Multiple Global Developments: Iran Deal, Ukraine Conflict, and Geopolitical Tensions

Western countries aware time to pressurize Russia is running out — Dodik

They expected to break Russia with sanctions, leader of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, the leading political party in Republika Srpska, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entities, said

US confident deal with Iran be signed on June 14 — US diplomat

The United States "will not upfront cash" and "this is going to be, in terms of any unfrozen assets or sanctions relief, what's called pay for performance", US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said

Three political forces to be represented in Armenia’s new parliament

These three forces are: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party, which garnered 49.7456% of votes, Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia bloc (23.2710%), and former President Robert Kocharyan’s Armenia bloc (9.9231%)

Qatari PM urges US, Iran to pursue constructive approach in upcoming talks

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also thanked Pakistan and all international actors who contributed to reaching the agreements

Trump says he may make US 'guardian of Middle East' in return for 20% of region’s revenues

Donald Trump noted that the US would be ready to assume this role if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States

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

Putin suggests Trump tell Zelensky remember Holocaust — Kremlin aide

Vladimir Zelensky would do well to heed the advice not to forget the Holocaust, rather than honoring Nazi criminals, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a phone call with his US counterpart

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

Secessionist sentiment stronger in some US states, Canada — newspaper

The Seattle-based organization Cascadia Democratic Action is preparing referendums in Washington and Oregon to establish an independent nation of Cascadia and secede from the US in 2028

Company making Hornet drones for attacks on Russia owned by Google ex-head — envoy

The first combat use of such drones in the zone of the special military operation was recorded in March 2026, when these drones attacked Donetsk, said Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for the Crimes of the Kiev Regime Rodion Miroshnik

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

Qatari negotiators arrive in Tehran to finalize agreement that ends US-Iran conflict

The agreement to end the conflict, which has been raging for more than three months, can be signed as early as Sunday, according to Reuters

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeds 3,780 — health ministry

At least 27 people died and 67 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the past day, the Lebanon’s health ministry said

EU accession talks with Ukraine to begin with issues of democracy, values — von der Leyen

On June 15 Ukraine and Moldova will take an important step on their path to the EU, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

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

Senior Iranian diplomat confirms deal with US reached — Tasnim

Kazem Gharibabadi added that the US naval blockade on Iran will be lifted as of June 15 and the immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts is announced

Trump vows to "discombobulate" adversaries

US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image, in which he is standing, presumably on an aircraft carrier, looking through binoculars at ships and fighter jets

Former leader puts question mark over Moldova’s EU membership in coming years

Igor Dodon pointed out that the Europeans themselves acknowledge that becoming a member of the European Union will be very challenging

Ukraine loses up to 1,350 troops along engagement line over past day — Russia’s top brass

According to the Russian Defense Ministry’s figures the Ukrainian army lost up to 210 troops in the responsibility area of Russia’s Battlegroup North

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"

Chinese cars are now better than German and Japanese ones — Russian Public Chamber

Deputy Secretary of the Russian Public Chamber Alexander Galushka noted that China is "deliberately focusing on the technological development of its economy"

Trump says victory over Nazism must not be forgotten — Kremlin aide

It is noteworthy that US President spoke about the alliance between our two countries during the Second World War, Yury Ushakov said

US denies Iran’s claim that it will get $12 bln from its frozen assets — Axios

According to the portal, Iran will not be able to get the sum from its frozen funds unconditionally before a 60-day period of negotiations starts

Armenian PM Pashinyan’s party receives constitutional majority in parliament

Thus, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling party not only gains the right to form the government on its own, but also secures the three-fifths majority required to pass constitutional laws

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

Philippines requests its leader’s first personal meeting with Putin — ambassador

Apart from the ASEAN-Russia summit, the two leaders could discuss a certain progress in bilateral dialogue between the Philippines and Russia

Trump says not concerned with change of power in Iran

"This is the third group we've dealt with, and this is the most rational group yet," the US president said

Russia to introduce new weather modification agents regulation since September

It will be effective until September 1, 2032

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

Fico slams EU approach to conflict in Ukraine

According to the Slovak Prime Minister, EU leaders must focus on the issues most critical to the community, namely "the decline in the competitiveness of the entire European Union and extremely high energy prices"

Israel should not have attacked Beirut ahead of US-Iran deal — Trump

Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, US President said

Russia, China find good solutions for payments — envoy

More systemic issues are considered at present as the issue of payments has been resolved by now in terms of tactics, chairman of the Russian part of the Russia-China Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development Boris Titov said

Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI

The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted

Trump tells Putin US-Iran deal is close, may de announced today — Kremlin aide

The upcoming memorandum between the United States and Iran was among the topics discussed by Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States during their phone call

US, Iran not to sign peace memorandum on Sunday — Iranian Foreign Ministry

But it is possible in the next few days, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said

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"

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"

Ukraine used nearly half of its Western aid to pay off debts

Ukraine's total debt to foreign and domestic creditors amounts currently to $208.97 billion

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

Putin talks to Trump over phone, congratulates him on his 80th birthday

Today’s phone call was the first one between the two leaders in the past month and a half

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

Issue with Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline to be solved soon — envoy

Chairman of the Russian part of the Russia-China Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development Boris Titov emphasized that the issue relates more to logistics, but not to the price

Britain, Germany, Italy, France state their readiness to lift sanctions on Iran

The E4 countries said they were prepared to lift certain sanctions in response to what they called "clear and verifiable" steps by Iran regarding its nuclear program

Cooperation with Russia to benefit Japan amid Hormuz closure — lawmaker

When asked about the possibility of lifting the price cap on Russian oil, Shoji Nishida expressed the view that Washington is standing in the way of this

Netanyahu told Trump that Israel will not pull back troops from Lebanon — Ynet portal

According to the publication, the Istraeli prime minister "made it clear" that the Israel Defense Forces will continue to act against the threat from the Shiite movement Hezbollah