Europe draws wrong conclusions that Russia allegedly loses — Russia’s top diplomat

Europe draws wrong conclusions that Russia allegedly loses — Russia’s top diplomat

Sergey Lavrov stressed that it was confirmed during the visit of three ambassadors from Britain, France, and Germany to the Russian Foreign Ministry

West's illusions about Russia, Witkoff-Kushner upcoming visit: Lavrov's comment

The Russian foreign minister said he hopes that US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner will clarify Washington's plans to implement the agreements on Ukraine during their visit to Russia

West no longer safe fighting far from its borders — NATO commander

According to John Stringer, modern long-range missiles, drones, and sabotage threats make it possible to hit facilities that once were considered out of reach

Main fire at Krasnodar Region oil depot, caused by drone attack, extinguished

Firefighters are continuing to work at the site until the danger is completely eliminated, district head Alexander Kharitonov says

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

California bans flights within 13-kilometer radius of airbase following B-52 jet crash

All types of aircraft are prohibited from flying at altitudes up to 100 meters within the radius, a source in the US air traffic control center says

US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Russia hopes US will not abandon Ukrainian issue — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister expressed hope that the US would not leave it to the Europeans with their "absolutely unrealistic plans"

Russian PM to travel to Uzbekistan for a two-day working visit

Among the priority topics in the negotiations, Moscow highlights joint projects in the energy sector, including nuclear energy, as well as industry, transport, and agriculture

Nearly half of central banks plan to increase gold reserves in 2026

According to the survey, 89% of respondents expect total global foreign exchange and gold reserves to increase over the next year

Fire breaks out at oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Region due to fallen drone debris

There were no fatalities or injuries

Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake

Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing

IN BRIEF: Patrushev’s comments on preserving war memory, destruction of Slavs by Europe

According to the presidential aide and Maritime Board chairman, Russia's position at sea needs to be strengthened so that the country remains great and is a true center of power

May becomes bloodiest month with over 1,000 people injured in Ukrainian strikes — MFA

According to Rodion Miroshnik, compared with March, which had previously been considered the most intensive month in terms of attacks on civilians, the number of people affected by criminal actions of Kiev's armed formations increased by 237

US-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported

The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident

Strategic oil reserves in the US down to minimum since 1983 — CNN

According to the US federal statistics, authorities released 8.9 mln barrels of oil more from the reserve last week

All critical damage at Zaporozhye NPP caused by Ukrainian shelling repaired — director

According to Yury Chernichuk, all damaged infrastructure at the plant is being repaired immediately

Lukashenko, Putin agree that Belarus must not be dragged into Ukrainian conflict

According to Alexander Lukashenko, this issue was raised "because the mass media constantly talks about it "

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to visit Russia soon — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov said that there are no exact dates yet

Israel will not let Iran get nuclear weapons regardless of deal with US — Netanyahu

The prime minister added that Israel was saved from the threat of nuclear destruction

Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump

The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit

Passage through Strait of Hormuz to be free for 60 days during US-Iran talks — JD Vance

According to the vice president, the US expects that passage through the waterway will remain free after the final version of the agreement is concluded

Belarusian president says countries of the world should get rid of their nuke arsenals

During the interview Alexander Lukashenko was asked whether the US-Israeli attack on Iran under the pretext of trying to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons could spur other countries to secretly pursue nuclear weapons programs to defend themselves against such attacks

Turkey to raise transit fees through Bosphorus and Dardanelles by 15% from July

Turkish authorities have been increasing transit tariffs for vessels passing through the straits once a year since 2022

Germany takes Goebbels route and Zelensky’s tough guy act: Lavrov’s statements

According to the Russian foreign minister, German officials’ rhetoric on historical issues and regarding events in Ukraine suggest that Moscow needs "to take a tougher stance against them"

Trump says Syria may ‘take care of Hezbollah’

According to the US leader, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has "done an amazing job of pulling it together," is "very good with Hezbollah"

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

West paints Russia as villain amid Patriot strike: situation around Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has said that it is ready to help assess the damage done to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra after the missile attack

Russia complies with obligations under Hague Convention on protection of cultural property

According to the statement, Russia strictly adheres to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict

Lukashenko doesn’t rule out his meeting with Trump this fall

According to the Belarusian leader, his potential meeting with the US counterpart should cover a range of issues rather than be focused on the release of prisoners only

Macron promises to have 'respectful but firm' talk with Trump at G7 summit

Commenting on Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% duties on French wines because of the tax on tech companies in force in the republic, Emmanuel Macron said that "it doesn't work that way"

FACTBOX: What we know about UK's new sanctions against Russia

The United Kingdom expanded its sanctions list against Russia by 43 entries

US, Iran signed deals, Strait of Hormuz to reopen on June 19 — Trump

The US leader made this announcement at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit

Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert

In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months

West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide

Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports

Vietnam’s PM departs for his first official trip to Russia to attend Russia-ASEAN summit

According Vietnam News Agency, Russia is a traditional friend and a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam

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

IAEA, US to assist Iran in destroying enriched uranium — JD Vance

The US vice president added that this is "spelled out very clearly" in the memorandum of understanding

Lukashenko says conflict with Iran is US’ ‘fatal mistake’

When asked whether the US acted on its own or was pushed into this by an ally, the Belarusian president said the Americans could not have made such a decision if they hadn’t wanted that

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"

Zelensky can always come to Moscow to engage in serious conversation — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the Russian president had not received any official invitation to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, for a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky

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"

US-Iran memorandum includes clause on commitment to peace in Middle East — JD Vance

According to the US vice president, the memorandum implies that Iran will cease supporting the movements Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from Ansar Allah