Russia’s Fiber-Optic Drones Transforming Battlefield Tactics in Ukraine — Expert Analysis

Russia’s fiber-optic drones 'driving Ukrainian soldiers crazy' in special op zone — expert

Often, the drone begins moving toward its target from a distance of about 15 meters, when the enemy doesn’t even have time to take their machine gun off safety mode, the source said.

Lawmaker says truth about siege of Azovstal to come out, Nazis were at their worst

It was noted that the main result of the siege of Azovstal is that it broke the spirit of the Ukrainian fighters and the troops that were blocked there.

Bank of Russia cuts key rate for third consecutive time since start of year

The regulator noted that it would assess the need for further key rate cuts at its upcoming meetings.

Bank of Russia board to decide on key rate on April 24

At its previous meeting in March, the Bank of Russia cut the key rate for the second time in a row since the beginning of the year by 0.5 percentage points to 15% per annum.

US should think of adverse effect for dollar from anti-Russian sanctions — Putin

All the countries of the world are now thinking of whether it is worth to use the dollar if the US limits the dollar use as a universal international settlement unit due to political considerations, the Russian president noted.

Russia may ban import of fish products from Faroe Islands — watchdog

It is reported that the growing potential of production capacity indicates that there are no prerequisites for a decrease in the production of frozen fish.

Russia exported over 5.5 bln kWh in 9M 2024 — Inter RAO

Russia is not supplying any significant electricity volumes to China, Panina noted, stressing at the same time that she looks forward to growth of exports in winter.

Iranian oil supplies to China decline as Tehran demands higher prices — Reuters

According to the agency, last November Iran and China clinched deals for Brent oil supplies at a discount of $10 per barrel. However, in early December, Tehran informed Beijing that the discount would be reduced to $5-6 for supplies in December and January.

Ambassador: situation around Russian ship Sevastopol in S. Korea to be resolved on Tuesday

The Russian ship was detained in South Korea, as the owner was under the US' North Korea-bound sanctions.

EU knows Russia's 'red lines' on Ukraine, clarification not needed — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister drew attention to the statements of some EU figures that "at some stage, not now, later, we will have to talk with Russia to clarify its ‘red lines’ and show it our own".

Finland holding first round of presidential elections

According to data of public polls, 29 percent of the electorate is ready to vote for Niinisto, 12 percent for Haavisto and 10 percent for Vayrynen.

Erdogan says he’d like to discuss ‘grain corridor’ from Ukraine with Putin, Zelensky

We will take part in the work on not only for ourselves, but also for third countries, he continued.

Agricultural output up 5.5% in 2025 thanks to grain harvest — Novak

Agriculture was a major source of economic growth, the deputy prime minister said.

Hungary to review contracts for Paks II NPP construction project by Rosatom — Magyar

The Tisza Party leader considers the project important, but would like to understand the terms and conditions for its financing, whether the loan can be restructured, and whether it can be refinanced on more favorable terms.

Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Europe down 20% during heating season — IEA

The share of Russian pipeline gas in Europe's gas demand for this period amounted to about 7%, down from 8.5% in the previous year.

Top Russian, UAE diplomats call for talks on Strait of Hormuz

Apart from that, the two top diplomats recalled that a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates will soon come into force.

Iran seizes Epaminondas vessel, as it was used by US — agency

Tasnim reported that the Liberian-flagged vessel has repeatedly entered US ports over the past six months.

Discounts on Russian oil to keep narrowing even if Strait of Hormuz opens — analyst

The analyst expected the discount on Urals crude oil to decrease from $28 per barrel in Q2 to $17 per barrel by Q4.

Russian military to get equivalents of US missile defense systems soon — corporation

Russia is developing an equivalent of the THAAD and GMD missile defense systems.