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Middle East conflict

Israeli strikes on Lebanon pose grave risk to Iran-US ceasefire — UN

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterates his call to all parties to immediately cease hostilities

UNITED NATIONS, April 9. /TASS/. Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten to disrupt the ceasefire between the US and Israel, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes.

"The secretary-general unequivocally condemns the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on April 8 that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed and injured, including children, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The secretary-general strongly condemns the loss of civilian lives and is deeply alarmed by the mounting toll on civilians," Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, said in a statement.

"With the announcement of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, the ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. The secretary-general reiterates his call to all parties to immediately cease hostilities," he added.

On April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a "double-sided" two-week ceasefire with Iran. The US leader said the decision was subject to Iran agreeing to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, Iran’s 10-point proposal is "a workable basis on which to negotiate." Tehran, in turn, agreed to cease retaliatory strikes if it was no longer attacked. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has acted as a mediator between the parties, invited them to visit Islamabad on April 10 for talks. According to the Islamic Republic’s state broadcaster, the parties are expected to hold direct negotiations.

On Wednesday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that three key provisions of the ceasefire agreement had been violated before the talks began. These violations include the incursion into Lebanon, the violation of Iran’s air borders, and the denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium.

FACTBOX: What to know about Hungarian parliamentary elections outcome

The opposition Tisza party won the elections, securing 138 of the 199 seats in the National Assembly

Evolving realities to force NATO to change — Kremlin spokesman

The alliance’s strength should not be underestimated; it would be unwise to do so, Dmitry Peskov concluded

Russia to test medical technologies for lunar expeditions in Antarctic

The scientists in the Antarctic are planning to test the technologies of medical provision for humans that will be used in lunar missions

Hungarian Tisza party leader calls on Hungary’s president to step down

Peter Magyar also asked Prime Minister Viktor Orban not to make any decisions in his final days in office

Hundreds of terrorists from Europe, CIS fight in Syria

CSTO Secretary-General Nikolai Bordyuzha: we have such information, and we take it into consideration

Magyar’s Tisza party wins majority in Hungarian parliament

The party won 138 of the 199 seats in the National Assembly

Ukraine loses some 1,200 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass

The latest figures show that the Ukrainian army up lost over 180 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North

US-Iran talks lay foundation for a diplomatic process — Iranian diplomat

This process could benefit both sides, Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said

Lasting peace with Ukraine to be established when Russia secures its interests — Kremlin

It is necessary to attain the goals of the special military operation, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

Russian air defenses down six smart bombs, 134 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in past day

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 133,521 drones, 656 missile systems, 28,838 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,699 multiple rocket launchers, 34,408 field artillery systems and mortars, as well as 59,217 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed since the start of Moscow’s special military operation

Fuel protests in EU, UK only beginning — RDIF CEO

"Farmers will be the first wave, followed by industrial workers as deindustrialization accelerates, Kirill Dmitriev said

Russia condemns attempts by some countries to use Taiwanese vote for pressuring China

Taiwan held presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday

Abnormal situation occurs during transfer of Luna-25 probe to pre-landing orbit

At present specialists of the command and control team are analyzing the situation

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

Russian diplomats deliver Alaskan motorcycle enthusiast a new Ural bike gifted by Putin

Mark Warren remarked that the difference between his old and new bike was like "night and day"

Putin to hold talks with Indonesian president in Kremlin

The Russian president and Prabowo Subianto will discuss the current state and future prospects of the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership, as well as current international and regional issues

Researchers from Wegener Institute discover unknown island in Antarctica

A 93-strong expedition team was exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea when the island "appeared." The available nautical charts mark it as a danger zone

Switzerland ready to act as mediator between US, Iran after Islamabad talks

Confederation is always ready to offer its good services foreign ministry spokesman Michael Steiner

Press review: Putin opposes calls for sanctions on Georgia and Trump, UK envoy trade barbs

Top stories in the Russian press on Wednesday, July 10

Former UN expert blames US for failure of talks with Iran

According to Alfred de Zayas, "the world has learned that the US and Israel break almost all the agreements they enter into — or reinterpret them unilaterally to obtain advantages that the other side never consented to"

Iran to restore oil refinery on Lavan Island soon — official

Teams are currently working to remove the rubble and replace damaged equipment, Deputy Oil Minister Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said

IDF preparing to resume hostilities after inconclusive Iran-US talks — newspaper

According to The Times of Israel, the information was obtained as a result of a coordinated leak by Israeli defense officials to three major TV channels

Hungarian Tisza party leader vows to make country strong EU, NATO ally again

Peter Magyar also pledged to take steps to strengthen democracy in Hungary

Polling stations for parliamentary elections close in Hungary

However, according to the national election authority (NVI) has promised to allow those who are still queueing at the polling stations to cast their votes

Kiev wants to extend ceasefire to buy time to rearm — Russian MP

According to Leonid Slutsky, Vladimir Zelensky’s initiatives on extending the ceasefire are a provocation to draw attention of his European sponsors

Iran at talks with US refused to stop enriching uranium — agency

Apart from that, according to Reuters, Iran refused to completely open the Strait of Hormuz and halt its financial support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from the Yemeni rebel Ansar Allah movement

Easter ceasefire declared by Russia expires

All Russian battlegroups in the zone of the special military operation strictly observed the ceasefire from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 and remained at their previously held positions

Trump claims US starts ‘clearing out’ Strait of Hormuz

The US president also said there is a danger of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz being damaged with sea mines

ESA mulls joining Russian-Chinese lunar station project

Russia and China are planning to use their joint experience and scientific technologies to create a roadmap for building a station on the Moon

Short circuit behind fire at Tver defense research institute — source

The blaze was caused by an electrical device short circuit in a room on the second floor when no one was present there, the source said

Ukraine violates Easter ceasefire by attacking two buildings in Kherson Region

The enemy treacherously shelled the village administration building in Staraya Zbruyevka and a single-family house in Zhelezny Port the region’s governor Vladimir Saldo said

Kremlin spokesman describes Easter ceasefire as humanitarian gesture by Putin

However, Putin emphasized that military must stay alert for possible acts of provocation, Peskov noted

Russian Foreign Ministry calls Johnson ‘villain, who returned to crime scene’

Zakharova said that "Johnson personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process" and escalation of the Ukrainian conflict

Russian cabinet greenlights talks between Roscosmos, NASA on seat swaps

The talks were proposed by Roscosmos and approved by the Russian Foreign Ministry and other government agencies

Hungary’s new prime minister to be elected within 30 days — president

President Tamas Sulyok lso said that he will hold consultations with the leaders of the parties that will win seats in parliament as soon as the results of the todays voting are announced

Voter turnout at Hungary’s parliamentary polls promising to be record-high

The turnout at the elections was 74.23% by 5:00 p.m. local time

Kiev deploys strategic reserves to Sumy area due to heavy losses — defense source

According to the report, the enemy planned to use the personnel both to halt the advance of Russia’s Battlegroup North forces and retake the positions lost last year

Vladimir Putin recalls how WWII affected life of his parents

In his article for the Russian Pioneer magazine Putin recalls how the war affected his family, how his father fought, who was injured and after the war met a comrade-in-arms who saved his life

European commission chief says Hungary has opted for European path

After reports on the defeat of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party, Ursula von der Leyen said: "The Union grows stronger"

Keiko Fujimori likely to advance to presidential runoff in Peru — exit poll

According to an Ipsos exit poll, her competitors received a nearly equal percentage of the vote

Russian ombudswoman receives about 600 relocation requests over repression in Ukraine

According to Tatyana Moskalkova, almost 500 requests were submitted by Ukrainian citizens

Russian, Uzbek prime ministers to discuss bilateral projects

The officials will pay special attention to major joint projects in industry, energy, transport infrastructure, agriculture, and education

Kiev's allies overestimate Hungary's potential policy shift following Tisza's win — media

The newspaper noted that Peter Magyar, the party’s leader, has opposed sending weapons to Kiev

EU leadership going crazy, seeking to acquire nukes: Russian SVR’s key statements

German experts are capable of covertly obtaining enough weapons-grade plutonium for a nuclear device within about a month, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said

Ex-Ukrainian PM notes signs of weakening support for Zelensky in Europe

"This conflict is no longer doing anyone any good," Nikolay Azarov said

Trump says US to undertake serious review of its policy within NATO

The US president emphasized that the country was spending "trillions of dollars" on an alliance that did not support Washington's actions toward Iran

Hungarian Tisza party leader plans to set up anti-corruption agency

Peter Magyar says he relies on the help of the judiciary

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

Putin describes Ukraine as artificial state

"We have every reason to affirm that Ukraine is an artificial state that was shaped at Stalin's will," the Russian President said

Humans need principally new engines for fast-speed space flights — Roscosmos

The current technology level does not allow Earthlings to make interstellar journeys: the maximum speeds available today make a thousandth of a percent of the speed of light, according to the official

Russia could sell gas to EU if anything is left from supplies to other markets — Kremlin

According to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, European countries’ decision to abandon Russian oil and gas indicates the short-sightedness of their current authorities

Final talks on Ukraine to be thorough, not quick — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, the current territorial disputes between Russia and Ukraine already amount to "a few kilometers"

US to allow Strait of Hormuz transit to and from non-Iranian ports — Pentagon

Earlier, CENTCOM said its forces would begin a naval blockade of Iran at 2:00 p.m. GMT, on April 13

Israeli army put on high alert ahead of potential resumption of confrontation with Iran

The order followed the failed settlement talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan

US to continue attacking Iran if it rejects Washington’s terms — Trump

According to the US leader, Washington is capable of destroying all the bridges and power plants in Iran in half a day

Trump says US imposing ‘complete’ naval blockade of Iran

"Numerous countries are going to be helping" Washington with this, the US president said

Russian army advances 1.5 kilometers near Miropolye in Sumy Region

Active military activities are currently underway in this area along a front approximately 8 kilometers wide, military expert Andrey Marochko told

Top Turkish diplomat discusses further steps with participants in US-Iran talks — source

Hakan Fidan spoke over the phone with US and Pakistani officials

Netanyahu visits southern Lebanon, says campaign against Hezbollah will be continued

According to the Israeli prime minister, the earlier strikes on Hezbollah have "thwarted the threat of an invasion from Lebanon"

Luna-25 probe to be launched late September — Roscosmos CEO

Luna-25 is to become the first probe in Russia’s recent history to land on the Moon

Russia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesman

According to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold

Putin briefed about Ukraine’s shelling attack on Belgorod — Kremlin spokesman

The president ordered to send a Russian health ministry team and emergencies ministry’s rescuers to the city, his press secretary Dmitry Peskov says

Washington considering resuming limited strikes on Iran — newspaper

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, this measure is believed to push Tehran to make concessions

Construction of joint Russian-Chinese space station modules possible, Roscosmos CEO says

Dmitry Rogozin opined that Russia and China "can be together" in human spaceflights as well

Putin, Belarusian president discuss cooperation in phone call

In addition, the two leaders wished a happy Easter to each other and the two countries’ people

Free speech in Europe serves elites only — Kherson Region governor

Vladimir Saldo added that in today’s world, information has become a more dangerous tool than weapons of mass destruction

Putin congratulates Amedi on election as president of Iraq

Previously, the parliament of Iraq voted to elect Amedi, a candidate from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, as the new president of the Arab republic

Putin told Scholz and Macron Russia is ready to resume dialogue with Kiev

Russian President told them about dangers of Western weapons supplies to Ukraine

Trump warns China against sending weapons to Iran

"If China does that, China could have big problems," the US leader said

Kiev loses over 8,400 soldiers, mercenaries in combat over past week — Russian expert

Andrey Marochko said the greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on the Ukrainian armed forces in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Center

Russia to halt rocket engine deliveries to US, says Roscosmos chief

The ban applies to RD-180 engines that are used on US Atlas V launch vehicles as the main propulsion systems and RD-181 thrusters operated as the first stage of Antares rockets

China denies plans to supply air defense systems to Iran

China consistently fulfills its international obligations, Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese diplomatic mission in the United States, said

Trump expects Iran to get back to negotiations, accept all US terms

The Iranians "have no cards", the US president said

Russian presidential envoy says EU collapse will accelerate after elections in Hungary

Kirill Dmitriev also said that it would become clear in four months whether his forecast was correct

Druzhba oil supplies depend on outcome of Hungarian vote — ex-Ukrainian PM

According to Nikolay Azarov, it’s hard to say at this point when oil deliveries will resume, if ever

De Gaulle’s grandson says US harms itself by abducting, insulting foreign leaders

The short-sighted US policy could cost the Republicans their majority in the House of Representatives, the president of the Foundation for Peace and Prosperity Among Peoples said

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

Agricultural crisis prompts panic among EU and British officials — Dmitriev

Earlier, Kirill Dmitriev wrote that European farmers facing a shortage of fertilizers may not have enough patience, and will be the first to remind Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen of their strategic miscalculation

Trump says Pope Leo XIV elected only thanks to him

The US president believes that Leo XIV was put on the candidates list "because he was an American"

Oil price may exceed $150 per barrel already this week — RDIF CEO

The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, the higher oil and natural gas prices will rise, the more severe the energy crisis in the EU/UK will become, and the longer the recovery period will be, Kirill Dmitriev said

Orban acknowledges his party’s defeat at Hungary’s parliamentary elections

After counting more than 50% of ballots, the opposition Tisza party was convincingly winning the polls

Kalashnikov successfully tests multi-bullet assault rifle cartridges against drones

According to Kalashnikov, the customer’s representatives highly praised the performance characteristics of the 5.45mm multi-bullet cartridges, as well as the accuracy and precision of their fire against aerial targets during the dynamic testing

IRGC launches several drones at American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — TV

According to the available data and satellite images, the aircraft carrier strike group left its former location and retreated deep into the Indian Ocean

Russia’s Rostec creates anti-drone system to protect country’s infrastructure

The developer specified that the technology eliminates the human factor and can respond to threats with lightning speed

Russia proposes signing deal with Luxembourg on space research cooperation

Putin says 'piglets' referred to group of people, not specific individuals

According to the Russian leader, he meant "an unspecified group of individuals, as lawyers say"

Russia employs over 16,000 former servicemen and personnel of Ukrainian armed forces

Drills have been organized for newly employed officers who are trained on programs of upgraded professional education at educational establishments of the Russian Defense Ministry

Russia to send three missions to Moon by 2026

The Moon has now become a place for the space race (lunar race 2), President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Sergeyev said

Strait of Hormuz status to remain unchanged until common framework with US reached — CNN

According to the TV channel, Washington and Tehran have to shape a common stance for continuing the talks

Two supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz — Bloomberg

According to the news agency, three large crude carriers began to approach the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday

FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter

In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics

Holy Fire descends in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

The descent of the Holy Fire takes place in the Kuvuklia

Death toll from US-Israeli attacks on Iran exceeds 3,300 — agency

Jafar Miadfar, the head of Iran's Emergency Medical Services Organization, said that 26 medical workers have died and 188 have been wounded

IN BRIEF: Iran-US talks in Islamabad end with no agreements

Iran and the US reached an understanding on a number of issues, but views diverged on two or three important issues, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated

Trump says he does not care if Iran returns to negotiations

"Iran is in very bad shape" and in a desperate position, the US leader says

Roscosmos resumes talks on ExoMars mission with European Space Agency — head

In his words, the equipment and Kazachok landing platform for the mission have the potential for launch in 2024

Iran, US disagree on two or three important topics — foreign ministry

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted that some new topics were added during these talks, such as the Strait of Hormuz issue

UK, France to work on resuming navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global trade and energy supplies, Starmer's office said

Russia to open embassy in Burkina Faso on December 28

Russian Ambassador to Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso Alexey Saltykov will serve as Russia's ambassador to Burkina Faso until the appointment of a new envoy

US Department of Justice to prosecute anyone who buys Iranian oil

"The Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute anyone who buys or sells sanctioned Iranian oil," US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said

Australian PM says US sent no request for help amid criticism from opposition

The only request received by Canberra concerned support for Gulf countries, Anthony Albanese said