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China will launch the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with three astronauts on board. One of the crew members will spend an entire year in orbit for research for the first time.
The Trump administration has acknowledged the exhaustion of economic pressure resources on Iran. Despite two thousand sanctions, Tehran continues to sell oil to China.
The US canceled the deployment of four thousand troops to Poland without consulting NATO. Europe is preparing its own defense strategies in response to Washington's actions.
Over 34,000 people protested in Belgrade against the government and corruption. Amidst the rallies, President Vučić announced early elections for this fall.
A powerful gas explosion occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in China. At least 90 people were killed in the accident, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Trump mistakenly bought up to $5 million worth of Kura Sushi USA shares. The sushi chain was likely confused with a well-known computer hardware manufacturer.
Jakarta is developing a regulatory framework for importing Russian oil due to shortages caused by the conflict with Iran. The country is also seeking fuel from US suppliers.
Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.
The US has suspended $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan due to an ammunition shortage. Further deliveries will depend on the decision of the head of the Pentagon.
A US consulate has opened in Nuuk amid protests against American influence. Local ministers refused to attend the official ceremony.
Nvidia's revenue rose to $81. 6 billion, and net profit tripled. The company's shares fell due to the loss of the Chinese market to Huawei.
Dmitry Peskov denied data regarding the secret training of 200 Russian military personnel at bases in China. According to the alleged agreement, the soldiers were studying drone operations.
The EU plans to temporarily lift sanctions on a Chinese chip supplier. Automakers have warned of the risk of production shutdowns due to parts shortages.
Shares of Gazprom and TMK depreciated following Putin's visit to Beijing. The parties failed to sign a contract for the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.
U. S. President Donald Trump is planning a conversation with the President of Taiwan regarding a $14 billion arms sale. This decision could seriously escalate relations between Washington and Beijing.
The leaders of China and the Russian Federation discussed the war in Ukraine and a joint strategy during a meeting in Beijing. The parties also criticized US nuclear policy.
Xi Jinping and Putin condemned US nuclear policy and the Golden Dome system. Despite the rapprochement, the parties were unable to sign a large-scale gas deal.
Beijing views the Russian Federation as a weak raw material appendage for obtaining cheap resources. Joint projects remain without agreed-upon details due to toxicity.
Donald Trump called his trip to Beijing grander than Putin's visit. He believes that the reception ceremony in China surpassed the Russian festivities.
During a tea ceremony with Xi Jinping, Putin described the visit to China as "successful and fruitful work. " He expressed gratitude for the organization of the negotiations between both delegations.
Trump denied Xi Jinping's words that Putin would regret the invasion of Ukraine. China called these reports fabricated and groundless.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the near future. This was stated by Putin's representative Kirill Dmitriev during his stay in China.
Putin declared unprecedented cooperation with China and invited Xi to the RF. The leaders discussed a new world order, with the construction of a gas pipeline on the agenda.
Andriy Melnyk at the UN rejected Russia's demands for surrender and called the attacks on Russia a boomerang. He urged the world to respond to Putin's nuclear blackmail.
The US is in no hurry to extend the trade truce with China, which is in effect until November. Beijing is satisfactorily fulfilling the conditions regarding the supply of critical minerals.
Premier Nielsen rejected the possibility of transferring territories for sovereign US bases. Greenland continues security negotiations without concessions on sovereignty.
The Russian dictator arrived in Beijing for his first foreign visit of 2026. The meeting with Xi Jinping takes place immediately after Donald Trump's trip.
About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the FT report regarding criticism of Putin at the summit with the US false.