Lukashenko warns Armenians against repeating events in Ukraine

Lukashenko warns Armenians against repeating events in Ukraine

According to the Belarusian leader, as quoted by the BelTA news agency, many statements are currently being made in Armenia in connection with the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7.

Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug traffickers' boats exceeds 200 — NYT

According to data obtained by the newspaper, the US military has carried out more than 60 strikes on vessels believed to be used by drug traffickers.

Another batch of Russian oil arrives in Japan amid disrupted supplies from Middle East

The tanker Voyager, which delivered a batch of oil from Sakhalin to Japanese companies Taiyo Oil and Idemitsu Kosan in early May, has arrived at the Japanese company ENEOS’ terminal in the port of Kiire.

Kremlin says receives no reaction from Romania to Putin's comment about downed drone

Earlier, the Russian leader stated that Moscow would conduct an objective investigation if it got access to the wreckage in the incident.

Expert points to commencing second wave of transfers to Ukraine of arms bought from Russia

Alexander Stepanov believes that all countries to which Russia has supplied weapons are potentially in a position "where they will simply be pressured and forced to supply".

Trump toughens terms of potential deal with Iran — media

One of the cited officials said that the changes to the proposed deal are "potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, The New York Times reported.

US bases in Arab countries bring calamity to region — Russian deputy foreign minister

American military personnel have not been able to protect them from strikes, but have only brought disaster to these countries, Georgy Borisenko said.

Over 160 Kursk residents back home, meeting Ukrainian ombudsman: statements by Lantratova

The Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in Russia is clarifying the number of residents of the Kursk region who are being held on the territory of Ukraine.

Iran to amend potential deal with US if Trump changes its terms — agency

A source told Tasnim that Iran was fully prepared for the possibility that the agreement would not be signed.

Most of Africa Corps’ strongholds in Mali are under Russian control — MFA

According to Anatoly Bashkin, Russian units "are actively trying to involve the Malian Armed Forces not only in the territorial control efforts, but for logistics operations for supplying the armed forces and delivering fuel and food to Bamako and other populated areas".

Putin talks results of EAEU’s Astana summit, further dialogue over phone with Armenian PM

Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinyan exchanged views on pressing issues of the bilateral and multilateral agenda.

IN BRIEF: What to know of attacks on Novorossiya highway, Donbass Dome, protection

Head of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky said that the authorities had set up detours to bypass the Novorossiya highway.

US dragging out talks by changing its demands or making new ones — Iranian diplomat

According to the diplomat, the contradictory statements may be part of Washington's negotiating tactics.

Iran divides countries into three categories based on use of Strait of Hormuz — TV

According to the TV channel, all states are divided into three categories — "hostile," "neutral," and "friendly".

Serbia could turn against Russia after elections — Vulin

Aleksandar Vulin expressed confidence that a government, formed by pro-Western forces, would do everything possible to destroy relations with Russia and become its enemy.

Ukraine’s military shells borderline Kursk Region over 110 times in last 24 hours

A non-operational post office building went on fire as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on the village of Giryi in the Belovsky district,Alexander Khinshtein said.

IN BRIEF: What is known about France’s seizure of Tagor tanker in Atlantic Ocean

According to preliminary information, the captain of the Tagor tanker seized by the French Navy is a Russian citizen, the embassy in Paris said.

US escorts about 70 ships through Strait of Hormuz in May — media

According to sources cited by The New York Times, US Central Command forces provided assistance to the vessels.

US, Israel want to draw Arab countries into military conflict with Iran — senior diplomat

Georgy Borisenko said that Washington was well aware that aggression against Iran would push it to strike at the countries of the Persian Gulf.

Ramstein Flag 2026 drill puts Finland at forefront of alliance forces in Arctic — expert

Alexander Stepanov emphasized that Finland is the most convenient northern foothold for NATO due to its long border.

US proposes new ceasefire initiative to Israel, Lebanon — Axios reporter

Barak Ravid says, citing a source, that the US proposed that as a first step Hezbollah stop all attacks on Israel.

Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said.

Power of fireball explosion over the US reaches 300 tons of TNT — NASA

An official at the authority says that the fireball broke up at a speed above 120,000 km per hour.

Russian deputy PM warns Armenia of potential problems with gas supplies

According to the Russian deputy prime minister Alexey Overchuk, Europe continues buying Russian gas.

US company tested android robots in combat area in Ukraine — TV

CEO of Foundation Future Industries Sankaet Pathak told CNBC that the core function of the robots was to deliver ammunition to the frontline.

Iranian foreign minister urges public to ignore rumors about talks with US

Abbas Araghchi said that it is premature to draw any conclusions.

NATO seeks to change government in Serbia — former deputy PM

According to Aleksandar Vulin, NATO countries "would be very pleased and glad to see Serbia in ruins as a result of instability and shocks".