Early parliamentary elections in Ukraine set for October 26

Marco Rubio recalled that the US pays " two thirds of the bill"

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

The yuan exchange rate against the ruble lost 3.35 kopecks to 10.82 rubles

The UK King said the ministers will seek to improve relations with European partners as a vital step in strengthening European security

The cost of a single expended Tomahawk missile is currently estimated at $2 mln, expert Linda Bilmes noted

According to the Russian top diplomat, such goal was set by the two countries' leaders

The head of state congratulated the Russian military on the successful test of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile

The bill also provides new sanctions against Russia

On the first day of the new cabinet led by Peter Magyar, the former prime minister listed the achievements of his government over the past 16 years

Mikhail Shvydkoy highlighted that it was a good thing Russia didn't take part, as that led to the creation of the Intervision competition

Russia is following the process ans doesn't rule out that new candidates may appear, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said

It provides for the creation of a free trade zone covering services and investment in accordance with Article V of the General Agreement on Trade in Services, and provides more favorable conditions for Russian companies to enter the UAE market and expand their presence

The proposed legislation aims to clarify and expand the authority, allowing the president to direct the Russian Armed Forces to protect citizens from prosecution by foreign and international courts operating outside Russia’s jurisdiction

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

Mikhail Razvozhayev noted that Sevastopol honors the heroes of the past, and today's sailors inspire "particular pride"

The UAE reaffirms that its relations with Israel are public and conducted within the framework of the well-known and officially declared Abraham Accords, and are not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar highlighted that their conversation encompassed numerous aspects of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India

Tibor Gaspar pointed out that the latest 90-billion-euro loan, which Slovakia in not taking part in, "is a vivid sign that some of the EU representatives want to continue this war or help Ukraine wage it"

US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday

Tibor Gaspar also drew attention to the ongoing changes in Europe, citing as an example Romania where "the government has fallen because of promoting views the majority of people disagree with"

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

The AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag stated that the faction had not yet received any official requests for such trips

Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian armed forces suffered the greatest manpower losses in the area of operation of Russia’s Battlegroup East in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions

Cooperation is being carried out across various projects, the agency’s deputy head Pavel Shevtsov noted

The boat is multifunctional and can be used both for supply and logistics and as a kamikaze vessel

Igor Korotchenko said that the Sarmat ICBM is capable of carrying 10 or more high-yield nuclear warheads and has a sophisticated suite of missile defense penetration capabilities

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,060 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The damage primarily affected the western regions of the country

According to the Chinese president, his meeting with the US leader is taking place "amid unprecedented and dynamic changes"

The two leaders began their talks with discussing bilateral and international issues

According to Russia’s trade representative in Indonesia Alexander Masaltsev, the structure of the countries' trade turnover has remained unchanged in recent years

Delcy Rodriguez noted that negotiations with the United States and European countries include issues of lifting sanctions off Venezuela’s production sector

"The maximum range of the Sarmat system can exceed 35,000 km on a suborbital trajectory," Alexander Stepanov said

According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia hasn’t heard any official reaction from Washington to Tuesday’s launch of the Sarmat missile

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

According to Fars, the five conditions are to stop hostilities on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, to lift the anti-Iranian sanctions, to unblock Iran’s immobilized assets, to compensate for the war-related damage, and to recognize Iran’s right to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia pointed out that Iran’s naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz would prevent the US from restoring military facilities at its bases in the Gulf countries

The venue has not yet been chosen, Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly Andrey Belyaninov said

According to the senior officer, the strait’s width, which used to be estimated at 32 to 48 km, has increased to between 321 and 482 km

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

The sailors conducted practice firing from the A-190 and AK-630M2 naval artillery systems at simulated aerial targets and small naval targets representing unmanned boats of the mock enemy

The parties also discussed cooperation in trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and other areas

According to the current regulations, foreigners are denied citizenship if they have a criminal record for intentional crimes

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, May 13th

The withdrawal of troops from Donbas is one of Moscow's most important conditions for an active peaceful settlement with Kiev

The US leader will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the settlement of bilateral trade and economic contradictions

According to Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Sergey Lavrov's visit to India provides an opportunity to analyze a special and privileged strategic partnership and exchange views on the development of the situation in the world

In accordance with international agreements, when ICBMs are launched, a notification is sent to other countries through the National Center for Nuclear Risk Reduction in order to avoid undue tension

The head of the 11th Army Corps’ UAV planning and countermeasures department, call sign "Karta" noted that the antennas were discovered during airborne reconnaissance both along the line of contact and behind enemy lines

The bail is set at about $3.1 million

The US leader has been the target of three assassination attempts

US Secretary of State also stressed that Donald Trump's team stands prepared to facilitate a diplomatic end of the war

Tibor Gaspar emphasized that the loss of this right will mean "a significant curtailment of sovereignty" for Slovakia

Mutual support and prosperity will make it possible for Beijing and Washington "to elaborate a new approach to the relations between the great powers in the new era," Xi Jinping said

Deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament Tibor Gaspar stressed that it is better to invest money in healthcare, schools, and economy rather than in weapons

Balances in the urgent segment did not change significantly, the regulator said

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

As of 6:12 p.m. Moscow time, the price of palladium futures for June 2026 delivery on NYMEX was up by 2.43% at $1,526.5 per troy ounce, while the price of platinum futures for July 2026 delivery was up by 3.33% at $2,189.6 per troy ounce

Vyacheslav Gladkov and Alexander Bogomaz were relieved of the governor posts

In particular, drones were intercepted over Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Veliky Novgorod, Pskov, Smolensk, Tver and Moscow Regions and the Republic of Crimea

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

The Chinese leader added that pursuing "island independence" and maintaining peace in the region are mutually exclusive

Iran became a full member of the association on January 1, 2024

The price of gold futures contracts for June 2026 delivery increased by 0.46% to $4,708.4 per troy ounce

Deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament Tibor Gaspar also emphasized that as long as Slovakia is in a state of sanctions against Russia, cooperation will be limited

After bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People, the two leaders arrived at the Temple of Heaven

They had been temporarily closed for security reasons

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also noted that the conflict in the Middle East threatens to destabilize Asia more than any other part of the world

According to the Bosnian Serb leader, the current European liberals "cannot live in peace unless they seize new colonies in a modern form"

Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov is currently in Kazan to participate in the 17th International Economic Forum ‘Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum’

It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024

According to Peter Pellegrini, Slovakia has become one of the largest producers of ammunition of various calibers within NATO

Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexander Venediktov expressed his condolences over the irreparable loss during the attacks by Washington and Tel Aviv on the Iranian statesmen and military leaders

The US military did not explain what kind of cargo the vessels were carrying

Alexander Stepanov added that Western European countries can be considered Kiev’s high-tech military-industrial echelon

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin noted that Sarmat test-launch showed that Russia’s nuclear shield had improved

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

The Security Council deputy chairman also posted a video of the Russian Defense Ministry’s test results

According to China Central Television, the meeting lasted for slightly more than two hours

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

The Russian president said that Russia will continue to modernize and develop its strategic nuclear forces

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

Vyacheslav Smolenko noted that fundamentally different technological approaches and components were used in the creation of the Soyuz-5 rocket

Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 12th

Russia has noticed reports saying that NATO officials yesterday held three meetings with film directors, script writers and producers active in the film industry in Brussels, Los Angeles and Paris, Yulia Zhdanova said

Enmity with the Great People of Iran is a foolish gamble, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said

According to the newspaper, the missiles, developed under the Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program, are expected to cost several hundred thousand dollars each

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

The West uses unscrupulous methods to prevent countries from purchasing Russian oil, the Russian foreign minister said

According to Igor Kalabukhov, the participation of the Republika Srpska delegation in the Victory Day parade in Moscow was an important gesture

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

The criminal charges against Wallace were not specified

The Russian foreign minister stressed the importance of "keeping the broader picture" of the global energy market in mind

The Russian foreign minister is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on May 14

Andrey Yermak said that when he was dismissed, his conversation with Vladimir Zelenskyy was not as emotional as the press had reported

Washington intends to do this in order to subsequently dictate its own gas prices, the Russian foreign minister indicated

Under Secretary for Nuclear Security at the US Energy Department Brandon Williams noted that the department conducted "more than a thousand" non-explosive tests on its nuclear stockpile every year

It establishes preferential trade regimes for over 85% of goods

According to Ali Bagheri, "the actions of the Americans on the international stage have shown that they seek to turn the world into a kind of jungle where there is no place for the rule of law"

Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Public Administration, Information Technologies, and Communications of Tatarstan Bulat Gabdrakhmanov emphasized that Islamic countries are showing strong demand for digital sovereignty