Air Tanzania confirms start of direct flights between Tanzania, Russia

Flights will be made three times per week

NAIROBI, June 17. /TASS/. Air Tanzania will make the first direct flight from Russia to Tanzania on July 2 , the air carrier said.

Airplanes will follow the route of Dar es Salaam - Moscow - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam.

Flights will be made thrice a week. The duration of flight from Moscow to Zanzibar will be about 8.5 hours.

Russia-ASEAN Summit - 2026

Russia, Malaysia boost trade turnover by 12.9% in 2025 — Putin

The Russian president said it is a good result

US may cancel sanction carveouts for Russian oil soon — Trump

The US leader said that the oil is now flowing

G7 to up supplies of air defense systems, interceptors, long-range systems to Ukraine

The Group of Seven countries are ready to consider licenses allowing Ukraine to raise the volume of its own military production

Bulgaria is against certain anti-Russian sanctions — Foreign Minister

According to Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Sofia does not support sanctions that inflict damage to EU member-countries

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"

Kalashnikov Group delivers next batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles to Russian troops

The number of AK-12 assault rifles supplied to the troops has increased considerably since the start of the special military operation

Battle-scene fragments of Sevastopol Panorama survive after Ukrainian attack

The best-preserved sections depict the Defensive Tower on Malakhov Kurgan and the fortifications on the right flank of the Senyavin Battery, the Sevastopol Defense Museum reported

Vance notes high level of support for Putin in Russia in his new book

According to the US vice president, every independent and objective effort to assess the popularity of the Russian president "had found high levels of support among rank-and-file Russians"

Ukraine loses 5 Starlink satellite communication stations from actions of Battlegroup East

Russian forces also eliminated 12 drone control points

Russia closes entry into country for 103 Canadian nationals

Russia does not accept the hostile line of the Canadian political elite that razed bilateral relations with Moscow to the ground, the ministry added

Pezeshkian asks global community to judge which side, Iran or US, actually favors dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited the world to judge which side engages in terrorism

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

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,330 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

Kiev evacuates almost all civilian organizations from Kramatorsk — expert

The evacuation of civilians is currently underway

Press review: Kazan hosts ASEAN summit and Hormuz reopening shapes ruble, oil outlook

Trump calls Obama administration’s transfer of $350 billion of arms to Ukraine 'crazy'

The US leader emphasized that Washington was selling weapons at present

Iran survives attacks, brings US to its knees - Israeli media

According to the report, for a long time, Israel has not seen such a consensus in society, between the leftist and far-right forces, that the US-Iran deal is a "strategic defeat" for Israel and a "failure" for the United States and moderate Sunni states in the region

Second stage of deal with Iran, meeting with Zelensky and Ukraine: Trump’s statements

According to the US leader, in the event of an Israeli attack on Lebanon, the deal with Iran may remain in place

Zelensky expects separate meeting with Trump on Wednesday

According to Vladimir Zelensky, representatives of the two countries will hold meetings at various levels over a 24-hour period

G7 leaders intend to tighten sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector

According to the leaders of G7, the deal between the US and Iran on unblocking the Strait of Hormuz creates suitable conditions for this step

Majority of Ukrainians want new government post-war, poll shows

The share of respondents seeking a shift in the executive branch of power rose from 73% in 2023 to 88%

IRGC Navy keeps requiring vessels to coordinate with them despite lifted US blockade

The Iranian broadcaster said that all Iranian vessels are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz unhindered

Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance

The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document

Russia’s cutting-edge system 'blinds' Starlink satellites by 'parasitic' signals — expert

Starlink satellites are located just 500 km from Earth, while the Volna Kupol Garant is a highly capable system with a directional phased-array antenna, chief designer of the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions Dmitry Kuzyakin said

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

Trump denies reports on $300 bln fund as part of deal with Iran

The US president said that it was a false story

President Putin arrives in Kazan for Russia-ASEAN Summit — Kremlin

A solemn reception is scheduled for today on behalf of the Russian president in honor of the visiting heads of delegations

Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

US-Iran deal includes creation of $300 bln private fund — Reuters

According to the report, more than half of that amount already secured through investor commitments

West working out scenarios for pre-emptive strikes against Russian naval bases — aide

Nikolay Patrushev noted that it is no secret that merchant ships regularly arrive at Russian ports with magnetic mines attached to their hulls, saying there are reasons to believe that the mines are planted at European ports

Ukrainian attack on bus carrying children was deliberate — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister said this is absolutely typical of the Kiev regime

Russian Helicopters to supply 21 civilian helicopters to Iran

Iran is a long-standing partner of Rostec and Russian Helicopters, CEO of the holding Nikolay Kolesov said

G7 countries agree to increase deliveries of long-range weapons to Kiev — Macron

The French leader said that certain G7 members insisted on licensed production of weapons on the Ukrainian territory

Russian troops envelop Konstantinovka from all sides after liberating Artyoma — expert

Andrey Marochko said that the liberation of the settlement of Artyoma is a strategic success of the Russian Armed Forces

Orthodox Church in Ukraine on brink of legal ban — Russian diplomat

According to Russian Foreign Minister’s special envoy for international cooperation on ensuring the right to freedom of religion Mikhail Melekh, there is currently no state-religious dialogue in Ukraine

East Timor’s PM arrives in Kazan to attend Russia-ASEAN summit

The Russia-ASEAN summit is taking place in Kazan from June 17-19

Dutch court refuses psych evaluation for former Spartak Moscow FC striker Promes

According to ourt’s spokesperson Melissa Zijlstra, all other appeals filed by the football player's defense during the preliminary hearing on June 12 were also turned down

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

Kremlin outlines Russia-ASEAN summit program

The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations

Readiness to receive Zelensky in Moscow, Witkoff-Kushner visit: Kremlin briefing

There are no official channels for communication between Moscow and Kiev, Dmitry Peskov stressed

UK investigates reports of Russian frigate firing off warning shots in English Channel

According to the BBC, the incident allegedly occurred on June 16 about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight

US military strikes vessel allegedly carrying drugs, one killed

Two people survived

Russian forces successfully advance near Belitskoye under Rodinskoye in DPR — expert

According to Andrey Marochko, Russian troops will continue to advance in this sector

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

Trump promises G7 concessions on Ukraine in exchange for help with Iran deal — Politico

According to a diplomatic source, there are very high expectations that Donald Trump will support Ukraine

Stop list expansion practice to continue — Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that in the statement on introduction of personal restrictions against Canadian nationals

NATO countries want to turn Armenia into their outpost in South Caucasus — expert

According to Alexander Stepanov, Armenia has been within NATO’s sphere of influence since 1992, but military-political cooperation between the parties has only recently reached its peak

Ukrainian troops trapped near Drobyshevo in Donetsk region - military expert

According to Andrey Marochko, several fire pockets have been formed between the settlements of Drobyshevo and Stavki

FSB nabs accomplices of Kiev’s special services in three Russian regions

An improvised explosive device based on a plastic explosive of foreign manufacture and improvised Molotov cocktails were confiscated from the attackers

Mbappe enters top 3 in World Cup goals, surpassing Messi

The player has 14 goals in the tournament

Press review: EU seeks to derail Ukraine talks as oil prices fall on Mid-East peace hopes

Russian oil exports total 7.35 mln bpd in May, revenues fall to $20.79 bln — IEA

Russian crude oil exports increased by 170,000 bpd in May, while exports of petroleum products fell by 150,000 bpd

Control over Strait of Hormuz de facto handed to Iran — TV

Despite the work on the agreement on opening the strait that is due to be signed on June 19, during the recent conflict Iran demonstrated its ability to block access to this major waterway, the sources said, adding that US intelligence suggests that Iran can do it again

What is known about detention of three Ukrainian agents plotting terrorist attacks

The perpetrators planned to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks targeting Russian servicemen and volunteers, transport infrastructure and fuel and energy facilities

Vance notes that all US interceptor missiles could not meet Kiev's needs in new book

The US vice president said he expressed this opinion during a conversation "with a key Ukrainian parliamentary leader" in 2024

Zelensky to be excluded from NATO summit plenary session in Ankara — Rutte

In accordance with the additional remarks, no Ukraine-NATO Council meeting at the level of heads of state and government will be held in Ankara, unlike in 2023 and 2024

Putin highlights extensive experience of Russia-ASEAN cooperation

The Russian leader expressed confidence that the forum's decisions would create opportunities for further advancement of mutually beneficial trade, investment, industrial cooperation, and expanded direct dialogue between business communities

Norway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup match

The match ended with a score of 4:1

Singapore’s PM arrives in Kazan for Russia-ASEAN summit

Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Kazan International Airport

Iran to gain 'unprecedented benefits' from memorandum with US — Israeli TV

Regarding the release of Iranian funds, the memorandum stipulates that the United States undertakes to make frozen Iranian assets available for use after the implementation of the memorandum of understanding

Ukraine loses more than 21,000 troops in first 15 days of June

The Ukrainian forces sustained the heaviest casualties from actions by Russia’s battlegroups Center and East

China demands UK revoke sanctions against Chinese companies

On June 16, authorities of the United Kingdom expanded the sanction list against Russia

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

US discusses charging vessels for transit through Strait of Hormuz — Politico

Around 500 vessels, including 220 oil tankers, remain in the Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz awaiting safe passage

Anniversary Russia-ASEAN summit with Putin's participation begins in Kazan

Invitations were sent to 14 delegations

Russia’s top diplomat comments on Germany’s military buildup, Zelensky’s public posturing

According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia values Turkey’s diplomatic efforts on Ukraine but highlights "that any sustainable, long-term, and reliable settlement requires addressing the root causes of the crisis"

Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

One of the facility’s security guards was killed, Iran’s AEOI said

Argentina defeats Algeria in FIFA World Cup match

The match ended with a score of 3:0

Filipino president, sultan of Brunei fly in for Russia-ASEAN summit

The Philippines holds ASEAN’s rotating chairmanship for 2026

Russia’s Supercam S180 recon drone gets protection against interceptor UAVs

The flight duration of the Supercam S180 drone has been doubled

One of Ukrainian brigades near Zaporozhye lost combat capability — military sources say

Russian officials indicate that Ukrainian forces are scrambling to compensate for their losses by rapidly deploying new recruits

Local firms participated in construction of biolabs in Ukraine

The companies participated in the construction of diagnostic centers and reference laboratories in Odessa, Uzhhorod, and Kherson, according to declassified US intelligence materials

Global economy undergoing transformation, countries need new partnerships — PM Mishustin

Mikhail Mishustin added that turbulence is intensifying, while trade wars are escalating

Russia does not count on UN's mediating role in Ukrainian issue — Foreign Ministry

Deputy Minister Alexander Alimov says the behavior of the UN Secretariat and the Secretary-General "deprives them of such a role, such authority, and such credibility"

Kiev regime targets children — Russian Foreign Ministry

Maria Zakharova's remarks come in response to the Ukrainian armed forces’ attack on a bus carrying children in the Bryansk Region

Russia, ASEAN have significant potential to expand trade — secretary-general

According to Kao Kim Hourn, Russia and ASEAN are developing their partnership at a time when economic adaptability and resilience are increasingly important

FACTBOX: Moscow refinery damaged, 172 UAVs target Russia in Ukraine's new attack

More than 30 drones were destroyed in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said

Collective West manipulating international law — CSTO chief

Taalatbek Masadykov noted that the existing international security architecture had been destabilized

Iran to hit more targets if US attacks Kharg Island — ambassador

Tehran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Amir Hossein Hosseini also expressed hope that the conflict would be resolved diplomatically

Meeting between leaders of Russia, Philippines to send positive message globally

According to Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty, this is a good opportunity to show that the states have a robust economic partnership

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

US awaits Zelensky’s agreement to peace settlement in Ukraine — congresswoman

Anna Paulina Luna also published a link to Vladimir Zelensky’s X post about a meeting held in Evian-les-Bains

EU aid to Ukraine frozen — Borrell

The ex-chief of EU diplomacy said the situation is similar with the approval of new sanctions against Russia

France national team begins World Cup with victory over Senegal

The match ended with a score of 3:1

Yacht that caused incident with Russian frigate was sailing from Britain to France

The yacht departed at 4:15 a.m. GMT from Lymington Bay in Hampshire County in southwest England

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

Canada understands Zelensky is spent force, says Russian ambassador to Ottawa

According to Oleg Stepanov, the Canadian government masks its helplessness with the predictable trappings of empty public-relations stunts

Belarus condemns Ukrainian drone attack on bus carrying its citizens in Bryansk Region

Minsk views it as yet another act of terrorism targeting civilians

IN BRIEF: US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

According to preliminary reports, eight crew members on board were killed

Russia creates world's most secure cybersecurity system amid current conditions

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov noted that e-commerce volume had reached $140 bln in 2025

Putin meets with leader of Philippines in Kazan

The Philippines heads the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026

US-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — Vance

The US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"

Russia-ASEAN summit gathered global majority, unlike G7 summit in France — expert

Kirill Babayev emphasized that the global majority advocates for a multipolar world, recognizing that the majority of the global GDP and technological innovation now stems from Asian nations

Kiev is resorting to terrorist tactics amid Russian military advances — expert

Russian forces are conducting active offensive operations in all sectors of the special military operation zone

Minsk alerts FIFA, UEFA about Ukrainian strike on bus with Belarusian children’s team

The Belarusian Football Federation expressed condolences to the families of those killed and injured in this incident

Russia begins delivery of upgraded Supercam S350 recon drones to Belarus

The Unmanned Systems Group said the deliveries also include a mobile system mounted on a pickup truck

Trump questions decision to sideline Russia from G8

The US president repeatedly criticized this association being reduced to "seven"

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

Vance notes limited capacity of US to support Ukraine in new book

The US vice president wrote that even the most ardent supporters of Kiev now acknowledge this fact

Iran calls on Saudi Arabia to ‘eject’ US troops from region

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a brotherly nation

Kremlin aide comments on Russia-ASEAN Summit, possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting

Moscow has received no proposals from any party to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky in the United States