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Fri, 15 May 2026 17:56:00 +0300
China and US Ready to Support Ukraine Negotiations After Trump–Xi Talks
China and the United States hope for a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and are making efforts to advance peace negotiations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said while commenting on the results of talks between US President Donald Trump and Ch...

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:44:00 +0300
Zelensky Claims Russia Prepares New Missile and Drone Strikes on Ukraine's Strategic Targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia is allegedly preparing missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian decision-making centers. The politician wrote about this on Telegram. Zelensky Speaks About Alleged Planned Strikes "...

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:00 +0300
Iran Open to Putin’s Uranium Proposal, But Says Timing Is Not Right
Iran has said it is ready to discuss a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the transfer of enriched uranium to Russian territory, but emphasized that any negotiations on the matter will take place later. Iran Confirms Future Discus...

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300
Moscow Signals Possible Strikes on European Drone Production Sites
Russia could begin carrying out preemptive strikes against facilities in Europe that manufacture drones for Ukraine after the large-scale attack on the city of Ryazan, Andrey Kolesnik, a member of the Russian State Duma Defense Committee said. Russia...

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:50:00 +0300
Polish Pianist on Trial for Alleged Russian Espionage
In the District Court of Bydgoszcz, prosecutors are trying 28-year-old Polish citizen Wiktor Z., who stands accused of spying for Russian intelligence. According to investigators, he allegedly showed interest in cooperation during an interrogation at...

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:31:00 +0300
Rubio Says US Ready to Mediate Future Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is prepared to act as a mediator in future peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine if both sides return to dialogue. Rubio expressed hope that Moscow and Kyiv would soon resume direct discussion...

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:00 +0300
Armenia as Something to Eat? PM Pashinyan Refuses to Cut Map-Like Cake
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan refused to cut a cake shaped like the map of Armenia during a campaign trip to the community of Gyulagarak, drawing attention on social media and in local media coverage. Residents prepared the cake to welcome ...

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0300
Russian Analysts Consider Nuclear Blast Over Ukraine to Neutralize Elon Musk’s Starlink Network
Russian media outlets have increasingly focused on the role of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network in the conflict in Ukraine, arguing that the widespread use of the system by Ukrainian forces has created a major communications advantage on the bat...

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:14:00 +0300
Turkey Launches First Yeni Tip Landing Ship After Rapid 18-Month Construction
The Turkish Navy has officially received the first tank landing ship, Ç-159, built under the Yeni Tip project by the Turkish shipbuilder Anadolu Shipyard. The vessel completed construction in just 18 months before entering service with the Turkish N...

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:14:00 +0300
Ukrainian Court Orders Arrest of Former Zelensky Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the pretrial detention of former presidential office chief Andriy Yermak for 60 days, with the possibility of release on bail set at 140 million hryvnias, equivalent to roughly $3.2 million. Following the ...

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:00 +0300
Xi Jinping Says Wrong Approach to Taiwan Could Push US and China Into Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that relations between China and the United States could deteriorate into open confrontation if Washington adopts what Beijing considers the wrong approach toward Taiwan. Speaking during talks with US President Don...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:34:00 +0300
US Air Force Plans New Hypersonic Ship-Killer Version of AGM-183 ARRW Missile
The United States Air Force may soon receive a new anti-ship variant of the hypersonic AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), according to a report published by TWZ. The Pentagon has requested more than $296 million for development of th...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:12:00 +0300
India Successfully Tests TARA Smart Bomb Kit Capable of Striking Targets 180 km Away
The Indian Air Force and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the first flight trials of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, an indigenous guidance kit designed to transform conventional ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:33:00 +0300
Donald Trump Arrives in Beijing: Lone Chinese Soldier Vs. Air Force One
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, receiving a carefully staged welcome ceremony that highlighted the importance of the visit for both countries. Xi Jinping Hosts Grand Welcome in Be...

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:05:00 +0300
Keir Starmer Under Pressure: A Slow-Motion Train Wreck
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special representative of the Russian president for international investment and economic cooperation, mocked the political troubles surrounding British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:00 +0300
One Sarmat Missile Could Destroy Entire Countries Like Britain or France
Capabilities of Russia's newest intercontinental ballistic missile system, the Sarmat, are so extensive that a single missile could completely destroy countries such as the United Kingdom or France, Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko said. Spe...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:00 +0300
Trump Says He May Visit Russia in 2026 as Ukraine Conflict Nears Endgame
US President Donald Trump said he may visit Russia in 2026, raising the prospect of a new high-level summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict in Ukraine continue to accelerate. Speaking to journalist...

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:13:00 +0300
$450 Million Per Day: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls 2026 Decisive Year for Peace Efforts
Ukraine spends approximately $450 million every day to sustain its war effort, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who described 2026 as a potentially decisive year for achieving peace if Kyiv continues receiving strong backing fro...

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:34:00 +0300
Pentagon Overestimates Damage to Iran’s Underground Missile Facilities
New intelligence assessments indicate that the administration of Donald Trump and senior US military officials overestimated the extent of damage American forces could inflict on Iran's missile infrastructure during the recent conflict. The findings ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:00 +0300
US Consumer Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2023 on Energy Shock and War Fears
The US consumer price index accelerated to 3.8 percent year-on-year, marking the highest inflation reading since May 2023 and signaling renewed pressure on the American economy. The latest figures point to a broad-based rise in prices, driven largely...

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