FOREIGN POLICY
Russia to take all measures to solve crime related to attacks on airfields — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that everything that must be done to resolve this crime will be done
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World
France, Belgium oppose ban on gas imports from Russia to EU — Politico
Representatives of French and Belgian governments said that they need “more reassurances on the economic and legal consequences of the move before making a decision”
DOMESTIC POLICY
Putin’s stance on death penalty moratorium remains firm — Kremlin spokesman
President Vladimir Putin said in late 2024 that the Russian authorities had no plans to introduce capital punishment even amid the country’s special military operation
Business & Economy
Europe’s gas stocks replenishment slower than usual, situation becomes tense
According to Gazprom, 8.9 bln cubic meters of gas were injected into European UGS facilities in May, which 1.1 bln cubic meters less than the average for that month over…
World
Japan reports record-low birth rate in 2024, ministry reveals
Birth rates in Japan have been shrinking for a ninth consecutive year
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia takes measures proceeding from Kiev’s attacks on peaceful facilities — Kremlin
Having lost the initiative on the battlefield, Ukrainian servicemen resorted to terrorist tactics, attempting to attack deep within Russia with drones
Business & Economy
Diamond prices mixed in May — industry agency
Prices for diamonds weighing from 0.5 to 0.7 carats fell due to tariff policy adjustments, and the desire to complete sales before the beginning of summer holidays, Rapaport said
Crimea and Sevastopol
Crimean bridge unaffected by Kiev’s attack, Kremlin spokesman says
According to Dmitry Peskov, the bridge is operational
World
Poland’s capacity to deliver arms to Ukraine heavily constrained — paper
According to Head of the country’s intelligence agency Dariusz Lukowski, Poland supplied weapons and military equipment worth about €5 billion to Ukraine
World
Russia not interested in arms race with Europe, European Parliament member says
Fernand Kartheiser described Russia’s approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine as "strategic patience"
Business & Economy
Moscow Exchange launches trade in Bitcoin futures for qualified investors
The quote with IBIT ticker will be traded in US dollars per lot, with settlements processed in Russian rubles
Press Review
Press review: Kiev’s terrorist acts risk derailing talks as NATO expands Arctic footprint
Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 4th
FOREIGN POLICY
More than 20 children return to Lugansk People’s Republic from Ukraine in two years
The LPR children’s rights commissioner Inna Shvenk noted that most commonly, children were separated from their legal representatives during evacuation from combat zones
World
Dialogue with Russia crucial as West shuns it — retired French officer
Jacques Hogarde believes that it is necessary to maintain contacts of any kind
DOMESTIC POLICY
Ukrainian army attacks Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region with over 70 UAVs in 24 hours
In the village of Afonyevka, an 18-year-old young man suffered injuries
World
Rada approves final changes to laws for US minerals deal
On May 8, the Ukrainian parliament ratified the document, and on May 12, Vladimir Zelensky approved the ratification
Sports
RUSADA reports 14 suspected violations of anti-doping rules in May
The total number of reported potential anti-doping rules violations since the start of the year is currently 38
World
Belarus, China agree to enhance their cooperation — Lukashenko
According to the report, the two leaders held a two-and-a-half-hour-long meeting
Culture
Putin expresses condolences over passing of composer Eugen Doga
"Eugen Doga’s unique art and his educational and charitable activities are a bright page in our multiethnic history," the Russian president emphasized
World
Total number of nuclear warheads worldwide rises to 12,340 year-on-year — experts
The Center said in a comment that as long as the United States and Russia account for more than 80% of deployable nuclear warheads, the two "hold a special responsibility…
World
Zelensky’s office to procrastinate in talks for fear of armed radicals — expert
Both ceasefire options proposed by Russia in their memorandum are expected to encounter resistance from Ukrainian political and military structures that benefit from ongoing hostilities - both domestically and in…
World
Trump slams use of Biden’s autopen as one of biggest scandals in American history
According to the US Congress, four White House officials were identified to have used an autopen to sign documents on Biden’s behalf
Business & Economy
Bank of Russia sells yuan worth $167 mln with settlements on June 3
The Central Bank did not sell yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 2, 2025
Business & Economy
Russian LNG supplies to Europe down 2.4% in January-May
Imports of Russian LNG by the EU amounted to around 9.45 bcm in January-May, down from 9.68 bcm in the previous year
World
Zelensky likely to be invited to NATO summit but excluded from working meetings — agency
The source added that most of the alliance’s member states one way or another insist that Vladimir Zelensky should be present in the Hague but no one wants to upset…
Business & Economy
Russia’s National Wealth Fund totals $148 bln as of June 1 — finance ministry
As of June 1, the amount of liquid assets of the NWF amounted to 2.84 trillion ruble, which equals $36.16 bln
World
Trump says ‘always liked’ Xi Jinping, but dealing with him ‘extremely hard’
On June 2, the White House said that Trump and Xi Jinping might have a telephone conversation this week
World
Iran’s uranium enrichment secures independence, peaceful atom — supreme leader
Ali Khamenei added that the US and other countries are not interested in Iran's progress and have put forward conditions presupposing a complete halt of uranium enrichment on Iranian territory
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Russia uses Lancet loitering munition in protecting Crimea, destroying unmanned boats
Russian troops disabled a Ukrainian crewless boat Magura V7 with the help of a ZALA Lancet reconnaissance and strike system
World
Israeli strike on school in Gaza Strip kills 18 people — TV
"Eighteen people, including children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike on tents at a school in the western part of Khan Yunis, where displaced persons were staying," the source…
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Russian troops suppress Ukrainian gun emplacements by combat drones near Dzerzhinsk
The coordinated effort by the Russian personnel allowed assault units to move forward in that frontline area
Society & Culture
Police in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region eliminate lab producing 500 kg of drugs monthly
Police officers discovered the illegal lab in a private house in the Kartalinsky District of the Chelyabinsk Region
Business & Economy
Russian stocks up as main trading session opens
The yuan exchange rate was down by 4.25 kopecks at 10.859 rubles
World
Ukraine’s NATO membership off the table at upcoming The Hague summit — news agency
The alliance does not intend to make "any new financial commitments" to support Ukraine
World
Tehran could weigh nuclear deal with US with Iran-based enrichment consortium — Axios
According to the report, a sixth round of talks on the Iranian nuclear program between the US president’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, could be…
Business & Economy
Sales of new passenger cars in Russia down 28% in May to 91,200 units
The home-produced Lada brand secured the largest share of sales, which totaled 28% as of the end of this spring