West heightens tension around Syria — Russia's foreign minister

Changes are associated with the update in international safety requirements

Over the course of the day, three Starlink satellite communication stations and 19 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed

By 2030, Rostec plans to produce as many as 36 MS-21 aircraft, 20 SSJ-100 aircraft, and 12 Il-114 aircraft

Yevgeny Mishin, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International and Interregional Relations, Security, and Law and Order of the Legislative Assembly of Kaliningrad, pointed to the development of maritime capacity and energy security

Dmitry Peskov said that ensuring the safety of citizens is an absolute priority for the Russian authorities, and all measures are taken in accordance with the law

The commitment stems from the EU’s RepowerEU strategy, through which the bloc seeks to fully end energy ties with Moscow

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation

One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said

The Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman highlighted that infrastructure improvements in Germany are proceeding at an accelerated speed for a potential confrontation with Russia

"Do not delude yourself that the German establishment will consider itself definitively bound by a scrap of paper, even if some treaty on new principles of European security is concluded," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said

The Russian Foreign Ministry, in a circular note addressed to all diplomatic missions and representations accredited in Russia, once again appealed with an urgent call to take the defense ministry’s statements with the utmost responsibility, Yury Ushakov said

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow condemns unilateral sanctions

Axios reported earlier that Washington and Tehran were close to signing a memorandum to end the armed conflict

Maria Zakharova noted that Vladimir Zelensky’s words again diverged from his actions

Russia urges Ukraine to observe and adhere to the announced ceasefire

A child was among the wounded

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According to the permanent mission, "the US is pushing a flawed, politically motivated UN Security Council draft resolution under the pretext of 'freedom of navigation' to advance its political agenda and legitimize unlawful actions"

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that on May 4, 2026, the Defense Ministry issued an official statement "in connection with the threats of the Kiev regime to strike Moscow on a sacred holiday for all Russians - Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War

"This marks a preliminary deployment," French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo stated

According to an official address, Iran’s ports are ready to provide "services and technical support, as well as medical assistance"

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

According to the report, at around 3:20 a.m. Moscow time, air defense and intelligence systems detected a group of six UAVs in Latvian airspace

Thirteen people, including a child, were injured as a result of the Ukrainian attack on Bryansk

The American president also confirmed that one of the conditions of the agreement is that Iran will suspend the operation of its underground facilities

The Russian Foreign Ministry informed Gurgen Arsenyan that such actions were unacceptable

The initiative was supported by US President Donald Trump, Maria Zakharova stated

The remnants of the assault forces returned to their initial positions east of Sergeyevka and showed no activity during 24 hours, Andrey Marochko said

The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council also noted that Germany is already exploring the possibility of establishing a collective "nuclear umbrella" with Paris and London in the long term

Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said earlier that Rustem Umerov would skip a meeting of Verkhovna Rada’s temporary commission investigating the case of businessman Timur Mindich

Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war

Johann Wadephul called for replacing the principle of unanimity in foreign policy issues with a qualified majority vote

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

The current process is "not just a conjunctural crisis or a structural failure," Friedrich Merz says

According to the officer, the militants have good weapons and communication devices

The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident

According to the report, the US Navy has so far managed to escort only two vessels through the waters

According to the report, Prague, Berlin, Stockholm, and Helsinki had no objections to the transit flight of the Slovak delegation to Russia

It was precisely in the sands of Egypt and the mountains of Iran where the fate of crucial fuel resources was decided, and where the expansion of the Holocaust into the Middle East was planned

This timing includes the days of commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War

Europe "must significantly increase its counterterrorism efforts immediately," the document emphasized

The Russian Security Council deputy chairman highlighted that Germany lacks the strength and resources to independently pursue a forceful course of action without direct support from its "Big Brother" across the Atlantic

As Victory Day approaches, Western media outlets are ramping up a barrage of disinformation aimed at destabilizing the information landscape with falsehoods

According to Renat Karchaa, a statement about the complete and unconditional capitulation of the Ukrainian regime will be heard at the table

Tatyana Moskalkova noted that negotiations with Ukraine on the next exchange are going on daily

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Britain’s involvement as "nothing more than cynical incitement to continued hostilities"

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

The French club will now face Arsenal

The Slovak prime minister plans to visit Russia on May 9

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 7th

According to Bloomberg, the agreement is a five-fold increase of a $100 million deal the company received in September 2025

Natalya Nikonorova condemned the Kiev regime’s actions

Igor Kimakovsky said the provocations take place where the nationalist brigades are stationed

According to Le Figaro, the deployment of the aircraft carrier takes place against the background of plans for an international mission to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz

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

A civilian was reported injured

According to the state television and radio company, this was the first Israeli attack on the Beirut area since the beginning of the current ceasefire with Lebanon

The man explained that he had signed a contract with the battalion while in prison

Spokesperson Melanie Gugelmann says the foreign ministry "maintains contact with all parties involved"

The meeting took place in a relaxed atmosphere, Masoud Pezeshkian said

Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide Mark Thompson said said that Ted Turner was an intensely involved and committed leader

As Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added, the publicly announced plans for the combat use of drones during the parade may only surprise those unfamiliar with the situation

The security official emphasized that "such a move could cause no less alarm in the US, which is trying to convince the world of the need to conclude a START IV treaty with China’s participation"

Delcy Rodriguez pointed out that Venezuela and the US are building "good relations"

The American entrepreneur believes he will have to pay trillions of dollars in taxes when it's all said and done

Russia is being dictated to accept the 'peace through force' concept, Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said

The country's GDP grew by only 0.2% in 2025, adjusted for inflation, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council said

According to the report, four tanks were damaged as a result of the drone crash

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

Sergey Nechayev criticized the lack of transparency from German law enforcement

Earlier, CNN quoted sources as saying that Washington and Tehran were discussing a moratorium on uranium enrichment for more than 10 years

Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing

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

According to NBC News, this happened because the US failed to notify Riyadh of the initiative in advance

Russia honestly informed the entire global community about it, Maria Zakharova said

According to a member of the Iranian parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, Iran will deliver a harsh response if the US and its allies refuse to make concessions

According to the document, the US will also continue to focus its "kinetic, intelligence, and cyber operations against Iranian-backed terror proxies"

According to the news agency, the vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran

There were no casualties

According to the report, intensive contacts are currently underway on this issue, and that "a breakthrough in resolving the issue of ships blocked in the strait is expected in the coming hours"

The New York Times noted that all US forces in the Middle East remain on full combat alert

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 6th

Russian President said he wished the Donbass problem could be settled through talks and the implementation of the Minsk agreements, but "regrettably, this is no longer relevant"

According to The Wall Street Journal, the army wants to launch the project in the coming weeks

Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the US is wise to significantly increase its purchases of Russian fertilizer to the highest level in history

Yury Ushakov said this step is expected to be taken on behalf of Kiev, particularly from Vladimir Zelensky

"The brainwashing of youth through mainstream classical media and countering Russian 'hybrid propaganda' has been elevated to the rank of state policy," Dmitry Medvedev said

Andrey Kolesnik drew attention to the active formation of military units in NATO countries bordering the Kaliningrad Region, in particular, the tank battalion being created in Lithuania

Russia must not allow a repeat of June 22, 1941, the Russian Security Council deputy chairman said

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the international reaction would be a vivid indicator of the seriousness of the approaches of the relevant structures to ensuring the safety of journalists

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council called this destructive activity

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 the publication, the note was found by Epstein’s cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, in July 2019

Andrey Kelin added: "Any actions that undermine Russian interests will be met with the strongest response"

Yevgeny Murylev says that the truth about the events in Donbass has begun to "seep into the minds of Europeans"

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,210 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The Russian president will deliver a speech before the Victory Day parade, which will not include a display of military vehicles and equipment this year

Renat Karchaa sharply criticized Vladimir Zelensky’s move, describing it as "a cheap, transparent ploy"

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that this is a clear signal to German elites