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TASS Russian firm unveils laser system for protecting civilian infrastructure from UAVs The system detects targets at a distance of up to three km 13 minutes ago Russian troops liberate Volokhovka community in Kharkov Region over past day — top brass According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,175 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours 15 minutes ago Armenia not looking to stoke tensions with Russia — top diplomat Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia realized that it had to choose between the European Union and the EAEU 17 minutes ago Russia ranks second in terms of share of total value of gas imports to EU in Q1 The United States with its LNG supplies took first place, Norway ranked third 19 minutes ago Russia’s military planning to take into account NATO’s growing nuclear capabilities This "cannot go unaddressed," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said 25 minutes ago Middle East crisis could impact Central Asia — Russian Foreign Ministry According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin, consequences of the current situation in Libya, Yemen and Syria may also affect the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea regions 45 minutes ago CPC plans to export record 72 mln tons of oil in 2026 According to Nikolay Gorban, the consortium’s revenue amounted to 2.4 bln last year, up from 166 bln rubles in 2024 49 minutes ago Relations between Russia, Cambodia steadily develop — senior diplomat Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko highlighted close contacts between the two countries’ foreign ministries 49 minutes ago Russia-led security bloc opposes reviving star-wars policy — Russian diplomat According to Russia’s Permanent Representative to CSTO Viktor Vasilyev, the organization is currently working on a draft foreign ministers’ statement on preventing an arms race in outer space 1 hour ago Russia expects top North Korean diplomat’s visit this year — senior diplomat Andrey Rudenko said the date is being agreed upon through diplomatic channels 1 hour ago Estonia downs drone allegedly en route from Ukrainian territory — top defense official According to Hanno Pevkur, the drone entered Estonia’s airspace and was downed over Lake Vortsjarv 1 hour ago Moscow-led bloc’s chief criticizes suspension of contact with OSCE According to Taalatbek Masadykov, the relations between the two organizations' executive bodies have been effectively severed 1 hour ago EU pays highest amount for Russian LNG in over one year in March The European Union purchased around 933 mln euros worth of LNG from Russia 1 hour ago Russia-led security bloc threatens no country, organization — CSTO chief Taalatbek Masadykov said the organization's strategic goal is to ensure collective security through consolidating efforts on the basis of partnership, universally recognized norms and principles of international law 1 hour ago CSTO strengthening its military component, creating modern defense capabilities — chief Taalatbek Masadykov also noted that the CSTO is working to increase its readiness to respond to challenges and threats to its allies' security 1 hour ago Senior diplomat sees growing risks of head-on clash between NATO, Russia Sergey Ryabkov highlighted "the escalatory narrative" from European capitals about "the looming threat of a high-intensity war" with Russia 2 hours ago Three NATO reconnaissance aircraft spotted over Kaliningrad Region One of them is an American Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II intelligence and reconnaissance jet, which took off from Romania’s Constanta 2 hours ago Russia develops Odyssey repeater to increase UAV strike range The Aviatechnolab Design Bureau said the Odyssey system extended the range of attack unmanned aerial vehicles to 70 kilometers 2 hours ago Russian Hockey Federation files lawsuit with CAS against IIHF Earlier, the RIHF had sent applications to the IIHF Disciplinary Committee requesting the immediate reinstatement of the Russian national teams to international competitions 2 hours ago Zelensky’s office dreams of drafting women to patch gaps in army — Ukrainian lawmaker Maxim Buzhansky urged the members of the Office to focus on their own responsibilities instead of broader issues 2 hours ago Press review: Putin China visit puts energy sector in focus as Trump signals bluff on Iran Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, May 19th 2 hours ago Russian troops gain control of road linking communities near Volokhovka in Kharkov Region Russia’s Battlegroup North units continue creating the security zone on the territory of the Sumy and Kharkov Regions 2 hours ago Energodar to take extra protective measures due to latest Ukrainian UAV attacks — mayor Maxim Pukhov urged all residents to remain calm, follow safety protocols, and rely solely on verified official information 2 hours ago Ruble tops ranking of world’s best currencies — Bloomberg The ruble’s exchange rate against the dollar has fallen to its lowest since February 2023 2 hours ago Russia to respond to aggression as Kiev plans to launch drones from Latvia — intel agency Russia’s Foreign Intelligence reported that service members from the Ukrainian army’s Unmanned Systems Forces had been deployed to Latvia to prepare attacks on Russia from the Baltic country’s territory 2 hours ago Russia’s Battlegroup North’s air defense units destroy over 90 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs According to the Russian officer, fighters of the Battlegroup North use drones with high-explosive fragmentation warheads, air defense systems, and mobile armed units to intercept Ukrainian UAVs 3 hours ago China looking forward to Putin’s visit — MFA At a scheduled summit, the two leaders will discuss China-Russia cooperation and global and regional issues of mutual interest, the Chinese diplomat said 3 hours ago Newspaper points to unprecedented level of Putin-Xi friendship Since his official inauguration in 2013, Xi Jinping has met with Vladimir Putin more than 40 times 3 hours ago Trade turnover between Russia, Belarus up in Q1 2026 — official Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk specified that bilateral trade turnover grew by 7.1% in the reporting period 3 hours ago Almost all Russia-Belarus trade transferred to settlements in national currencies According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, the figure reached 99.1% in 2025 4 hours ago United States to conduct test launch of nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM on May 20 The statement emphasized that the test launch is routine, was planned several years ago, and is not in response to current world events 4 hours ago FSB detains two foreigners in Voronezh Region for blowing up drone at military unit According to the FSB, two citizens of former Soviet republics were recruited by a Ukrainian Security Service agent via Telegram 4 hours ago Chinese diplomat dismisses report of Xi Jinping’s remark about Ukraine as pure fiction Guo Jiakun said the Financial Times information contradicts the facts 4 hours ago Nearly 70% of Ukrainians use Russian language on daily basis — former PM Nikolay Azarov pointed out that Ukraine tried to eliminate the Russian language and ban a significant part of its culture 4 hours ago Russian archaeologist to lead first expedition after release from Polish custody Alexander Butyagin will travel to Myrmekion in late July 4 hours ago NATO countries importing HIMARS clones from South Korea to use against Russia — expert According to Alexander Stepanov, contracts are currently known to be in place for the supply of at least 290 systems of this type to Poland, 9 to Estonia, and 16 to Norway 4 hours ago Russian stocks down as main trading session opens As of 10:00 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices lost 0.17% 4 hours ago US probe confirms presence of military-biological facilities near Russian border — expert According to Boris Rozhin, the probe will transfer the issue of American military-biological activity abroad from the level of charges to the status of legal recognition 4 hours ago Asia, Europe showing interest in Russia’s anti-drone nets — developer The nets feature an innovative "spider knot" weave 5 hours ago Russia holding nuclear forces drills — top brass According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, the drills are set to practice readying some of nuclear forces’ units and formations for accomplishing assigned objectives 5 hours ago An-2 aircraft with eight people on board makes emergency landing in Siberia According to the Russian Investigative Committee, the emergency landing was caused by an engine failure 5 hours ago Ukrainian forces subject Zaporozhye NPP to massive shelling — plant’s management Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina said the exact number of drones that attacked Energodar is being established 5 hours ago Moscow, Beijing manage to return to positive trade dynamics — Russian first deputy PM Denis Manturov noted that investment activity is having a positive impact on the development of bilateral trade 5 hours ago Euroclear refuses to unfreeze Russian Central Bank’s assets: what is known The decision is based on the fact that the Russian regulator’s claim against Euroclear Bank is not recognized under EU legislation, and "Euroclear does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction" 5 hours ago Industrial site affected in Yaroslavl as Russia downs 315 Ukrainian drones overnight There were no casualties or injured 5 hours ago Israel occupies nearly 1,000 sq. km of Middle East territory since Oct 2023 — newspaper According to the newspaper, Israeli forces control over half of the Gaza Strip 5 hours ago MOEX Index up as morning trading session opens As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 0.03% 6 hours ago Russia wipes out part of Ukraine’s Alpha special forces in Dnepropetrovsk Region — sources The Ukrainian troops have been eliminated with aerial bombs and guided munitions 6 hours ago Ukrainian troops attack localities in Russia’s Kursk Region with artillery 171 times A private home completely burned down in the village of Novaya Krivtsovka in the Oboyan District as a result of the attack 6 hours ago US has already spent more than $85 bln on military operation in Iran As calculated by Iran War Cost Tracker, basing on a Pentagon briefing for the US Congress on March 10, Washington planned to spend $1 bln for each day of the conflict 7 hours ago Russia’s envoy highlights importance of Russia-China investment cooperation According to Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian Direct Investment Fund has invested in more than 50 projects with Chinese partners 8 hours ago Russia’s air defenses destroy six Ukrainian UAVs over Kaluga Region According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage 8 hours ago Russia’s air defenses destroy 17 Ukrainian UAVs over Voronezh Region overnight According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage 8 hours ago US increasingly leaning toward use of military force against Cuba — Politico According to one of the newspaper’s sources, US President Donald Trump and his aides have grown frustrated that the US pressure campaign has not led Cuba’s leaders to agree to significant economic and political reforms 9 hours ago US laboratories in Ukraine violate legal norms, threaten millions of people — Miroshnik The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large added that the activities of the laboratories constitute "a deception of US taxpayers" 10 hours ago US investigates 56 cases of corruption and theft of American weapons in Ukraine According to a report prepared by the inspectors general of the Pentagon, the State Department, and the now effectively dismantled US Agency for International Development, 13 other investigations have been closed 10 hours ago Biden spared no expense on deadly biological research in Ukraine — Miroshnik The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large says that the results of the research could have included the development of biological weapons 11 hours ago Russian anti-drone technology market may reach $2.76 bln in 2026 Bulat Khabriev, managing investment director at VEB.RF, says that cyberattacks and UAV attacks have ceased to be abstract risks 11 hours ago IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on unprecedented level of ties with China and mutual support The Russian president says that the two countries are ready to support each other on key issues, including the protection of sovereignty 11 hours ago Revenue of Russian theaters rises 18% to $819.66 mln in 2025 According to a report by RBC, attendance at theater events rose by 3.5% to 44.3 mln people 12 hours ago Ukrainian forces attack DPR territory 11 times over past day, one person killed Two people were injured 13 hours ago Naval exercises involving six NATO countries begin in Black Sea The exercises involve Bulgaria, Canada, Portugal, Romania, the United States, and Turkey 13 hours ago Chances for agreement with Iran appear very good right now — Trump The US president added that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and several other countries asked the US to delay strikes on Iran by two to three days, believing that a deal is close 14 hours ago Putin to travel to China on two-day visit The Russian leader will meet with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, hold Russian-Chinese talks in both narrow and expanded formats 14 hours ago US continues to train Ukrainian pilots to use F-16 fighter jets — report According to the report issued by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State, and the Agency for International Development, the training commitments are coordinated by the Air Force Capability Coalition that the US co-leads with Denmark and the Netherlands 15 hours ago Russia maintains strategic advantages in Ukraine — US authorities According to a report compiled by inspectors general of the Pentagon, the Department of State, and the US Agency for International Development, now effectively terminated, the collective West’s assistance to Kiev has amounted to more than $325 billion since February 2022 15 hours ago US military intelligence believes Ukraine is delivering chaotic strikes on Russia Ukrainian strikes lack the coordination, tempo, and concentration on critical Russian military infrastructure, according to a report compiled by inspectors general of the US Department of War, the Department of State and the Agency for International Development 15 hours ago Iranian president says dialogue with US doesn’t mean surrender Tehran will not "retreat from the legal rights of the people and the country," Masoud Pezeshkian says 16 hours ago Unidentified gunman opens fire at Islamic Center in San Diego No information about deaths or injuries is available at this point 16 hours ago Drone attack being repelled by air defenses on Iranian island of Qeshm — agency Tasnim did not elaborate on the incident 16 hours ago Erdogan says Iran conflict devastating global economy The extent of the damage caused by the shockwave that has swept across the world like a tsunami cannot yet be accurately assessed, the Turkish president said 16 hours ago Russia’s former rights commissioner thanks Cardinal Zuppi for assisting return of Russians Matteo Zuppi said he was looking forward to working with Russia’s new human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova 16 hours ago US extends sanctions waiver until June 17 on Russian oil loaded by April 17 The document emphasizes that the license does not authorize transactions related to a number of Russian regions, including Crimea, the Donetsk People's Republic, and the Lugansk People's Republic, as well as Iran, Cuba, and North Korea 17 hours ago Iran, US still far apart on key issues — agency The American side "is still seeking to link talks on ending the war to the nuclear issue" 17 hours ago Brent crude oil price exceeds $112 per barrel for the first time since May 5, 2026 As of 9:22 p.m. Moscow time, the price of Brent crude oil was up 2.65%, reaching $112.15 per barrel 17 hours ago Iran without Internet for 80 days — NetBlocks The blackout has become the longest nationwide internet disruption ever recorded worldwide 17 hours ago Trump says not ready to make concessions to Iran during peace talks The US president also made it clear that Washington may take new measures against Tehran 17 hours ago Bilateral relations, energy and Russian delegation members: aide on Putin’s visit to China There is no link between the visits to China by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yury Ushakov noted 17 hours ago German carmakers face chip shortages due to EU anti-Russian sanctions — Handelsblatt The situation was triggered by Brussels' decision in April to include Chinese company Yangjie in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia 18 hours ago Europe ready to come to negotiating table to resolve conflict in Ukraine — Merz The German chancellor underscored that "the fighting must cease first" 18 hours ago UK premier intends to lead Labour Party into next parliamentary election Keir Starmer said he had no intention of resigning 18 hours ago Extension of Russian oil sanctions relief a positive signal — Dmitriev "Global energy security is impossible without Russian energy resources," the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said 18 hours ago US oil sanctions relief aimed at stabilizing market — Treasury Secretary "It will also help reroute existing supply to countries most in need by reducing China’s ability to stockpile discounted oil," Scott Bessent believes 18 hours ago Bulgaria insists on need to begin negotiations between Europe and Russia The time has come for diplomacy, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said 18 hours ago US to waive sanctions on Russian oil shipments for 30 days — Treasury Secretary This will ensure the most vulnerable countries have access to energy, Scott Bessent said 19 hours ago World Gymnastics clears Russians to compete under country’s flag: what to know European Gymnastics will make its own decision on lifting restrictions on Russian athletes by the end of the week 19 hours ago US says Iran’s new proposal insufficient for a deal — media According to the report, Iran rejects many of Donald Trump's demands and refuses to make any meaningful concessions on its nuclear program 19 hours ago Bank of Russia’s assets to remain frozen — Euroclear The decision is based on the fact that the Russian Central Bank's claim against Euroclear Bank is not recognized under EU law, and Euroclear "does not recognize the court’s jurisdiction" 19 hours ago Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 3,000 — health ministry According to the report, 9,273 people were injured 19 hours ago Russia, China stand for independent foreign policy and supreme rule of law — Kremlin aide Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China on May 19-20 19 hours ago Putin to meet in China with grown-up participant in 2000 joint photo — Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov emphasized the significance of this encounter 19 hours ago Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $16 mln with settlements on May 15 The Central Bank also purchased yuan on the domestic market in the amount of 1.2 bln rubles with settlements on May 14 20 hours ago Superiority of Russian services and proactive work: statements by Mishustin Advances in import substitution and development have reduced the urgent need for domestic software by a factor of four in recent years, the Russian prime minister noted 20 hours ago US to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil transactions for 30 days — Reuters As the agency specified, several countries had previously requested the waiver 20 hours ago Leaders of Russia, China to adopt declaration on emergence of multipolar world — Kremlin Yury Ushakov said that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will sign a Joint Statement on further strengthening the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction 20 hours ago Tea talk with Chinese leader to conclude Putin’s visit to China — Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are set to discuss all the most important issues in a friendly and sincere manner 20 hours ago Russia-China stabilizing partnership especially needed globally — Kremlin As Yury Ushakov noted, Russia "fully and completely supports the activities of China's presidency of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum this year" 20 hours ago Trump may resume operation against Iran if it makes no concessions — TV According to the source, the US leader’s patience is "beginning to run out due to a lack of progress" 20 hours ago Bank of Russia lowers dollar exchange rate to 72.35 rubles for May 19 The official euro exchange rate was lowered by 1 ruble and 10.88 kopecks to 84.0742 rubles 21 hours ago Current account surplus down to $12.2 bln in January-March — Bank of Russia Russia's foreign trade surplus in March 2026 increased by $1.7 billion compared to the same period last year 21 hours ago              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