Objective probe into Romania incident requires drone debris handover to Russia — envoy

Objective probe into Romania incident requires drone debris handover to Russia — envoy

"All the circumstances of the incident should have been established through a thorough, objective, and depoliticized investigation, primarily involving the Russian side," Vasily Nebenzya said

Zelensky torpedoes Trump’s peace efforts while asking for more money — ex-spokesperson

According to Yulia Mendel, it’s typical of Zelensky to insult his "biggest donor," while asking for more financial assistance

Full ban on Russian oil will not be included in new EU sanctions package — Politico

Sources indicate that proposals for a full ban on Russian oil and maritime services restrictions do not yet have sufficient support among EU member states

Over 160 Kursk residents back home, meeting Ukrainian ombudsman: statements by Lantratova

The Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in Russia is clarifying the number of residents of the Kursk region who are being held on the territory of Ukraine

PM describes EAEU leaders’ resolution on referendum in Armenia as balanced one

Nikol Pashinyan noted that until Armenia officially applied for full EU membership, there was no real ground for a referendum

Iran not to tolerate further naval blockade, escalation in Lebanon — adviser to Khamenei

Mohsen Rezaee warned that the patience of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran was not unlimited

IN BRIEF: What is known about France’s seizure of Tagor tanker in Atlantic Ocean

According to preliminary information, the captain of the Tagor tanker seized by the French Navy is a Russian citizen, the embassy in Paris said

US police find remains of one of 11 missing nuclear scientists

The cause and manner of death have not yet been determined

European companies acknowledge difficulties in developing hypersonic weapons

Looking further into the future, it becomes clear that the virtual flight simulations of prototype hypersonic vehicles must be followed by real-world testing, while the infrastructure for conducting these tests does not exist in Europe

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire became cover for further aggression — Russian envoy to UN

According to Vasily Nebenzya, while the international community awaited the next round of talks scheduled, "the Israelis continued to methodically expand their occupation zone"

Putin says those responsible for attack on Starobelsk won't escape punishment

The Russian leader asked the prosecutor general and the Investigative Committee chairman to report about the work to identify the criminals

Putin’s call with Pashinyan, Lithuania’s statements on UAVs, SPIEF guest: Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow had never revealed the guest of honor and who will host the plenary session at SPIEF beforehand

Ukraine to be held accountable for Black Sea attack on Turkish ship — Russian MFA

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow believes that such provocations can be called none other than acts of terrorism

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"

Serbian president says he has no plans to run for another term in office

Aleksandar Vucic said that he might return as the country's prime minister

Analyst expects next phase of US-Iran conflict to be most tense

According to Marat Zembatov, the parties to the conflict "have obtained greater room for maneuver" following a pause

Europe talking about war against Russia because it has forgotten WWII horrors — Vulin

"The strategic problem of the present-day world is the lack of fear and sense of shame," the chairman of the Supervisory Board of state gas company Srbijagas said

US military confirms identity of wreck site of WWII submarine found by Russia off Kurils

The vessel is resting at a depth of 91 meters off the coast of Matsuwa Island in the central Kurils

Putin’s remarks on new nature of conflict, Russian strikes: new briefing from Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved by the end of the day if Vladimir Zelensky ordered his troops to withdraw from Russian regions

Trump says agrees with Israel, Hezbollah on ceasefire terms in Lebanon

The US leader had a very productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and highly placed representatives of Hezbollah

Merz considers support for Kiev, sanctions to be 'right way' to end conflict

Germany will not weaken its efforts to support Ukraine, the German chancellor said

US discussing additional deployments of nukes in Europe — FT

According to sources, the talks may not lead to any changes in nuclear-sharing agreements, as the administration of US President Donald Trump intends to show commitment to providing a nuclear umbrella to its NATO allies

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

France's statements on Tagor tanker are example of Europe's legal nihilism — Russian MFA

Maria Zakharova noted that international treaties do not provide for the possibility of forcibly rerouting a vessel and escorting it from the high seas to a port of the warship's country

Finland confiscates around 4 mln euro in Russian funds

According to the broadcaster, the funds in question amount to 3.7 mln euro that Russia transferred to Finland before 2022 under the EU cross-border cooperation program

Kiev loses over 31,000 troops, mercenaries on all fronts in May — military expert

Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian army lost over 107,000 soldiers and mercenaries in battles on all the fronts in spring

Putin’s instructions to the military following Staroblesk attack already there — Kremlin

The Russian president earlier said that "the Kiev leadership has decided to turn a new page in the series of its crimes"

IN BRIEF: What to know of attacks on Novorossiya highway, Donbass Dome, protection

Head of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky said that the authorities had set up detours to bypass the Novorossiya highway

Russia to introduce restrictions on fruit imports from Armenia since June 2

Rosselkhoznadzor records more frequent instances of violations during supplies of Armenian fruits to Russia

Kremlin explains Putin’s words on Ukraine conflict acquiring new dimension

The Russian leader earlier stated that with their gravest crimes against children, "the Kiev leadership has opened a new page in their crimes, giving the Ukrainian conflict a new dimension"

Kremlin says receives no reaction from Romania to Putin's comment about downed drone

Earlier, the Russian leader stated that Moscow would conduct an objective investigation if it got access to the wreckage in the incident

UN, IAEA trying to play both sides on Zaporozhye NPP issue — Russian Envoy

Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya emphasized that vague wording and unsubstantiated calls for peace are incapable of defusing the current intensity of escalation

Iran, US exchange no messages for several days — agency

According to Fars, the last message from Tehran signaled the need for a ceasefire in Lebanon

Power of fireball explosion over the US reaches 300 tons of TNT — NASA

An official at the authority says that the fireball broke up at a speed above 120,000 km per hour

Romania incident after Zelensky's appeal to Trump no coincidence — Russian Envoy

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya noted that the drone incident occurred the day after Vladimir Zelensky's appeal to Donald Trump requesting missiles for the American Patriot air defense systems

Ex-Polish Ambassador refuses Ukrainian Order due to glorification of Banderites

Bartosz Cichocki surrendered the Order of Merit, 2nd Class, which Vladimir Zelensky had presented to him in June 2022

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

Vucic says Serbia will not abolish visa-free travel with Russia

According to the Serbian President, even if someone makes such a decision, it will be immediately overturned

Orban’s party calls on Hungarian government to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine conflict

The appeal follows Ukrainian strikes on a college in Starobelsk and Russia's response to the attack

Ukrainian attacks kill 35 Russians, injure more than 180 over week — diplomat

The largest number of civilian casualties was recorded in the Belgorod, Kherson, Zaporozhye Regions, as well as in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Rodion Miroshnik said

Su-75 Checkmate fighter developed for Russian Defense Ministry, foreign customers — UAC

According to CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation, Vadim Badekha, the main advantage of the single-engine fighter is the lower cost of the aircraft itself and the costs of its operation

Iran-US agreement could be finalized next week — Trump

The American leader pointed out that he had not agreed to the previous version of the document because he still has to get a few more points" to be included in the memorandum

Lithuanian charge d'affaires summoned to Russian foreign ministry, issued resolute protest

A protest was issued in connection with the latest barbaric plans of the Lithuanian authorities to dismantle a burial site holding Soviet soldiers and officers in the city of Vievis

Trump faces mounting political crisis — CNN

According to the TV channel, one of the most serious problems remains finding a way out of the conflict with Iran

Group of mercenaries from Germany, UK destroyed in Zaporozhye Region — security forces

Among the dead are Jason Largan Jaycee, born in 2003, and Laterman Philippe Maximilian, born in 2000

Ukraine jeopardizes international navigation in Black Sea — experts

The threat to merchant vessels in exclusive economic zones of Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Georgia "is assessed as elevated and likely to persist through the summer operating season," the company said

IN BRIEF: What to know of FSB exposed wiretapping scheme against Russian officials

According to the report, the spyware enabled hackers to wiretap calls and provided audio-and video-control near affected devices

NATO seeks to change government in Serbia — former deputy PM

According to Aleksandar Vulin, NATO countries "would be very pleased and glad to see Serbia in ruins as a result of instability and shocks"

Journalist assures she found evidence that Brigitte Macron is male

Candace Owens revealed that Macron's wife was suing her not for saying Brigitte was a man but for saying she had stolen her sister's or her brother's ID