Russia, Malaysia boost trade turnover by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and Malaysia have boosted their trade turnover by 12.9% in 2025, calling it a good result.
- Separately, air defenses reportedly shot down seven drones heading towards Moscow.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Multiple international incidents and tensions are reported, including drone attacks near Moscow, US-Iran standoffs, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russia and Malaysia are boosting trade.
Russia, Malaysia boost trade turnover by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin
The Russian president said it is a good result
Air defenses shoot down another seven drones flying toward Moscow
Emergency personnel are working at the sites where debris came down
Russia’s latest Starlink satellite jammer shows high efficiency — expert
The Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare system does not switch off Starlink communications as such but instead ‘stuns’ a particular satellite for the duration of its flight over the area of the system’s operation
Ukrainian brigade command begs to be allowed to step down due to casualties in Zaporozhye
According to the Russian security officials, 15 servicemen from the brigade were killed by aerial strikes in a single sector alone
IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran
The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran
More explosions reported in Ukraine’s Khmelnitsky Region
In the early hours of Wednesday, Ukrainian media said multiple blasts had rocked the Ukrainian regions of Khmelnitsky and Poltava, including Mirgorod, a town located next to a major military airfield, and Kremenchug, housing the country’s largest oil refinery
Russian security official calls for proactively exposing color revolution threats
Sergey Shoigu pointed out that ensuring sovereignty and internal stability in Russia and its friendly countries requires systematic monitoring of the dynamics of such challenges and a timely development of responses
Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation
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
Russia’s cutting-edge system 'blinds' Starlink satellites by 'parasitic' signals — expert
Starlink satellites are located just 500 km from Earth, while the Volna Kupol Garant is a highly capable system with a directional phased-array antenna, chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said
US would like to come to terms with Russia, China on reducing nuke arsenals — Trump
The US leader pointed out that the United States has the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons, followed by Russia in second, while China is actively building up its stockpiles
Ukraine’s backers growing weary of supporting Kiev, Lula says after G7 summit
According to the Brazilian leader, the G7 summit was the first time he had sensed a genuine desire among Western leaders to bring the conflict to an end
Ukraine is provoking Belarus, trying to draw it into conflict — Officers of Russia
According to the statement, the Kiev regime is acting immorally within the conflict and is completely unbound by human notions of good and evil, which is why it is targeting children
Trump thanks Putin, Xi for Russian, Chinese attitude to US war with Iran
According to the US president, everything could have been made "much more difficult", but it was neutral
Trump says he might extend stay in Europe to sign deal with Iran
The US president still pointed out that on behalf of the United States, the document is supposed to be signed by Vice President JD Vance
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
Trump mulls licenced production of US missiles in Europe — agency
According to the news agency, the US has burned through its stocks during the Iran conflict and it will take time to boost production
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"
What we know about incident with Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in English Channel
The crew of the frigate Amdiral Grigorovich acted in strict accordance with international shipping regulations and took every measure to prevent a collision, the Russian Defense Ministry stressed
IN BRIEF: What we know about consequences of Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children
According to the latest information, a woman chaperone for the team died
EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper
The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe
Portugal opens World Cup campaign with draw against DR Congo
In the next round of matches, Portugal will take on Uzbekistan on June 23
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trump may extend stay in Europe to sign deal with Iran.
Speculative · Within days
US missiles production to be boosted in Europe.
Possible · Medium term
Open Questions
- What is the full extent of casualties in Zaporozhye?
- Will the US extend its stay in Europe to sign a deal with Iran?
- What are the specific consequences of the Ukrainian attack on the bus?





