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Russia's oil production to hold steady at 511 mln tons in 2026, ministry projects

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Russia's oil production is projected to remain at 511 million tons in 2026, matching 2025 levels, with a potential rise to 516 million tons in 2027, according to the ministry's baseline scenario.

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Oil production in Russia to remain at 511 mln tons in 2026, in line with 2025

Under the baseline scenario, the ministry expects production to rise to 516 mln tons in 2027

Attack on Iran aimed at reshaping region’s geopolitical map — ambassador to Belarus

According to Alireza Sanei, the US also sought to undermine or destroy Iran’s missile arsenal and deprive the country of its drone capabilities

Over 2,740 US citizens travel to Russia since start of 2026

The figure is higher than during the same period in 2025 by nearly 190

BRICS called to act as force for promoting balance in global arena — Lavrov

According to the top Russian diplomat, BRICS has a "special culture of communication, which rests on mutual respect, sovereign equality, due account of the opinions of all of its members, finding common solutions, and the striving for the common good"

Russian army controls 85% of Krasny Liman, over 50% of Shiykovka — Gerasimov

The troops of the grouping are also successfully operating on the Boguslav and Rubtsovsk directions, the Chief of Russia’s General Staff Army General said

Russia cools Western ‘hotheads’ playing with ‘umbrella concepts’ — MFA on Sarmat

Sergey Ryabkov stressed that Russia "did not expect, does not expect, and will not expect any reaction from Western adversaries" to tests of both new and existing systems

Russia proposes creating new BRICS investment platform — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat noted that it would allow for the accumulation of substantial funds, including through the use of digital assets

IN BRIEF: Ukraine swarms Russian regions with 355 UAVs, causing casualties in Ryazan

Two multi-story residential buildings were also damaged as a result of the attack on Ryazan

US may be readying to capture Raul Castro, NYT says

According to The New York Times, American officials admit that the United States will enact a Venezuelan scenario in Cuba

US leader says he did not underestimate Iran during conflict

According to Donald Trump, Washington deliberately chose not to destroy part of Iran’s infrastructure

Senior US military commander highlights 'thousands of lessons' from operation in Iran

There's no military in the world that makes adjustments as well as the United States military does, Brad Cooper said

China's Xi, Trump discuss in detail economic issues at summit — Chinese MFA

According to China’s top diplomat, the two sides "reached broadly balanced and positive results, including in further implementation of all agreements reached during previous consultations"

Sarmat needs no advertising, no one else has analogues — Russian deputy foreign minister

This system allows guaranteed penetration of both existing and any missile defense systems still in the development phase, Sergey Ryabkov said

Tehran demands that US establish peace in Lebanon — Iranian ambassador to Belarus

Alireza Sanei says that Iran's proposals also include the unfreezing of assets "that have been frozen for many years in banks of various countries"

Risk of major conflict in Middle East persists — Arab League

Arab League’s ambassador to Moscow Walid Hamed Shiltag opined that the risk of a major conflict in the region remained because there was still no definitive agreement between the US and Iran

Europe, while lecturing China, fails to see lawlessness at home, in Ukraine — Russian MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that racism and xenophobia have reached threatening proportions in the EU countries themselves

Putin's test for Europe, Nazi revival, US-China relations: Lavrov's statements

Russia will not be drawn into any triangulation attempts by the US to pit Moscow and Beijing against one another, the Russian foreign minister said

Russia’s weekly inflation at 0.07% on May 5-12, 2026 — Statistics Service

Since the beginning of May, consumer prices in the Russian Federation have edged up by 0.06%, and by 3.17% since the beginning of the year

Zelensky may need allegations of Russia plans to attack to divert attention — senior MP

Leonid Slutsky noted that the head of Kiev regime could be trying to create a background for yet another "terrorist provocation, possibly not against Russia alone"

Russia seeks to strengthen BRICS cooperation on counter-terrorism — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister pointed out that such joint work is particularly relevant given that several countries are exploiting these issues "as a pretext for economic, political, and military pressure on unwelcome governments"

Ceasefire extension opens path to stability — Lebanese delegation

According to the statement, Lebanon would continue to engage constructively in the talks and reaffirms "its unwavering commitment to reaching an agreement that fully restores Lebanon’s national sovereignty and guarantees the safety and return of all its citizens"

Russia’s GDP decline in Q1 2026 seen at 0.2% — Federal Statistics Service

Earlier the Bank of Russia estimated the decline of Russian GDP in the first quarter of 2026 at 0.5% year-on-year

Lavrov stresses importance of strengthening BRICS solidarity on global stage

The Russian foreign minister is convinced that "only through active collective efforts can the BRICS countries ensure that their interests and the interests of the Global South and East are genuinely taken into account in leading multilateral forums"

EU militarization could lead to economic collapse within bloc — expert

Yegor Sergeyev, a senior researcher at the Institute of International Studies of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, says that the need to increase military spending will inevitably impact other areas of national budgets

Russia needs no Eurovision with its ‘sexless monsters’ — senator

Today it is more important for Russia to invest in its own cultural projects and cooperation with friendly countries of the CIS, Asia, BRICS, Airat Gibatdinov said

US President announces possible largest ever Boeing deal with China

According to Donald Trump, the deal also implies the supply of General Electric engines

Russian army liberates two settlements, continue fighting for four more — Gerasimov

Russia’s Battlegroup West is conducting active offensive operations within its area of responsibility along a frontline of approximately 350 kilometers, the Chief of Russia’s General Staff Army General said

Fantastic trade deals, very successful visit: Trump's trip to China in review

The US president expressed the utmost respect for Xi Jinping and described his relationship with the Chinese leader as "a very strong one"

Russia demands broader representation of global majority at UN Security Council — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat confirmed Moscow's support for the ambitions of Brazil and India to secure permanent membership on the Council

British PM could voluntarily step down in favor of Manchester mayor — newspaper

Sources cited by The Daily Telegraph said this scenario is possible if different factions within the Labour Party unite around Andy Burnham

Sarmat ICBM superiority over Western counterparts, laser technology: Manturov’s statements

Russia is at least several years ahead of its foreign partners in the technologies used in the Sarmat system, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said

BRICS must step up efforts to prevent new debt crisis — Lavrov

"The New Development Bank, whose annual meeting is currently taking place in Moscow, could play an important role in implementing this initiative," the Russian foreign minister emphasized

Insurance for ships passing through Strait of Hormuz turned out to be unclaimed — FT

According to the publication, the program did not meet the requirements imposed on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Discussions on denuclearization with Russia and China, Iran operation: Trump’s statements

The US president noted that the US will resume and finish the operation in Iran, which is currently 70-75% complete

IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on results of government’s economic measures, SPIEF program

The Russian president said the measures taken by the government to improve the economic situation are already yielding positive results

Trump says US forces eliminate senior ISIS leader in joint operation in Nigeria

The US leader said that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki "will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans"

UEC becomes world leader in combat aircraft engine production in 2025

UEC CEO Alexander Grachev noted that, being cut off from international cooperation in 2021, the corporation had to work "in isolation" for five years

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russian troops delivered one massive and two combined strikes by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, energy and transport infrastructure over the period of May 12-15 in response to Kiev’s attacks on civilian facilities

Serious dialogue with Russia is EU’s responsibility — Slovak PM

Robert Fico called the belief held by some European politicians that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved by military means an illusion

Xi Jinping mentions Putin during conversation with Trump — The New York Times

The Chinese leader, while giving the US President a tour of the Zhongnanhai state residence, recalled that he had spoken with the Russian leader at the same location in 2024

Resignations of Latvian politicians over Kiev may be just beginning — Kremlin

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says one should not allow drones flying toward Russia to pass through their territory

Top Russian diplomat calls for reforming UN Secretariat

According to Sergey Lavrov, the situation in which the Secretariat has "effectively been privatized by a single group of countries" is unacceptable

France’s standing in Africa under Macron weakening by day — news outlet

According to the news outlet, the recent Africa Forward summit in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi is a prime example of this decline

Trump says he does not want war with China if Taiwan declares independence

The US president says he wants the authorities in China and Taiwan "to cool down"

Israel, Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire for 45 days — US Department of State

Spokesperson Tommy Pigott says the State Department will reconvene the political track of negotiations, and a security track will be launched at the Pentagon with military delegations from both countries

Single visit by US leader will not resolve Beijing-Washington trade tensions — expert

Commenting on Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy, Su Xiaohui noted that the mode of interaction between China and the US is not dictated by Washington

US, Israel could resume strikes on Iran as early as next week — NYT

According to sources cited by the newspaper, US President Donald Trump is considering more aggressive bombing of Iran and a special forces ground operation to extract enriched uranium from Iranian nuclear facilities

Nine civilians injured in Ukraine’s drone attack on apartment house in Belgorod

A three-year girl is among the wounded

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US and Israel could resume strikes on Iran as early as next week.
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US will enact a Venezuelan scenario in Cuba.
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Resignations of Latvian politicians over Kiev may be just beginning.
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Offene Fragen

What are the specific details of the proposed BRICS investment platform?
What is the full extent of damage from the drone attacks on Ryazan and Belgorod?
What are the implications of the potential US operation in Cuba?
What is the timeline for the completion of the US operation in Iran?