Russia-Ukraine War Dominates Global News: Drones, Prisoner Exchanges, and Diplomatic Tensions

Global crisis caused not by UN Charter, but by its violation — Chinese Foreign Ministry

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted that China, as one of the first signatories of the UN Charter, has always upheld the document and promoted its implementation

Russia warns US of risks posed by arms transfers to Ukraine — MFA

Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that supplying military equipment to the Kiev regime could have unforeseen consequences for stability both regionally and globally, Maria Zakharova stated

IN BRIEF: 'Discrimination against Russians', 'apple of shame' in VK removal from App Store

All VK apps previously installed on Apple smartphones and other devices will continue to function, according to the company

IN BRIEF: Civilian injured, damage reported as air defenses down 660 drones over Russia

The overnight drone attack was the largest since the beginning of the year, according to TASS estimates based on data from the Defense Ministry

IN BRIEF: SVR on difference between unfriendly and hostile, West underestimating Russia

Western countries have assessed the sanctions they imposed on Russia as "unable to achieve their intended goals"

Dagestan teenager arrested with regard to case of preparing murders of schoolchildren

The minor's involvement in organizing at least 15 terrorist crimes in 10 Russian regions has been confirmed

Russian forces notice Polish mercenaries, females in Ukrainian assault squads — officer

While the deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1194th Regiment of the Southern Group of Forces, known by the call sign Yusa, has not personally engaged with the female assault troops, he remarked that their level of professionalism is evident

Iran does not guarantee safety to ships in Strait of Hormuz outside established routes

Tehran added that the ship’s owners, captains and operators will bear responsibility for possible consequences

FACTBOX: What we know about arrest of terrorist network administrator in Dagestan

The FSB noted that the detainee’s involvement in organizing at least 15 terrorist crimes across ten Russian regions has been confirmed

Russian military to raise US drone from seabed if required for security reasons — Kremlin

It is noted that the drone went into an uncontrolled flight as a result of an abrupt maneuver, lost its altitude and crashed into the water

IN BRIEF: What we know about 160-for-160 prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine

After receiving psychological assistance, the released Russian soldiers will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation

Lebanon, Israel may sign memorandum of intent in security — TV

According to the TV channel, as a gesture of good will, Israel will withdraw its troops from an area in southern Lebanon that has been under occupation

VK removal from App Store, aid to Venezuela, EU speculation: MFA statements

The Europeans are trying to get into or "stick their face" into the negotiation process on Ukraine and dictate their terms

France captures alleged Russian shadow tanker off Sicily as UK plans to sell seized oil

The French Navy is now escorting the tanker to an anchorage for additional inspections

Medvedev calls for lawfully curbing Western military bases in other countries

The Russian politician noted that these deployments had become a significant factor undermining the collective security system and eroding the sovereignty of states

Russian troops liberate Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy Region over week — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,575 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported

New Western leaders obsessed with Russia’s strategic defeat — Defense Ministry

Viktor Goremykin said that racist ideas and a model of thinking that proclaimed Europeans to be the pinnacle of human civilization, and other peoples to be an "inferior race," had been formed over the centuries

IAEA hopes to begin inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities soon — Grossi

Speaking about the territorial location of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the IAEA chief noted that, most likely, "it is where it was back in June 2025"

Putin extends ban on Russian oil exports under price cap through end-2027

The presidential decree prohibits supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts for such supplies directly or indirectly provide for the use of a price cap mechanism

Russia advises West to apply term 'annexation' to Romania trying to absorb Moldova

Maria Zakharova said that Bucharest has long been hatching plans related to the absorption of Moldova, even as there is no unanimity on this issue in the Romanian government

No one knows how many billions of aid end up in Zelensky’s luxurious lifestyle — German MP

The German government is pursuing a policy that has done nothing to bring peace in Ukraine closer, Stefan Keuter said

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

Lavrov would like to see Russia out of 'half-dead' OSCE, but it's up to Putin to decide

The Russian foreign minister explained that Moscow would not feel "any discomfort" leaving the organization on its own

Private screening of documentary about Starobelsk college attack held in Moroccan capital

The documentary made by Olga Kiryi, Alexey Balakirev, and Ilya Andilevko, tells about the deadly attack on the night into May 22, when the college building was attacked