World
Xi says China views Beijing-Minsk relations in strategic terms
The Chinese leader noted that the two sides have always treated each other with sincerity and trust
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FOREIGN POLICY
NATO’s Baltic exercises are part of preparations for military clash with Russia — diplomat
"Of course, such exercises are extremely provocative," Alexander Grushko said
FOREIGN POLICY
PREVIEW: Russian Prime Minister Mishustin to visit Tajikistan on June 4-5
The minister will attend a meeting of the heads of governments from the Commonwealth of Independent States
DOMESTIC POLICY
PREVIEW: Putin to meet with Russian government
The main theme of the meeting will be ensuring technological sovereignty in the domain of communication services
Emergencies
Fire breaks out at fishing vessel in Sea of Japan, crew rescued
The fire broke out at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday local time
Emergencies
Russian billionaire Tsimbayev accused of attempted contract killing
The target of the planned hit was a former adviser to Moscow’s Control and Audit Chamber, Alexander Revzin
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia’s top security official arrives in Pyongyang, scheduled to meet with Kim Jong Un
This is his second visit to Pyongyang in less than three months
World
Pentagon chief to skip Ukraine aid contact group meeting for first time — agency
According to the source, the Pentagon chief will not be present during the meeting, due in Brussels on Wednesday
World
Musk criticizes Trump’s government spending bill as it harms his interests — portal
According to the report, Musk was frustrated by the fact that his duties as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency were not extended
World
Syrian authorities deny shelling Israeli territory
The Syrian foreign ministry added that the incident was staged by "forces seeking to destabilize the region"
World
UN Security Council to vote on draft resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
The draft document, obtained by TASS, contains four provisions
World
Israeli warplanes deliver strike on Syria’s south — IDF
On Tuesday evening, the Israeli military said they had detected the launch of two projectiles from the territory of Syria
Emergencies
Fire breaks out at fishing vessel in Sea of Japan, crew rescued
The crew of 17 Russians left the ship in distress on two rafts
Science & Space
Record-breaking magnetic storm on Earth continues for 66 hours
In April 2017, geomagnetic storms continued for 69 hours
Business & Economy
New anti-Russian sanctions ready, need to be approved by Congress, Trump — envoy
US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg emphasized that the restrictions are aimed primarily at Russian oil exports
FOREIGN POLICY
Istanbul to remain venue for Moscow-Kiev talks — senior Russian diplomat
Choosing a new venue is totally out of question, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said
World
Houthis say their strike prevented US military plane from landing in Israel
The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday evening they had detected a missile launch in Yemen
World
Israeli warplanes deliver strike on Syria’s south — IDF
Shortly after, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed the incident on Syria’s transitional government and its head, Ahmed Al-Sharaa
Society & Culture
Yura Borisov may star in Luca Guadagnino’s new film — magazine
The production is expected to begin this summer in San Francisco, California
World
Mediators aim to reach Gaza truce before Eid al-Adha holiday — REPORT
According to the report, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have been piling pressure on Hamas in recent days so it softens its negotiating position
World
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidential election
He collected 49.4% of the votes after all of the ballots were processed
World
Israeli artillery shells targets in southern Syria after launch of projectiles from there
According to the IDF, earlier in the day two projectiles were identified crossing from Syria into Israeli territory
World
US hopes talks on Ukraine will not last for years – Department of State
According to US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, she doesn’t think that the timeframe for the Ukrainian settlement set by President Trump is expiring
World
Ukraine’s attack on Russian military airfields raises risks much higher — Kellogg
According to the US special envoy for Ukraine, the US is trying to keep risks down and prevent the conflict from expanding
World
Turkey expects Russia, Ukraine to hold another round of talks — top diplomat
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that yesterday’s talks yielded major agreements, such as on another exchange of prisoners of war and the sick
World
Fidan believes Ukraine talks will eventually involve country leaders
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan mentioned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had earlier said that he would gladly host the leaders of Russia and Ukraine
Business & Economy
Russia, Nigeria discussing cooperation in exploration, fuel supplies
The key topic of the meeting was to discuss cooperation within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
World
Zelensky’s chief of staff meets with Witkoff to discuss Russia-Ukraine talks
Andrey Yermak said that he also told Witkoff about the situation of the battlefield for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and invited the US envoy to visit Ukraine to see the…
World
Top Turkish diplomat notes professionalism of Russian, Ukrainian negotiators
"No matter where the talks are held, in Turkey or elsewhere, it is crucial to continue dialogue," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan added
Business & Economy
Russian stock indices moving up on Tuesday — market data
The ruble-denominated MOEX Russia Index gained 0.16% to 2,834.06 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index ticked up by 0.5% to 1,132.19
World
Trump remains positive about progress of Ukraine settlement — White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed to the progress the sides made so far "in just four months"
World
Kiev did not notify Trump about plans to attack Russian airfields — White House
When asked about the US administration’s position on Kiev’s attacks on Russian airfields, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that she would prefer the president to express it
World
20 suspected terrorists detained by Israeli military in West Bank — IDF
"Israeli security forces will continue to operate to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria to maintain the security of Israeli civilians," the army emphasized
Business & Economy
Telegram enables users to send personal messages to channels
Content creators can activate this mode "to talk with subscribers without sharing personal info," the messenger informed
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia to hold informal UNSC meeting on Ukrainian crisis on June 4
The topic is "Reflection on and elimination of ideological root causes of the Ukrainian crisis"
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia, China won’t sell each other out for US perks — Russian official
Boris Titov noted that it is expedient to create new global economic poles and Russia and China can do this through consolidated efforts