Poroshenko's military export ban just formalises current situation — Russian MP

The damage primarily affected the western regions of the country

The US leader has been the target of three assassination attempts

Vyacheslav Gladkov and Alexander Bogomaz were relieved of the governor posts

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

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

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

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

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

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

The rally on May 1 was coordinated with the Moscow authorities, while May 6 has not been coordinated

It establishes preferential trade regimes for over 85% of goods

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

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

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

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

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that any other approach would "lead only to failure"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The bill also provides new sanctions against Russia

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sides discussed prospects of joint implementation of the Shtokman project

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

The British side is interested in the development of the IFC in Moscow

Casper Ruud will play in the semifinals against the winner of another quarterfinals duel between Rafael Jodar of Spain and Italy’s Luciano Darderi

They had been temporarily closed for security reasons

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

According to the president of the Russian Paralympic Committee, the issue of Russia’s participation in the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games in Los Angeles remains complicated

The criminal charges against Wallace were not specified

According to Viktor Medvedchuk, the European scenario is more likely

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

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

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

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

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

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

Igor Korotchenko emphasized that the test had confirmed all the specified characteristics of the Sarmat ICBM and the correctness of the applied circuit design solutions

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

According to member of the presidium of the Iranian parliament Alireza Salimi, the UAE authorities lack domestic support and no longer defend the country’s interests

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

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

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"

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

The global energy situation was the key topic of the meeting of Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin and Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung

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

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

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

David T. Pyne believes the EU cannot be trusted to negotiate a peace agreement ending NATO’s proxy war with Russia

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

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

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

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

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

US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday

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

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

The Russian foreign minister stressed that everything is being done to paint Iran as a pariah

Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla emphasized that "there is absolutely no reason nor the slightest pretext for a superpower like the United States to carry out a military strike on a small island"

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

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

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

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

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