Multiple International Developments Reported

Russian troops liberate seven communities in Ukraine operation over week — top brass

Russian forces delivered seven strikes by precision weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles on Ukrainian military-industrial sites, logistics centers and military airfields over the past week

Russian wheat exports up almost 14% to 48 mln tons in 2025/2026 agricultural season

Russia increased wheat supplies to all top five importers despite a sharp rise in global market competition

Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels — CENTCOM

The US forces being prepared to ensure free navigation along this waterway, the US Central Command said

RFU president says he is satisfied with how Russian team’s coach Karpin does his job

This year, the Russian national team secured victories in friendly matches against Nicaragua, Burkina Faso, and Trinidad and Tobago

Vance may face blame over violation of US-Iran memorandum — Politico

Мiolating the memorandum's provisions was inevitable, since it failed to address key issues — the terms of a ceasefire in Lebanon and control of the Strait of Hormuz, the publication says, citing a former White House official

Oman hands over note of protest to Iranian ambassador following drone attacks

The move followed drone strikes on facilities in the Musandam and Al Wusta Governorates

Russia never terminated membership in Peace Implementation Council — MFA

The temporary freeze on Russian's participation in this format is due to the fact that, since 2021, its meetings have been held under the 'chairmanship' of the impostor Christian Schmidt, who, with the support of Western countries, usurped the post of High Representative, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted

Naftogaz CEO Koretsjy seen as most probable candidate for Ukrainian PM

Vladimir Zelensky posted a photo with Koretsky on his Telegram channel shortly after he announced plans to dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko

Like a Hoover, West sucked out goods from poorest nations, leaving behind scraps — Putin

According to the Russian president, while US imports were about $250 billion a month at the end of 2019, now they have surged to $350 billion

Russian Navy must solve country’s all tasks both in peacetime, wartime — Patrushev

The chairman of the Maritime Board noted that one of the tasks that must be solved to improve Russia's maritime power is the development of the country's naval presence in remote regions

Ukraine to keep honoring Banderites until government changes, ex-Polish PM says

"Only when this government leaves or is overthrown, and people with a different attitude toward their difficult past come to power, will it be possible to seriously think about reconciliation," Leszek Miller said

Terms for ending conflict in Ukraine to be worse for Kiev than in 2022 — Russian senator

Ultimately, everything will be decided at the negotiating table, Konstantin Kosachev said

Iran agreed to ‘perfect deal’ for US before attacking ship — Trump

US President did not mention any details of the deal he was talking about but claimed that the United States bombed the hell out of them last night

West does not care how many people killed in Russia, Ukraine — Russian diplomat

Russia's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Yevstigneyeva stated that "deaths of innocent civilians, killings of women, children and the elderly will not stop them"

Iran plans to stay away from talks until US position changes — agency

According to its information, the resumption of negotiations in the near future is unlikely

US perceived possible threat to Trump from Iran as not entirely credible — WSJ

At the same time, the US president used an older jet to return home from the NATO summit in Turkey

West seeking to rewrite history to deprive Russia of its source of strength — MFA

"I believe this is exactly why they want to rewrite history for us - those who demolish monuments or engage in attempts to cancel culture, those who, essentially, have denied us the opportunity to remember our heroes in the information space," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Slovak PM reports interest in dialogue with Russia from many at NATO summit

Robert Fico added that his country will not participate in NATO’s project to provide €70 billion in military assistance to Ukraine

US President Trump instructs Vance, Rubio to continue negotiations with Iran — CBS

A source told the channel that the talks are to take place in Oman on Saturday