Global Affairs Roundup: Turkey's Mediation Offer, Strait of Hormuz Tensions, and Ukraine Conflict

Turkey is ready to do everything it can to promote Ukrainian settlement — top diplomat

Turkey is ready to act as a mediator and provide a venue for talks, Hakan Fidan said

IN BRIEF: Patrushev’s comments on preserving war memory, destruction of Slavs by Europe

According to the presidential aide and Maritime Board chairman, Russia's position at sea needs to be strengthened so that the country remains great and is a true center of power

Conflict around Strait of Hormuz to be resolved this year — Belarusian leader

According to Alexander Lukashenko, there are objective reasons that compel the US to stop its military pressure on Iran

Lukashenko says conflict with Iran is US’ ‘fatal mistake’

When asked whether the US acted on its own or was pushed into this by an ally, the Belarusian president said the Americans could not have made such a decision if they hadn’t wanted that

Vietnam’s PM departs for his first official trip to Russia to attend Russia-ASEAN summit

According Vietnam News Agency, Russia is a traditional friend and a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam

US, Iran signed deals, Strait of Hormuz to reopen on June 19 — Trump

The US leader made this announcement at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit

Russian troops liberate Artyoma community in Donetsk region over past day — top brass

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,265 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Ukrainian drone attacks kill four civilians each in Belgorod, Bryansk regions in past week

According to Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik, the Belgorod Region remained the most affected by attacks from Ukrainian formations, mostly using drones

Trump hails 'good' talk with Putin, says Russian leader open to peace in Ukraine

The Russian president earlier called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his 80th birthday

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

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"

Trump says Syria may ‘take care of Hezbollah’

According to the US leader, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has "done an amazing job of pulling it together," is "very good with Hezbollah"

West paints Russia as villain amid Patriot strike: situation around Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has said that it is ready to help assess the damage done to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra after the missile attack

May becomes bloodiest month with over 1,000 people injured in Ukrainian strikes — MFA

According to Rodion Miroshnik, compared with March, which had previously been considered the most intensive month in terms of attacks on civilians, the number of people affected by criminal actions of Kiev's armed formations increased by 237

Now that deal with Iran is done, US to focus on Ukraine — Trump

The US president confirmed plans to discuss the Ukrainian peace process at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit

West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide

Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports

Fire breaks out at oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Region due to fallen drone debris

There were no fatalities or injuries

Main fire at Krasnodar Region oil depot, caused by drone attack, extinguished

Firefighters are continuing to work at the site until the danger is completely eliminated, district head Alexander Kharitonov says

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

California bans flights within 13-kilometer radius of airbase following B-52 jet crash

All types of aircraft are prohibited from flying at altitudes up to 100 meters within the radius, a source in the US air traffic control center says

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

Israel will not let Iran get nuclear weapons regardless of deal with US — Netanyahu

The prime minister added that Israel was saved from the threat of nuclear destruction

IN BRIEF: What we know about Tu-22M3 aircraft training flight that went wrong in Siberia

Four crew members are receiving treatment at the hospital, Governor of the Irkutsk Region Igor Kobzev said

West no longer safe fighting far from its borders — NATO commander

According to John Stringer, modern long-range missiles, drones, and sabotage threats make it possible to hit facilities that once were considered out of reach

Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements

According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place

Zelensky can always come to Moscow to engage in serious conversation — Kremlin spokesman

Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the Russian president had not received any official invitation to attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, for a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky

FACTBOX: What we know about UK's new sanctions against Russia

The United Kingdom expanded its sanctions list against Russia by 43 entries

Lukashenko doesn’t rule out his meeting with Trump this fall

According to the Belarusian leader, his potential meeting with the US counterpart should cover a range of issues rather than be focused on the release of prisoners only

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

Strategic oil reserves in the US down to minimum since 1983 — CNN

According to the US federal statistics, authorities released 8.9 mln barrels of oil more from the reserve last week

Belarusian president says countries of the world should get rid of their nuke arsenals

During the interview Alexander Lukashenko was asked whether the US-Israeli attack on Iran under the pretext of trying to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons could spur other countries to secretly pursue nuclear weapons programs to defend themselves against such attacks

Macron promises to have 'respectful but firm' talk with Trump at G7 summit

Commenting on Donald Trump's threat to impose 100% duties on French wines because of the tax on tech companies in force in the republic, Emmanuel Macron said that "it doesn't work that way"

Passage through Strait of Hormuz to be free for 60 days during US-Iran talks — JD Vance

According to the vice president, the US expects that passage through the waterway will remain free after the final version of the agreement is concluded

Ottawa spreading false information about Kiev-Pechersk Lavra — Russian embassy

The embassy emphasized that the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is well aware that the buildings at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra were struck by a US Patriot missile

UK to supply $280 million worth of enriched uranium for Ukraine’s NPPs — PM’s office

London will power Ukraine’s nuclear plants for the next two years, the statement says

IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed