Global Tensions Escalate: Iran-US Deal, Ukraine Conflict, and NATO Nuclear Modernization Dominate Headlines

Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

US, Iranian presidents sign memorandum of understanding — media

Donald Trump signed a copy of the agreement during a dinner with the French president at the Palace of Versailles

What is known about coordinated strike on energy facilities in Ukraine by Russian forces

Blasts were reported in Kiev, Sumy, and Chernigov

Ukraine is provoking Belarus, trying to draw it into conflict — Officers of Russia

According to the statement, the Kiev regime is acting immorally within the conflict and is completely unbound by human notions of good and evil, which is why it is targeting children

Trump says he might extend stay in Europe to sign deal with Iran

The US president still pointed out that on behalf of the United States, the document is supposed to be signed by Vice President JD Vance

Trump mulls licenced production of US missiles in Europe — agency

According to the news agency, the US has burned through its stocks during the Iran conflict and it will take time to boost production

West adapts 'color revolution' tactics to modern realities — top Russian security official

Sergey Shoigu pointed out that 'color revolutions' are a set of externally coordinated actions aimed at removing undesirable political regimes and depriving entire state of their sovereignty without the direct use of armed forces

UAV strikes on Russia delay return of four minors to families in Ukraine — ombudswoman

According to Russian Presidential commissioner for children's rights Maria Lvova-Belova, the plan was to carry out the reunification in late June

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"

Iran, US to hold talks on June 19 in Switzerland — news agency

The US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries will meet at Burgenstock

US would like to come to terms with Russia, China on reducing nuke arsenals — Trump

The US leader pointed out that the United States has the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons, followed by Russia in second, while China is actively building up its stockpiles

NATO to modernize its nuclear capabilities to strengthen deterrence

According to the document, the alliance intends to actively utilize the practice of shared use, whereby non-nuclear NATO members receive potential nuclear delivery systems, such as F-16 and F-35 aircraft, and receive training in their use

EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper

The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe

What is known about largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region in two years

According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day

No one injured as passenger plane makes emergency landing in Russia’s Sochi

There were 125 passengers and five crew members on board

What we know about incident with Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in English Channel

The crew of the frigate Amdiral Grigorovich acted in strict accordance with international shipping regulations and took every measure to prevent a collision, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed

Moscow appreciates Malaysia’s support of Russia's partnership with ASEAN, Putin says

The Russian president added that he was pleased to welcome the Malaysian delegation to Russia to participate in the summit

Italian PM proposes appointing single envoy for talks with Moscow — media

Giorgia Meloni argued that the negotiator should come from a “medium-sized” European country rather than one of the bloc’s largest member states

Russia’s latest Starlink satellite jammer shows high efficiency — expert

The Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system does not switch off Starlink communications as such but instead ‘stuns’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of the system’s operation

IN BRIEF: What we know about consequences of Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children

According to the latest information, a woman chaperone for the team died

US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

NATO chief confirms that reduction of US troops in Europe to begin 'immediately'

Mark Rutte noted that "in reality, if a war breaks out and Article 5 emerges," then "all allies, including the US, will max out what they can do to make sure we can fight the war"

Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days

NATO forces intercept missile presumably launched from Iran — Turkish Defense Ministry

According to the ministry, "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at Turkey's territory and airspace"

IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran

The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran

Ukrainian brigade command begs to be allowed to step down due to casualties in Zaporozhye

According to the Russian security officials, 15 servicemen from the brigade were killed by aerial strikes in a single sector alone

Volkswagen top executives believe company's existence at risk

All members of the executive committee believe that a dramatic change in the automaker’s strategy is necessary

Trump signs US-Iran memorandum, White House confirms

A photo of the signed document was sent to the Iranians and the mediator countries

Minsk expects response from Kiev regarding attack on bus carrying children — Lukashenko

The Belarusian leader emphasized that Minsk would determine the truth

Trump thanks Putin, Xi for Russian, Chinese attitude to US war with Iran

According to the US president, everything could have been made "much more difficult", but it was neutral

Russia-ASEAN summit gathered global majority, unlike G7 summit in France — expert

Kirill Babayev emphasized that the global majority advocates for a multipolar world, recognizing that the majority of the global GDP and technological innovation now stems from Asian nations

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

One of Ukrainian brigades near Zaporozhye lost combat capability — military sources say

Russian officials indicate that Ukrainian forces are scrambling to compensate for their losses by rapidly deploying new recruits

Ukraine’s backers growing weary of supporting Kiev, Lula says after G7 summit

According to the Brazilian leader, the G7 summit was the first time he had sensed a genuine desire among Western leaders to bring the conflict to an end

Trump says US still investigating Iran school strike

On February 28, Iran said the United States and Israel had attacked an elementary school for girls in Minab, killing 175 people, including 168 female students, and wounding 95 others