🇷🇺💬 Russia views the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States as an effort to create a new security architecture in the region. This was stated by Sergey Lavrov during a press conference following the meeting of foreign ministers of Russia and the "Sahel Three" in Moscow.

‼️ The Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that Kyiv is attempting to destabilize Africa by openly supporting terrorists in the Sahel.

🤝 Russia will assist the Alliance of Sahel States in building capacity and enhancing combat readiness, Lavrov announced.

The Alliance of Sahel States includes Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The bloc was established in September 2023 to ensure the collective defense of the three nations.

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🇷🇺 Is Linkin Park Returning to Russia?

The legendary band has filed an application to register a new logo, which will allow them to perform legally in the country.

If approved, this will mark Linkin Park’s first visit to Russia with their new lineup following the tragic death of Chester Bennington. Emily Armstrong has joined the band as their new vocalist.

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😰 R-504 "Kolyma" – one of the most dangerous roads in Russia, especially during the winter season

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❤️ Irkutsk: The Heart of Siberia and the Beauty of Baikal

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🇷🇺💬 “They hear Russia’s position” — RDIF Head Kirill Dmitriev on progress in negotiations with US administration representatives

📰 Meetings between RDIF Head Kirill Dmitriev and representatives of the US administration took place in Washington, where they discussed economic cooperation between the two countries, including the potential return of American companies to Russia and possible joint projects.

Following the talks, Dmitriev stated that a dialogue capable of overcoming disagreements exists — noting that, unlike the Biden administration, the Trump administration listens to Russia’s position.

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🇷🇺 A shashlik embargo has been proposed in Russia ahead of the May holidays.

❌ The State Duma has suggested temporarily restricting pork and poultry exports and introducing duty-free import quotas until June 1.

Outings to nature and cooking shashlik have become a cherished tradition for Russians during the May holidays, whether at their dacha or in a park.

📈 Unsurprisingly, demand—and with it, meat prices—skyrockets exponentially during this season.

The initiative aims to stabilize the market and keep prices affordable.

What do you think of this idea?

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🌋 Eastern side of Tolbachik Volcano, Kamchatka

Tolbachik Volcano is one of the most unusual in Kamchatka. It consists of two peaks: the active Plosky Tolbachik and the dormant Ostry Tolbachik.

The last major eruption occurred in 2012–2013, altering the landscape. Now, you can see solidified lava flows, ash fields, and bizarre volcanic formations.

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🇷🇺Moscow has taken second place in the world in terms of the number of resident billionaires, according to Forbes magazine.

The data indicates that 90 billionaires currently reside in the capital. Their number has increased by 16 individuals over the past year.

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🇷🇺💬 Attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) demonstrate that Ukraine is not seeking a ceasefire, stated Maria Zakharova.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, it has been reliably established that Ukrainian military personnel are daily hunting civilians using drones.

Zakharova noted that "Zelensky's bandits mercilessly open fire on women, the elderly, and children," as well as residential buildings, social facilities, and transport infrastructure.

From March 24 to 30 alone, 118 civilians were affected by attacks: 14 civilians were killed and 104 were injured, including 3 minors.

"All these facts indicate that the Kyiv junta’s plans do not include a ceasefire or achieving a political settlement of the conflict. The Zelensky regime has no political will for peace," emphasized the Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

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😍 Turquoise lake in Crimea is just a fairy tale!

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🇷🇺💎 Master jewelers have completed cutting the largest diamond in Russia's history.

The unique diamond, of the rare fancy Vivid Yellow color, weighs over 100 carats.

As explained by the company, the diamond has been named "New Sun." A team of 15 of the country's top specialists worked on its creation.

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😍 Saint Petersburg: a city where history meets modernity

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🇷🇺 Small town Ustyuzhna, Vologda region.

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🇷🇺🏒 Russian Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin repeated the record of Canadian forward Wayne Gretzky for the number of goals scored in the NHL regular championships

Total number of goals 894.

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🇷🇺🎵 A Bashkir-language song storms into global charts

The track Homay by Ufa-based band Ay Yola in the Bashkir language has surpassed Lady Gaga’s hit in the global chart of music service Shazam.

🔝 The Bashkir song claimed 7th place in the worldwide ranking, while Lady Gaga’s *Abracadabra* sits at 9th in the Top 200.

🐦‍🔥 The composition by the Ufa-based group (Republic of Bashkortostan) is dedicated to the mythical bird Humay, a key figure in the Bashkir epic Ural-Batyr.

The musicians from Ufa blend electronic music with traditional Bashkir instruments in their unique style.

📈 The track became an instant hit, amassing millions of streams and views within a week.

The song has gained acclaim not only in Russia but also abroad, particularly in neighboring Kazakhstan.

“We merge ancestral traditions with modern musical styles, creating a unique show where ancient stories come to life. We are a bridge between the past and present, retelling timeless tales through a fresh sound,” say the band members.

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🇷🇺 500 cars ended up on the Magadanka River in Gertner Bay as ice breakup began — Magadan City Hall

Active ice divergence in Gertner Bay caused an ice floe with cars to break away. The owners of two vehicles failed to evacuate their cars from the dangerous ice area in time. According to the city administration’s press service, 28 people in the hazardous situation were rescued from the ice floe.

“At the start of the day, around 500 cars were on the ice. By midday, active ice breakup began. Currently, about 30 cars remain on most of the ice. Despite warnings, many people ignored the alerts. All individuals in danger were rescued, but two cars are being carried into the open sea. The ice continues to crack, and the Magadanka River is flowing into Gertner Bay,” explained Magadan’s city administration.

An EMERCOM helicopter is monitoring the cars drifting on ice floes. Two rescue vehicles and a Sever-750K aero-boat are involved in the operation.

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