Iranian leader says Middle East needs to become weapons-free zone

The US forces established the naval blockade of Iran on April 13

Custody of the vessel "is currently being transferred back to its original ownership," CENTCOM specified

North Korean leader pointed out that some executives were "not ready for the streamlining and technical reconstruction of the industry in the country as a whole"

According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred in Leipzig's historic center, on the city’s main shopping street

The midterm elections in the United States will be held on November 3

There were 24 crew members on board, including six citizens of the Republic of Korea

The embassy noted that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to"

Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law

The boy was taken to a hospital with an arm injury and was provided with necessary medical assistance

Military officials noted that the army is working closely with farmers and local communities to facilitate seasonal fieldwork amid the setup of minefields and defensive lines

The survey shows that Americans are particularly unhappy with their leader's actions regarding Iran

The Finance Minister noted that "the levels of revenue and under-revenue over the past two months are the same"

Mikhail Ulyanov expressed his gratitude to Haitham Al Ghais for the "fruitful exchange of views"

The Home Front Command’s instructions remain in force, the source said, adding that the Command will inform about any changes in the instructions

Drone Force Aero also noted that the drone is equipped with a fiber-optic communication line

Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova recalled numerous accusations against Russia, adding that the country came up with "arguments and facts" to refute them

The ministry added that the products should meet the requirements regarding safety, origin, availability of certificates

Russian forces are also engaged in battles in areas near the settlements of Stary Karavan and Brusovka on the way to the key waterway, Denis Pushilin said

According to the news agency, Iran did not plan any attacks on UAE oil facilities

Armando Mema noted that EU leaders "seek to prolong the conflict against Russia rather than seek a real diplomatic solution"

Igor Kimakovsky said the main objective is to establish radio control and secure the radio horizons

Muneo Suzuki said he consistently took a negative view of the fact that Japan, at the request of former US President Joe Biden, had adopted cold ties with Russia

Andrey Marochko said that five villages were retaken from Ukrainian forces by fighters from Russia’s Battlegroup North

Russia’s armed forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during the celebrations

The Slovak prime minister does not see the reasons for resuming deliveries

Nawaf Salam stressed that Lebanon is seeking a comprehensive ceasefire and insists that Israel be committed to it

In recent weeks, Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed doubts about the appropriateness of US membership in NATO

The official euro rate was lowered by 37.78 kopecks to 88.2651 rubles

The ministry pointed out that if Ukraine attempted to carry out its criminal plans in order to disrupt Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the Russian Army would deliver a strike targeting downtown Kiev

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum restraint to avoid safety risks

The source said that Washington did not notify its allies about the troop withdrawal, and its announcement took the NATO command by surprise

The US leader also issued another warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz

The American leader's visit to Beijing is scheduled for May 14-15

Alexander Stepanov emphasized that Cuba has the capability to respond to US military aggression

Alexey Likhachev admitted that the Russian side is worried about this, but not much, as "the demand for Rosatom’s uranium products in the world is constantly growing"

According to Gennady Gatilov, the risk of an atomic bomb in non-nuclear European countries has increased dramatically

Kristen Michal noted that Estonia is taking steps to strengthen its defense capabilities, including the procurement of new radar systems, and already has air defense assets

The Russian government and the Foreign Ministry should raise issues of joint scientific research at events organized by BRICS and other associations

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Brussels has never proposed any specific ways of settlement

According to the source, a critical situation has developed near Sumy

Aviation authorities designated four special corridors for inbound and outbound flights to and from UAE airports, he added

The budget's priorities are ensuring defense and security, as well as social support for the families of the special military operation’s participants

According to the report, these positions were located on the southwestern outskirts of Novopavlovka, an essential logistical node for Ukrainian forces near the border of the DPR and Dnepropetrovsk Region

The company attributed the increased demand for gas to cold weather

The decision was made by Russian supreme commander-in-chief Vladimir Putin

According to Grigory Karasin, Russian lawmakers share views that "the sanctions pressure on Russia is senseless"

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that ZALA UAV operators quickly detected enemy equipment being transported to the line of contact behind enemy lines

The yuan added four kopecks and reached 11.02 rubles

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 29th

"More than 20 million Russian men and women died in World War II—more than enough, I would think, to earn a seat at the table," journalist Seymour Hersh wrote

Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov says that Israel rejects the idea of joining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty but demands that other countries of the region fully comply with it

A drone struck a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street in Moscow, there are no casualties

The Cabinet of Ministers will also need to prepare proposals to expand the participation of biotechnology organizations in the implementation of the federal project "Professionalism"

Mohsen Rezaei has called the United States "the only pirate in the world that possesses aircraft carriers"

Andrey Marochko emphasized that this Russian tactic has caught the Ukrainian forces off guard

Earlier, the press service of the government of the emirate of Fujairah reported that three Indian citizens were injured as a result of an Iranian drone strike on an oil industrial complex

The French president said he is unaware of the details of the US initiative on the Strait of Hormuz

Exceptions will be granted to diplomats and veterans of the Great Patriotic War

Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee, says that the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf management will not be based on "delusional posts" of the US president

It won’t save the day for the Ukrainian armed forces, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said

Ukrainian troops shelled Miratorg’s territory using Grad systems and wounded seven employees

Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 360 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Donald Tusk stressed that Warsaw refuses to undermine solidarity and cooperation at the European level

Earlier, the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone also completed its flight over the waterway

US has blockaded the ships going into or out of Iranian ports, Scott Bessent said

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, May 4th

The head of state appointed Major General Oumar Diarra as Delegate Minister to the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs

Maria Zakharova says Russia will demand from Washington "confirmation in each specific case that the newborn is not subject to US jurisdiction"

"Ukrainian drones may also fly during this parade," Vladimir Zelensky said

The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces contain mercenaries from various countries

Ilya Ivanov specified that it is not just a matter of quantitative but also qualitative superiority

According to the TV channel, the shooting occurred at a gathering of young people near Lake Arcadia

According to the authority, all crew was reported safe, no environmental impact has been reported

Radio jamming of all kinds is not a problem for Skvorets-opto drones

According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region

We will be acting symmetrically starting from the above-mentioned time, Vladimir Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel

Alparslan Bayraktar noted that Turkey does not experience energy problems in view of the conflict around Iran

The source highlighted concerns among Ukrainian unit commanders regarding the mobilization of personnel unfit for service

There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace

The former presidential envoy for Ukraine noted that the military bloc, which originally consisted of 12 countries, now includes 32 states and is therefore a "very bloated architecture"

The diplomats emphasized that Iran’s attack constitutes a "dangerous escalation, an unacceptable violation, and a direct threat to the security, stability, and territorial integrity" of the UAE

Abbas Araghchi and Rashid Meredov stressed the need for developing diplomatic dialogue between their countries and agreed to maintain regular contacts between the foreign ministries

The European Conservative noted that Europe is divided over whether to allow the Slovak prime minister’s plane to pass through its airspace

According to the commander of a Varyag unmanned aerial vehicle detachment, the most important thing for soldiers during a Ukrainian drone strike is to remain calm

Vitaly Savelyev pointed out that there are 80 airfields and 463 landing sites in the Far Eastern Federal District

The agenda of the talks includes trade, possible joint mining projects in Brazil, as well as the fight against transnational criminal gangs

According to the source, the noise level of the Borei-B submarine will be cut considerably thanks to the installation of a new water jet propulsion system

The measure will primarily affect Chinese manufacturers, such as Huawei, which hold leading positions in the solar inverter market

Andrey Marochko said that Russia increased last year’s spring indicators

Deputy Speaker of the National Council of Slovakia, Andrej Danko, earlier criticized Robert Fico for supporting Ukraine's EU accession plans

The UAE "is in a very fragile glass house, and instability poses a mortal threat to them," the news agency said

Apart from that, according to the Armenian foreign ministry, Yerevan hosted a meeting between the Armenian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, Ararat Mirzoyan and Andrey Sibiga

Ali Abdollahi warned that any foreign armed forces, especially the US army, would be targeted if they attempted to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz

The Ukrainian military is trying to withdraw officers from Konstantinovka, a source in Russian defense circles said

X believes everyone should have an equal voice on its platform, however, it seems European Commission believes that the rules should not apply to its account, Head of Product at X Nikita Bier said

Ilham Aliyev specified that the European Parliament passed 14 resolutions filled with offensive language against Azerbaijan

Russian military personnel provides all-round assistance to the United Nations mission in the demilitarized zone

According to the designer, during the first flight "were tested the aerodynamics characteristics, the aircraft’s avionics and elements of the radio-technical complex"

Alexander Stepanov added that Sweden will likely develop the satellite constellation as part of creating duplicate European military space capabilities

Qu Wenyi noted that the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran has significantly increased the risks associated with maritime energy transportation and the Strait of Hormuz