Multiple International Developments Reported, Including Ukraine Conflict, US-Iran Relations, and Russia-China Cooperation

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

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

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

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"

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"

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

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 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 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

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

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

Putin, Trump agree on Witkoff, Kushner’s new visit to Russia — Kremlin aide

US negotiators on Ukraine, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will visit Moscow in the near future, Yuri Ushakov said

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

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"

Putin notes mutual understanding he has developed with Trump

This allows them to discuss the most important issues frankly, according to a congratulatory telegram marking the US president’s 80th birthday that was released by the Kremlin

Hungary says Kiev’s EU talks may be suspended over deal with Budapest

Anita Orban emphasized that Hungary supported Ukraine's accession to the EU "based on the results of reforms," taking into account the same requirements that are imposed on all candidates

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

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

Putin wishes US successful hosting FIFA World Cup — Kremlin aide

The 2026 World Cup is being held for the first time with 48 national teams across three countries — Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Lavrov calls for efforts to ensure justice in Ukraine

The Russian foreign minister specified that he means primarily "the rights of Russian speakers"

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council decides to continue dialogue with US

According to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Tehran has managed to restore good relations with its neighbors, despite the recent developments

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

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

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

Moldovan politician reveals Western attempts to open new front against Russia

Igor Dodon recalled that Georgia, too, had pointed to Western calls for opening a second front with Russia earlier

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

Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg

Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war

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

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

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

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