FOREIGN POLICY
Impossible to discuss Europe’s future architecture without Europeans — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov added that President Vladimir Putin is open to these negotiations
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Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Mayor of Zaporozhye nuke plant’s host city dismisses reports of enemy counteroffensive
Maxim Pukhov said the service members insist they are in control of the situation and under no circumstances will allow the enemy to cross the Dnieper River
World
West should release frozen assets of Afghanistan — top security official
Sergey Shoigu pointed out that the West should recognize to the full measure the responsibility for its presence in Afghanistan during twenty years and shoulder the entire burden of the…
DOMESTIC POLICY
Mayor of Zaporozhye nuke plant’s host city points to month-long Ukrainian attacks
Maxim Pukhov noted that the number of strikes had increased sharply compared to April, March, February, and January
FOREIGN POLICY
Two intergovernmental agreements to be signed in Astana on nuclear plant — Rosatom
The agreement on nuclear plant construction and the document on financial interaction were prepared for signing
FOREIGN POLICY
Putin, Tokayev to decide whether to make statement on Armenia — Kremlin
This topic will be on the agenda, Dmitry Peskov stressed
World
EU pretends to want to engage in Ukraine talks with Russia — Kremlin spokesman
Accoridng to Dmitry Peskov, what the EU does in reality, is pressure Ukraine to go on fighting instead of making agreements
World
Russia acts as safe haven for over 2.5 mln Ukrainian refugees — ministry
109,000 of them have been granted temporary asylum, 79,000 have received temporary and permanent residence permits and more than 4,000 have been granted Russian citizenship
FOREIGN POLICY
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for state visit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who invited the Russian President to the country, welcomed him on the tarmac
FOREIGN POLICY
US nuke arms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Japan’s flirting with NATO: Shoigu’s statements
Russian Security Council secretary said the rejection by the United States of the Russian initiative to preserve the legacy of the Russian-American New START Treaty in the form of voluntary…
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia knows firsthand that West uses hackers to wage hybrid wars — senior diplomat
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov clarified that major digital technology developers "act as contractors for military departments and intelligence agencies, helping conduct reconnaissance, plan operations, and designate targets"
FOREIGN POLICY
West openly identifies Russia, Belarus as targets of military drills — Russian diplomat
Maria Zakharova highlighted that the West did not hide its desire to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
FOREIGN POLICY
IN BRIEF: Russia notifies Armenia of EU bid’s putting gas perks at risk
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenian authorities are not concerned about rising commodity prices if ties with Russia deteriorate, because they expect to become rich by turning the country…
FOREIGN POLICY
WHO doesn’t recognize Ukrainian attacks on medical facilities in Russia’s historic regions
Russian Deputy Health Minister Andrey Plutnitsky called on the 1st International Security Forum participants to assess Kiev’s actions and demanded an investigation into every attack carried out by Ukrainian forces
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Kiev intensifies attacks on ZNPP after Victory Day ceasefire
Director of the plant Yury Chernichuk noted the mounting pressure on the civilian population and on the power plant’s staff members
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Putin arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit
Russian president's visit to Astana will last for three days from May 27 to 29
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Kiev troops fire 15 munitions towards DPR in past day, one wounded
A total of 11 residential buildings, a car and four civilian infrastructure sites were damaged
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Draft address to UN over Ukraine’s deadly attack on Starobelsk goes to Russian parliament
State Duma committee’s head Leonid Slutsky called the attack a "barbaric act of terror and a military crime," adding that it had no statute of limitations
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Tigers that Russia gifted to Kazakhstan to be released into wild soon — Putin
According to the Russian president, Russian and Kazakhstani scientists are working together at the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve to adapt and acclimate the animals
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Russia treats prosperous Kazakhstan with great respect — Putin
The Russian president recalled that the republic recently adopted a new forward-looking constitution, which is in keeping with the spirit of the times
Business & Economy
Russia’s investments in Kazakh economy nearing $30 bln — Putin
The Russian president says that for several years running, the export and import operations between the states have remained at a high level
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Russia to continue developing cooperation with Kazakhstan — Putin
The Russian president expressed confidence that the negotiations during the upcoming visit will give a powerful impetus to the further strengthening of Russia-Kazakhstan partnership
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Putin lauds launch of Russian-Kazakhstani Soyuz 5/Sunkar spacecraft
The event occurred on the 65th anniversary of the first human flight into low-Earth orbit, the Russian president said
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Putin publishes article in Kazakh newspaper ahead of his state visit to Astana
In his article, the Russian leader shares his assessment of the current state and prospects of the Russian-Kazakh relations
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
Guterres should be concerned about Kiev killing innocent children — Russian MFA
The Ukrainian military launched drones at the academic building and dormitory of the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s Vocational College in the city of Starobelsk in the early hours of May 22
FOREIGN POLICY
Russia’s UN envoy calls West’s reaction to Starobelsk tragedy ‘complete disgrace’
Vasily Nebenzya noted that when children die as a result of the deliberate actions of the Kiev regime, the tragedy is shrouded in excuses and doubts in Western capitals
FOREIGN POLICY
Russian diplomat slams UN Secretariat’s reaction to Starobelsk tragedy
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya stressed that Moscow regularly provides the UN Secretariat with documents recording the Kiev regime’s crimes against the civilian population
FOREIGN POLICY
EC officially informed about Ukraine’s attack on Starobelsk, Foreign Ministry’s warning
The European Commission and the EEAS has made no statement about the terror attack on Starobelsk so far
FOREIGN POLICY
Russian envoy shares photos from Starobelsk tragedy site during meeting at German MFA
According to the Russian diplomatic mission, Sergey Nechaev expressed disappointment that the German federal government failed to offer words of sympathy to the victims of the horrific tragedy
FOREIGN POLICY
Russian First Deputy PM Manturov meets UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The parties discussed current issues of multifaceted Russian-UAE cooperation
FOREIGN POLICY
Russian envoy tells German MFA Moscow runs out of patience over Ukrainian crimes
Sergey Nechaev "drew attention to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement of May 25, 2026, which contains recommendations to ensure the evacuation of foreign citizens and diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian…
FOREIGN POLICY
IN BRIEF: Kremlin aide lays out agenda of Putin’s upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan
Yury Ushakov said that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will arrive at Astana airport on May 27 to personally greet Vladimir Putin
FOREIGN POLICY
Kazakh President Tokayev to personally meet Putin at Astana Airport — Kremlin aide
The Russian leader will arrive in the capital of Kazakhstan in late afternoon of May 27
World
EU’s preparing 21st package of sanctions against Russia — von der Leyen
According to the European Commission president, the new package will be aimed at lowering the Russia's population's standard of living
FOREIGN POLICY
State corporations, major businesses to be members of Russian delegation in Kazakhstan
Yury Ushakov mentioned head of the Russian Fertilizer Producers Association Andrey Guryev and Transneft CEO Nikolay Tokarev among the "top representatives"
FOREIGN POLICY
Putin to take part in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council’s meeting on May 29
Yury Ushakov said the meeting will be held initially in the restricted attendance format and then with comprehensive participation