Russia is actively working to repatriate 11 Russian citizens detained in Azerbaijan on charges of drug trafficking and cyber fraud. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that their release would be a significant step towards normalizing bilateral relations.
Russia's Foreign Ministry claims the US studied diseases not typical for the region in its biolabs in Ukraine. Moscow also warned of a "devastating" response to any NATO attack on Russian regions and criticized Western policies.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has vowed to take "effective and harsh retaliatory measures" against new EU sanctions imposed on June 15, targeting Russian individuals and companies, as well as some foreign entities. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the sanctions are self-defeating and harm the EU and global security.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that any NATO country's attack on a Russian region would result in a decisive and devastating response, warning Western "brigade commanders" against such reckless actions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow could revise its notification procedure for EU diplomats entering Russia if the EU stops discriminatory measures against Russian diplomatic staff. The new procedure, implemented on June 15, requires EU diplomats to submit advance written and electronic notification to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned Ukraine's attack on a bus carrying a Belarusian youth football team in the Bryansk Region as a "terrorist act" targeting civilians, especially children. The drone strike killed one woman and injured seven others, including five children.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations, international agenda items including the Middle East, Black Sea, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. Fidan also has other meetings scheduled, potentially including President Putin.
Attacchi aerei ucraini hanno colpito la Russia, con morti e feriti in diverse regioni. La Russia denuncia 231 droni distrutti. Putin annuncia oltre 700.000 soldati russi impegnati nel conflitto.
La Russia definisce "inaccettabili" le condizioni di pace di Francia, Germania e Regno Unito (E3). Mosca rivendica la conquista di Okhrimovka e Roskoshnoye. Intanto, attacchi reciproci tra droni e missili.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the settlement conditions for Ukraine proposed by the UK, Germany, and France are unacceptable. She criticized the 'Zelensky formula' and accused European leaders of promoting militarization rather than peace, citing EU diplomat Kaja Kallas's remarks about Europe not being a neutral mediator.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine has conducted 11 drone incidents in Europe over three months, effectively striking the EU weekly in return for Western weapons. She cited Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Greece, and Latvia as targets, noting consequences like a government crisis in Latvia and logistics issues in Finland.
Fragments of Franz Roubaud's "Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855" panorama narrowly escaped destruction during a drone attack on the museum, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry. A fire on the roof caused damage, with "The Assault of June 6, 1855" sustaining critical damage.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine's attack on the Sevastopol panorama museum held symbolic significance for Kiev's Western sponsors, particularly Europeans, citing historical failures in attempts to encroach on Crimea.
Russia's Foreign Ministry warns that banning opposition parties from Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections would undermine the legitimacy of the process, citing potential criticism from OSCE ODIHR and PACE.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Russia will not allow the world to "sweep under the rug" the alleged crime committed by the Kiev regime in Starobelsk, where Ukrainian forces struck a college dormitory and academic building. She also commented on Armenia's EAEU/EU dilemma, Russia-Germany relations, and potential Western disruption of the Russia-Africa summit.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Germany must condemn Kiev's alleged terrorist attacks and cease weapons supplies to Ukraine for any future discussions on bilateral relations to occur.
Russia aims for good-neighborly relations with Georgia based on mutual respect, but insists it must be a two-way street. Moscow hopes Tbilisi will heed its people's desire for dialogue and seize opportunities in trade, tourism, and humanitarian exchanges, building on recent visa and air travel relaxations.
Russia is closely watching Japan's rapid remilitarization and military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, viewing it as a threat to regional peace and security. Moscow plans to continue diplomatic efforts to highlight the detrimental nature of Tokyo's policies, which Zakharova attributes to US pressure.
Russia will not fund Armenia's path to EU membership, stated MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at SPIEF. She criticized the EU's hostile policy and support for "terrorists in Kiev," adding that Armenia must choose between the EAEU and EU.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned US attempts to fuel an arms race in the Asia-Pacific via proxy forces, warning of destabilization and new dividing lines. She stated Moscow advocates for diplomatic conflict resolution.
Rússia acusa Europa de se armar e promover conflitos, enquanto Otan reforça defesas contra drones após ataque na Romênia. Putin nega envolvimento e acusações de guerra.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova became emotional while presenting photos of children killed in a Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk. She criticized Western countries and the UN for their response.
Russia is ready to continue dialogue with the United States, following the meeting in Anchorage, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She stated that no one has abandoned the talks and expressed a desire for a more intensive and effective dialogue.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged attendees at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to start conversations with Western journalists by mentioning the Starobelsk drone attack, criticizing the BBC and CNN for not covering the incident.
