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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

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Iran handed over roadmap to reach agreement to the US — news agency

According to a report by Fars, the document contains Tehran’s requirements and a "clear-cut roadmap" for reaching the agreement

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CAIRO, May 3. /TASS/. The Iranian proposal on the ultimate cessation of combat actions handed over to the United States via Pakistan consists of fourteen paragraphs, the Fars news agency reports.

Apart from Tehran’s requirements, the proposal contains a "clear-cut roadmap" to reach the agreement, the news agency noted.

Iran prepared the document in response to the earlier received US initiative of nine paragraphs, Fars said. No further details have been given thus far.

France sees building materials price hike due to conflict in Middle East — newspaper

According to a report by Le Parisien, over 60% small repair companies received notices of the increase of tariffs from their suppliers

IN BRIEF: What we know about Iran’s decision to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s ban on the passaged through the Strait of Hormuz is still in force for warships from any country, the Iranian state television said, citing a military source

Ukraine loses over 520,000 troops in 2025 — Russian General Staff

Sergey Rudskoy says total loss of Ukrainian servicemen is estimated at more than 1,5 million

Bulgarian MEP sees EU sabotaging attempts to normalize ties with Russia

According to Petar Volgin, culture, sports, and science must not be "victimized by ideological intolerance"

Unfriendly steps of North Macedonia prevent commission’s meeting — Russian ambassador

Dmitry Zykov says North Macedonia has sided with all the EU restrictive measures against Russia since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine

INTERVIEW: Almaz-Antey launches 48 units of flight support equipment in 2025

He said an interview with TASS that the automation systems of Russian manufacturers comply with the highest levels of international automation processes

Rosatom plans to expand isotope supplies to China

According to the state corporation’s press service, Rosatom supplies around 400 types of isotope products at present

Russia to compensate oil production surplus by end of September 2025

The country will compensate overproduction in two stages: in October-November 2024 and from March to the end of September 2025

Damage to Tuapse refinery, timeline for restoration yet to be assessed — Novak

"It is quite a complex situation there," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said

Russia fully compensated excess oil production within OPEC+ framework

Russia may reach complete performance of its oil production quota during several coming months, Alexander Novak added

Surgutneftegas to maintain oil output in 2024 at level of 2023

In the fall of 2023, Vladimir Bogdanov said that Surgutneftegas had reduced oil production in accordance with its obligations under the OPEC+ agreement and would keep it at 152,000 tons per day until the end of the year

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

The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted

Deputy calls for dismissal of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council head

On Friday, several new parts of the tapes in the case of Zelensky's friend Timur Mindich were released

Russia-Saudi trade could exceed $4 bln in 2025

In January-November 2025, bilateral trade amounted to $3.6 bln

Expert sees link between US move to pull troops from Germany and Russia’s list of targets

According to Russia’s top brass, the European branches of Ukrainian drone-production companies are located across eight European countries

More and more Europeans flee EU over disagreement with Western policies — Duma speaker

He added that as of the end of October 2025, Europeans submitted 2,275 applications for temporary residence permits in Russia, and today this figure stands at about 3,400

Fregat booster with military spacecraft separates from Soyuz-2 carrier rocket

It will take several hours to put the satellite in its designated orbit

West’s systems cannot intercept Russia’s Oreshnik warheads — expert

"Currently, there is only one air defense missile system on planet Earth that was originally designed to intercept medium-range ballistic missiles and hypersonic warheads — the S-500 Prometheus," Alexander Mikhailov said

US leader describes talk with Russian president as good

He added that, in his view, Putin wants the conflict to be settled, which is a great sign

US analyst calls Trump’s letter on end of war with Iran 'farcical'

Andrew Napolitano noted that this notification to Congress is frivolous in legal terms and "ased on a misreading of the statute"

Russia needs no reaction from Kiev to Putin’s proposed V-Day ceasefire — Kremlin

"It was a decision made by the Russian president and it will be observed," Dmitry Peskov stressed

North Macedonia provides military, technical aid to Ukraine — Russian envoy

According to Dmitry Zykov, Skopje's position on the Ukrainian crisis is dictated by the Euro-Atlantic vector of its foreign policy, which is solemnly declared at various levels in the country

Russia must develop conditions for digital assets — Putin

The Russian leader believes it is necessary to use the digital ruble more widely in the country's economy

UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC is sovereign decision of country — Novak

The Russian deputy PM believes the OPEC+ mechanism is functioning efficiently in general and showed its positive results over the last decade

Shooter at Trump’s event criticized authorities for refusing Ukraine aid

According to New York Post, Cole Tomas Allen previously organized fundraisers for the Ukrainian army

Bundestag calls US troops withdrawal from Germany ‘wake-up call,’ but no reason for panic

The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp

Iran’s UN mission blasts US for more than five decades of breaching NPT

The US should not be given any cover for its outrageous and hypocritical behavior, Iran’s Mission to the UN said

European NATO countries obsessed with ‘inevitability of war in Europe’ — Ulyanov

In this context, the Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna mentioned the Northern Strike exercises that have begun in Finland, which are taking place 70 kilometers from the Russian border

Achieving special military operation goals to mean justice to Odessa tragedy victims — MFA

The tragedy at the Odessa House of Trade Unions occurred on May 2, 2014, reported Russian Foreign Ministry press secretary Maria Zakharova

Japan’s Taiyo Oil buys Russian oil as part of supply diversification efforts

The company representative noted that "supplies of Sakhalin Blend oil are not subject to sanctions"

Russia’s GDP by PPP ranked 4th largest globally due to agriculture, chemicals — expert

This was facilitated by the growth of the agricultural, chemical, and manufacturing industries, according to Anton Sviridenko

Mertz to be blamed until he corrects mistakes or quits — Dmitriev

Earlier, the Pentagon said it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within the next 6-12 months

UAE exit from OPEC was expected, may trigger oil price war — expert

According to Olzhas Baidildinov, the UAE was dissatisfied with having to restrain oil production growth as part of OPEC and OPEC+ while other countries outside the agreements were increasing output

Israeli army strikes 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in past day

In the strikes, approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites were dismantled across several areas, the IDF reported

Russia’s top diplomat expects progress in Pakistan Stream negotiations

Russia is ready to sign the necessary corporate documents for construction of the Pakistan Stream gas pipeline

Russian Navy’s research vessel visits Saudi port on way to Antarctica

"The vessel’s crew had an opportunity to rest, food and water supplies were replenished to required norms," Russian Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo said

Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days

Open fire at marine terminal in Tuapse eliminated

On the night of May 1, falling debris from a Ukrainian UAV ignited the terminal

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

The withdrawal is to be completed over the next six to twelve months, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said

Changing of the guard in Dagestan: Putin meets with representatives of republic

The Russian leader supported the candidacy of the head of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, Fyodor Shchukin, for the post of head of the region

Uragan MLRS crews hit Ukrainian troops’ positions in Zaporozhye Region

The mission was completed by Russia’s Battlegroup East

Russia’s oil production down 56,000 bpd in February — OPEC

Russia’s production was planned at 9.574 mbd of oil in February considering all voluntary cuts

NATO disintegration continues — Tusk on US decision to withdraw some troops from Germany

According to the Polish Prime Minister, the greatest threat to the transatlantic community is not posed by its external enemies

Putin shown model of section of pipeline used in Operation Stream

During the operation, 800 Russian soldiers advanced through the pipeline over six days, covering nearly 15 kilometers to emerge on the surface behind enemy lines

Eight OPEC+ countries’ oil production above target in May — OPEC

The actual production growth was 172,000 barrels per day to 30.979 mln barrels daily

Zelensky sanctions former head of his office Bogdan

Andrey Bogdan currently resides in Austria, where he often criticizes Vladimir Zelensky both publicly and in private conversations, according to Ukrainian media

Iran handed over roadmap to reach agreement to the US — news agency

According to a report by Fars, the document contains Tehran’s requirements and a "clear-cut roadmap" for reaching the agreement

Russia developing its first UAV tracking system — Almaz-Antey

According to the group’s deputy CEO for air navigation systems and dual-use products Dmitry Savitsky, all key organizational, technical, and technological solutions for creating a drone surveillance and control system have already undergone experimental trials

Negative effect for Russia to grow from protracted conflict in Middle East

The situation in the Middle East remains an important peril for the Russian economy as regards external conditions, Elvira Nabiullina noted

Tighter restrictions undermine China's trust in EU investment — Chinese ministry

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao reaffirmed that China was ready to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with the EU and ensure the stable and harmonious development of bilateral pragmatic exchanges

Russia shoots down 505 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones in day — Defense Ministry

According to the Defense Ministry, 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, 140,399 unmanned aerial vehicles, 658 anti-aircraft missile systems, 29,127 tanks and other armored combat vehicles

Iranian envoy to UN says US naval blockade amounts to piracy

Amir Saeid Iravani also emphasized Tehran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "grounded in Iran's right and obligation under the law of the sea and its national laws and regulations"

France sees building materials price hike due to conflict in Middle East — newspaper

According to a report by Le Parisien, over 60% small repair companies received notices of the increase of tariffs from their suppliers

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

Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically

Yemeni Coast Guard reports armed seizure of tanker in country's waters

Unknown persons headed towards the Gulf of Aden

Kremlin comments on potential timeframes of Victory Day ceasefire

Russia last announced a ceasefire for the Easter weekend

Trade volume between Russia, Oman increase fourfold from start of 2026 — minister

"Russian exports contribute to strengthening of food security of Oman through supplies of wheat and barley," Maxim Reshetnikov noted

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

Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar

EU needs to start Europeanization of collective security, official says

"An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, an attack against the entire European Union," European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius stated

Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iraq discuss oil market, compensations

Participants in the meeting highlighted importance of keeping stability and balance in global oil markets

It is important to conduct dialogue to balance energy markets — Kremlin spokesman on OPEC+

Dmitry Peskov commented on the possibility of Russia's withdrawal from OPEC+ following the UAE's decision to leave this group

Fire extinguished at marine terminal in Tuapse

About 130 people participated in extinguishing the fire

Zelensky reportedly asked Washington for details of Russia's V-Day ceasefire proposals

Vladimir Zelensky also expressed Ukraine's interest in establishing a long-term ceasefire

Russia, Serbia sign economic cooperation program

The Russian delegation was headed by Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov

Russia publishes unique 1945 Soviet embassy report of Hiroshima bombing

After the atom bombing Hiroshima was a scorched plain with the ruins of 15-20 ferroconcrete buildings left

DPR head doubts change of power in Ukraine possible after political crackdown by Kiev

Denis Pushilin added that the Kiev regime has proved effective at eliminating political opponents

US military bases in Middle East cannot protect Washington’s allies — Khamenei

Earlier, the Iranian supreme leader said that the United States has no place in the future of the Persian Gulf

Almost all localities across Zaporozhye Region left without electricity

Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said that emergency blackouts have affected almost all localities in the Zaporozhye Region

Azerbaijan's parliament suspends cooperation with EP across all areas

The Milli Majlis approved the decision at its session on May 1

Word ‘justice’ becomes oxymoron in Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry

The current regime, despite earlier promises to complete the investigation of the Odessa tragedy and punish the perpetrators, is clearly not up to justice today, she said

Russia complies with OPEC oil output cut quota by 95.2% in April

In April, Russia cut oil production by 285,600 barrels per day to the level of October 2016

US ruling party risks losing control of Congress in midterm elections — analyst

Andrew Napolitano opined that US President Donald Trump "is in bad shape politically"

US adds Chechnya's Terek Rapid Response Team, 5 Russian nationals to sanctions list

Among sanctioned Russian nationals are Terek's commander Abuzayed Vismuradov, Gennady Karlov, Sergey Kossiev, Ruslan Geremeyev and Elena Trikulya

US mulling military options in Cuba, with emphasis remaining on diplomacy — Politico

According to sources in the Donald Trump administration, cited by the media, the US has signaled to Cuba that the regime change "may have to wait," but some top officials would have to resign

US stopped financing Ukrainian army, but to continue to make money in Ukraine — expert

According to him, this approach indicates US intention to "withdraw itself" and avoid direct involvement in the conflict

Medvedev assesses risk of nuclear apocalypse, slams 'idiots' leading Europe

The politician emphasized that Russia’s conflict with the West was an existential one

Ukrainian ‘Martian’ UAV stealth capability makes detection tough — security source

Despite these challenges, Russian military personnel on the front lines are destroying AI-powered drones using mobile air defense teams and FPV air defense ambushes, the sourse said

Some 170 Ukrainian air defense crews failed to down any Geran UAV in past year

Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavel Yelizarov also added that Ukraine was apparently planning to once again send some members of its mobile air defense teams to serve in assault units

Spacecraft with artificial gravity patented in Russia

"The space system with artificial gravity includes an axial module with static and rotating parts, connected with the help of a hermetically sealed flexible junction, as well as habitable modules, rotation equipment and power sources," according to the patent

Russia ratifies military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua

The ratification of the document will contribute to strengthening cooperation between countries in the military field

INTERVIEW: Officials in North Macedonia avoid contact with Russian diplomats — ambassador

Some officials maintain working contacts with the embassy and provide assistance in solving specific issues, the Russia’s new ambassador to Skopje, Dmitry Zykov noted

New Delhi 'tough nut to crack' in talks with Washington — US trade representative

The two countries have been negotiating a comprehensive trade agreement since February 2025, which envisages doubling bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030

OPEC+ states to compensate for 659,000-807,000 bpd of excess oil production by July 2026

By July 2026, OPEC+ countries that voluntarily reduce production must compensate for 4.333 mln barrels per day of excess production

War with US not over yet, Iran holding defensive positions — Foreign Ministry

According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh, it is now necessary to "focus on ending this war and eliminating its root causes"

Russia warned Turkey of imminent army coup, says Iran’s FNA

The news agency referred to several Arab media outlets quoting diplomats from Ankara

Zelensky imposes sanctions on two senior Russian sport officials

In all, five individuals, including three Russian nationals, have been targeted by the latest sanctions

Venezuela may follow UAE in leaving OPEC under US leader's pressure — The Globe and Mail

The UAE’s exit from OPEC was a gift to Donald Trump, who has long criticized the group’s influence on global oil prices, the newspaper noted

IMF upgrades US economic growth forecast for 2024 and 2025

Growth is expected to slow to 2.2% in 2025, as gradual fiscal tightening and a cooling labor market slow consumption growth, the report said

Putting the Western hemisphere on notice, nuclear deterrence: Pentagon chief’s remarks

The United States is ready to conduct military operations in the Western Hemisphere if they are necessary to promote US interests, Pete Hegseth said

Parliament speaker calls for justice over Israeli attacks on mosques in southern Lebanon

Nabih Berri called on Muslims and Christians to join forces "to expose those seeking to stir up religious hatred in Lebanon"

China urges US to stop abusing sanctions — Chinese Embassy in Washington

Liu Pengyu stressed that China opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that have no basis in international law

EU summit in Cyprus demonstrates rift over Ukraine’s membership

Politico reported that the Estonian prime minister favored "accelerating" Ukraine’s membership, while his Croatian counterpart all but scoffed at the idea of Kiev joining any time soon

Press review: Iran open to deal but Trump may attack and Cuba prepares for mobilization

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, February 6th

Kiev loses 1,195 troops during day in special military operation zone — Defense Ministry

The ministry said that the North battlegroup defeated formations of the Ukrainian mechanized brigade and the air defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Druzhba, Velikaya Berezka and Kondratovka in the Sumy Region

US operation against Iran cost $100 billion — foreign minister

Abbas Araghchi noted that "Israel First always means America Last"

Russia stands against review of veto in UN Security Council

The 71st session of the UN General Assembly has opened in New York on September 13

Russia exceeds OPEC+ oil production quota by 10,000 bpd in March

In contrast, in February, Russia produced below its OPEC+ target by 5,000 bpd, reaching 8.973 mln bpd

Pentagon says withdrawal of troops from Germany punishment for its position on Iran — NYT

According to the newspaper, Germany's reluctance to help the United States in military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington

Kiev loses around 8,010 troops in special op zone over past week

Forces of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed 14 unmanned Ukrainian Navy boats over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Gas carrier with Indian cargo safely traversed Hormuz — news agency

ANI reported that MT Sarv Shakti carries 46,313 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas, with twenty crewmembers on board

Czech Republic still coordinates artillery ammunition supplies to Ukraine — Welt

According to the report, the process has involved diplomats and arms dealers