Russia provides food aid to Cuba; Israel orders ceasefire in Lebanon; Ukraine drone attack on Moscow

Russia continues to provide food aid to Cuba through UN program, ambassador says

Russia’s ambassador to Cuba Viktor Koronelli recalled that he had met with Regional Director of the WFP Office for Latin America and the Caribbean Lena Savelli at the Russian embassy in Havana on June 16

Israel government orders army to cease fire in Lebanon, but remain in position — TV

The Israeli army will continue to hold its positions in southern Lebanon along the so-called Yellow Line

Trump says will be able to persuade Israel not to attack Lebanon

The US leader noted that Israel had "a lot of respect" for him

US cites ‘defense purposes’ as pretext for research in biolabs — analyst

According to former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst Scott Ritter, some of the documents suggest that some of the research was not done for defensive purposes

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 is known about largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region in two years

According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, air defenses downed more than 190 drones since the start of the day

There can no longer be any rules against Kiev attacking cities in Russia — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council emphasized that "back then, it was not customary to steal or kill the leaders of even hostile countries"

US inability to influence Israel fraught with jeopardizing memorandum — Iran

Iran has fulfilled its obligations, while the other side was obliged to make sure that the Zionist regime maintains a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said

Ukraine cannot become EU member while at war — Merz

The German chancellor added that Ukraine could become an associate member of the EU and later a full member of the union

US advances to FIFA World Cup playoff with 2:0 win over Australia

The US team became the second one after Mexico to reach the Round of 32.

IN BRIEF: CIS official condemns Kiev attack on bus with Belarusian kids as terrorist act

First Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Igor Petrishenko called on the entire world community to take necessary actions to ensure that an appropriate investigation is conducted

Zelensky makes new threats against Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated the day before that the situation on the border with Ukraine is "burning like never before" and ordered reinforced protection of the region

Activities of biolabs in Ukraine, US role: statements by Russian chemical troops

According to chief of the Russian army's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev, American intelligence materials confirmed that biolabs in Ukraine were funded from the US state budget

US keen to resolve Ukrainian crisis — Trump

The US president says he thought the resolution of the conflict probably being "the easiest of all" but found out it "to be a little more difficult"

Trump accuses Meloni of ingratitude, trying to 'boost her rating' with G7 photo

US President also stated that Meloni did not allow the US to use Italian landing strips and runways, creating "a great logistical inconvenience," despite the fact that Washington spends "hundreds of billions of dollars" annually to protect Italy and other "so-called NATO allies"

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon — Command

The Iranian military stated that the decision is also related to the clear violation and non-fulfillment by the United States of the first paragraph of the memorandum on ending the war

Trump says Europe of old could be no more amid energy, migration mishandling

The US leader does not see Europe solving these problems

Europe does not want to start Russia talks on Ukraine from 'losing position' — Tusk

The Polish prime minister confirmed that during a closed discussion about such negotiations at the EU summit, he strongly opposed their handling by a handful of countries, such as France and Germany

Deal with US shows that Iran did not lose the war, but Israel will take revenge — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it"

EU urgently needs diplomatic channel of communication with Russia — Fico

According to the Slovak PM, a permanent communication channel between the EU and Russia would help avoid an escalation of tensions in the event of unintentional violation of the community's air borders by UAVs

US ready to ease economic pressure on Iran if it fulfills its demands — Vance

If they don't do that, of course, there's no skin off our back, US Vice President said

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran, Kushner already there — Axios journalist

According to sources cited by Barak Ravid, the officials are expected to participate in the first round of talks on a potential nuclear deal

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

US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait — TV

Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation

US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media

According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms

Work of biolabs in Ukraine fits into Kiev's militaristic policy — State Duma deputy

Major General Alexey Rtishchev reported the labs researched pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg and Ebola fevers, i.e. diseases with pandemic potential

Large demonstration for peace with Russia marches through Berlin center

Several hundred people are participating under the slogan "Peace! Russia is not our enemy!" near the Brandenburg Gate

US intelligence believes that Israel will not cease attacks on Lebanon — NYT

According to assessments by US intelligence sources cited by the newspaper, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense domestic political pressure to continue operations against Hezbollah

ZNPP completely cut off from external power for 20th time since start of conflict — IAEA

Emergency diesel generators were automatically started to provide backup power for the reactor core cooling systems and other functions critical to nuclear safety