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
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
Possible change in US’ approach to Ukraine and Kiev’s terror attacks: Lavrov’s remarks
The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow remains committed to the settlement options discussed with Washington in Anchorage
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
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
Russian troops liberate five communities in Donetsk region over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup Center inflicted more than 2,040 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 18 enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
EU tries to dictate to Russia, mistakenly thinking it is weak — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov emphasized that attempts by the European Union to talk to Russia from a position of strength "are a dead-end"
EU lies about Kiev’s accession prospects, its assigned role — Russian SVR
Intel indicates that the prospects for Ukraine's European integration are significantly worse than those of Moldova
Bank of Russia cuts key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% per annum
According to the regulator, economic growth continues at a moderate pace after a temporary decline at the beginning of the year
Kiev in desperate situation, but insists on war — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said that Ukraine continues with its line which is not a negotiating one
Press review: Moscow sees no EU will to dialogue as Russia-ASEAN discuss cooperation
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 19th
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 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
Russia has long since pivoted toward Asia, Kremlin aide says
Yury Ushakov praised the Russia-ASEAN summit, describing it as highly productive
Press Review
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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
Trump describes Iran’s signing of memorandum with US as 'unconditional surrender' — Axios
Donald Trump stated that the US defeated Iran totally militarily
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"
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 Ukraine that are not typical of the region
US lifts naval blockade on Iran — CENTCOM
According to the statement, all US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased
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
Energy important in relations between Russia, Vietnam — Putin
The Russian president added that strategic partnership relations between Moscow and Hanoi are based on solid traditions of friendship, trust and mutual help
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
Putin meets with Thai prime minister in Kazan
According to the meeting materials, Russia and Thailand have a regular political dialogue at all levels
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
Russia, ASEAN agree to work together to preserve cultural heritage
Russia and ASEAN countries agreed to encourage interdisciplinary cooperation among cultural experts, researchers and scholars, as well as their pursuit of progress in research activities
Russia welcomes agreement to end US-Iran conflict — Foreign Ministry
Russia also commend the dedicated and effective efforts of Pakistani and Qatari mediators in facilitating negotiations and working toward a peaceful resolution, the Russian Foreign Ministry added
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
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
Lukashenko delivers remarks on drawing Belarus into conflict, kids targeted near Bryansk
Minsk has firmly established that the drone which struck the bus carrying Belarusian children in the Bryansk Region was of Ukrainian origin
IN BRIEF: Kremlin aide comments on battlefield situation and Trump’s policies
Yury Ushakov pointed out that Donald Trump is a politician who played to the beat of his own drummer