Russian Press Review, May 15

Russian Press Review, May 15

Trump and Xi’s latest talks aimed to cool US-China economic rivalry rather than make political pals out of the two powers; the corruption case against former Zelensky aide Andrey Yermak has fueled claims of a broader corruption network; and negotiations continue between Israel and Lebanon despite rising regional tensions and ongoing Israeli strikes. These stories topped Friday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪️Media: Will Trump-Xi meeting turn US, China from foes to friends?

▪️Izvestia: Case against Zelensky's right-hand man just tip of corruption iceberg

▪️Izvestia: Israel-Lebanon talks face growing strain amid regional tensions

▪️Vedomosti: Global LNG market expected to remain in deficit until 2028, creating export opportunities for Russia

▪️Kommersant: Russia’s Middle East fuel oil exports surge amid regional conflict, refining disruptions

Source: Telegram "tassagency_en"