Russia, EU want to work on rare-earth metals in Kazakhstan — expert

The most promising rare-earth metal deposits in Kazakhstan may be situated in central and eastern regions of the country - the ones dealing with the mining industry, Ramin Kazymov said
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European Commission confirms not cyberattack behind blackout in Spain

Press chief Paula Pinho also confirmed that the European Commission favors greater integration of the Iberian Peninsula's power grids into the EU's single electricity system, which would allow for faster stabilization of the grid at the expense of resources from other EU countries
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Statements about Russia’s possible attack on Europe are nonsense — Medvedev

The Russian official pointed out that European politicians explained all economic problems blaming everything on Russians
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From happy-go-lucky to Northern Sea Route cruise: how White Sea transforms into resort

Private investments are attracted to finance the program, and the role of the state is in tax incentives, ensuring transport accessibility, road infrastructures, and personnel training
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Hurdles to climb before meaningful talks on Ukraine can begin — Medvedev

According to the Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Moscow "proceeds from the possibility of launching talks without preconditions"
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Spain's prime minister pledges power system will be reinforced following blackout

According to Pedro Sanchez, the worst of the crisis is over
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State Duma delegation could pay official visit to North Korea this year — Deputy speaker

According to Pyotr Tolstoy, the State Duma has an invitation
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NATO expansion violates UN Charter — former UN Human Rights Council expert

Alfred-Maurice de Zayas noted that peace is possible only if the US and NATO countries recognize their responsibility for starting a war
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Russia, UAE finalizing free trade zone agreement

Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev added that "there are discussions with colleagues in respect of how dangerous the UAE jewelry industry is for our producers"
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No evidence of terrorist attack causing massive blackouts, Spanish PM says

Pedro Sanchez also said that an independent report would be requested from Brussels so that Madrid could get a clearer picture of what had happened
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Organizers of Georgian protests planned to start Maidan — State Security Service

The protesters planned to provoke law enforcement officials to engage in fighting, "which was supposed to lead to casualties"
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Russian army closing in on Ukrainian battlegroup in Kupyansk after Doroshovka liberation

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the liberation of Doroshovka evidences that Russian troops are consistently exploiting their success in the Dvurechnaya bridgehead
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Opposition plotted coup in Georgia in 2024 with support from abroad — security service

The security service pointed out that the mercenaries were ready to come to Georgia from Ukraine to participate in attacks on police officers, which would have exacerbated tensions
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Tehran assume that explosion at Shahid Rajaee port could be act of sabotage or subversion

According to Mohammad Mehdi Shahriari, the accident could have been caused by FPV drones
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Ukraine orders mandatory evacuation from seven villages near combat zone

Previously, residents of these settlements were encouraged to evacuate voluntarily
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Ukraine ceasefire plays important role in Russia's interaction with global South — expert

According to Associate Professor Krissada Promvek, the ceasefire acts as a strategic gesture aimed at fostering peace and easing international tensions
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Medvedev sees Zelensky meeting 'most tragic end'

The Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council commented on the incident which claimed life of Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces
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International bodies may shape Eurasia's security architecture — Russian envoy

According to Alexey Borodavkin, dialogue must be intensified, and more "network-like" horizontal ties should be developed between these bodies
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Afghanistan to send representative delegation to forum in Kazan — source

During the visit, plans are reportedly to "try to find new opportunities for cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan"
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Ukraine to hold talks with US on minerals deal this week — deputy

On April 17, Ukraine and the US signed a memorandum as part of the future minerals deal
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