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The article compiles various statements and reports from different global actors, including Russian officials, US President Trump, and Chinese diplomats, touching upon geopolitical tensions, military operations, and economic concerns. Key themes include US-China relations, the conflict in Ukraine, potential US-Iran conflict, and the role of BRICS.

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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 Battlegroup North UAVs destroy over dozen Ukrainian EW stations in Kharkov Region

An attack UAV platoon commander, call sign "Funtik," noted that eliminating jamming stations and equipment the Russian military can more widely utilize various types of reconnaissance and attack drones

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"

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

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

Kiev will spare no one if left unrestrained — Kremlin

Actions by the Kiev regime may lead to more resignations in Europe, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told

Mercedes-Benz could enter defense production — CEO

According to Ola Kallenius, defense-related operations would account for only "a minor share" of the business compared with passenger cars and light commercial vehicles

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"

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"

Xi, Trump held constructive, open exchange of views — top Chinese diplomat

According to Wang Yi, the talks between the two leaders were "an important signal to the world"

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly"

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

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

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

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

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"

Yermak to remain in pre-trial detention for three more nights — lawmaker

Yaroslav Zheleznyak says that transactions for the remaining amount have been made, but the money did not reach the court’s account in time

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

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

US statements about control over Hormuz meant for home audience — Iranian envoy to Minsk

According to Alireza Sanei, the US authorities know that the strait is controlled by Iran

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

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

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

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

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’s Battlegroup North FPV drones kill Ukrainian contingent in Sumy Region

Airborne reconnaissance capabilities of the units detected the movement of a group of enemy personnel near a forest belt in the Sumy Region

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

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

Kremlin spokesman speaks on Putin’s China visit, Cuba’s fuel issues in daily briefing

According to Dmitry Peskov, the Russian leader will travel to China very soon and preparations for his visit are over

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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"

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Yapay zekâ öngörüsü — kesinlik taşımaz

US will resume and finish the operation in Iran.
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US-Israel could resume strikes on Iran as early as next week.
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Iran will divide countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz.
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Açık Sorular

What specific actions will the US take regarding Iran in the next 48 hours?
Will the EU experience economic collapse due to increased military spending?
What are the specific 'umbrella concepts' the MFA is referring to regarding Western adversaries?
What is the precise nature of the 'terrorist provocation' Zelensky might be planning?