Russian Frigate Incident, NATO Modernization, and Geopolitical Tensions

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

NATO to modernize its nuclear capabilities to strengthen deterrence

According to the document, the alliance intends to actively utilize the practice of shared use, whereby non-nuclear NATO members receive potential nuclear delivery systems, such as F-16 and F-35 aircraft, and receive training in their use

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

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

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

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

Russia’s Rostec showcases Supercam S180 drone evading UAV attacks at Minsk exhibition

The upgraded drone has become considerably faster and can stay in the air for more than four hours, roughly twice as long as the previous variant

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

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

Italian PM proposes appointing single envoy for talks with Moscow — media

Giorgia Meloni argued that the negotiator should come from a “medium-sized” European country rather than one of the bloc’s largest member states

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

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,370 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

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

Trump believes both Moscow, Kiev want peace in Ukraine

The US leader expressed confidence that the conflict in Ukraine will ultimately be resolved

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

NATO chief confirms that reduction of US troops in Europe to begin 'immediately'

Mark Rutte noted that "in reality, if a war breaks out and Article 5 emerges," then "all allies, including the US, will max out what they can do to make sure we can fight the war"

IN BRIEF: Putin’s statements on Russia-ASEAN interaction, US-Iran agreements

According to the head of state, Russia and ASEAN countries held productive talks at the summit, which took place in a friendly and business-like atmosphere

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

Bulgaria will not allow anti-Russian sanctions that harm its economy — PM

Rumen Radev noted that the EU had already adopted 20 sanctions packages, but said that "they have had no impact whatsoever on the course of the war"

Kremlin slams assumptions on alleged shift in situation in Ukraine's favor as incorrect

Europeans are clearly insisting that the war must continue, Yury Ushakov said

UAV strikes on Russia delay return of four minors to families in Ukraine — ombudswoman

According to Russian Presidential commissioner for children's rights Maria Lvova-Belova, the plan was to carry out the reunification in late June

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

Kiev's actions do not facilitate contacts between Putin and Zelensky — Kremlin aide

Yury Ushakov responded to a question whether Russia remains committed to negotiations, given all of Kiev's actions, including the attack on the bus carrying children and the attacks on Moscow

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

Pilot error seen as likely cause of light aircraft crash near Moscow

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency classified the incident as an air catastrophe

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

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"

West's statements about DPRK's denuclearization are attack on constitution — official

Kim Yo Jong stated that the issue of denuclearization is "an irreversibly finalized agenda" for Pyongyang, and its repeated discussion only demonstrates Western countries' lack of understanding of the reality

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

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

Russian MP warns of nuclear proliferation risk if Israel uses nukes against Iran

Alexey Pushkov noted that the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will use nuclear weapons in Iran has been actively discussed on American television in recent days

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

Kazan Declaration and strategic partnership: outcomes of the Russia-ASEAN Summit

The document enshrines converging approaches between Russia and ASEAN on international issues and future areas of cooperation

Iran, US to hold talks on June 19 in Switzerland — news agency

The US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries will meet at Burgenstock

Trump tells Israel to use 'softer touch' in Lebanon, suggests Syria could target Hezbollah

The US leader also claimed that al-Sharaa is ready to conduct military operations against Hezbollah

US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance

The US vice president said that CENTCOM allowed a dozen ships to go through the naval blockade

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