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Frustration grows amid increasing signs US could wash hands of Ukraine — Guardian

On May 19, Putin and Trump talked over the telephone for more than two hours, during which they discussed, first of all, ways to overcome the conflict in Ukraine

LONDON, May 24. /TASS/. European diplomats fear that US President Donald Trump will walk away from Ukraine and focus on concluding an economic partnership with Russia, The Guardian reported.

It said that European leaders, who had hoped for Washington to impose new sanctions against Moscow, felt depressed and even furious after hearing Trump's description of his May 19 telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to the publication, the respectful tone of dialogue between the American and Russian leaders and the unwillingness of the Washington administration to tighten restrictions against Russia brought "Europe’s nightmare" in the form of the US withdrawal from the Ukrainian conflict closer.

On May 19, Putin and Trump talked over the telephone for more than two hours, during which they discussed, first of all, ways to overcome the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian president praised the conversation and called it constructive.

SpaceX may decommission ISS-bound Dragon spacecraft after Trump’s statements — Musk

"In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," Musk wrote

Kiev officials now treated like pariahs when they come to US — former prime minister

Nikolai Azarov pointed out that just six months to a year ago, Kiev officials were welcomed with open arms in Washington

Gazprom Neft creates chemicals increasing oil recovery factor

The company also registered patents on modern materials for polymeric surfactant flooding

American investor makes Nord Stream 2 purchase pitch to Germany — newspaper

Officials in Germany are skeptical about the plan, the news outlet said

Hamas did not reject Witkoff’s latest proposal on Gaza, leader says

"We did not reject the proposal but made some amendments", Khalil al-Hayya said

UN comments on Trump’s threats to sanction Russia, Ukraine

Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasized that the UN always feels the best way to resolve any conflict "is through negotiations"

US veto at UN keeps bloodshed in Gaza from ending — Russian Foreign Ministry

"In fact, the US side rejected its own plan for a deal between Israel and Hamas, drafted together with Egyptian and Qatari mediators," the ministry said

Lebanese forces dismantle more than 500 military installations in country’s south — PM

According to the official, Lebanon "will not be able to achieve stability if Israel continues its aggression against it"

IN BRIEF: Russian MFA spokeswoman comments on Zelensky, transfer of bodies to Ukraine

Maria Zakharova dismissed attempts to put pressure on Russia as futile

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

Gas consumption in Russia rises by 5.2% in 2024 to 521.5 bcm — Gazprom

By 2030, the company expects domestic gas consumption in Russia to grow by approximately 20 bln cubic meters

Trump says he is ready to impose sanctions on Russia, Ukraine if no peace deal is made

The US leader explained that in his view, the deadline is "when I see the moment where it's not going to stop"

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

IAEA inspectors report hearing gunfire at ZNPP, presumably targeting drones — IAEA chief

On Thursday, Ukrainian troops launched several drone attacks on the training center of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, housing the world’s sole full-scale reactor hall simulator

Roscosmos ready to make Oreshnik missile as powerful as Russian Defense Ministry wants

Russia responded by firing its newest Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile with a non-nuclear warhead at a Yuzhmash Ukrainian defense industry plant in the city of Dnepr, President Vladimir Putin said earlier

Far Eastern terminal to double transshipment in Vanino port

Test shipments showed that the company can transship the volume of 32.8 mln metric tons and even more, Director of the company Vladimir Dolgopolov said

Russia to take all measures to solve crime related to attacks on airfields — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that everything that must be done to resolve this crime will be done

Russia responds to Kiev’s attacks on Kherson Region civilian infrastructure — governor

Vladimir Saldo said earlier that the Ukrainian military launched a massive drone attack on the region on the evening of June 4, which left 192 settlements in seven municipal districts or over 120,000 people without power supply and water

Activities of British Council declared as undesirable in Russia

The British Council has actively supported the LGBT movement, outlawed in Russia, and implements projects to steadily discredit Russia’s domestic and foreign policies, Russian prosecutors said

Gazrom Neft develops technologies making oil lifting cheaper

More than a dozen solutions have already been created and tested in high-speed multi-stage hydraulic fracturing, chemicals and digital tools for fracking support, and horizontal well drilling, the company added

Russia to take into account Kiev regime’s transformation into terrorist one — Kremlin

In the late evening of May 31 and early hours of June 1, the Kiev regime carried out terrorist attacks on railway lines in the Bryansk and Kursk regions

Passenger transport market in Russia down 65% in 4M 2025 — Kamaz

Regions are main consumers of Kamaz products in this market and the government provides subsidies for the procurement of passenger transport within the framework of the fleet upgrade program, where the target of 85% of the renewal is set for each region, Deputy CEO of the Russian truck maker Anton Saraikin noted

SpaceX may decommission ISS-bound Dragon spacecraft after Trump’s statements — Musk

"In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," Musk wrote

Slovak PM asks that Ukraine peace language be included in EU Council final statement

In Robert Fico’s opinion, the European Union needs to exercise its own plan to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible

Russian MFA says UK uses British Council to erode sovereignty of countries

According to Maria Zakharova, following the start of the special military operation, the British Council acted in lockstep with the unprecedentedly hostile anti-Russian moves of the UK government

Europeans were present on margins of second round of talks on Istanbul — lawmaker

"Neither the Ukrainian delegation nor its European sponsors" were ready to react to it promptly, Vladimir Chizhov said

Nissan filed applications for trademarks in Russia — patent authority

Registration will be under classes of the International Classification of Goods and Services

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

Operation in Ukraine stems from Russia’s right to self-defense — Putin

The Russian president pointed out that, in general, the modern world "is going through an era of fundamental changes"

Western deep state very uncomfortable with Putin-Trump dialogue — Russian official

Kirill Dmitriev noted that the signals of de-escalation disrupt the Western scheme of work "based on lies and confrontation"

Ukrainian military gassed civilians in Sudzha district, set fire to their homes — witness

Yelena Drugova explained that these events unfolded after the Russian army entered the settlement

Doctors examine 3 children whose mother died in shelling of Rylsk in Kursk Region

According to Alexander Khinshtein, the children will be promptly provided with clothing and money to buy other necessities

Azerbaijani, Russian diplomats talk Baku-Moscow relations

"The meeting focused on political, economic, trade, humanitarian and other dimensions of Azerbaijani-Russian relations, regional and international security matters of mutual interest, as well as the post-conflict situation in the region," the report said

What we know about aftermath of Kiev's attacks on energy sites in Kherson, Zaporozhye

Early on June 5, Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky reported a new Ukrainian drone attack on the region's energy facilities

Putin expected to visit Tehran soon, says Iranian ambassador to Russia

"Relations between the two countries have now reached the level of a strategic partnership," Kazem Jalali said

Almost one in three Gaza residents displaced since end of ceasefire — UN

According to the agency, the Israeli army has issued 35 displacement orders since military operations resumed

People in seized Kursk Region village spent nights in bushes, eyewitness says

The man recounted that mornings started to get chilly in the fall, so the family went back to live in their house

Drone incidents at NPPs pose nuclear risk, must stop — IAEA chief

Employees undergo both initial and advanced training there, and emergency response drills are also held at the site

Over 90% of families in Gaza have no money to buy food — UN

OCHA points out that "supplies continue to dwindle, as what is allowed into Gaza is merely a trickle"

NATO countries building up weapons stocks to levels not seen since Cold War — agency

The news agency notes that the alliance is taking these measures in response to the threat allegedly coming from Russia

US refuses to guarantee air defense support to Europe after Ukraine crisis — Bloomberg

According to the sources, London and Paris remain hopeful that the United States will provide intelligence data on the situation on the border between Russia and Ukraine

Uzbekistan qualifies for FIFA world cup for the first time

Uzbekistan is the runner-up in Group A with 18 points

Russia’s declining inflation opens door to easing monetary policy, lowering key rate

President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin still noted that companies are registering a growing number of problems, including the curtailment of investment programs and difficulties in relations with suppliers, which have led to delivery delays

Kamaz forecasts sales of 40,000-60,000 heavy haulers in Russia this year

Even the market decline by a factor of two compared to the abnormally high year of 2023 to 60,000 units conforms to levels before the crisis, Deputy CEO of the Russian truck maker Anton Saraikin said

Retired French colonel questions Macron’s idea of sending troops to Ukraine

According to Jacques Hogard, the French president planned to do so in collaboration with the British, German and Polish armies, but the plan failed

West tries to prevent Russia's return to ECOSOC with pressure — Foreign Ministry

"The Russian application was supported by two thirds of the UN member states participating in the vote," the ministry said in a statement

Ukraine inks deal with Japan to receive $3 bln Russian-asset-backed loan

Prime Minister Denis Shmygal noted that Ukraine has already received a total of $14.7 billion as part of the ERA program

ZNPP says IAEA experts were on site during Ukraine’s drone attack

According to Yevgeniya Yashina, the training center suffered minor damage

Russia, Iran interested in preventing tensions around Tehran’s nuclear program — MFA

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the parties thoroughly exchanged views on the situation around Iran’s nuclear program, particularly in light of the upcoming International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting

London steps up efforts to remove Georgian Dream from power — SVR

The SVR added that the Anglo-Saxons could not accept Tbilisi's withdrawal from the cage of their unquestioning vassals

Trump says urged Putin against responding to Ukraine's recent strikes on Russia

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Kiev regime launched a terrorist attack with FPV drones on airfields in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur regions on June 1

US gave Ukraine all weapons promised by Biden, former Ukrainian president says

According to Pyotr Poroshenko, Ukraine has until the end of the year to find an additional $12 billion to finance military needs

Ukrainian attack kills civilian, leaves another six injured in Russia’s Kursk Region

Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the attack left three underage children without their mother, and the authorities will provide the family with all necessary assistance

Press review: West’s reaction to attacks in Russia and new Moscow-Kiev talks confirmed

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, June 2nd

Russia, Chad reaffirm plans to step up political dialogue — MFA

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the meeting was initiated by the African nation’s envoy

Russian bishop describes Putin-pope call as long-awaited yet jolting

In Nikolay Dubinin's words, the shared desire to develop ties on the basis of common spiritual values "was met with great joy, naturally"

British Council seeks to erase Russian identity of CIS citizens — Russian senator

The council will also continue to meddle in Russia’s affairs, using CIS territory and citizens, Vladimir Dzhabarov added

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

Trump does not think Russia 'playing games' in Ukraine settlement

The US leader said this, commenting on the Russian government's statements about Ukraine

US to review its military deployments around world — Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth pointed out that there are reasons why America has troops in certain places, but these commitments will not prevent the US from reviewing the entire structure of its armed forces deployment

Musk claims Trump would not have won presidency without him

The world's richest man couldn't contain his animus in responding to Trump's remarks that he was "disappointed" in him

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"

Authorities eyeing targeted support for coal businesses

The deferral for taxes and insurance contributions for coal companies effective from June 1 to December 1 of this year can be renewed in case the situation does not improve

Ukraine says Russian fighter jets outmatch F-16s

Yury Ignat added that Russia has powerful air defenses, which work in tandem with aviation

Russian ambassador to UK describes Kiev’s attack on Russian airfields as escalation

Andrey Kelin added that similar attacks may involve technology and data, provided by Western countries

Putin, Trump discuss restoration of bilateral cooperation — Kremlin aide

The topic of the prisoners swamp between the two countries was not covered this time

Kursk Region woman describes surviving violent attack by Ukrainian troops

Yelena Drugova recalled that after being wounded, she attempted to crawl toward a nearby house but was unable to reach it

Russia deems Radio Echo activities undesirable in country

In addition to Radio Echo GmbH, the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, based in the US, and Austria's Institute of Humanities were included on the list

Russian lawmaker says Germany represents 'reincarnation of Prussian militarism'

Alexey Pushkov made the statement at a roundtable discussion in the Federation Council dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germany as one of the pillars of Russia's international status

Kim reassures Russia’s Security Council chief of Pyongyang’s support on Ukraine

DPRK leader expressed expectation and conviction that Russia would defend national sovereignty

Pope Leo may have learned Russia’s Ukraine stance for first time in Putin call — expert

Alexander Stenko noted that as head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV hasn’t overtly spoken out against Russia

It is essential to sustain Russia’s economic growth at least at 2%

President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin stressed the importance of accounting for external factors that could adversely impact the economy

Israeli PM confirms enlisting Palestinian clans in Gaza to fight against Hamas

According to the statement, Israel "is acting wisely and resolutely, and with full support from the security system, in order to achieve the main goal, which is to completely defeat the terrorist organization Hamas"

Several groups of Ukrainian soldiers surrender in DPR

Currently, the Ukrainian prisoners of war are in a safe location, receiving necessary aid

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

This step caused concern among those who support Ukraine

Terrorist attacks in Kursk, Bryansk Regions, negotiations: Putin addresses government

The Russian president was briefed on the incidents and the negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul

Musk says Trump should be impeached

He also warned that the US economy would face a recession in the second half of 2025 as a result of US president's tariff policies

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

Press review: Kiev’s terrorist acts risk derailing talks as NATO expands Arctic footprint

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 4th

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut suburbs — IDF

Prior to that, the Israeli army issued a warning for this neighborhood, telling residents to leave their homes immediately

US must lift restrictions on China following Geneva talks — Xi Jinping

"The United States needs to realistically assess the progress that has been made, and cancel the negative measures taken with regard to China," the Chinese leader stressed

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

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

Railroad tracks blown up in Voronezh Region before train passage — FSB

The Russian Federal Security Service specified that professional actions by the train driver and the train personnel who spotted damage to the railroad tracks and applied the emergency brake helped thwart a train crash or casualties

British Council obtained information about Donbass troops through Ukrainian refugees — FSB

According to the Russian Federal Security Service, the British Council's activities acquired a clearly subversive character

Foreign aircraft manufacturers unlikely to reenter Russian market — Rostec

According to the report, the scenario in which foreign aircraft manufacturers are allowed back into our market appears both unrealistic and lacking in patriotism

US, China settle some disputed issues in trade — Trump

The US president highlighted "very good shape with China and the trade deal"

Trump expects solution to Ukraine conflict to be found eventually

In the course of a meeting with the German chancellor, the US leader said he regularly discussed issues related to the Ukraine crisis with Friedrich Merz

US think tank shapes course toward militarization of Europe, expert says

According to Alexander Stepanov, the CSIS recently authored a report outlining six potential scenarios for Europe's future after the conflict in Ukraine

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

Kremlin mum on what Putin told Trump about retaliation for Ukrainian airfield strikes

As Yury Ushakov noted, Donald Trump emphasized that "the American side had not been informed about this in advance by the Ukrainian relevant authorities"

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

British Council's operations target regime shift in Russia — senior prosecutor

Alexey Zhafyarov recalled that the British Council positions itself as an independent organization, yet its activities are controlled by the UK Parliament

Traces of electric shock devices found on bodies of killed civilians in Kursk Region

Yelena Zhadanova, head of the Porechnoye village council in Sudzha, also reported that during the occupation, Ukrainian soldiers restricted the movement of Porechnoye residents, with FPV drones constantly flying overhead, endangering their lives

Trump, Xi agree to hold new round of trade negotiations as soon as possible

"Both sides should effectively use the mechanism of trade and economic consultations, adhere to an equal relationship, respect each other's interests and strive for a mutually beneficial result," the Chinese leader pointed out

Tragedy averted in Voronezh Region after train tracks booby-trapped with explosives

No casualties were reported, Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed

Xi talks with Trump over phone — Xinhua

Details of the conversation were not provided

Trump says venue and date of his meeting with China’s Xi to be announced later

"As Presidents of two Great Nations, this is something that we both look forward to doing," the US leader said

Trump bans entry for citizens of 12 countries from Monday

The restrictions will cover certain types of visas for citizens of each of these countries

Gazprom increased gas supplies to Uzbekistan by 4.4 times in 2024

Pumping totaled 1.28 bln cubic meters as of 2023 year-end

Israel delivers 17 strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs — TV

According to the report, the city’s southern outskirts were attacked by fighter jets and drones

	
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