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EU wants to protract Ukraine conflict, prevent normalization of Russia-US ties — official

According to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu, "European countries are encouraging Kiev" to act this way

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Russia hopes for successful Iran-US talks — deputy foreign minister

The third round of dialogue between the United States and Iran ended on April 26 in Muscat

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Yemeni Houthis report striking USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier

According to the movement military spokesman Yahya Saree, the armed forces conducted a drone operation in the Arab Sea

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Houthis report striking Israeli facilities in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon

Previously, the Israel Defense Forces reported that it had intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that was approaching the country’s airspace from the east

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ISS orbit raised to avert collision with space junk

Currently, the station’s average altitude is 418.74 km, with 417.86 at the lowest point, and 438.05 km at the apogee

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Tesla board starts looking for new CEO — WSJ

According to the report, the move was caused by Tesla’s sinking stocks and profits

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EU to unveil its proposals for trade talks with US next week —- Bloomberg

According to the report, the document will contain provisions on lowering trade barriers, increasing European investment into the US and cooperation on global challenges and threats

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Ukrainian deputy premier confirms signing minerals deal with US

The agreement does not contradict Ukraine’s obligations as part of the EU accession process

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Brazil favors BRICS cooperation in counter-terrorism — presidential aide

Brazilian Presidential Aide Celso Amorim recalled that BRICS national security advisers have been meeting regularly since 2009

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Deal with Kiev to generate over $350 bln in incomes for US — Trump

According to the US president, the sum was handed over to Ukraine by his predecessor Joe Biden in the form of financial loans and military aid

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US, China not in talks on tariffs — trade negotiator

According to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Washington wants to have "fair trade with China"

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Russian troops steadily advance in Sumy Region — military expert

"I would like to note that they have been constructing defense lines and fortifications very actively now," Andrey Marochko added

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Trump says he made no mistakes during first 100 days in office

According to the US president, Washington is "going to make millions and billions of dollars, but it takes a little while"

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Minerals deal shows that US has economic interests in Ukraine — Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent believes that the deal is "a signal to the Russian leadership."

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Israeli strikes leave 35 Gaza residents dead in past day

A total of 109 injured were taken to Gaza hospitals in the reported period

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Over 90% of babies in Gaza don’t receive basic nutrition — UN agency

OCHA added that 65% of Gaza’s population has no access to drinking water

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Europe’s gas prices rise by almost 30% in April year-on-year

Gas prices at European hubs started to grow last fall, reaching $509 per 1,000 cubic meter in the first quarter of 2025

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Trump succeeds in making Kiev use mineral resources to pay for US aid — Medvedev

"Now, the country that is about to disappear will have to use its national wealth to pay for military supplies," the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman said

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Top Chinese diplomat calls on BRICS nations to join forces in fight against terrorism

Wang Yi went on to say that counterterrorism activities were facing new challenges amid global instability, while the use of advanced technologies complicated them even more