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Hegseth cancels visit to Israel — report

According to the report, the secretary of defense was expected to travel to Israel on May 12 to meet his local counterpart Israel Katz and the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

TEL AVIV, May 9. /TASS/. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled his visit to Israel that was scheduled for early next week, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.

On May 3, Axios reported, citing Israeli officials, that Hegseth was planning to visit Israel ahead of President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East. According to the report, the secretary of defense was expected to travel to Israel on May 12 to meet his local counterpart Israel Katz and the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The White House earlier said Trump will be traveling to the Middle East from May 13 and 16, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

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Truce must be reached before negotiations on Ukraine — Kellogg

Earlier, US President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to resume direct talks with Kiev

Foreign leaders were treated to sturgeon dumplings, borscht desserts at Kremlin banquet

The banquet was attended by leaders from approximately thirty countries and other distinguished guests

Putin wraps up Friday’s diplomatic marathon with meeting with President of Uzbekistan

The diplomatic marathon in the Kremlin is running for three days in a row thus far and will continue tomorrow

Putin discusses with Erdogan his initiative to resume talks with Kiev

According to the Kremlin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fully supported his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's initiative to resume direct talks between Moscow and Kiev

Indian Air Force reports successful completion of Operation Sindoor

According to it, "operations are still ongoing" and a detailed report will be released in due course

Hungarian officials not to come to Victory Day parade in Moscow — Orban’s office

According to Gergely Gulyas, "even if the countries of Western Europe were on good terms with Russia, it would still not make sense for Hungary to take part in the celebrations, as the end of World War II marked a bitter defeat for the country"

Russian forces hit airplane repair shop, drone boats warehouses — top brass

According to the ministry, since May 8, Russian air defenses have downed 58 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones outside the special military operation zone

Putin accepts invitation to visit Abkhazia

During bilateral talks in the Kremlin, Gunba invited Putin to visit his country at any time he finds convenient

Putin completes series of bilateral meetings — aide

On Saturday, Putin met with the heads of Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Palestine, Burkina Faso, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and the commander of the Libyan National Army

Talks with Kiev and gratitude to foreign leaders — what Putin said after meetings

The Russian president said Kiev has repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements, but the ball is now in the Ukrainian government’s court and also thanked foreign partners for attending the festivities in Moscow and for their peace-oriented efforts

Trump says China tariffs could go down to 80%

In a separate post, the US President said, "China should open up its market to USA - would be so good for them!!! Closed markets don’t work anymore!!!"

Russia views Nigeria as promising partner in Africa — defense minister

Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa said that Nigeria cherishes its friendship with Russia, appreciating all assistance, which is often critical for many countries

Russia used to sanctions, not afraid of them — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov pointed this out in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, speaking about new sanctions threats made by Western countries, including the UK and Germany

Russia’s, Burkina Faso's defense ministers hold talks

Belousov expressed confidence that joint efforts under the framework of the Russian-Burkinabe military cooperation agreement would enhance the combat readiness and capabilities of Burkina Faso’s armed forces

Trump welcomes Russia's initiative on talks with Ukraine, unlike Macron — senator

Alexey Pushkov noted that Trump's reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of talks is quite different from that of Macron, who is trying to dictate his own terms

Temporary truce to be accompanied with halted arms supplies to Kiev — Kremlin

"Otherwise it will be advantage for Ukraine," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed

Macron slams Russia's offer of talks 'unacceptable' for Kiev

"It is unacceptable for the Ukrainians because they cannot hold talks while they are being shelled," French President said

Putin thanks foreign friends for Ukrainian reconciliation efforts

The Russian President announced this to journalists in the Kremlin

Russia thankful to Trump for efforts on peaceful settlement in Ukraine — Kremlin

"We are ready to welcome any country’s efforts," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted

Kremlin says necessary to clarify what Merz means when speaking about ceasefire in Ukraine

German chancellor said earlier that he expected "serious talks" to end the Ukraine conflict to start following this weekend

Medvedev says 'Ukraine certainly is Russia'

The politician noted that there must be no more attempts to ignore Russian public opinion

Coming to Istanbul and beginning negotiations is easy if Kiev wants it — Kremlin aide

A proposal on negotiations without preconditions has been made, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov said

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Middle East in his first Regina Caeli prayer

"As Pope Francis said, I appeal to the world's leaders: no more war," the pontiff, who was elected on May 8, said

Russia, China believe that Golden Dome program is destabilizing

It envisages the creation of an unconstrained, global and multi-tier missile defense system providing protection against any missile threats, including all types of missiles of adversaries equal or similar in strength

Putin's offer of talks shows real desire for peace — Kremlin

"A lasting peace can be achieved only through serious negotiations, and the readiness for these negotiations has now been shown and demonstrated by the [Russian] president," Dmitry Peskov emphasized

Serious negotiations needed for lasting peace in Ukraine — Kremlin spokesman

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Coming to Istanbul and beginning negotiations is easy if Kiev wants it — Kremlin aide

"A proposal on negotiations without preconditions has been made," Yury Ushakov noted

Many world leaders traveled to Moscow for Victory Day defying pressure, Kremlin says

According to the Dennik news website, the Slovak prime minister's plane flew to Moscow on a longer, southern route because Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania denied the plane access to their airspace

Iran stays in touch with US, China, Europe, and Russia on its nuclear dossier

The Iranian foreign minister arrived in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, after a trip to Saudi Arabia

Ukraine wants to avoid talks on settlement of conflict with Russia — Kremlin

Ceasefire negotiations were supported by President of Russia Vladimir Putin but he asked several questions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Trump welcomes Putin's offer to resume direct talks with Ukraine

"A potentially great day for Russia and Ukraine! Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved as this never ending ‘bloodbath’ hopefully comes to an end," US President said

Putin begins media stakeout to sum up results of international meetings

The event is under way in the Malachite Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace

Russia holds Victory Day Parade on Moscow’s Red Square

The parade began with a march of the banner group of the Preobrazhensky Regiment Honor Guard’s unit carrying the Russian national flag and the legendary Victory Banner across Red Square

Russian cancer vaccine to be free of charge — top oncologist

It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025

Nuclear power to stimulate growth of Vietnam's economy — Putin

He emphasized that these efforts are already underway

Russia to help Burkina Faso’s counter-terrorism effort - Putin

Russia and Burkina Faso have the common goal of combating terrorism, Putin said

Ukraine’s Odessa to protest against political repressions in Ukraine

Russia ready to continue economic cooperation with Abkhazia — Putin

Vladimir Putin stated this at a meeting with the President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba

Putin makes concession by offering Ukraine direct talks — Kneissl

Speaking to reporters in the Kremlin in the early morning hours of May 11, the Russian head of state proposed to the Kiev authorities to resume direct talks without preconditions Ukraine had interrupted in 2022

Trump vows to help India, Pakistan find solution to territorial dispute

India-Pakistan relations soured after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 25 Indian citizens and a Nepali national

US approves Germany’s transfer of 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine — NYT

According to the report, these weapons are manufactured on the US territory and cannot be handed over to a third country without the US government’s approval

NATO countries launch massive anti-Russian campaign before May 9 — Piskarev

Head of a State Duma commission also noted that the commission had recorded "facts of desecration of war graves and memorials in 15 European countries, a ban on the performance of Soviet songs and marches of the war years

India made series of strikes against Pakistan’s air force bases — Geo TV

"Wait for our answer," Pakistan's Director General of Inter Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Shareef Chaudhry said

Hungarian PM’s office rules out his trip to Moscow for 80th anniversary of Victory

Gergely Gulyas was commenting on the decision of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to go to the Russian capital to celebrate the anniversary of Victory at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russia to be represented at corresponding level in Istanbul — Kremlin spokesman

This was reported by the press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov

Russia, Vietnam call for strengthening cooperation to shape security architecture

Russia and Vietnam also believe it is necessary to step up efforts to create a security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region

Russia-Vietnam friendship is time-tested, Putin says

Putin also emphasized Russia’s remembrance of Vietnamese internationalist volunteers who fought alongside the Red Army during 1941-1942

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Araghchi expressed hope that the sides would "reach a turning point" during this round

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Vladimir Zelensky publicly rejected the initiative

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According to it, the Russian Armed Forces mirrored the Ukrainian military's ceasefire violations and reacted adequately to the emerging situation

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Russia to consider proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Kremlin spokesman tells CNN

Peskov noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "announced a ceasefire for three days a few days ago"

Russia, Vietnam support world community's efforts to combat security challenges

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Turkey ready to host talks on Ukraine — Erdogan

Erdogan also emphasized that "it is important to continue cooperation in the delicate process of resuming permanent peace talks between Ukraine and Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine"

India attacked three key airbases in Pakistan — TV

Military installations and the infrastructure in Pakistan sustained serious damage, according to India Today

North Korean soldiers showed courage and heroism while liberating Kursk Region — Putin

North Korean servicemen professionally and conscientiously carried out the tasks of liberating the border areas of the Kursk region from Ukrainian formations, Putin emphasized

Russia will do everything for restoration of ties with Slovakia — Putin

In turn, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Slovakia is interested in pragmatic cooperation with Russia

Trump predicts 'big week' after Putin's offer to resume talks with Kiev

Early on Sunday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the Kiev authorities to resume direct negotiations, which were suspended at the end of 2022, without any preconditions

Russia’s proposal to negotiate is on table, ball in Ukraine’s court — Putin

After the start of Russia’s special military operation, Russia and Ukraine engaged in negotiations in Belarus in March 2022, followed by a meeting in Istanbul on March 29, 2022

Gazprom supplies gas to Serbia, even adds volumes upon request — Putin

The reliability of supplies creates conditions for stable economic activities in Serbia," the president added

Moscow now center of world politics and decision-making — senator

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Europeans annoyed by consolidation around Victory celebration in Moscow — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov pointed this out, speaking about new sanctions threats and anti-Russian statements made by a number of European countries

Putin endeavors to settle conflict in Ukraine — Kremlin

"President Putin is doing whatever is possible to solve the problem, to achieve a settlement through peaceful and diplomatic means," Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Ukrainian army fires over 20 artillery shells at Kherson Region on May 9

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Russia views Nigeria as promising partner in Africa — defense minister

Commenting on the meeting, Belousov stated, "We regard Nigeria as a promising partner on the African continent"

Kiev left Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire proposal unanswered — Putin

Shortly after Russia announced this proposal on May 5, the Kiev government launched large-scale attacks overnight to May 7, noted president

Macron, Merz, Starmer, Tusk arrive in Kiev amid rumors of truce initiative

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Top Russian defense official, Libyan National Army commander discuss situation in Libya

"The sides confirmed their mutual willingness to develop cooperation through the defense ministries of the two countries in order to ensure security and stability in the Middle East region," the statement said

Ukraine says ready for talks with Russia only after ceasefire

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to the Kiev authorities to resume without preconditions the direct talks they had interrupted at the end of 2022

Things for Kiev ‘not going so well’ on battlefield — US Vice President Vance

"The Ukrainians would like to do a ceasefire", he said

Russian, Vietnamese delegations sign numerous documents after talks in Kremlin

In all, 25 documents were signed

Russia holds initiative in Ukrainian issue despite Europe's efforts — senator

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Ukraine resume direct negotiations and start them on May 15 in Istanbul "

Trump says both sides of Ukraine conflict must work on ending it

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Turkey’s Foreign Minister told about attempt to poison him

Hakan Fidan said that It was a heavy poisoning by arsenic and mercury, It occurred four - five years ago

Coalition of countries willing to help Ukraine to hold meeting on May 10

Some of its members will participate remotely, French President Emmanuel Macron said

Russia, Vietnam to pool efforts to combat AI-related threats

Moscow and Hanoi advocate for a multilateral, democratic, and transparent framework for Internet governance, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the security and sustainability of their respective national segments

Putin pledges to continue supporting South Ossetia in various spheres

He pledged support in "important areas, such as economy, social sphere, healthcare and education"

Chinese foreign minister urges India and Pakistan to observe ceasefire

On May 10, Wang Yi held phone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval

Europe delaying peace in Ukraine due to fear of bearing responsibility for mistakes

Statements of Europeans that Kiev can win on the battlefield and the time for truce has not yet come are only protracting the conflict in Ukraine, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said

Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia has historic significance — top Chinese diplomat

In his words, it will "also promote multi-level and multi-polar world order"

Ukraine’s issue raised at Putin’s meeting with Lula da Silva — Kremlin

Meanwhile the issue was not mentioned at the talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added

Putin continues work in Kremlin despite late hours

Besides, Putin is expected to hold a news conference to sum up the results of the talks

MCV sales in Russia plummeted by 50% in April 2025

Sales in January-April 2025 declined by 36% to 4,400 units

UN does not comment on Russia’s proposal of direct talks with Kiev

Earlier in the day, Putin suggested resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15

Putin describes his talks with Xi Jinping as very fruitful

Two joint statements at the level of the heads of states were adopted

Russia's, Zimbabwe's views on most world events very close — Putin

Putin noted that Russia appreciates the Zimbabwean leader's support for Russian initiatives at the UN and on other multilateral platforms

Russia now has no channels of dialogue with French president — Kremlin

Meanwhile, Macron, together with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, arrived in Kiev on Saturday

Russia, Vietnam do not support unilateral sanctions, dividing lines

Furthermore, the declaration underscores a commitment to fostering a more just and sustainable multipolar world order

Extending May ceasefire was possible, depended on Kiev’s reaction — Putin

The president described the Victory Day as the holy day for Russia, because the Great Patriotic War claimed the lives of 27 million Soviet people

Putin's proposals of talks shows distrust of Europe — newspaper

The newspaper emphasized that the Russian leader's latest words were an obvious move against Kiev's European partners

To Lam has given impetus to development of Russian-Vietnamese relations — Putin

Putin also extended his gratitude to To Lam for "fruitful collaborative efforts"

Russia is concerned about situation in Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone — Putin

Putin made these remarks during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Kremlin spokesman confirms Victory Day ceasefire is over

Residents and guests of Moscow witnessed numerous ceasefire violations, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said

Brazilian president to discuss Ukraine crisis with China, France

According to Luiz Lula da Silva, Brazil will continue dialogue with those who are genuinely striving to achieve peace in Ukraine

Trump reports ‘great’ progress at US-China trade talks in Switzerland

The DPA news agency earlier reported that Chinese Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held two rounds of talks in Geneva on Saturday to resolve tensions amid the introduction of tit-for-tat tariffs

Hostilities now under way, Russia suggests resuming talks - Putin

He expressed gratitude to Russia’s foreign partners for their peace-oriented efforts

Issue of Russian gas supplies to Serbia critical for republic — Vucic

"We cooperate in various fields, but I think that we can boost and strengthen this cooperation in all fields," Serbiand leader said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

India, Pakistan agree on ceasefire — Trump

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir where 26 individuals were killed

India urges Pakistan to honor ceasefire agreement — foreign ministry

India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday afternoon

	
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