IN BRIEF: Putin comments on Russia’s strategic goals, security, Duma election
Russia is living through a crucial time, the head of state said, as he pledged that the security of the nation will be ensured
United States, Iran agreed to stop strikes — Axios
Washington and Tehran also reached an agreement to hold consultations in Doha on Tuesday
Eleven people killed in light aircraft crash in France — media
According to the L'Est Republicain newspaper, the victims include five instructors, five amateur parachutists and the pilot
Canadian national team qualifies for FIFA World Cup 1/8 finals
The team defeated South Africa 1-0
Medvedev describes Western interference in Armenian election campaign as unprecedented
Russian Security Council deputy chairman pointed to the Armenian authorities’ persecution of Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia party
Russian troops liberate two settlements in Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye regions
Units of Battlegroup East moved deeper into enemy defenses, liberating the settlement of Pisantsy and the settlement of Novosyolovka
Belarusian president embarks on East, Southeast Asia tour
Alexander Lukashenko will visit a number of countries and hold high level talks
Messi’s goal helps Argentina defeat Jordan in World Cup match
The match ended with a score of 3:1
Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from its Western allies by 2030
The Finance Ministry estimates that the country will need $46.4 billion in 2026 to maintain the functioning of its governmental bodies
At least one killed by falling drone fragments in south Russia
Several houses were damaged in Slavyansk-on-Kuban
DR Congo advances to World Cup playoffs for first time
The team beat Uzbekistan 3:1
Portugal advances to World Cup knockout stage after goalless draw with Colombia
With seven points, Colombia leads Group K. Portugal is the runner-up with five
Falling drone fragments start fire on territory of oil refinery in south Russia
No casualties were reported
IRGC delivers retaliatory strike on key US infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain
The IRGC also warned that Tehran’s future response to potential US aggression will be even more decisive
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- 15th Anniversary Season of the International Eventiada Awards 2026 is Now Open
- 2025 Eventiada Awards Opens for Entries in All Languages
- Submission of applications for the Eventiada Awards will last until September 30
- Ak Bars Finance is renamed as AKBFThe rebranding is related to the change of the shareholder
- New leadership navigates China on right courseSenior officials have strong expertise, rich local-level experience, analysts say
Croatia advances to World Cup playoff after defeating Ghana
The match ended with a score of 2:1
England advances to World Cup playoffs
The team defeated Panama 2:0
Trump threatens to destroy Iran if it decides to resume military actions
The president says that the US may become unable "to be reasonable" if the Iranian side does not learn lessons
CENTCOM confirms new strikes on military sites in Iran
According to the statement, the strikes came in response to Iran’s attack on a commercial vessel
11-year old rescued in Venezuela after 70 hours under rubble
The child was pulled from the rubble by Colombian rescuers
Ukrainian strikes on Donetsk People's Republic kill two civilians over past 24 hours
Seven others, including a minor, were injured
Russia destroys two Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft at Voznesensk airfield in Nikolayev region
Russian Armed Forces used Geran-4 Seeker UAVs
Russia destroys up to platoon of Ukrainian troops in Novoskelevatoye
Assault units of the 36th separate motorized rifle brigade of the 29th army of Battlegroup East have liberated Novoskelevatoye
Five residents of Kursk Region, two from other regions have returned home from Ukraine
Along with the residents of the Kursk Region, two other residents from other regions returned home, Russian human rights ombudsperson Yana Lantratova said
Moscow not raising issue of lifting sanctions but does not accept them as norm — MFA
The practice of unilateral coercive measures violates the UN Charter, which is why Russia, together with like-minded nations from the global majority, raises this issue in multilateral forums, Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov said
Western attempts strangle Russia financially, economically fail — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov stressed that Russia has withstood the sanctions-driven economic blitzkrieg thanks to the consistent efforts of the government, society, and the business community
Netanyahu praises agreement on Lebanon as 'blow to Iran,' vows not to withdraw troops
According to the Israeli Prime Minister, the most important thing is that Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon
US servicemen confirm strikes on Iran
US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone depots, as well as coastal radar facilities
Trump again accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, declines to say whether US would respond
The US leader noted that Iranian forces allegedly attacked a ship sailing through the Strait of Hormuz with drones on Thursday
Kursk Region residents remaining in Ukraine may return to Russia soon — ombudsman
Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova did not specify the number of people
Plane with Russian soldiers released from Ukrainian captivity lands in Moscow Region
The Russian defense ministry said earlier that on June 26, Russia had brought back 160 Russian servicemen from Ukrainian captivity, handing over 160 Ukrainian servicemen in exchange