US authorizes energy-related transactions with Russian banks until November 1
According to the document, the banks in question include the Central Bank of Russia, VTB, Alfa Bank, Sberbank, Vneshekonombank, Otkrytiye, Sovkombank, Rosbank, Zenit and Sankt-Peterburg
NATO defense ministers to discuss support for Ukraine in Brussels on May 16
The first session will see the Chiefs of Defense meet in a NATO-Ukraine Council format to discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation on the ground, and NATO and Allied continued support to Ukraine
Russian drone operators destroy Ukrainian positions near Semyonovka, Spornoye
Troops of the combat group "South" destroyed Ukrainian positions near two settlements
Number of flooded homes in Russia drops to 9,341
Most of the flooded homes are in the Orenburg, Kurgan and Tyumen regions
European banks’ tax payments in Russia rise four-fold in 2023 — newspaper
The Financial Times notes that more than half of the European banks’ tax payments correspond to Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International
Two police officers killed in militant attack in Russia’s North Caucasus
Several improvised explosive devices were found at the scene
Mortar gunners destroy about ten Ukrainian servicemen
Russian fighters occupied better positions owing to accurate mortar fire and concerted action
Zelensky says Kiev negotiating with Washington its support for next 10 years
According to Zelensky, Kiev wants this agreement with the United States to be "the strongest" one among similar documents it has already signed or is planning to sign with other allies
Ukraine’s army chief acknowledges Russia’s successes in several frontline areas
Thus, according to Syrsky, the most difficult situation for the Ukrainian army is unfolding in the Pokrovksky and Kurakhovsky areas in the Kiev-controlled part of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), where Ukrainian units had to retreat
Russia’s Battlegroup East improves frontline positions — top brass
The adversary lost up to 85 troops, four pickup trucks, two self-propelled artillery systems, an electronic warfare station and a field munitions depot
Panic on frontline growing on Ukrainian side — Kremlin
Russia must support the current dynamics in the special military operation zone, Dmitry Peskov said
UNRWA Chief: Number of child lives lost in Gaza is staggering
Russia to grant asylum to Kyrgyz citizen convicted of participation in special military op
According to Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Irina Volk, the young man lived in Russia even before the start of the special military operation and worked in the film industry
Kiev requests over 800 Vector reconnaissance drones from Germany — media
According to Der Spiegel, last week the head of the German company Quantum-Systems GmbH, Florian Seibel, visited Ukraine together with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck
Press Review
- Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
- Press review: Belarus' new national security strategy and Russia, US butt heads at UNTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 26th
- Press review: US tries to strong-arm China and Zelensky's bid to bring men homeTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 25th
- Press review: NATO flexes muscles near Russian border and South China Sea runs hotTop stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, April 24th
- Press review: GOP tussles over Ukraine bill and Putin, Aliyev talk partnershipTop stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, April 23rd
Press releases
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
- Ak Bars Bank: the bank is not a subsidiary or dependent company with the Ak Bars HoldingThe bank chose snow leopard as a corporate symbol many years ago
- China plans reducing the academic burden on primary and middle school studentsThe country will promote the high-quality, well-balanced development and urban-rural integration of its nine-year compulsory education system
- Huawei and Flexxible IT Unveil Industry O&M Hi-Ops 3.0 Service Solution
Checks on Russian-Kazakh border due to remaining terrorist threat — diplomat
Russian border guards are in direct contact with foreign partners, Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said
More children killed in Gaza over 6 months than in all world conflicts in 4 years — UNRWA
Philippe Lazzarini pointed out that it is very difficult to get precise figures under war situation
Russia delivers 35 precision strikes on Ukrainian military sites over week — top brass
Russian troops liberated the communities of Novomikhailovka and Bogdanovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic and advanced deep into the enemy defense
Russian cabinet extends obligatory sale of foreign currency revenue for one year
The move is to facilitate maintenance of stability of the foreign currency exchange rate and sustainability of the Russian financial market, the government noted
Russian cutting-edge missile frigate holds artillery firings in Arctic drills
"The combat exercises were conducted in the Barents Sea waters closed for shipping," the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Settlement proposal on Gaza to Hamas provides for release of 20-40 hostages — TV
A source told the news outlet that the agreement will be most likely reached in the next couple of days
Medvedev vows Moscow's response to US law on seizing Russia's frozen assets will sting
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman suggested enacting legislation to allow Russia to confiscate assets belonging to the citizens of unfriendly countries
No conditions for talks with Kiev at this time — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin "is well-known"
Press review: China to weather US storm and ATACMS not 'wonder weapons'
Top stories from the Russian press on Saturday, April 27th
Russia proposes new rules for foreigners buying sim cards, requires biometric data
People covered under the new rules will only be allowed to buy a sim card at physical telecom locations, and not via the Internet
US intel finds no proof of Russian leadership’s involvement in Navalny’s death — newspaper
"Some European intelligence agencies have been told of the US view," The Wall Street Journal added
Medicine for Bekhterev’s disease may cause medical tourism to Russia — Health Minister
Previously, the media reported that the Russian Health Ministry registered the first treatment for the Bekhterev’s disease in the world
US’ Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions between two countries — NYT
Israel’s military upcoming operation in Rafah will also be on agenda, the New York Times reported
Erdogan’s May 9 visit to US postponed to more convenient date — Foreign Ministry
"The high-level dialogue between Turkey and the US will continue," the spokesman Oncu Keceli said
Terrorist attacks occur in Iran, Russia due to US support for terrorism — Iran’s top brass
According to the news agency Tasnim, when speaking about NATO eastward expansion, Mohammad Reza Ashtiani emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states should utilize the SCO potential in order to neutralize common threats
Erdogan moves back from May 9 his trip to US — report
The report hasn’t been officially confirmed