https://english.pravda.ru/ PravdaReport: Russian news and analysis https://english.pravda.ru/pix/logo180.png https://english.pravda.ru en Wed, 20 May 2026 08:42:42 +0300 https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166785-us-greenland-china-arctic-investment-veto/ 975679fd753866fb4c131f1ef5edd73d The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating a strategic agreement designed to block Chinese investments in Greenland as Washington intensifies competition with Beijing for control over Arctic resources. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:50:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166784-putin-china-visit-xi-jinping-beijing-2026/ 3c3d532a670eb8189cd20fa3e03bae31 Chinese officials and schoolchildren welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing as Russia and China prepared for major strategic talks and the signing of dozens of bilateral agreements. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:16:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166783-merkel-putin-comments/ fa3ed60dce01c79858cb092b85299638 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s recent comments about Vladimir Putin have fueled speculation that she may be seeking a return to the international political spotlight amid renewed debate over Russia-Europe dialogue. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:41:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/world/166782-trump-iran-crisis-us-israel-military-pressure/ 2167968e159ecb3e91027b73f9373c99 The Trump administration has adopted an increasingly contradictory approach toward Iran, combining threats of military action with repeated delays tied to diplomacy and regional negotiations. Tue, 19 May 2026 19:17:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166781-russia-belarus-nuclear-drills-nato-tensions/ 4e617ca79dc618f335e6405dd05458d4 Russia and Belarus have launched joint military exercises involving nuclear force readiness as officials and analysts point to growing NATO activity near the alliance’s eastern borders. Tue, 19 May 2026 18:11:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166780-china-russia-military-training-reuters-report/ 597ad8a6545a15a3ebf1baa9e47065de European intelligence sources claim China secretly trained Russian military personnel in drone warfare and electronic operations as Moscow and Beijing continue strengthening defense cooperation Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166779-nato-romania-f16-drone-estonia-latvia-russia/ ba39b230f395d805c357ac1bb3c01a32 NATO has confirmed that Romanian F-16 fighter jets intercepted a drone over Estonia as tensions continue rising across the Baltic region amid new warnings from Russia and statements from NATO member states. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:10:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/166778-armed-men-storm-moscow-komsomolets-building/ 62903c0e42d92ac86c531a880667e40d Armed masked men entered the building housing offices of the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper, barricading part of the premises and prompting a police response in Moscow Tue, 19 May 2026 16:54:00 +0300 Incidents https://english.pravda.ru/news/russia/166776-russia-nuclear-forces-exercises-strategic-drills/ 67a21f12734e8c23927e2704fece311e Russia has launched major nuclear readiness exercises involving strategic missile forces, naval fleets, and long-range aviation as Moscow emphasizes the importance of nuclear deterrence. Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:00 +0300 Russia https://english.pravda.ru/news/health/166775-fermented-goat-milk-gut-health-study/ 0f72dc446938abad603bcda4af0947ac Researchers have found that fermented goat milk enriched with probiotics may strengthen gut health, improve microbiome balance, and enhance the body’s antioxidant defenses. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:49:00 +0300 Health https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166773-russia-latvia-ukraine/ a7b3235c38bab677d045b50497ab08a5 Russia has accused Ukraine of preparing drone attacks from Latvian territory, while Baltic governments deny the allegations amid rising regional airspace tensions and NATO military activity. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166772-estonia-drone-shot-down-nato-airspace-alert/ 96819d7037f989ef4e832a81986e4865 Estonia says a NATO air patrol fighter shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia during a rare airspace security incident in the Baltic region. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:54:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/business/166771-russian-ruble-best-performing-currency-2026/ b6f80f8149eb6a33a50f84aefdc143b0 The Russian ruble has emerged as the world’s strongest-performing currency against the US dollar as rising oil revenues, tight monetary policy, and weak import demand continue supporting the market. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:58:00 +0300 Business https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/166770-russia-air-defense-ukrainian-drones-attack/ 8214323ec76855ad10a5cd218823eba9 Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones and guided aerial bombs during one of the largest UAV attacks on Russian territory in recent months. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:00 +0300 Incidents https://english.pravda.ru/world/166769-putin-china-visit-energy-cooperation-xi-jinping/ 9aaa7af0a2cedade6343e37f8cf33400 Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for high-level talks with Xi Jinping focused on energy cooperation, strategic partnership, and major geopolitical issues. Mon, 18 May 2026 21:50:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166768-europe-russia-ukraine-negotiations-merz-merkel/ b5c11b2db6322a386e8d0f7b4c1b0d01 European leaders are increasing pressure on Moscow while simultaneously calling for urgent negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine Mon, 18 May 2026 21:32:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/world/166767-russia-china-us-energy-deals-lavrov-analysis/ 1afe5c338a8aae87c983a38b854d8b01 Russia remains confident in its long-term energy partnership with China despite Washington’s growing efforts to expand American oil and gas exports to the Chinese market Mon, 18 May 2026 21:19:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166766-nato-kaliningrad-lithuania-russia-negotiations/ d13904de66b8ff593e17e5e063a1d2f0 Lithuania’s foreign minister has called on NATO to demonstrate its military capabilities against Kaliningrad as European officials simultaneously discuss potential negotiators for future talks with Russia. Mon, 18 May 2026 21:11:00 +0300 World https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/166765-ukraine-bars-drones-moscow-attacks/ 51e3190b1e2938759a2bfe64627e004b Analysts say Ukraine has begun deploying advanced Bars drones capable of striking deep inside Russian territory, highlighting the growing technological sophistication of Kyiv’s UAV arsenal. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:32:00 +0300 Incidents https://english.pravda.ru/news/russia/166764-russia-population-decline-demographic-crisis/ 8c66c5e3f8f5329192b60d0122981913 Russia could lose nearly half of its population by the end of the century as falling birth rates, delayed family formation, and changing social attitudes deepen the country’s demographic crisis. Mon, 18 May 2026 20:26:00 +0300 Russia