Russian Press Review, May 26

Russian Press Review, May 26

Moscow views the attempted sabotage of a gas carrier near Ust-Luga as part of a broader Western-backed campaign targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure and exports; the United States and Iran appear to be nearing a preliminary agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz; and the Bank of Russia has filed a lawsuit in an EU court challenging a regulation that allows frozen Russian assets to be used in financial support programs for Ukraine. These stories topped Tuesday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪️Izvestia: Attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure seen as new Western strategy

▪️Vedomosti: US and Iran move closer to outline deal on Hormuz Strait, but doubts remain

▪️Izvestia: Armenia deepens ties with Washington as US seeks expanded role in South Caucasus

▪️Vedomosti: Bank of Russia challenges EU regulation allowing use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid

▪️Kommersant: Brent falls below $95 amid possible US-Iran deal

Source: Telegram "tassagency_en"