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Belarus joins Russia in nuclear exercises

Belarus announced Monday that it has begun joint drills with Russia to practice using nuclear weapons that Moscow has stationed on Belarusian soil.

18 May 2026-19:50
Russia moves to ease citizenship rules in Transnistria amid Moldova concerns

Russia’s decision to simplify citizenship for residents of Transnistria has raised concerns in Moldova, where officials say the move could increase Moscow’s influence in the breakaway region.

18 May 2026-17:15
Georgia’s Anaklia choice could redefine its future with the West

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

18 May 2026-16:35
Why Moldova summoned the Russian ambassador

Moldova has summoned Russia’s ambassador to Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, over what it says was a violation of its airspace by a Russian drone on 13 May and an oil spill in the Dniester River linked to a strike on a hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine.

18 May 2026-15:39
Belarus, Russia launch nuclear drills

18 May 2026-14:26
Zelenskyy reacts as Russian drone hits Chinese ship in Black Sea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a sharp response following a massive overnight Russian bombardment that resulted in a Shahed kamikaze drone striking a Chinese commercial vessel anchored in the Black Sea.

18 May 2026-14:10
China and Russia deepen cooperation in healthcare across medicine, research and education

China and Russia are expanding their cooperation in healthcare, with joint efforts producing practical results across areas such as cancer treatment, infectious diseases, medical devices, education and traditional medicine, according to reports.

18 May 2026-13:03
Ukraine downs over 500 Russian targets in massive overnight raid

Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted or electronically suppressed a staggering 507 aerial targets on Monday morning, May 18, following a massive, multi-directional overnight bombardment by the Russian military.

18 May 2026-12:50
China and Russia expand healthcare cooperation in cancer and medical research

China and Russia are expanding cooperation in the healthcare sector, with joint projects spanning cancer treatment, infectious diseases, medical devices and medical education, producing what officials describe as growing practical results.

18 May 2026-12:36
Russian Shahed drone hits Chinese ship in Black Sea

A Russian Shahed kamikaze drone struck a Chinese cargo vessel in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian Navy officials, in an incident that highlights continued attacks on maritime traffic in the region.

18 May 2026-12:30