The exceptions to the sanctions rules come into force on May 20 and are of an indefinite duration

Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border

The European Union purchased around 933 mln euros worth of LNG from Russia

There is no link between the visits to China by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yury Ushakov noted

The new measures include a ban on the provision of technical assistance, financial services and funds, and brokering services related to these goods.

According to Natalia Galkina, the real decline in birth rates stems from a complex set of factors

US President said he was sure that the duties is an important tool in the foreign policy for his administration

Speaking about Lithuanian threats against Kaliningrad, Leonid Slutsky noted that by making such statements the "hotheads" in the Baltics "are drawing fire not only upon themselves, but also on Europe as a whole"

The extent of the damage caused by the shockwave that has swept across the world like a tsunami cannot yet be accurately assessed, the Turkish president said

The Russian president says that the two countries are ready to support each other on key issues, including the protection of sovereignty

President Vladimir Putin reported in June 2025 that 95% of Russia's nuclear forces were equipped with modern weapons

20 volunteers are working directly at the plant, Alexey Likhachev said

The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 0.2% to 2,663.37 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose 1.28% to 1,176.87 points

Russia will use military and technical means to repel any threats to it, Sergey Ryabkov said

Georgian exports to Russia amounted to around $200 mln, while imports were worth over $766 mln

The Russian deputy prime minister said that this agreement was reached long ago

Sergey Ryabkov highlighted "the escalatory narrative" from European capitals about "the looming threat of a high-intensity war" with Russia

Svetlana Chupsheva noted that international cooperation is expanding in high-tech medicine and creative industries

Facility’s Director Yury Chernichuk says the executive management will resort to every possible effort to ensure the safety of personnel

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Western curators "instill a false sense of impunity in the current Ukrainian authorities and provoke them to new ventures"

According to a report prepared by the inspectors general of the Pentagon, the State Department, and the now effectively dismantled US Agency for International Development, 13 other investigations have been closed

He also noted that "all Western media Telegram channels remain freely accessible in Russia

The R&D work on the third-generation Ratnik-3 combat outfit has been completed

Earlier, State Duma’s Vice-Speaker Sergey Neverov said there were plans to discuss a ban on supplies of Georgian wines and mineral water at the State Duma Council

There were no casualties or injured

According to the facility’s director Yury Chernichuk, access to the sites impacted by Ukrainian attacks for IAEA inspectors is restricted due to security considerations

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says one should not allow drones flying toward Russia to pass through their territory

Russia’s new S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile defense system was used in the operation in Syria

Sandeep Poundrik noted that, in addition to coking coal, India is also interested in other raw materials used in metallurgy

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says the current situation requires the readiness of the national infrastructure

The Russian nuclear triad is currently in optimal condition, Colonel Levon Arzanov said

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili noted that similar regulations exist in Armenia, Ireland, Israel and Malta

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mikhail Yurin said the measure will help to significantly increase both productivity and product quality

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,175 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Peng Pai also revealed that it was a memorable encounter with Putin years ago that inspired him to pursue higher education in Russia

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 19th

The solution is currently presented in the form of a prototype

Ukrainian strikes lack the coordination, tempo, and concentration on critical Russian military infrastructure, according to a report compiled by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State and the Agency for International Development

As Kirill Dmitriev noted, Russia and China maintain a partnership approach based on mutual cooperation and the understanding that sanctions are illegitimate

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mikhail Yurin said the industry’s domestic production increased by 5.6%

The Ukrainian troops have been eliminated with aerial bombs and guided munitions

According to the Russian president, the combat testing of the Oreshnik missile system was conducted in response to an attack by US-made and British-made long-range missiles on Russian territory

According to Hanno Pevkur, the drone entered Estonia’s airspace and was downed over Lake Vortsjarv

He believes that that will drastically "enhance the defensive capacity of the People’s Republic of China"

Alexus Grynkewich assured that it would not affect NATO’s defense plans

Ruslan Pankratov said that a new legal reality is emerging in which the territory of a NATO member state is being used as a bridgehead for strikes against Russia

The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April

The US president said that he is not sure

According to the source, both sides "keep changing their goalposts"

According to the statement, fast reactors with a closed fuel cycle are not just a means of increasing the efficiency of nuclear energy, but a prerequisite for its long-term existence

According to the report issued by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State, and the Agency for International Development, the training commitments are coordinated by the Air Force Capability Coalition that the US co-leads with Denmark and the Netherlands

The document emphasizes that the license does not authorize transactions related to a number of Russian regions, including Crimea, the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Lugansk People's Republic, as well as Iran, Cuba, and North Korea

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"

Rafael Grossi says the situation is still of grave concern

The 66-year-old politician with a big experience of scientific and diplomatic work said

The announcement followed a meeting where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to develop the automotive industry, expand production capacity, and enhance the sector's competitiveness

"When Germany rearms, it always turns out badly for France and the rest of the world," Florian Philippot emphasized

According to the report, vessels intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, "after notifying the Iranian authorities, must receive an electronic message from them, containing information about the rules of movement through the strait"

According to Vasily Nebenzya, Moscow views the incident as a "deliberate fake" used to derail the peace talks in 2022

According to The Wall Street Journal , the seized vessel, Skywave, was put on the US sanctions list back in March

The ministry reported earlier in the day that it destroyed 70 Ukrainian UAVs over various Russian regions between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Moscow time

According to Alexander Stepanov, contracts are currently known to be in place for the supply of at least 290 systems of this type to Poland, 9 to Estonia, and 16 to Norway

According to Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari, contacts are currently being held at various levels to restore stability and ensure safe navigation in the Persian Gulf

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

The country is facing unprecedented challenges and risks, and it should overcome them with dignity, the Russian head of state said

Viktor Medvedchuk recalled that Vladimir Zelensky's name had repeatedly popped up in corruption investigations

Under normal circumstances there are no scenarios in which the Russian economy could start to contract - IMF representative

The system detects targets at a distance of up to three km

According to CEO Alexey Likhachev, the entire range of fast reactors in China is the result of the joint efforts

The meeting will be their second contact this year

The ruble’s exchange rate against the dollar has fallen to its lowest since February 2023

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said it is impossible to build this foundation unless the Western countries are willing to genuinely take Russia’s fundamental interests into account

This "cannot go unaddressed," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said

The White House declined to comment on the report

The Russian president's working schedule in China is quite extensive

"But Washington has a lot of other priorities as well," Vasily Nebenzya said

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large added that the activities of the laboratories constitute "a deception of US taxpayers"

Stephane Dujarric added that the response has not "been mailed yet"

According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the drills are set to practice readying some of nuclear forces’ units and formations for accomplishing assigned objectives

According to Nikolay Gorban, the consortium’s revenue amounted to 2.4 bln last year, up from 166 bln rubles in 2024

The decision is based on the fact that the Russian regulator’s claim against Euroclear Bank is not recognized under EU legislation, and "Euroclear does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction"

This year’s third Grand Slam tournament is scheduled to be played between June 29 and July 12

Facility's Director Yury Chernichuk called the recent events "a massive psychological attack on the city, on the plant"

Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia realized that it had to choose between the European Union and the EAEU

On Monday, the US leader announced his decision to postpone the resumption of operations against Iran at the request of Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, as a deal with Tehran remains possible

The European Union imported 414 mln euros worth of Russian pipeline gas in March

The document takes into account the priorities for the development of the chemical industry to achieve technological independence and technological leadership

Alongside most Democrats, Republicans Rand Paul, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Bill Cassidy also voted in favor

The gliding and correction module increases the bomb range to dozens of kilometers and allow dropping them from outside the hostile air defense zone

As the Russian leader noted, the further development of reciprocal trade exchanges will be facilitated thanks to a more vigorous transition to national currencies in financial settlements

The operator company added that 14 flight were directed to alternative airports