EU to approve curtailed sanctions package against Russia, China on June 15
EU to approve curtailed sanctions package against Russia, China on June 15 — Politico
According to the European sources, four Chinese companies will be blacklisted, along with restrictions against ships and some individuals
Nord Stream can be restored, if sensible European voices win out — Dmitriev
"Sensible forces in Europe, in Germany, understand that Nord Stream needs to be restored," the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said
Potential US-Iran deal to be put into practice in four stages — TV
According to sources cited by Al Hadath, the first stage includes "prevention of any escalation or of opening of new fronts in the region" and the absence of direct hostilities
Lavrov surprised by Rubio's words on low chances of Ukrainian conflict’s swift end
It is very strange to hear such remarks from a participant in the Anchorage meeting, where Vladimir Putin accepted the proposal from his US counterpart Donald Trump on 'priority steps that would allow for a cessation of hostilities,' the Russian foreign minister said
Russia does not intend to pay for consequences of Armenia’s steps toward EU integration
"The question of where Armenia is heading and with whom it will build its political and state future is a legitimate one," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said
Preliminary US-Iran agreement envisages joint uranium removal — Trump
The US president said that there was an agreement to "go into sometime in the not too distant future," answering a corresponding question
Russian economy up more than 10% in three years compared to 3% in Europe — official
Unemployment in Russia is the lowest in the world, Russian presidential administration deputy head Maxim Oreshkin noted
Russia condemns US attempts to use proxy forces to fuel arms race in Asia-Pacific — MFA
"This not only creates the risk of destabilizing the existing ASEAN-centric order and security architecture in this space, but also threatens to create additional dividing lines," Maria Zakharova said
Journalist assures she found evidence that Brigitte Macron is male
Candace Owens revealed that Macron's wife was suing her not for saying Brigitte was a man but for saying she had stolen her sister's or her brother's ID
Ukraine no longer tries to make excuses for deadly strikes on civilians — governor
Vladimir Saldo says the Kiev regime sees no difference between military and civilian targets
Europe is not yet able to put forward sound ideas for talks on Ukraine — Russian MFA
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin noted that Moscow is not closing itself off from dialogue
Council of the EU begins official preparations for start of talks on Ukraine’s accession
The discussion may begin on June 15 during an intergovernmental conference on EU expansion in Luxembourg
Magyar says Hungary would support sanctions against Russia given EU consensus
The European Union has already introduced 20 sanctions packages against Russia
Russian diplomat lists her conditions for return to dialogue with Germany
Maria Zakharova stressed that any conversations about the future can be conducted only after Berlin makes an official statement about the inadmissibility of planning or carrying out terrorist attacks against Russia
Captain of Tagor tanker released from custody in France — agency
According to Prosecutor Stephane Kellenberger, the decision was made as part of "an ongoing large-scale and complex judicial investigation"
West, unable to beat Russia on battlefield, seeks to destroy it from within — analyst
It is one of the key aspects of the war being waged against Russia, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl added
World moves from G7 currencies to other payment systems — Novak
According to the Russian deputy PM, more than 50% of settlements in Russia at present are being made either on account of the ruble or on account of the currency of friendly countries
Rubio says hopes US-Russia relations to improve after end of special military operation
I think our relations with them will be friendlier and easier to pursue once the war in Ukraine has wrapped up, he said
Seeing Tanzanian leader off at Kremlin, Putin tells her 'see you' at SPIEF next
Samiya Suluhu Hasan will attend the SPIEF, including the plenary session, where the Russian president is expected to deliver a substantive speech
US not acting consistently with its own Anchorage proposals — top Russian diplomat
The United States are now pretending that the parties should sort things out themselves, Sergey Lavrov noted
Joint Russia-Belarus nuclear drills could tame 'Baltic tigers' — senior security official
According to Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Alexey Shevtsov, the Union State has found itself at a more advanced stage as regards the provision of collective security
Kiev silent on Russian strikes on military-industrial complex, confirming impact — expert
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian army, in response to Kiev's terrorist act in Starobelsk, carried out a massive strike on Ukraine's military-industrial complex and Ukrainian army airfields on the night of June 2
Kyrgyzstan to join UN Security Council for first time
In a vote held at the General Assembly, Kyrgyzstan competed for a seat on the Security Council against the Philippines
Armenia’s course, lies about Starobelsk, Warsaw-Kiev ties: Russian diplomat’s statements
Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow had no intention of "footing the bill" for Yerevan’s path to the EU, which supported Ukraine in the war
Three killed, seven wounded in Ukrainian attack on Crimea’s Simferopol
First responders are working on the site
Ex-top Austrian diplomat warns of emerging 'new totalitarianism' in Europe
Karin Kneissl said the dialogue is stalled not only on the Russia issue but also on a number of other matters
Putin not planning contacts with US delegation at SPIEF — Kremlin
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov previously reported that the US is officially represented at the SPIEF for the first time in the last eight to nine years
UN report's lack of information on crimes by Ukrainian military unacceptable — ambassador
As an example, Vasily Nebenzya cited the events in the village of Russkoye Porechnoye in the Kursk Region, where, after the village's liberation, the bodies of 22 local residents were discovered
Journalist says Macron blackmailed Trump over Ukraine due to reports about his wife
Candice Owens revealed that the US leader called her from Mar-a-Lago and told her about the French president's demands
US intends to soon provide Ukraine with military aid as part of $400 mln package — Rubio
The US secretary of state says there is urgency in delivering the assistance
Bill on anti-Russian sanctions, aid to Kiev to be put to vote in US Congress
The bill envisages tougher sanctions against Russia’s oil industry, introduction of 500% tariffs on Russian goods, and more US military aid to Ukraine
During talks in US, Lebanon and Israel agree on implementing ceasefire
The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all operatives from the South Litani Sector
