MFA warns NATO countries of devastating response in event of attack on Russia

MFA warns NATO countries of devastating response in event of attack on Russia

"No brigade commanders of the West, no capabilities, potential, or defense lines will help them," Maria Zakharova stressed

Paris’ plans to share 'nuclear umbrella' to do nothing to strengthen security — Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov also stated that this is a source of deep concern

Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI

The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted

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-Israeli strike on humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran reported

The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic called on all international bodies to take appropriate measures in response to this incident

Philippine leader says Putin authorizes release of 24 Filipinos detained in Siberia

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. noted that Russia had given the Filipinos an option to legally work in the country but they chose to come back to their homeland

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

Attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow becomes largest in two years

According to the mayor’s latest information, air defenses shot down 180 drones over the past eight hours

Russia comes under one of largest Ukrainian drone attack overnight, calculations show

According to the calculations, 555 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down and intercepted

US biolabs, 'destructive response' to possible NATO aggression: MFA statements

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that the US studied the diseases in its biolabs in its biolabs in Ukraine that are not typical of the region

Press review: EU pushes Trump on Russia policy as Moscow warns on Greenland militarization

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 18th

Iran will not bow to US demands in discussions of its nuclear program — Supreme Leader

According to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that if the US tries to make excessive demands, the Iranian delegation will not accept them

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Europe wants to freeze conflict in Ukraine to deploy its military contingents — Lavrov

The real objective of European leaders is not to negotiate with Russia, but to save the regime of Vladimir Zelensky, Russian Foreign Minister said

Principle of indivisible security can be embodied in new Eurasian architecture — Lavrov

Russiam Foreign Minister pointed out that European leaders should recognize that the model of regional security built in Europe over decades has been destroyed by their own hands

EU summit blames Russia for drone incidents, no timetable for Ukraine accession talks

Participants in the EU summit did not name a candidate for talks with Russia, merely repeating their call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

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

Almost half of Poles do not plan to defend their country with weapons in hand — poll

Young people aged 18 to 29 are the least inclined to fight, with only 18% indicating their willingness to participate in military operations

Two employees killed, six injured at Zaporozhye nuke plant since beginning of year

Yevgenia Yashina stressed that the Ukrainian armed forces continued to target the ZNPP transport department, buses carrying personnel, and other sites

Macron doubts effectiveness of US actions in war with Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron also added that US President Donald Trump's entourage and actors in the Middle East pushed him "to go much further and act much harder"

Washington in talks with Havana on possible reforms in Cuba — Vance

The US wants the people of Cuba to be happy and successful, the American vice president said

Trump fed up with Netanyahu’s demands for new airstrikes — newspaper

The media outlet recalled that in a recent conversation, the US leader called Netanyahu "crazy" and hinted that without US support, he could end up in prison

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

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

US vice president lashes out at Israeli leadership

The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump, and anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation that country is in, JD Vance said

US maintains sanctions against Iran, except for restrictions on oil exports — Vance

According to the US vice president, Washington does not intend to lift other restrictions until Tehran fulfills its obligations under the agreement

Europe’s real objective not to negotiate with Russia but to save Zelensky regime — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister emphasized that the real objective is to shore up the regime of Vladimir Zelensky and preserve it as a launchpad for continued confrontation against Russia

G7 support for Ukraine takes conflict to new level, Russian official believes

State Secretary of the Union State Sergey Glazyev highlighted that the recent meeting of the G7 countries in Evian-les-Bains, France, had confirmed the full support of the leading Western countries for the actions of the Kiev regime

Turkey confirms readiness to provide platform for negotiations on Ukraine — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat noted that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan communicated with a number of representatives in the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and in the presidential administration of the Russian Federation

NATO needs to be a 'two-way street', US troops in Europe: statements by Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth said that NATO has been a "paper tiger" for far too long, but this must change

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

IN BRIEF: What is known about cancelation of planned US-Iran talks in Swiss resort

US Vice President JD Vance may have postponed his trip to Switzerland for the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran because of Tehran’s demands regarding Lebanon