Senior Russian official sees prospects for cooperation in energy, agriculture with China

Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev highlighted tourism as yet another promising sphere
No signal from Kiev regarding new round of talks, senior Russian diplomat says
Mikhail Galuzin noted that for successful negotiations Vladimir Zelensky will need to order the Ukrainian armed forces to cease fire and pull troops from Donbass
Ukrainian military drone found crashed in Lithuania — crisis management center
The drone fell near the village of Samane in Utena District Municipality in eastern Lithuania
Trump warns Iran of harder strikes than before if there is no deal
Earlie on Sunday, the US president urged urged Iran to act faster to move to a potential deal
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Strait of Hormuz developments
Iran guarantees safe passage through Hormuz Strait for all vessels after end of war — MFA
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Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon nears 2,990 — health ministry
9,210 people being injured
Finland scrambles fighter jets over potential drone activity — media
According to Yle, defense forces officially confirmed that control in these areas had been tightened
US sets Iran five conditions for continuing peace process — Fars news agency
According to the agency, the US refuses to pay any compensation for damage caused by the bombings of Iranian territory
Putin holds phone conversation with Kazakh President Tokayev — Kremlin
The two leaders discussed current matters pertaining to the preparations for Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to Astana and the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council to be held there
Kiev forces lost over 1,100 troops in 24 hours across all special military operation zone
In the Battlegroup North zone, the enemy lost up to 155 soldiers
IN BRIEF: Drone attack on Moscow, surrounding region kills three people, leaves 18 injured
According to preliminary reports, three people were killed and another six suffered injuries in the Moscow Region
Ten-point plan for talks with US is 'red line' for Iran — lawmaker
Mohammad Saleh Jokar, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Interior Affairs Committee, noted that Iran "never trusted the US," and his country has no other option but to "become stronger"
Drone attacks on Moscow leave 12 people injured — mayor
Sergey Sobyanin added that three residential buildings had been damaged
US Congress unlikely to approve more military aid for Kiev — lawmaker
Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast also emphasized that Washington’s European allies should increase their support for Kiev
WHO declares public health emergency of international concern over Ebola in Africa
According to the organization, "there are significant uncertainties to the true number of infected persons and geographic spread associated with this event at the present time"
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Air defenses repel another attack involving ten drones heading for Moscow — mayor
According to Sergey Sobyanin, 64 drones have been shot down
Canadian from MV Hondius liner tests positive for hantavirus
The patient is stable, the symptoms remain mild at this point, British Columbia health officer Bonnie Henry said
Russian embassy receives many requests from Transnistria for citizenship
The admission procedure in accordance with the decree will be launched upon completion of the necessary technical approvals
NATO secretary general to put pressure on EU defense companies to please US — FT
According to the newspaper, the North Atlantic Alliance is interested in European industry helping to meet Washington's demands for increased defense spending to mitigate Trump's "anger" at the alleged inability of allies to support the United States in the conflict in the Middle East
Ukraine attacks Zaporozhye NPP territory with drone, which falls near power units
The drone did not detonate upon falling, the ZNPP reported
Russian armed forces liberate Borovaya and Kutkovka in Kharkov Region
The Russian Defense Ministry also reported that Ukraine lost about 1,045 servicemen in the special military operation zone over the past day
Sarmat needs no advertising, no one else has analogues — Russian deputy foreign minister
This system allows guaranteed penetration of both existing and any missile defense systems still in the development phase, Sergey Ryabkov said
Russian army liberates two settlements, continue fighting for four more — Gerasimov
Russia’s Battlegroup West is conducting active offensive operations within its area of responsibility along a frontline of approximately 350 kilometers, the Chief of Russia’s General Staff Army General said
Tehran demands that US establish peace in Lebanon — Iranian ambassador to Belarus
Alireza Sanei says that Iran's proposals also include the unfreezing of assets "that have been frozen for many years in banks of various countries"
Four Russian civilians killed during Victory Day ceasefire — diplomat
According to Rodion Miroshnik, 47 civilians were injured in the period
Trump says he declined Chinese leader’s offer to help resolve conflict with Iran
The US leader emphasized: "I also said we don’t need assistance"
Israel, Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire for 45 days — US Department of State
Spokesperson Tommy Pigott says the State Department will reconvene the political track of negotiations, and a security track will be launched at the Pentagon with military delegations from both countries
Nine civilians injured in Ukraine’s drone attack on apartment house in Belgorod
A three-year girl is among the wounded
Russia proposes creating new BRICS investment platform — Lavrov
The Russian top diplomat noted that it would allow for the accumulation of substantial funds, including through the use of digital assets
China's Xi, Trump discuss in detail economic issues at summit — Chinese MFA
According to China’s top diplomat, the two sides "reached broadly balanced and positive results, including in further implementation of all agreements reached during previous consultations"
Discussions on denuclearization with Russia and China, Iran operation: Trump’s statements
The US president noted that the US will resume and finish the operation in Iran, which is currently 70-75% complete