Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with his Belarusian counterpart the details of a meeting with European ambassadors in Moscow. The ambassadors presented a five-point document of demands from Germany, France, and Britain.
Russian forces advanced in Ukraine, liberating settlements. Trump threatened new duties on Thailand and Cambodia, and Iran with "hell." Tensions escalated between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with potential meetings and military actions reported. Other news includes BRICS expansion, Roscosmos inviting NASA chief, and concerns over nuclear proliferation.
Russia and Belarus will coordinate foreign policy and discuss measures to counter Western sanctions during Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to Minsk on June 14-15. The talks will focus on ensuring financial and technological sovereignty amidst 'sanctions war.'
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus reliably protect the western borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the CSTO, serving as a counterbalance to Ukraine and NATO. The statement comes ahead of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to Minsk.
İçişleri Bakanlığı, kırmızı bültenle aranan 42 ve ulusal seviyede aranan 48 suçlunun uluslararası operasyonlar sonucu yakalanarak Türkiye'ye iade edildiğini açıkladı.
Türkiye, uluslararası operasyonlar sonucu 42 kırmızı bülten ve 48 ulusal aranan toplam 90 şüphelisini yakalayarak iade ettirdi. Şüpheliler various ülkelerden getirildi.
Belarus's Display Design Bureau showcased its Adunok-2M shipborne drone defense module at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in Kronstadt, Russia. The system, featuring a heavy machine gun and AI capabilities, has been in use for 12 years and is being offered to Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, and African countries.
Valeriya, a Belarusian tourist blogger, has settled in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, becoming a local resident. She uses her unique perspective to document the region's natural beauty, culture, and development, sharing authentic stories of the grasslands with both overseas and domestic audiences.
The European Commission plans to propose stricter EU visa policies in the fall, targeting nationals from Russia, Belarus, and Iran due to perceived security threats. The list of countries may expand.
Litauen wird seine Streitkräfte mit deutschen Militärfahrzeugen von Daimler Truck und Mercedes-Benz aufrüsten. Die Vereinbarung im Wert von rund einer Milliarde Euro sieht die Lieferung von Speziallastwagen und Geländewagen zwischen 2026 und 2032 vor, teilweise finanziert durch EU-Kredite.
SVT, Frontstory och Buro Media har granskat ett belarusiskt transportföretag med omstridd ägarskap och internationella kopplingar till Ryssland, Kina, och Europa.
The acting governor of Tver Region, Vitaly Korolev, met with representatives from Belarus and the UAE at SPIEF-2026 to discuss expanding international cooperation. Agreements were reached on agricultural, industrial, and cultural exchanges, including the potential creation of cultural centers in Minsk and Tver.
A Russian State Duma deputy claims Ukraine's aggressive rhetoric towards Belarus is a tactic to pressure Minsk, possibly due to Belarus's military-political cooperation with Russia and its proximity to the conflict zone.
Belarus' Ambassador to Russia, Yury Seliverstov, stated that bilateral trade could reach a record $70 billion by the end of 2026. This follows a record $62 billion in 2025 and a 20% increase in the first four months of 2026.
Alexey Shevtsov, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, stated at SPIEF that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus and joint military exercises serve as a warning to European nations, particularly the 'Baltic tigers.' He emphasized the Union State's advanced collective security measures.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Alexey Shevtsov stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system in Belarus and joint military exercises serve as a warning to European nations, particularly the "Baltic tigers." He emphasized the advanced stage of collective security within the Union State, citing coordinated security concepts.
Fransa Açık'ta Rus Diana Shnaider ve Polonyalı Maja Chwalinska yarı finale yükseldi. Shnaider, dünya 1 numarası Aryna Sabalenka'yı, Chwalinska ise Anna Kalinskaya'yı mağlup etti.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the CSTO could lead the establishment of a new international security system in Eurasia, citing a growing call for it. He highlighted European military rearmament and NATO's increasing expenditures as threats requiring consolidation within the organization.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the likelihood of a military conflict against Russia and Belarus, potentially escalating into a global conflict, is "extremely high" due to Europe's rapid militarization and NATO's troop deployments.
CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov stated that the organization's collective forces are prepared for peacekeeping operations globally, with training centers in Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan enhancing their capabilities.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that the probability of a military conflict involving Russia and Belarus is "extremely high." He warned that such a conflict could escalate from regional to global, emphasizing the need for CSTO consolidation and swift decision-making.
Ukrainian sports bodies urge FIFA and UEFA to maintain bans on Russia until the conflict ends, and to fully reinstate sanctions against Belarus. This comes amid ongoing international sports discussions.
Ukrainian sports organizations have appealed to FIFA and UEFA to keep Russia and Belarus banned from international tournaments, citing the ongoing conflict and requesting Belarus be re-suspended.
The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has lifted all Ukraine conflict-related restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under national flags and anthems starting with the 2026 Senior World Championships. The decision aligns with Olympic Charter principles.
