PravdaReport https://english.pravda.ru/ PravdaReport: Russian news and analysis https://english.pravda.ru/pix/logo180.png PravdaReport https://english.pravda.ru en Tue, 19 May 2026 09:54:13 +0300 Putin Goes to Global Diplomatic Hub to Redefine Strategic Partnership with World's Third Largest Nation 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 Merz Calls for Russia to Enter Negotiations as Merkel Warns Europe Not to Underestimate Putin 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 Russia Strengthens Eastern Energy Strategy Despite US Pressure on China 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 Lithuania Urges NATO to Attack Russian Bases in Kaliningrad 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 Ukraine Deploys New Bars Drones in Attacks on Moscow Region 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 Russia’s Population Could Fall to 70 Million by 2100, Demographer Warns 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 DNA Solves 180-Year Arctic Mystery of Franklin Expedition Crew https://english.pravda.ru/science/166763-franklin-expedition-dna-analysis/ af2577fd95efa6ec8a685a00c518a33d Modern DNA analysis has helped scientists identify members of the doomed Franklin Expedition and uncover disturbing new details about starvation, demotion, and cannibalism during the crew’s final days in the Arctic. Mon, 18 May 2026 19:55:00 +0300 Science Cuba's Defiance Could Complicate Any US Military Scenario in the Caribbean https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166762-cuba-us-tensions/ e88ea9c4a6ce7cda7ecaa3d911f174e5 Russian military analyst Vasily Dandykin says Cuba remains capable of resisting external pressure from the United States despite economic hardships and limited military resources. Mon, 18 May 2026 19:50:00 +0300 World Russia Can Avoid Global Energy Crisis With Smart Economic Policy https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166761-russia-energy-crisis/ d523da193de0525d6aef0f5e8696b207 Russia possesses enough energy resources to protect its domestic economy from the global energy crisis if authorities use effective regulatory mechanisms and prioritize internal economic growth, financial analyst Mikhail Belyaev says. Mon, 18 May 2026 19:36:00 +0300 World Iran Proposes Uranium Transfer to Russia as Part of Peace Talks With US https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166760-iran-enriched-uranium-russia-us-deal/ b4920115c9ba8bad08f79b86f3cfab76 Iran is reportedly considering transferring its enriched uranium to Russia as part of a possible agreement with the United States over its nuclear program. Mon, 18 May 2026 17:17:00 +0300 World Russia and China to Sign Major Declaration on Multipolar World Order https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166758-putin-xi-multipolar-world-declaration-beijing/ d2d906fc0724584c950ff91dbf7baa2b Russia and China are preparing to sign a major declaration on a multipolar world order during Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Beijing Mon, 18 May 2026 17:08:00 +0300 World Angela Merkel Rejects Role as Mediator Between Russia and Europe https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166757-angela-merkel-rejects-russia-eu-mediator-role/ 45b0894ef867c9ebdc727522291949a9 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected the idea of serving as a mediator between Russia and the European Union, insisting that only current leaders hold the authority for such negotiations. Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:00 +0300 World Rabbit Crashes Into E-Scooter Rider in Bizarre Accident https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/166756-rabbit-hits-electric-scooter-rider-hungary/ c9521aa86c11ad3faf74dc4be9f10d42 A man riding an electric scooter near Budapest suffered minor injuries after a hare suddenly leapt into his face at high speed. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:24:00 +0300 Society Merkel, Draghi, and Stubb Named as Possible EU Envoys to Russia https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166754-eu-negotiator-russia-merkel-draghi-stubb/ 930797e60902df0ae59243e9fe2316cf European leaders continue searching for a possible negotiator for dialogue with Russia, but divisions within the EU remain a major obstacle Mon, 18 May 2026 15:12:00 +0300 World Russia Calls Zelensky’s Belarus Statements 'Provocation' and 'Incitement' https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166753-kremlin-responds-zelensky-belarus-nato-claims/ 39e9b1dc4799e0aa88398d70aa4a20cf The Kremlin has dismissed Volodymyr Zelensky’s claims about a possible offensive from Belarus as an attempt to escalate tensions and prolong the conflict. Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:00 +0300 World Belarus and Russia Launch Joint Nuclear Readiness Exercises https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166752-belarus-russia-joint-nuclear-weapons-drills/ 897e662ca968f521f682bb1b66fd3dd1 Belarus has launched joint military drills with Russia focused on the delivery and preparation of tactical nuclear weapons. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:51:00 +0300 World Russian Gymnasts Cleared to Compete With Flag and Anthem at International Events https://english.pravda.ru/news/sports/166751-world-gymnastics-russia-flag/ 3ddaca686f12bce7c65cf4f69410e54e World Gymnastics has officially allowed Russian athletes to compete under the national flag and anthem at international events. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:44:00 +0300 Sport Russian Teen Suffers Irreversible Lung Damage After Years of Vaping https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/166750-russian-student-lung-damage-vaping/ 956f32eac384c9472be7db90a2743866 A 19-year-old student from Russia suffered permanent lung damage after vaping continuously for several years, according to local reports. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:34:00 +0300 Society Kremlin Signals High Expectations Ahead of Putin’s Strategic Visit to China https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/166749-putin-china-visit-xi-jinping/ db746f037556f3efb6ddcc4009a9e83c The Kremlin says it expects major outcomes from President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to China, where Moscow and Beijing are preparing to deepen strategic, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:17:00 +0300 World Poseidon and Khabarovsk: Russia’s Deep-Sea Nuclear Arsenal Moves Closer to Combat Duty https://english.pravda.ru/science/166748-russia-poseidon-nuclear-underwater-drone/ 9e3c5fcbe7e8c0796098c65f9c804c87 Russia’s nuclear-powered underwater drone Poseidon is once again at the center of international debate as analysts assess its potential impact on naval warfare and strategic deterrence Fri, 15 May 2026 19:51:00 +0300 Science