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Russian Justice Ministry enters Amnesty International on roster of undesirable NGOs

The organization positions itself as a vigorous defender of human rights worldwide, but in reality the London headquarters of Amnesty International is a center for plotting global anti-Russia campaigns that are paid for by associates of the Kiev regime

MOSCOW, May 29. /TASS/. The Russian Justice Ministry entered the UK-based Amnesty International Limited into the roster of foreign and international non-governmental organizations whose activities are designated as undesirable in Russia, according to the ministry website.

The organization positions itself as a vigorous defender of human rights worldwide, but in reality the London headquarters of Amnesty International is a center for plotting global anti-Russia campaigns that are paid for by associates of the Kiev regime.

In May 2025, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office designated the organization's activities undesirable in Russia.

Burundi news agency prepares to sign cooperation agreement with TASS — ambassador

According to Russian Ambassador to Burundi Valery Mikhailov, a draft cooperation agreement between TASS and the Burundi news agency has already been drawn up

Russia patents technology for servicing orbital stations using robots

"Testing this solution on the ROS will enable us to implement it effectively in our lunar program," First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov emphasized

Russian forces advance deeper into Sumy Region in past week, expert says

Earlier, Andrey Marochko told TASS that the Russian army had penetrated 1.5 km deep into enemy defenses in some areas of the region

National Projects are instruments of creating future Russia — Putin

"National Projects consolidate efforts of authorities of all levels, business and scientific communities of our development institutions and public organizations to achieve National Development Goals" the head of state said

Trump-Musk standoff showing signs of easing — media

The tone between the two on social networks has become more conciliatory amid public outcry

Russian authorities plan to establish at least 20 drone ports by yearend

"As of May this year, 31 drone ports have already been deployed across eight regions," Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev said

Zelensky plans to meet with Trump on sidelines of G7 summit — Ukrainian official

During Andrey Yermak’s visit to Washington, the Ukrainian delegation was working on a potential meeting between the two

Zelensky’s regime bears all hallmarks of terrorist organization — Russian senator

The official designation of Kiev regime as a terrorist organization is merely a matter of time, Andrey Klischas stated

Russian forces destroy Ukrainian temporary deployment point in DPR

It was located in a dilapidated building

Trump says Iran should not enrich uranium, otherwise Tehran to face consequences

Earlier, Axios reported that US proposals to Iran on ways to resolve differences over its nuclear development allow Tehran to continue enriching uranium

Merz distorts history by forgetting who liberated world from Nazism — top Russian lawmaker

The Chairman of the State Duma noted that the leaders of the countries of the anti-Hitler coalition emphasized the contribution of the Soviet people

Most important thing now is internal mobilization of every person — Putin

The Russian president stated that the most vital task was the internal mobilization of each individual and society as a whole

Trump admits Musk's ‘craziness’ may be due to drug use — newspaper

Trump had previously stated that he was not concerned about the press reports on Musk's drug use

Russia to respond to attacks on its airfields as military deems right — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin did indeed tell Trump about plans to respond to the attack

FACTBOX: Ukrainian UAVs attacks Russian regions in night hours

The drone attack sparked a fire at a factory in the Saratov Region's Engels

Trump signs several executive orders on drone production, protection

Relevant documents have been published by the White House

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan

The epicenter of the quake was 15 kilometers southeast of the village of Orto-Syrt and 20 kilometers northeast of the village of Ak-Beyit

China agrees to resume rare earth supplies to US — Trump

Trump emphasized that he had a good conversation with the Chinese leader

Development of non-commodity exports from Russia to China holds significant potential

According to Artyom Dovlatov, these projects span gas chemistry, metallurgy, timber processing, shipbuilding, and other sectors

Senior driver plows into ice cream shop in Germany, injuring five people — TV

According to preliminary data, the driver, aged about 70, lost control of the vehicle

Trump-Musk feud internal US issue — Kremlin

"We are confident that the US president will handle this situation on his own," Dmitry Peskov said

Abkhazia ready to raise security standards jointly with Russia — top diplomat

Oleg Bartsits recalled that many Abkhazian politicians have been calling for closer cooperation between Russia and Abkhazia’s defense ministries and security services

New South Korean president agrees to play golf with Trump

According to the office of the South Korean leader, the Republic of Korea and the United States have special allied relations

Russia ready to support development of independent Abkhazia — Foreign Ministry

The ministry stated that during substantive talks, held in the traditionally friendly and trusting atmosphere characteristic of Russian-Abkhaz allied relations, the two foreign ministers discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest

Russian strike drones destroy Ukrainian equipment, thwart troop rotation in DPR

The ministry also reported that, thanks to the coordinated efforts of Russian drone reconnaissance and strike crews, they identify the location of the stronghold, which was subsequently hit by artillery fire

Ukraine gives Russia grounds to launch massive strike, says Trump

Trump also said that he is not worried about the conflict in Ukraine turning into a nuclear one

Appeals court blocks AP access to White House press events

The Washington administration's lawyers argued in the appeal that the president has absolute freedom of action regarding media access to the White House

Top Hungarian diplomat to attend meeting of intergovernmental commission in Moscow

Peter Szijjarto will co-chair the meeting in Moscow along with the Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko

Technical issues must be resolved before restarting Zaporozhye nuke plant — IAEA chief

Rafael Grossi stressed that the safe restart and reliable functioning of such a huge facility as the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant undoubtedly requires compliance with a large number of requirements

IDF chief of general staff approves plans to continue operation in Gaza

On June 1, Eyal Zamir gave orders to expand combat in additional districts in the enclave’s north and south

German leadership provoking confrontation with Russia — Russian lower house speaker

At the same time, speaker of the Russian State Duma, or lower house of parliament, Vyacheslav Volodin, stressed that Russia doesn’t wants such a confrontation

Meeting with Rosatom CEO on Zaporozhye nuke plant necessary, Grossi says

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General also noted the essential role of IAEA experts at the nuclear facility in preventing a nuclear accident

Kremlin criticizes Merz's remark US freed Germany from Nazism

Dmitry Peskov answered the question about how the Kremlin perceived the fact that Friedrich Merz did not mention the pivotal role of the USSR in the liberation of Germany from Nazism

Hungarian PM accuses EU of using Ukraine conflict as 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia

According to the Hungarian prime minister, Brussels believes its primary objective is to "fight Russia in the East"

Russia strikes Ukrainian attack UAV workshops, launch sites over past day

The Ukrainian army lost more than 1,400 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past day

German government becoming increasingly involved in hostilities against Russia — lawmaker

This is how the State Duma Chairman commented on Germany's plans to launch missile production in Ukraine

Top lawmaker says forgetting those who died liberating world from Nazism ‘unacceptable’

The Speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin stated this in his address to the Chairman of the Bundestag Julia Klokner

Russia to repair aircraft damaged after Ukraine’s June 1 attack — senior diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov refuted the Kiev regime’s statements about the attack’s aftermath

Russia produced over 3,200 civilian drones in 2025 — deputy PM

Vitaly Savelyev noted that in 2024, the production output of civilian unmanned aerial systems grew by more than two and a half times as compared to 2023

Everything Russian military does in special operation is response to Kiev regime — Kremlin

Donald Trump previously stated that Putin informed him in a telephone conversation of his intention to respond to Ukraine's attack on Russian airfields

Russia’s space industry needs more private investment — Putin

The Russian president noted that the urge to attract non-governmental funds had already been on the agenda

INTERVIEW: Merz tries to convince Trump to continue escalating situation in Ukraine

The deputy minister emphasized that it is through this prism that the Russian side "perceives the statements and actions of the German chancellor"

Bank of Russia cuts key rate to 20% following prolonged period of tight monetary policy

The regulator said that further decisions on the key rate will be made depending on the speed and sustainability of the decline in inflation and inflation expectations

US redirects anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces — media

This step caused concern among those who support Ukraine

High key rate led to inflation slowdown — Bank of Russia

The pace of inflation and economic activity provides sufficient grounds to lower the rate, the Central Bank chief said

Ukraine’s fate of no concern to West, Russia’s OSCE envoy says

"The nature of the current conflict is obvious to sensible politicians: NATO is waging a proxy war against Russia with Ukraine being the battering ram in its anti-Russian fight," Maxim Buyakevich said

Ukrainian army faces acute shortage of FPV drones — TV channel

At the same time, the newspaper noted that Ukrainian servicemen acknowledge the improving quality of Russian drones

INTERVIEW: US well aware of Russia's position on eliminating causes of Ukrainian conflict

The deputy foreign minister pointed out that the previous US administration had the opportunity to see this for itself

Russian forces now control highway near Yunakovka — military expert

On May 31, Andrey Marochko told TASS that Russian servicemen had entered Yunakovka multiple times to conduct reconnaissance

INTERVIEW: European countries become main obstacle to peace in Ukraine — Russian diplomat

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov noted that the EU and NATO leadership "are relentlessly encouraging Kiev to continue hostilities

Not a single Russkoye Porechnoye resident survived Ukrainian occupation — authorities

District head Yelena Zhadanova added that the Ukrainian armed forces occupied the settlements in her district from the very first days of the invasion

Russian MFA warns countries against working with organizations like British Council

As Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed, the positions of influence that London acquires in the course of certain activities are subsequently used to meddle in the internal affairs of other countries

Ukrainian army retreating from Komar community in western Donetsk region

The Ukrainian military tried to deploy reserves to that community but most of them were destroyed by Russia’s air strikes, the source added

Polish, US presidents discuss over phone NATO eastern flanks’ security

According to Andrzej Duda, he reassured the US leader that Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the Polish presidential election guarantees continuity in key aspects of national policy

Trump says Musk 'went crazy' while leading DOGE

The president also threatened to terminate all government contracts with Musk’s companies and cancel all subsidies

Abkhazia seeks wider recognition of its sovereignty — top diplomat

According to Oleg Bartsits, Abkhazia has a record of successful diplomatic contacts with a number of countries, such as Nicaragua and Venezuela

BRICS summit to adopt world's first declaration on AI governance — Lula da Silva

"The opportunities that are opening up are limitless, but the risks are no less significant," the Brazilian president emphasized

Russian economy close to balanced growth scenario — Central Bank chief

"The risk of economic overheating is materialized in high inflation, growing inflation, in labor market deficit, when the available labor resources were utilized," Elvira Nabiullina said

Polish public no longer supports unconditional aid to Ukraine — MP

According to Marcin Przydacz, Warsaw may return to discussing Kiev's Euro-Atlantic ambitions if it makes some of its own concessions to Poland

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

Russian troops delivered a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military targets in response to Kiev’s terrorist attacks, the Defense Ministry reported

Press review: Putin discusses Ukraine with Trump and Pope as Pakistan seeks Russia’s help

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 5th

Press review: Europe seeks to block US-Russia thaw as Russia eyes role in US-Iran talks

Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 6th

Almost no civilians left in frontline villages of Sumy Region — security forces

Representatives of the Kiev regime have voluntarily and forcibly taken them deep into Ukrainian territory, and many moved to Russia back in 2022

ZNPP shelling, US fuel, Iranian problem: Rosatom-IAEA talks in Kaliningrad

The meeting was described by both sides as a "useful and open discussion," with an agreement to maintain continued dialogue

JD Vance could benefit from Trump and Musk’s feud, says expert

Among the economic repercussions, Ksenia Bondarenko highlighted stock market volatility and uncertainty surrounding the adoption of Donald Trump’s new spending bill

Musk wishes Trump all the best

On June 5, Trump and Musk exchanged harsh words on social media

Russian national team draws with Nigeria, interrupting winning streak

The match was held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow

Palestine recognized by International Labor Organization as observer state

According to the WAFA news agency, the move was supported by many Arab countries, as well as Spain, China, France, and Switzerland

High rates become factor of ruble appreciation — Bank of Russia

The Central Bank is now more confident in ruble strengthening than in April, Governor Elvira Nabiullina noted

Russia promises to work diligently to return every child on Ukraine's list

Maria Zakharva noted that for the Russian side, these are not numbers, not words on a paper, and not politics

Bank of Russia notes slight growth of activity of non-residents from friendly countries

Foreign investments in the Russian economy are still very much limited by sanctions and retaliatory restrictions, regulator’s Governor Elvira Nabiullina noted

INTERVIEW: Russia to determine targets for testing missile systems based on threats

He clarified that this refers to receiving satellite intelligence and surveillance data, inputting flight tasks

Industrial facilities suffer damage in Ukrainian cities of Dnepr, Pavlograd

Anatoly Shary, a Ukrainian opposition blogger based in Spain, claims that the facilities in question are the Dnepropress plant and the Pavlograd Mechanical Plant

'Huge' number of Ukrainian children disappear in EU — Russian Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova stressed that the Ukrainian side had to work constructively

Last night’s strike on military targets in Ukraine comes in response to Kiev — Kremlin

Earlier on Friday, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that, over the past night, the Russian Armed Forces delivered a massive strike by air-launched, seaborne and ground-based long-range precision weapons and unmanned combat aerial vehicles

Israeli strike on southern Gaza kills 12 Palestinians, injures over 40

According to the TV channel Al Jazeera, the strike was carried out on a tent camp for displaced persons

Starting point for discussion: Russia abducted no Ukrainian children — Foreign Ministry

Many of these children may not have any papers at all or may be victims of people who falsify documents, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Somali forces eliminate over 40 leaders of al-Shabaab terrorist group

President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared an "all-out war" on al-Shabaab

White House quietly pressures Senate to water down Russian sanctions — WSJ

According to Congressional officials, the presidential administration has repeatedly contacted them, trying to persuade senators to soften the sanctions bill

US to use new sanctions against Russia if necessary — Trump

He refused to specify whether he supports the new bill developed in the US Senate that provides for tougher sanctions against Russia

Burundi news agency prepares to sign cooperation agreement with TASS — ambassador

According to Russian Ambassador to Burundi Valery Mikhailov, a draft cooperation agreement between TASS and the Burundi news agency has already been drawn up

Putin’s message on terrorism intended for Western powers, not Zelensky — Ukrainian ex-PM

Nikolay Azarov said that Washington has also come to the realization that the current Kiev authorities are not capable of bringing peace to Ukraine

Russia’s FAB bomb wipes out Ukrainian army platoon in southwestern Donetsk region

The strikes by Russian forces destroyed a considerable part of the Ukrainian army’s battalion deployed to hold defense in that frontline area

French army gets by 'on bread and water' as all money goes to Ukraine — politician

According to Florian Philippot, President Emmanuel Macron is supporting the idea of establishing a European army so vehemently because all the money has been drained from the budget to finance Ukraine

Resuming operations at Zaporozhye nuke plant needs military threats gone — Rosatom CEO

"This plan can only be carried out if military threats are eliminated: both direct attacks and any sabotage aimed at disrupting the stable operation of the nuclear power plant," Alexey Likhachev stressed

Russia seeks dialogue with US on resuming direct flights — senior diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov also noted that in accordance with the two presidents’ orders, Russia and the US had held two rounds of consultations on ways to remove irritants "in order to improve the operation of both countries’ diplomatic missions"

Terror attack involving drone thwarted at military facility in Ryazan Region

According to Rosgvardiya, two ready-to-launch drones carrying RKG-3 grenades were seized from the site

Kremlin disputes Trump’s analogy of Ukraine conflict as kids’ brawl

Dmitry Peskov emphasized that for Russia, "this is an existential matter that concerns our security interests, and the future of us and our children"

Russia to defend rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine to resolve crisis, says Lavrov

Respect for the Russian language, the great culture created on its basis, and the people who speak it are very important for Russia, the Russian foreign minister said

Russian lower house speaker addresses Bundestag over Merz’s remarks bout WWII

The message was prompted by the German chancellor’s statements made in the United States

Two civilians suffer casualties as air defenses down nine drones in Moscow Region

According to Governor Andrey Vorobyov, a man and a woman suffered shrapnel injuries in Istra

Gas reserves in European UGS facilities approach 50%

European UGS facilities are currently 49.88% full, compared to 70.7% in the previous year

CIA station in Kiev targeted in recent Russian attack, military expert reveals

According to Alexander Stepanov, strikes are systematic efforts to gradually wipe out the military capabilities of Ukraine

Top Russian lawmaker sends materials on Zelensky regime's terrorist attacks to Bundestag

"You should know that Vladimir Zelensky's neo-Nazi regime is attacking peaceful cities," Vyacheslav Volodin said

Top Russian lawmaker slams German chancellor’s remarks supporting Kiev regime

The State Duma Chairman emphasized that Ukraine is deliberately attacking Russia's global cities

Trump-Musk row unlikely to divert attention from key issues — Kremlin

"Presidents are simultaneously preoccupied with a great number of various more or less important issues," Dmitry Peskov noted

Rosatom ready to resolve technical issues in settling Iranian nuclear problem

CEO Alexey Likhachev noted that cooperation with Iran in the nuclear sphere is developing in terms of building nuclear power units and delivering fuel for the active power unit at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Russian troops are advancing toward Dnepropetrovsk on 20 km wide frontline — expert

"The entire front is now progressing toward the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region," Andrey Marochko said

Ukrainian forces running out of weapons in all areas, situation in Sumy difficult — deputy

According to Dmitry Razumkov, the Ukrainian authorities are living in a parallel reality and saying that "Ukrainian troops are fully supplied by the state

Battlegroup West eliminates up to 220 Ukrainian troops, destroys four Starlink stations

According to battlegroup spokesman Ivan Bigma, Russian troops hit the forces of two Ukrainian mechanized brigades, a jaeger brigade, an assault brigade, an air mobile brigade and a territorial defense brigade

Political prisoners make up quarter of Ukraine’s inmate population — Russia’s OSCE envoy

Alexander Volgarev highlighted the fact that Kiev’s unprecedented wave of repression ruthlessly crushes everyone, not just prominent social figures and human rights activists

	
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