Air raid alert issued in two regions of Ukraine

On May 11, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported liberating several populated localities in the Kharkov Region

Among other priorities, Yury Ushakov cited cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The visit to China will be Putin’s first foreign visit after his re-election as the Russian president, and, as Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said earlier, will be a "reciprocal step to the first official visit of President Xi Jinping which took place last year also following his re-election"

"We have a whole range of relevant programs, competitions and projects in place," the Russian leader stressed

Moscow prioritizes increasing people’s well-being in terms of economic development, the Russian President said in an interview with the Chinese news agency Xinhua

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

According to Russia’s Federal Guard Service Director Dmitry Kochnev, the service has been working in the area of drone suppression since 2012

"We will respond to the Westerners," Dmitry Polyansky said

The innovation was prompted by the existence of gray zones in areas of combat operations that are dangerous for groups to evacuate wounded personnel, Denis Oslomenko noted

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin nominated Mikhail Degtyarev, who has served as the governor of Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Territory since 2021, for the post of the country’s sports minister

Dmitry Peskov added that Kiev's information about the Nord Stream explosions, if it is of any value at all, "is something that the Dutch, the Swedes and others should scrutinize"

Trade relations between Moscow and Beijing are developing at a fast pace, the Russian President noted

The Georgian parliament passed a bill on foreign agents in the final reading on May, 14

According to Sergey Naryshkin, the West is also seeking to force Russia to stop its anti-NATO efforts

Konstantin Molostov said Belarus is taking "appropriate measures" in response to the actions of Ukraine

Sergey Naryshkin stressed that these contacts "should be preserved even in such a difficult international situation so that we can resolve very pressing problems"

Alexander Bortnikov underscored that these states include BRICS representatives, adding that efficient working contacts have been established with them in various areas

Nicolas Maduro stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin "is enjoying his greatest political power over the last 20 years" while Russia "beat sanctions in the economic war" and bolstered its economy

According to Andrey Derkach, they trained on the South Stream, rented a large yacht, and then they were taken to Poland

Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that the conflict in Ukraine may last for a few more years, and no one, in his opinion, can say whether it is to last for five years

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to preview any actions that the US could take

"It is necessary to generalize the experience of applying new technologies and, correspondingly, test new forms and methods of warfare," Andrey Belousov added

The Russian President pointed out that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS group "have well established themselves as key pillars of the emerging multipolar world order"

The high cost of the project is particularly due to the growth of prices for materials

Putin will make the highest-level state visit to China on May 16-17

According to the US secretary of state, Russia is "ramping up another offensive against Ukraine, at Kharkov and across the east"

According to Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik, Ukrainian troops used foreign-made drones, Czech-, Turkish-, and US-made projectiles, including ATACMS missiles

FSO Director Dmitry Kochnev pointed out that the agency seeks to study the newest technical solutions, "which the enemy attempts to use," taking the seriousness and credibility of threats into consideration

The government is tasked to present eleven new National Projects by September 1 of this year

Since 2008, Patrushev has been the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, serving the longest in this capacity

"They are clearing the way for this, since the Ukrainians are running out while the scheme of turning their deaths into America’s profits is waiting for new victims," leader of the Other Ukraine movement said

"Apparently, overseas and in Brussels they naively think that Central Asian countries will not resist this Western expansion," Mikhail Galuzin stated

According to the procedure, the bill will be submitted to President Salome Zourabichvili, who has already vowed to veto it

According to Sergey Lavrov, the West speaks about democracy "only when it wants to interfere into domestic affairs of any country"

According to Andrey Derkach, a base is being created for "a far international legal probe" into terrorism, war crimes, corruption, crimes against the freedom of speech and human rights committed by NATO member countries

"The Anglo-Saxons have always feared our unity and they have long been trying to pit us against each other and drown us in a bloody fratricide," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said

Vasily Nebenzya also noted the failure of attempts "to justify this aggression by Security Council Resolution 2722 or by references to the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter"

A search was conducted at both Kuznetsov's job and his home, other specifics about the criminal case have not been revealed, law enforcement agencies told TASS

Russian troops improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on the Ukrainian army in the Kharkov area over the past day, the ministry reported

Waldemar Skrzypczak said he believes Russia is involved in the suppression of the GPS signal over the Baltic Sea to "test the alliance's reaction"

According to the Israel Defense Forces, fifteen militants were eliminated as a result of the strike, with more than ten being Hamas members

"China is the key partner in this project, which aims to spread and popularize national song schools," he noted

According to Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, this communication will revolve around the subject of Ukraine

Yury Ushakov noted that according to the plan, "interregional agreements should also be signed at this time"

Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Russia was ready to negotiate peace not only in words, but also in deeds

Currently, Russia’s Northern and Pacific Fleets operate seven strategic subs of this type built by the Sevmash Shipyard in Russia’s northwest

China's oil imports in March increased by 4% compared to February and amounted to 11.6 million barrels per day, according to OPEC estimates

The officials said Egypt is also blocking any humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing

Yury Ushakov noted that he would also join the delegation, and apart from him the presidential administration will be represented by deputy heads of the presidential administration Maksim Oreshkin and Dmitry Peskov

The PRCS called on the international community to urgently intervene and pressure the Israeli authorities

"Over the past five years, we have doubled the Russia-China turnover: it reached $227.8 billion last year, against $111 billion in 2019," the Russian leader said

Dmitry Peskov added that the service is headed by Dmitry Shugayev

According to Peskov, currently, "the moment is crucial."

"In the current difficult international conditions, we must improve our work in three areas," Sergey Naryshkin added

"This tradition is a clear evidence of the high level of bilateral relations and priority attention, paid to the Russian-Chinese partnership by both sides," Yury Ushakov noted

Many in Ukraine reportedly believe that their country’s situation in the conflict with Russia has significantly worsened

"Details of the future document will be adjusted in the process," Dmitry Peskov added

Mikhail Bogdanov and Nazih el-Nagari pointed to the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and stable humanitarian aide to the enclave’s population

Alexander Bortnikov also noted that Russian border guards will protect Armenia's border with Turkey and Iran

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said earlier the US demand that Tbilisi change its policy course raised the question of Washington’s true values

Andrey Derkach pointed out that "the criminal case that was initiated against Burisma was being actively investigated under [Ukrainian] Prosecutor General [Viktor] Shokin [in 2014-2016]"

Presidential aide for international affairs Yury Ushakov recalled that Russia last year moved up to fourth place among China's counterparties

Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle

Sergey Lavrov stressed that "the conference has long been the talk of all those who are trying to defeat Russia on the battlefield"

The Russian president and the Hungarian prime minister met on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on October 17

Russian forces improved their frontline positions and inflicted casualties on ten Ukrainian army brigades in the Donetsk area where the enemy lost more than 520 troops over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Belgorod and its surroundings were subjected to massive Ukrainian shelling on May 12

According to Andrey Derkach, members of the group led by Roman Chervinsky acted under instructions from Christopher Smith, "the No.2 at the US Embassy in Ukraine at that time and a well-known" CIA agent

Dmitry Kochnev stressed that the Federal Guard Service "is building up its combat capabilities and increasing its efficiency by equipping its units in charge of protecting the government with advanced weapons, accouterment, special military equipment"

According to Yury Ushakov, the meeting will take place after a gala concert dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries and the opening of the Years of Culture of Russia and China

According to Sergey Naryshkin, "this could happen if the so-called Western bloc considers it, firstly, profitable for itself and, secondly, sufficiently safe"

Denis Manturov noted that the geopolitical situation was prompting the need constantly to improve operational characteristics of armaments and military hardware

The top Russian diplomat recalled that the participants in last year's BRICS summit in Johannesburg (South Africa) decided to form a new category of partner countries, which "will largely replace the BRICS+ format that has existed so far"

Aleksandar Vucic met with Moscow’s Ambassador to Belgrade Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko

"The personnel of the Battlegroup North actively employ FPV drones in the special military operation to eliminate the Ukrainian army’s dugouts, manpower and various military equipment," Russia’s Defense Ministry reported

The city’s Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that there had been no reports of damage to civilian infrastructure

TASS’ military analyst fills us in on one of the greatest secrets of Russia’s defense industry

The head of the military administration cited the delay in Western arms deliveries as the reason for the Ukrainian forces' failures

This financing of the Kiev regime "not only is provoking it to commit new war crimes and affirms its awareness of its own impunity, but also results in prolonging and exacerbating the conflict," Gennady Gatilov stressed

He is St. Petersburg’s former deputy governor

New Triton drone suppression systems can be mounted on both armor and quad bikes, sea boats and any objects that require protection against FPV drones, Denis Oslomenko elaborated

This is the first Russian government formed under the new procedure envisaged by the 2020 constitutional amendment

"The Zelensky regime’s sponsors are openly and publicly allowing it to hit civilian targets with the weapons they supply," Vasily Nebenzya said

Vyacheslav Gladkov said that in the village of Krasny Oktyabr in the Belgorodsky district windows were smashed and roofs and facades damaged in three private households

The Kharkov direction is the most important and challenging frontline area for Russian troops, Viktor Vodolatsky pointed out

Alexey Dyumin, who quit the post of the Tula Region’s governor, and Nikolay Patrushev, who left the post of secretary of the Security Council, have become new aides to the Russian leader

The Kremlin noted that "it is planned to sign a joint statement of the heads of state following talks and a number of bilateral documents"

Yury Ushakov emphasized that 2024 is an anniversary year from the standpoint of establishment of the Sino-Russian diplomatic relations

"Earth is the cradle of humanity, our common home, and we are all equal as its inhabitants," he noted

Central Asian countries expect an increase in Russia’s economic presence in the region, Rustam Khaydarov said

"Such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including Russia's," the Russian President pointed out

According to Yury Ushakov, the 30-page document will "note the special nature of our bilateral relations, outline ways for the further development of the entire spectrum of bilateral ties"

Viktor Zolotov also said the National Guard had started to take delivery of heavy equipment

Using Germany as an example, the minister recalled that the prosperity of the European industrial complex is largely based on Russian energy resources

According to a statement released earlier by the US State Department press service, Antony Blinken intends to discuss the situation on the battlefield and issues of military support to Kiev

Speaking about numerous statements on allocation of financing for the creation of additional capacities on uranium enrichment, it is unclear what is behind those statements, editor-in-chief of the Geoenergetika.ru online magazine Boris Martsinkevich noted

"We have a lot to do," Russian President added

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin thanked State Duma lawmakers for approving his candidacy for the prime minister’s office

Apart from that, in Yury Popov's words, one violation of the deconfliction protocols of December 9, 2019 was reported in Syria in the past 24 hours

This direction has been strengthened, Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky said