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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 86 km east-northeast of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia. The earthquake had a depth of 56.032 km.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 86 km east-northeast of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia. Another magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 266 km east-southeast of Port Blair, India, at a depth of 10 km.

A Russian government commission has approved a draft bill to regulate cryptocurrencies.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that Europe should not engage in direct talks with Russia while Ukraine is gaining ground in the war. He cautioned against falling for Kremlin narratives.

The train collision involved teams from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Emergency Situations, Rosgvardia, FSB, and FSO. Separately, a train collision in Russia killed eight people. A train collided with a bus in Singapore on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Further details regarding the cause of the collision are pending. The incident occurred in Russia, with Ukrainian President Zelensky demanding action. Debris from drones also fell in the Moscow region, with over 120 drones reportedly active in the area. A train collision in Russia has resulted in three fatalities, as reported by RTVS Rádio Slovensko and confirmed by a 24m ago timestamp. The incident involved a cargo train and another vehicle, causing it to slide into a ravine. Russian authorities reported striking over 500 Ukrainian drones overnight. The incident occurred in the 15th region of Russia.

An explosion and fire occurred at a Ros-Gaz gas station, causing damage to several production buildings.

German air defense systems destroyed eight Ukrainian drones over Russian territory.

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea in 2024, reportedly carrying nuclear material destined for North Korea.

Russia has increased its budget for foreign propaganda by 54%, reaching a record $1.85 billion. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned against Russian propaganda, particularly concerning mobilization efforts.

Russia's president has signed a decree that simplifies citizenship acquisition for residents of Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova. This action is seen as part of a broader Russian strategy involving citizenship policies in disputed territories.