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Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war

The Independent UK

Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia's war in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv.

Euronews

Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June

The Independent UK

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India, Russia advance military cooperation at high-level Army-to-Army talks

India and Russia are deepening their military partnership, with recent discussions focusing on enhancing mutual learning and operational synergy. This collaboration extends to defense manufacturing, space exploration, and fertilizer cooperation, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties against external pressures. Russian President Putin is also set to attend the BRICS summit in…

The Economic Times

Why did Russian FM Sergey Lavrov say ‘If you don't surrender your phone, they will take out a gun’ during Delhi press conference? Watch video

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lightened a press conference in Delhi with a humorous remark to a buzzing phone, drawing laughter and viral attention. As the phone of one of the camerapersons was constantly buzzing, Sergey Lavrov jokingly said, 'Sir, if you don't surrender your phone, they will take out…

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Friendly nations can rely on safe commerce, says Araghchi after meeting EAM; welcomes any positive role by India for peace

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the West Asia conflict and its implications, including the Strait of Hormuz situation, in their first bilateral meeting since the US-Israel and Iran war started in February.

The Times of India

'Russian oil supplies to India have increased': Lavrov hails surging energy ties with New Delhi amid global pressures

He accused the US of seeking to "dominate global energy markets" and sideline Russian firms. Amid West Asia tensions, Lavrov highlighted the "privileged" Moscow-Delhi partnership during the BRICS meeting.

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Hormuz not blocked by Iran, 'unprovoked aggression' by US, Israel led to it: Russian FM Lavrov

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed to US and Israeli actions as the cause of the Gulf crisis. He stated Iran did not block the Strait of Hormuz. Lavrov proposed regional security talks involving Iran and Arab nations. He suggested India could mediate between Iran and the US for long-term…

The Economic Times

India can play long-term mediator role: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Iran-US conflict

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed India as a mediator for the Iran-US conflict. He highlighted India's extensive diplomatic experience and its role as BRICS chair. Lavrov suggested India could facilitate dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbours to prevent regional instability. India's past mediation efforts in various global conflicts…

The Economic Times

EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting

New Delhi hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed delegates from member and observer nations. The meeting is part of India's 2026 BRICS chairship. Discussions covered global and regional issues. India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on January 1.

The Economic Times

India-Russia discuss energy, trade and global tensions as BRICS ministers gather in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for productive talks. They discussed bilateral cooperation in energy and trade. The meeting also covered the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict. India and Russia share an interest in strengthening multipolarity. Other BRICS foreign ministers also arrived for…

The Economic Times

Russia to fulfil all agreements on energy supply to India: Russian FM Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has assured India that energy supply agreements will be completed. He stated that relations between Russia and India are based on deep friendship. Lavrov praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an energetic leader. He pledged that unfair competition will not harm their energy deals.

The Economic Times

Russia Reaffirms 'Support for Sovereignty' of Cuba Amid U.S. Threats but Stops Short of Military Commitment

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also pointed to ongoing assistance, including oil shipments, and said such support would continue alongside contributions from China

Latin Times

Strait of Hormuz military talks to be led by UK and France – as it happened

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Euronews

Where is Szijjártó? Hungarian minister to skip EU meeting after vanishing from public view

Szijjártó will miss next week's EU Foreign Affairs Council after the Orbán government's election loss. He faces accusations of sharing classified information with Russia and destroying sensitive documents.

Reason

Hungary Breaks Free: How Voters Ended 16 Years of Orbán's Iron Rule

Everyone could see who, and what, was responsible for Hungary’s economic malaise.

The Independent UK

Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos

Euronews

'Alarming': Von der Leyen to raise Hungary's 'Russia leaks' with EU leaders

The allegations about Hungary leaking information to Russia raise the possibility of a member state "actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and its citizens", the European Commission said.

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Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran

Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions.

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New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit

Leaked calls show Hungary's Foreign Minister briefing Russia's Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin.

Euronews

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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Leaked call shows Szijjártó discussing EU sanctions removal with Russia's Lavrov

The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels.

Radio France Internationale

Propaganda Machine: Inside Russia's drive to shift Chad from Western influence

Russian operatives worked in Chad in 2024 to pull the country closer to Moscow and away from Western influence, internal documents reviewed by an international media consortium reveal. The papers show efforts to build ties with Chadian authorities, spread anti-Western narratives and target opposition figure Succès Masra during a tense…

Euronews

Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary's exclusion from NATO meeting

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified information to Moscow.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans in fight against Kyiv

No more Kenyans to be enlisted by Moscow; Starmer warns against fossil fuel ‘windfall for Putin’ during war on Iran. What we know on day 1,483

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