Multiple Global Developments Reported: Vietnam-Russia Summit, Iran Deal, Ukraine Conflict, and More

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

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

There were no fatalities or injuries

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

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

Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media

According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region

Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements

According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place

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

Turkey ready to do everything it can to promote Ukrainian settlement — top diplomat

Turkey is ready to act as a mediator and provide a venue for talks, Hakan Fidan said

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

Trump says doesn’t anticipate using military force against Iran again

The US president expressed hope that Washington and Tehran are going to "get along"

Zelensky says he asked for technology to produce air defenses from Trump

According to Zelensky, this time around Trump "reacted positively" to his request

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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"

Pentagon invests over $11 million in establishment of biolabs in Ukraine

Funding was provided through technical assistance programs with the Ukrainian Health Ministry being the recipient

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

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

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

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 programs to defend themselves against such attacks

Conflict around Strait of Hormuz to be resolved this year — Belarusian leader

According to Alexander Lukashenko, there are objective reasons that compel the US to stop its military pressure on Iran

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

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

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

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

Right moment needed to advance peace in Ukraine — Swiss president

Guy Parmelin emphasized that Switzerland is ready to facilitate the dialogue

Ceasefire on all fronts key topic of memorandum with United States — Iran’s top diplomat

The agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon

IN BRIEF: What we know about Tu-22M3 aircraft training flight that went wrong in Siberia

Four crew members are receiving treatment at the hospital, Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev said

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