Five killed in attack on petrochemical complex in Iran’s Mahshahr

Kirill Logvinov emphasized that in any conflict situation, the UN chief should hold an equidistant position, use neutral terminology, focus on mandatory or consensus decisions, and refrain from making legally void conclusions

The Ministry of Defense said that an unspecified number of buildings were damaged, there were no casualties

Russia, US reduce nuclear arsenals to level of late 1950s, the Foreign Ministry says

Developments around the Bushehr NPP are unfolding under the worst-case scenario, and the conflict continues to escalate, Alexey Likhachev noted

Likhachev added that the Iranian side is doing a great deal to ensure the safety of the Rosatom staff evacuation route, and cooperation with the Armenian government is proceeding smoothly

The forces of the battlegroup West in the Kupyansk area used UAVs, Msta-S self-propelled howitzers as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers to detect and then eliminate two subversive/reconnaissance groups, Western Battlegroup Spokesman Sergey Zybinsky said

Johann Wadephul supportы a system of qualified majority voting in the EU

Earlier, Dmitriev suggested that further growth in energy and commodity prices would have a significant impact on the economy and accelerate inflation

Valentin Bogomolov said that there are also strong prospects for increasing helium output through the development of new gas fields, particularly in Eastern Siberia

Taiwan held presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday

"We understand this perfectly well and are building our further policy precisely in accordance with these realities," Dmitry Peskov pointed out

Ralph Bosshard said there is "almost an awkward silence in Western media" regarding the incident

At an informal "Arria formula" meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday Russian diplomats showed video interviews of Ukrainian civilians who had managed to escape from the zone of hostilities

Zakharova also said the US and Israel have "completely erased their former reputation in the field of nuclear non-proliferation, as well as nuclear and physical nuclear security, demonstrating that they themselves recognize no norms or restrictions."

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

Oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine were halted on January 27

Russian authorities, legal entities and citizens will not be able to conclude transactions with the sanctioned entities and organizations under their control, fulfill obligations to them under completed transactions, and conduct financial transactions in their favor

According to Maria Zakharova, the regime in Kiev does not think in such categories at all

The Russian foreign minister provided detailed information on Russia’s principles and approaches, as well as on developments in the Ukrainian crisis

The Russian Foreign Minister noted that in the mid-20th century an agreement was signed, making it part of Denmark

There have been no reports of casualties or damage

"We call on UN members to look beyond the horizon of the current moment and present their vision of how we could build a truly multipolar world through joint efforts, in which the interests of all states would be guaranteed," Vasily Nebenzya said

It will be the first event of the format held on the African soil, the Russian Foreign Ministry said

The document notes the promotion of "constructive dialogue, partnerships, and cross-fertilization of various cultures, religions and civilizations"

The athlete’s new record is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War

According to Al Hadath, the strikes are delivered by US and Israeli forces

According to CEO Yury Borisov, such a mission will have to be automated, with the necessary technological solutions almost ready for it

The IRGC’s ground-based air defense, in turn, intercepted an A-10 fighter jet and two Black Hawk helicopters, Ebrahim Zolfaghari said

The country is conducting a well-balanced policy in respect of Russia, Ibrahim Kalin said

In March 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an address to the nation that he would begin discussions with allies on the possibility of placing European countries under the protection of France’s nuclear deterrent forces

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

The special military operation will end when its tasks are fulfilled, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's second CIS department Alexey Polishchuk said

UN human rights experts highlighted the fact that the legislation introduces "restrictive and potentially discriminatory measures affecting the rights of ethnic and linguistic minorities in education"

London wants to be the leader of everything anti-Russian, Dmitry Peskov said

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Diplomatic sources told TASS that the talks held at the Dolmabahce presidential office on the Bosphorus lasted about two hours

Axios reported that US forces are actively seeking to recover the two pilots of the downed aircraft

In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah

The presidents noted that the escalation surrounding Iran is leading to "serious negative consequences on both a regional and global scale

Those killed in Israeli airstrikes include 1,203 men, 126 children, and 93 women

"I am sure that this is exactly how it will be," Leonid Pasechnik said

Viktor Orban said Budapest and Bratislava see it as necessary to urgently take steps to help EU countries avoid shortages of raw materials and fuel, as well as rising energy prices

There will be a parade and celebrations on May 9, Yury Ushakov stated

A former ambassador told the newspaper that Witkoff felt comfortable with personally conducting the dialogue with the Russian authorities

Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out

The strikes also targeted the headquarters of the American company Oracle in the UAE

Sergey Lavrov said that the craziness of such ideas was obvious to any more or less experienced political scientist

According to an emergency service source, the fire continues to spread because of wind gusts and the shells are exploding nearly every ten seconds

Among them are US MQ-9 and Israeli Hermes and Lucas drones, Alireza Elhami stated

Earlier, the UAE Defense Ministry said in its daily report that a total of 217 people had been injured as a result of the strikes

Tehran is concerned about the terms for ending the war, Abbas Araghchi said

As a result of the attack, at least 20 people died

"The commission believes that apart from the subversive tools used in every election process in Russia, the use of artificial intelligence in the upcoming elections poses a special danger and growing risk," the document states

Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo referred to such concerns as a "phobia"

The Kremlin has commented on the words of Sergey Lavrov, who announced the need to move away from international payment systems controlled by the West

According to the diplomat, Moscow has taken note of the deep concern expressed by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi over the attack

Earlier on Friday, it became known that the International Criminal Court had issued arrest warrants for Putin and Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova

According to the former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst, there is an inherited policy in the United States that downplays Russia’s importance in the eyes of American politicians

"We will take part in the work on not only for ourselves, but also for third countries," he continued

Foreigners cannot now make payments by bank cards and book a hotel in Russia, Dmitry Vakhrukov noted

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

Michael McCaul pointed out that, when the Republicans gained majority in the House after mid-term elections in November last year, they made it clear that accountability would have key importance for continued aid to Ukraine

"During the towing of the Moskva cruiser to the designation port, the ship lost stability due to hull damage, sustained during the detonation of ammunition because of a fire. Amid the heavy storm, the ship sank," the Ministry said.

"There’s turbulence ahead, but long term it’s a huge win for the United States," Tucker Carlson said

No one was injured

Putin said the United States repeatedly undermined the agreements, in which Washington was entrusted with the job of separating terrorists from Syria’s moderate opposition

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

The Russian leader opened his meeting with commanders of troops of military districts by extending his greetings on the occasion of Victory Day

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According to Zelensky, bilateral relations between Ukraine and Turkey, and the situation in Europe and the Middle East were also discussed

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine is aimed at demilitarization and denazification of the country, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said

The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee will also discuss the level of compliance with OPEC+ agreement terms

According to Kirill Logvinov, "work in the interests of all member countries based on the principle of sovereign equality was substituted with the promotion of approaches of the Western minority who usurped key posts at the UN and have been acting on instructions from their capitals"

Alert air defense capabilities intercepted and destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicles over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Samara, Saratov, Tula, and Voronezh regions, Russia’s Defense Ministry siad

According to the IRGC, a major fire broke out on board

Tehran is ready to reach agreements with European, Asian, and Arab countries on this issue, Head of the Government Information Council Elias Hazrati said

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

The increase in defense sector funding, according to the Turkish leader, will bring about "new breakthroughs in all domains"

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said earlier that the global community reacted with concern to the strike near the Bushehr NPP

On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia was ready to suggest hosting the talks between India and Pakistan to achieve settlement

According to Kirill Budanov, Kiev may receive security guarantees as a result of the visit by the US delegation

Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said the issue of creating a system of payments and settlements not depending on the banking service and currencies of Western countries is the critical area of Eurasian cooperation

According to the report, the decision has irritated senior officers

The chairman of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said that the concerned agencies were recommended to appeal to the UN and the OPCW, asking for an inspection of the Lugar laboratory

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,535 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed eight enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

Janus Putkonen noted that Ukraine has never been weaker in geopolitical terms than it is today

The headquarters stressed that "the restrictions apply only to hostile countries."

According to the sources, the measure is based on the principle of reciprocity

The Russian prime minster reiterated that the two countries had fully switched to national currencies in mutual settlements

No injuries were reported, Dubai Media Office said

The service was headed by Latin Archbishop of Moscow Paolo Pezzi

Pierre de Gaulle emphasized that Russia and France are bound by ties in many areas, including culture

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that in modern conditions, a single country won’t be able to maintain its dominance

According to the agency, at least five people were killed in an airstrike on the petrochemical complex

If the Russian Federation continues to use such methods, it will lose its credibility, the Federation Council Chairwoman said

Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems

The forecast was revised down mainly due to Asian countries, especially China and its economic stimulus measures

According to the statement, the United States and Israel "have significant investments in the UAE aluminum industry and use it to produce military equipment"

The head of the Istra municipal district, Tatiana Vitusheva, said the injuries from the shards of the smashed windows were suffered by two local residents: a man, 56, and a woman, 77

"The way I see it, Russia gets blamed even for the very existence of Ukraine. So, these are simply routine accusations," Dmitry Peskov added