Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, marked by exchanges of strikes, pose a risk of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, complicating regional mediation efforts.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Western accusations of unwillingness to negotiate are a tactic to blame others and prepare for war, citing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on Tehran talks and the Minsk Agreements.
Marat Berdyev, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large, stated that Russia is not isolated on the world stage and foresees no such isolation. He highlighted the "enormous" demand for meetings with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at G20 and APEC events.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko confirmed that the ambassadors of Britain, Germany, and France have not requested a new meeting with the Russian Foreign Ministry. This follows a June 11 meeting where Russia criticized their countries' policies regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that decisions from the 2024 summit between Russia and North Korea in Pyongyang are being steadily implemented, with foreign policy agencies contributing through strategic dialogue.
Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, stated that the West aims to erase Russian culture and rewrite history to prevent Russia from drawing strength from its past. She believes actions like demolishing monuments and 'canceling' culture are part of this effort.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Western attempts to appoint Louis Crischock as interim high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina are without legal basis. She cited the Dayton Agreement, which does not recognize an acting high representative, and noted that only a UN Security Council-approved candidate can hold such powers.
Russia has never terminated its membership in the Steering Committee of the Peace Implementation Council, stated Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She cited the 'chairmanship' of Christian Schmidt, supported by Western countries, as the reason for Russia's temporary participation freeze.
Russia's Foreign Ministry official Grigory Lukyantsev stated that Germany, Japan, and Italy's votes against a UN resolution condemning Nazism's glorification highlight the continued relevance of the UN Charter's 'enemy state' provisions, originally aimed at former Axis powers.
A joint report by Russia and Belarus highlights a worsening human rights situation in Ukraine, with the Ukraine section being the largest in the report. Violations cited include persecution of the Russian language, racism, historical falsification, and whitewashing of Nazi collaborators.
Over the past week, Ukrainian attacks resulted in the deaths of 38 Russian civilians, including one child, and injured 270 others, according to Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's Ambassador-at-Large. Drone strikes accounted for 95% of casualties, with medical facilities and vehicles also targeted.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleges Britain orchestrated drone attacks on Sevastopol. The Kremlin also commented on Poland's drone production for Ukraine and dismissed reports of a potential Russia strike on Poland as 'horror stories'.
Sweden's ambassador to Moscow was summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry following drone attacks on the Russian Embassy in Stockholm. Russia cited Sweden's obligations under the Vienna Convention and demanded prompt investigation results.
Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Swedish Ambassador Anna Christina Therese Johannesson to protest "terrorist threats" and "physical drone attacks" on the Russian embassy in Sweden, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
During International Discussions in Geneva, Russia called for practical measures to ensure the lasting security of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, proposing a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force between them and Georgia. Participants reaffirmed commitment to the dialogue format.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that the US has not informed Moscow of any changes in its stance on the Ukraine settlement. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also accused Kiev of not seeking peace and attempting to escalate the conflict.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the European Union must abandon its aggressive anti-Russian policy and end all unfriendly actions, including interference in domestic affairs, to normalize relations with Moscow.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Russia will take "compensatory measures" in response to the deployment of US intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, warning against such "destructive steps" and emphasizing cooperation with partners in the Asia-Pacific.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed the Kiev regime's atrocities against civilians and POWs surpass the cruelty of international terrorists, citing sophisticated psychological/physical violence, torture, and branding of Russian servicemen, while ignoring international humanitarian law.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric met to discuss verifying alleged crimes by the Kiev regime. They emphasized depoliticized cooperation and adherence to international humanitarian law, also touching on regional issues.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the deaths of 21 students in a "terrorist attack" on a teacher training college in Starobelsk, blaming the "Kiev regime" and vowing to preserve their memory, while criticizing Western media silence.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, stating that the 10 billion euro agreements are primarily loans that will force Kiev to privatize assets and undermine its sovereignty, rather than genuinely rebuild the country.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed accusations from The Netherlands regarding Russian hackers, stating that no evidence has been provided and calling the claims "rabid Russophobia." She noted that The Hague has not sent any official requests for investigation.
Russia has decreed the closure of several railway border crossings with Latvia, Finland, and Estonia, effective July 1. The move suspends the movement of people, vehicles, goods, and cargoes through these designated points. The Foreign Ministry is tasked with notifying the respective countries.
