Government 'made aware' of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data
CSO figure showing 83% of Limerick-based operation's exports go to Russia 'not accurate', says Minister
Conor Gallagher, Ellen Coyne / Irish Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:58:31
Former Irish rugby player travels to Ukraine to deliver medical aid for soldiers who have lost limbs
Shane Leahy has co-ordinated delivery of more than €200 million in aid
Tim O'Brien / Irish Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:45:45
Ukraine's Kostyuk blasts Russia stars in French Open outburst over war
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva in semifinal after beating Elina Svitolina at Roland Garros.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:26:59
Japanese dancers pursue ballet dreams in Russia
Taipei Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:18:46
US again throws India over the Russian oil barrel
Chidanand Rajghatta / Times of India | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:07:46
Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit in France
Kyiv's wartime leader aims to discuss defenses against ballistic missile attacks.
Nicholas Vinocur, Veronika Melkozerova, Esther Webber, Clea Caulcutt / Politico | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:15:18
Russian Foreign Ministry releases updated concept for security in Gulf region
Moscow is convinced that the foundation for a new, sustainable architecture of interstate relations must be based on the fundamental principles of respecting the legitimate interests of all countries in the region
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:01:50
Bank of Russia set dollar rate at 72.56 rubles for June 3
The official yuan rate was set at 10.73 rubles
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:48:36
Journalist says Macron blackmailed Trump over Ukraine due to reports about his wife
Candice Owens revealed that the US leader called her from Mar-a-Lago and told her about the French president's demands
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:45:35
Russia's UAC expects to sign contract with Aeroflot
The first lot of 18 aircraft was already contracted by Aeroflot and production is in progress, the company's CEO Vadim Badekha said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:40:56
Russia looks forward to visit by new head of UN General Assembly - Foreign Ministry
Moscow is ready for close and constructive cooperation with the future president of the General Assembly in order to establish a truly multipolar and just world order, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry Kirill Logvinov stated
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:34:37
Passenger traffic of Russian airlines down 1.2% in four months to 30.8 mln people
Domestic flights carried 22.61 mln passengers, according to the agency
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:23:37
Aquatic bioresources catch in Russia above 2 mln tons over 5M 2026 - federal agency
The catch was over 1.624 mln metric tons in the Far Eastern fishing basin
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:15:53
Could Russia hit northern Europe if it gained control of Arctic's Bear Gap?
Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:13:22
Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.
BBC | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:10:58
Russia expects UN General Assembly to do great job under new leader - Foreign Ministry
Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov congratulated Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:06:37
Russia, US do not discuss sanctions in their dialogue to address irritants - MFA
According to Alexander Gusarov, Moscow proceeds from the fact that Washington and other Western capitals themselves must mature to the point of understanding the inconsistency and futility of such self-imposed prohibitions
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:57:29
Russia ready for normalizing relations with US provided its interests respected - MFA
According to head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of the North Atlantic Alexander Gusarov, in terms of practical results, the emerging dynamic of restoration in relations has yet to be tested
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:47:07
Air Tanzania to launch direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Moscow - Kremlin aide
According to Yury Ushakov, the flow of Russian tourists to Tanzania is growing
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:45:45
US journalist Owens tells TASS about verbal bullying over her trip to Russia
Candace Owens said that she had faced verbal attacks and accusations of involvement in a "Russian conspiracy"
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:41:08
Here's how one decentralized cloud provider says private citizens can make money from AI
Titan Network says its crowdsourced computing network has signed tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba as clients, saving them as much 75% on AI costs.
Olivier Acuna / CoinDesk | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:36:36
Why the Worst Get on Top
Bill Pulte does not have a habit of publicly saying admiring things about Vladimir Putin or Bashar al-Assad, so in that one respect his appointment as acting director of national intelligence represents an improvement over Tulsi Gabbard. In every other respect, the appointment is baffling. Pulte has no intelligence background; ...
David Frum / The Atlantic | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:35:00
Putin to deliver grand speech at SPIEF 2026 - Kremlin aide
As for the SPIEF's central event, it will be a plenary session as always and it is scheduled for Friday, Yury Ushakov said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:32:03
Kremlin Stoops To New Lows By Saying Ukraine Can End War With 1 Move
Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:28:16
Russia strikes Ukrainian military sites in retaliation to Kiev's attack on Starobelsk
The Russian Armed Forces delivered a massive strike by airborne, ground-based and seaborne long-range precision weapons, including air-launched hypersonic ballistic missiles and attack unmanned aerial vehicles
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:21:17
Magyar signals Ukraine reset ahead of expected talks with Zelenskyy next week
Hungary's leader says he is optimistic he'll reach a deal with the Ukrainian president that could unblock Kyiv's EU membership bid.
Nette Nöstlinger / Politico | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:15:27
London pushes Europe toward head-on clash with Moscow - Russian Foreign Ministry
The United Kingdom seeks to prevent a thaw in Moscow-Washington relations, Alexander Gusarov said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:11:17
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
BBC | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:10:23
How This Russian Nuclear Waste Dump Became an Unlikely Victim of the Ukraine War
Europe poured millions into cleaning up a hazardous nuclear waste site in Russia's Arctic. The invasion of Ukraine brought the effort to a halt.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:09:00
Is the Taliban-Russia MoU good for Afghanistan?
The recently signed agreement is unlikely to advance the country's long-term national interests.
Al Jazeera | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:57:47
Putin to hold meeting with world news agencies' heads on June 4 - Kremlin
The conversation will focus on current issues in Russia's domestic and foreign policies, as well as international events
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:53:28
Presidents of Russia, Uzbekistan to give start to NPP construction - Kremlin aide
The integrated plant with two high-capacity power units and to small-capacity power units of 55 MW each will be built, Yury Ushakov said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:50:26
SPIEF plenary session with Putin always attracts high attention - Kremlin aide
The Russian leader plans to hold bilateral meetings with heads of states and other representatives of foreign countries that will take part in the forum
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:47:56
UAC to increase confirmed range of MC-21 passenger jet
The confirmed flight range of the Russian passenger jet MC-21 will be increased to 4,000 km
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:41:24
Supermarket Chain Lenta Acquires Rival O'Key
Industry analysts expect the acquisition to consolidate Lenta's dominance over the large-format grocery sector, placing 39% of Russia's entire hypermarket industry under its corporate control.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:38:00
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 21 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
BBC | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:07:25
Russian Billionaires Pump $3Bln Into State Treasury as Deficit Widens - Expert
Analysts said that while the money represents a fraction of total government spending, it can plug up to 15% of the country's soaring budget shortfall.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:03:24
Russian Billionaires Donate $3Bln to State Treasury as Deficit Widens - Expert
Analysts said that while the money represents a fraction of total government spending, it can plug up to 15% of the country's soaring budget shortfall.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:03:00
Putin in Beijing, 'China shock' in EU: 7 global relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation The European Commission agreed on ...
SCMP / South China Morning Post | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:00:15
India pays high attention to participation in SPIEF - Foreign Ministry
Official Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal noted that India had very strong ties with Russia in several areas, including trade and economy
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:54:58
Relentless drive to Net Zero is trampling British industry, chemicals plant boss tells GB News
British industry is being trampled underfoot as the country "gallops" to Net Zero, the head of a chemicals plant has told GB News. Adrian Hanrahan said that energy costs had been high since the Ukraine invasion and warned that green levies and the pressure to decarbonise were making the situation ...
Charlie Peters / GB News | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:54:09
Hydrocarbon exploration investment in Russia declines in 2025 - ministry
According to Russian Natural Resources and Environment Minister Alexander Kozlov, the reduction in investment mainly occurred due to a decrease in exploration drilling volumes
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:42:52
Zelensky Says U.S. Help Is 'Absolutely Necessary' After Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv
"If Ukraine is not protected from ballistic and other missile strikes, these attacks will continue," argued the Ukrainian President.
Tiago Ventura / Time | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:38:39
Robotization, GenAI to boost Russian labor productivity - Sber
The study authors noted that in 2026, the Russian labor market is in the point of fundamental transformation, as traditional methods of increasing employment intensity reached their limits
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:32:07
Armenia's share in Russian cherry, apricot imports just 2% - expert
"Restrictions on imports from Armenia will hardly affect the Russian market," Anna Fedyunina added
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:24:27
Russia's Aircraft Output More Than Doubles as Drone Production Surges
Bloomberg said the aviation sector's rapid growth was being fueled in part by the mass production of inexpensive first-person-view (FPV) drones.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:24:00
Hungarian PM doubles down on refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine
Peter Magyar made a similar statement at a meeting in Brussels with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and at other venues earlier
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:22:23
Finland confiscates around 4 mln euro in Russian funds
According to the broadcaster, the funds in question amount to 3.7 mln euro that Russia transferred to Finland before 2022 under the EU cross-border cooperation program
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:04:05
Tanzania plans to sign education, investment agreements with Russia
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan intends to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where she will address the plenary session
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:51:36
FSB Alleges Mass Cyber Spying Involving Global Tech Firms Fastly and Cloudflare
The FSB said the cyber operation was orchestrated by Western intelligence agencies and major tech companies to secretly hack and spy on the smartphones of high-ranking Russian officials.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:30:36
Merz considers support for Kiev, sanctions to be 'right way' to end conflict
Germany will not weaken its efforts to support Ukraine, the German chancellor said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:29:13
Russia remains reliable supplier of energy resources to Southeast Asian countries - Lavrov
In a video address marking the 50th anniversary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Philippines, the Russian foreign minister stressed that the bilateral ties are developing on the principles of equality and pragmatism
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:28:14
Russia ready to participate in modernizing Indonesia's transport infrastructure
The Russian Transport Ministry noted steady growth in air traffic between the two countries
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:27:17
Russian lower house speaker comments on Pashinyan's EU undertaking and Armenia's future
In Vyacheslav Volodin's opinion, Nikol Pashinyan hopes that accession to the European Union will help him hold on to power
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:24:48
Russian ombudswoman plans to discuss Ukraine's Starobelsk strike with Red Cross Committee
Yana Lantratova has a scheduled meeting with representatives of the International Committee
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:18:51
Ukraine and Moldova on course to start formal EU membership talks in June
Hungarian officials have signaled they intend to drop their opposition to Ukraine's EU membership bid, diplomats told POLITICO.
Nicholas Vinocur, Gabriel Gavin, Max Griera / Politico | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:55:09
Court fines Telegram $52,200 for refusal to delete information
The messenger was recognized as liable for committing an administrative offense under Part 2, Art. 13.41 of the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:55:06
Russia's Andreeva roams into 2026 French Open semis with straight-sets win over Cirstea
The 2026 French Open takes place in Paris between May 24 and June 7
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:44:20
Ukraine to be held accountable for Black Sea attack on Turkish ship - Russian MFA
According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow believes that such provocations can be called none other than acts of terrorism
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:40:24
Ukraine may use Swedish Gripen fighter jets for strikes against Russia - expert
As early as 2027, Ukraine will receive 16 Jas Gripen C/D fighter jets, which carry long-range Taurus cruise missiles
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:38:10
Ukraine claims its attacks on ships in Black Sea caused by Russia - diplomat
Maria Zakharova emphasized that the Kiev regime's increased terrorist activity in the Black Sea creates risks to civilian navigation
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:35:25
Serbia will not impose visas on Russians, says president
President Aleksandar Vui says any move to scrap visa-free travel with Russia would be "immediately revoked."
Milena Wälde / Politico | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:24:13
Kiev loses over 31,000 troops, mercenaries on all fronts in May - military expert
Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian army lost over 107,000 soldiers and mercenaries in battles on all the fronts in spring
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:22:20
US military confirms identity of wreck site of WWII submarine found by Russia off Kurils
The vessel is resting at a depth of 91 meters off the coast of Matsuwa Island in the central Kurils
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:16:49
BBC accused of prioritising 'fear of causing offence over public safety' following Henry Nowak decision
The BBC has been accused of putting "fear of causing offence" over "public safety" over an editorial decision to prioritise international stories over British news. This morning, the broadcaster, funded by the public, made the editorial decision to splash a story about Ukraine on its homepage, over the murder of ...
Alice Tomlinson / GB News | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:14:06
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
BBC | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:59:46
FACTBOX: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is Russia's leading annual economic conference, held since 1997
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:59:10
Kremlin explains Putin's words on Ukraine conflict acquiring new dimension
The Russian leader earlier stated that with their gravest crimes against children, "the Kiev leadership has opened a new page in their crimes, giving the Ukrainian conflict a new dimension"
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:55:36
Europe talking about war against Russia because it has forgotten WWII horrors - Vulin
"The strategic problem of the present-day world is the lack of fear and sense of shame," the chairman of the Supervisory Board of state gas company Srbijagas said
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:52:05
Putin's remarks on new nature of conflict, Russian strikes: new briefing from Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov noted that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved by the end of the day if Vladimir Zelensky ordered his troops to withdraw from Russian regions
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:49:41
Russia launches massive deadly strikes on Ukraine
Overnight bombardment on Kyiv and other cities is third large-scale attack in past month
FT | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:45:04
Uralvagonzavod renames tank support vehicle Terminator into Spyridon
The new name returns military equipment to Russian spiritual values and historical truth, to the names of the defenders of the native land, UVZ emphasized
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:39:02
Japan's Terra Drone gaining battlefield experience in Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set the tone for the debate over Japan's rearmament with her remark that a Chinese move against Taiwan could threaten Japan's survival and warrant a military response. But the first casualties of her military buildup might be in Ukraine, where the Japanese venture Terra Drone ...
Scott Foster / Asia Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:27:15
Putin's envoy believes SPIEF now symbol of sovereign cooperation's triumph over globalism
More than 130 countries will be represented at the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum this week, Kirill Dmitriev noted
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:25:45
Russia Does Away With 'Sexologists'
The Health Ministry will eliminate sexology as a certified medical profession and introduce "healthy longevity physicians" this fall as part of a healthcare registry overhaul.
Moscow Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:03:08
US boosts nuclear fuel supply chain as Russia import ban looms
Urenco announces multibillion-dollar investment to build second uranium enrichment plant in New Mexico
FT | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:04
Press review: Israel attack in Lebanon sparks war as Hormuz crisis may hit global finance
Top stories from the Russian press on Tuesday, June 2nd
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:01
Conflict may conclude by day's end if Ukrainian forces leave Russian regions - Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Zelensky must order his armed forces to withdraw from Russia to achieve this
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:54:05
Pashinyan describes his June 1 talk with Putin as positive
According to the Armenian government's press service, the two leaders exchanged views on current bilateral and multilateral issues
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:49:37
Ukraine fires artillery at Kursk border region 120 times over past 24 hours
In total, 111 enemy UAVs of various types were shot down
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:43:22
Russia's population supplied with underground water reserves - minister
Alexander Kozlov noted that large cities use rivers and reservoirs - surface water sources - to ensure water supply
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:39:59
Drone debris damages home in Sevastopol as air defenses down seven UAVs
Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the Russian military repelled two Ukrainian attacks on Sevastopol last night
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:30:24
Orban's party calls on Hungarian government to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine conflict
The appeal follows Ukrainian strikes on a college in Starobelsk and Russia's response to the attack
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:29:10
Japan open to dialogue with Russia, but no contacts planned so far - top diplomat
Toshimitsu Motegi noted that bilateral relations are currently in a difficult situation
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:25:58
Rising number of Europeans likely to move to Russia - expert
Alexander Stefanesko pointed out that the relocation process usually takes two to three years
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:21:05
'No information' to show Limerick plant's alumina helps Russia kill Ukrainians, Minister says
Peter Burke says CSO figure that 83 per cent of Aughinish Alumina's exports go to Russia is 'not accurate'
Ellen Coyne / Irish Times | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:05:42
Ukrainian strikes on Zaporozhye NPP risk major radiation disaster - diplomat
Rodion Miroshnik said the drone's impact was detected just 10 meters from the reactor compartment
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 09:04:50
Bank of Russia purchases yuan worth $16.5 mln with settlements on June 1
The Central Bank also purchased yuan on the domestic market in the amount of $16.5 mln with settlements on May 29
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:45:40
Russia's hand-launched Sokol-I UAV interceptor destroys Leleka, Hornet drones
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the Sokol-I drone can be hand-launched in a matter of seconds, without the use of additional equipment
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:44:17
Orders by Russians from China rise 60% in January-May
The average purchase amount fell from 18,007 rubles to 16,300 rubles over the year
Tass | Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:43:25
Russia's $16 Billion Nuclear Deal With Kazakhstan Lacks One Critical Detail
When can a deal involving Russia be considered as done? When it comes to Russia's agreement to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant, it is hard to determine. Kazakh officials announced almost a year ago that Russia's nuclear energy entity, Rosatom, would build Kazakhstan's first nuclear plant on the shores ...
OilPrice.com / Oil Price | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:00:00
IBM stock shoots higher after bullish Barclays forecast hits back at SaaSpocalypse fears
IBM stock extended its recent rally after Barclays dropped a bullish note that flagged the company's software dominance and quantum opportunity.
Naomi Buchanan / Business Insider | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:33:07
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Refinery Deep Behind Front Lines
Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil refinery hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border, the latest in a campaign of deep strikes aimed at disrupting Russia's oil industry. The May 31 overnight attacks on the facility in the central Saratov region -- the second since March -- did not appear ...
RFE/RL staff / Oil Price | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 16:30:00
The Epidemic of GPS Jamming
Across the world, signals crucial for safe air and sea travel are being disrupted.
Elisabeth Braw / Foreign Policy | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:50:13