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Mon, 18 May 2026 21:32:00 +0300Merz Calls for Russia to Enter Negotiations as Merkel Warns Europe Not to Underestimate Putin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Europe was increasing pressure on Russia while remaining prepared to participate in negotiations involving Ukraine, Moscow, and the United States.
"We are increasing pressure on Moscow. Kyiv can rely on Euro...
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:00 +0300Lithuania Urges NATO to Attack Russian Bases in Kaliningrad
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said NATO should demonstrate its ability to overcome Russian defenses in the Kaliningrad region, according to comments published by the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Budrys argued that the alliance...
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:50:00 +0300Cuba's Defiance Could Complicate Any US Military Scenario in the Caribbean
Washington's attempts to destabilize the situation around Cuba could encounter serious resistance despite the island's difficult economic conditions, Russian military expert and reserve first-rank captain Vasily Dandykin believes.
In comments to Pra...
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:36:00 +0300Russia Can Avoid Global Energy Crisis With Smart Economic Policy
Russia has the capacity to fully offset the consequences of the global energy crisis if it applies грамотное economic management and prioritizes domestic stability over short-term export profits, according to financial analyst and economist ...
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:17:00 +0300Iran Proposes Uranium Transfer to Russia as Part of Peace Talks With US
Iran is considering transferring its stockpile of enriched uranium to Russia instead of the United States as part of a potential peace agreement with Washington, according to reports citing informed sources.
According to the report, Tehran has agreed...
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:08:00 +0300Russia and China to Sign Major Declaration on Multipolar World Order
Russia and China plan to adopt a joint declaration on the formation of a multipolar world and a new type of international relations during Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Beijing, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Putin and Xi to S...
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:00 +0300Angela Merkel Rejects Role as Mediator Between Russia and Europe
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has refused to act as a mediator in potential negotiations between Russia and the European Union, according to reports.
Merkel Says Negotiations Require Political Authority
Speaking about the possibility of d...
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:12:00 +0300Merkel, Draghi, and Stubb Named as Possible EU Envoys to Russia
European officials continue discussing potential candidates to lead future negotiations with Russia, although the European Union still cannot agree on a single figure for the role.
Merkel, Stubb, and Draghi Among Possible Candidates
Former German ...
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:00 +0300Russia Calls Zelensky’s Belarus Statements 'Provocation' and 'Incitement'
The Kremlin has described statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding an alleged planned "operation” against Ukraine or a NATO member state from Belarusian territory as an act of provocation.
Kremlin Rejects Claims About Belarusi...
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:51:00 +0300Belarus and Russia Launch Joint Nuclear Readiness Exercises
Belarus has begun military exercises involving units responsible for the combat use and support of nuclear weapons, the country's Defense Ministry announced.
The exercises involve missile forces and military aviation units. During the training, Belar...
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:17:00 +0300Kremlin Signals High Expectations Ahead of Putin’s Strategic Visit to China
The Kremlin has announced that it expects substantial results from the upcoming official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China. According to presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Moscow views the trip as an important step in further stre...
Fri, 15 May 2026 17:56:00 +0300China 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 +0300Zelensky 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
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Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:00 +0300Iran 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 +0300Moscow 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 +0300Polish 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 +0300Rubio 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 +0300Armenia 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 +0300Russian 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 +0300Turkey 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...