Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, stated that the EU should not participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine, as it would "side" with Kiev and strengthen the opposing side. He suggested dialogue with individual EU leaders is possible but not as a formal negotiation process.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the removal of VK apps from the App Store as "political censorship." She also addressed aid to Venezuela, Western arms transfers to Ukraine, US biolabs, EU's role in Ukraine negotiations, UN's report on children's rights, and French President Macron's responsibility for poor relations.
US President Donald Trump threatens military action or continued blockade on Iran if nuclear deal fails, while downplaying impact of Israel-Iran escalation on negotiations.
A Russian military expert claims the US is seeking to strengthen its Arctic military infrastructure by turning Greenland into a northern outpost, potentially involving new airfields, control centers, and a naval base. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed ongoing talks with Denmark and Greenland regarding collective defense.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that indirect contacts with the US regarding conflict resolution have not been suspended, with both parties currently reviewing exchanged texts. He noted that external factors, such as Israeli actions against Beirut, influence the talks, but message exchange continues.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that while most issues are agreed upon with the US, a final peace treaty is still distant. Frequent US position changes complicate negotiations, despite recent ceasefire extensions and draft agreement progress.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has never been under sanctions and its operation concerns only Russia and Iran. He also criticized Eurovision's selection criteria as "satanic" and discussed relations with the US, Iran, and Ukraine.
Iran aims for lasting peace, stated government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, following a 40-day conflict with the US and Israel. Despite a US-announced ceasefire, Iran prioritizes its own interests.
Belarus and Poland have completed a five-for-five prisoner exchange at their border, following complex negotiations between their respective intelligence agencies directed by President Alexander Lukashenko.
Ruhollah Modabber suggested that had Tehran initially accepted Moscow's mediation offer and supplied half of its enriched uranium to Russia, the negotiation process with Washington might have progressed more swiftly
Russia's Foreign Ministry dismissed French Ambassador Nicolas de Rivieres' proposals for resolving the Ukrainian conflict through the Coalition of the Willing as completely unrealistic. The ministry stated that neither France nor other EU countries are participants in current negotiations, and accused Paris of attempting to derail positive progress through parallel initiatives designed to impose results on Russia.
