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One of sides unable to fulfill Anchorage agreements — Kremlin

Оne party remains committed to the understandings discussed in Anchorage, Yury Ushakov stated

MOSCOW, June 21. /TASS/. One of the parties to the agreements reached in Anchorage has proven to be "not quite able" to fulfill them, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated.

"At this point, one party remains committed to the understandings discussed in Anchorage, while the other party, as it now appears, has not been able to fulfill its obligations," the Kremlin aide told Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin.

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West mistaken in its hopes of defeating Russia — Kremlin

Yury Ushakov noted that Western countries "are playing their own games, which are ultimately aimed at defeating us; everyone is talking about this"

Iran to retaliate if US reneges on obligations under memorandum — Foreign Ministry

Earlier on Saturday, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz citing Israel’s ongoing aggression against Lebanon in violation of the memorandum

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

UN declares support for language diversity over Kiev’s law on Russian language

Vladimir Zelensky earlier signed a bill removing the Russian language from the list of languages protected under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

US, Iran to discuss Lebanon situation first at talks — newspaper

Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, the Financial Times reported

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

Kiev lost about 1,440 troops in all special military operation’s areas in past day

Kiev's losses in battlegroup East’s zone of responsibility amounted to over 500 servicemen

Nuclear powers continue to modernize their arsenals — report

In January 2024, there were some 12,121 nuclear warheads in the world, of which 9,585 were on alert

IRGC calls for US Air Force chief to resign after aircraft downed in Iran

The IRGC Navy also congratulated the air defense forces of the Islamic republic’s army on intercepting an US F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft in the skies over Iran

Another strike hits area near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran

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

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

What is known about the Izhevsk school shooting

The emergency happened Monday morning in the school number 88 in downtown Izhevsk

Ukrainian troops fleeing Konstantinovka without resistance — Russian officer

The Ukrainian troops have low morale and are sustaining heavy losses

US, Iranian delegations arrive in Burgenstock — Swiss Foreign Ministry

The Qatari and Pakistani mediators also arrived at the venue for the technical talks in Switzerland

Further phases of BRICS expansion will follow, says South African president

It is noted that the membership will take effect from January 1, 2024

ZNPP completely cut off from external power for 20th time since start of conflict — IAEA

Emergency diesel generators were automatically started to provide backup power for the reactor core cooling systems and other functions critical to nuclear safety

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

Two US nuclear submarines ‘closer to Russia,’ Trump says

"We always want to be ready", US president added

Accusations of neo-Nazism against Ukraine gaining new evidence base — Russian lawmaker

Head of the Federation Council Commission on Information Policy Alexey Pushkov says Vladimir Zelensky risks "miscalculating" by publicly praising the UPA through his actions

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

Russia liberates 94 buildings, destroys 95 Ukrainian soldiers in Konstantinovka

Servicemen of Battlegroup West destroyed up to 30 Ukrainian soldiers and one Dzhura armored vehicle in the settlement of Krasny Liman in the DPR over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

Israeli army says it simultaneously struck over 200 targets in Iran and Lebanon

In Lebanon, the strikes targeted military facilities of the Shiite organization Hezbollah

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

Ukraine’s economics ministry expects 2014 inflation at 19%

Zaporozhye nuclear power station transition to regular power supply done to regulations

The equipment of the station is operating normally after the restoration of external power supply

Upper house speaker slams US-Israeli operation against Iran as geopolitical mistake

Valentina Matviyenko emphasized that this intervention has destabilized the Middle East, triggering an energy crisis, yet it ultimately changes nothing

Germany says moment to mull formats, participants of dialogue with Russia inappropriate

According to Federal Government Spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, such an issue is not on the agenda yet

Fico says he will not miss opportunity to engage in dialogue with Russian president

The Slovak prime minister explained that the country "should be interested" in friendly and mutually beneficial relations with those who treat it in the same way

Netherlands defeats Sweden at World Cup

The match ended with a score of 5:1

Russia’s West battlegroup destroys 49 drone control posts, two Starlink stations

The battlegroup also eliminated three ammunition depots

Tanker with Iranian oil change course, heading to China — PTI

The change in the destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, noted

Pakistan’s PM, army commander go to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry said earlier that technical consultations between the US and Iran would take place in Burgenstock on June 21

Israel government orders army to cease fire in Lebanon, but remain in position — TV

The Israeli army will continue to hold its positions in southern Lebanon along the so-called Yellow Line

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"

US interested in calling on Arab nations to help pay for cost of Iran operation — official

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Ukrainian army loses 3 Starlink terminals, 42 fixed-wing drones in battlegroup’s East area

The enemy also lost more than 440 servicemen

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon — Command

The Iranian military stated that the decision is also related to the clear violation and non-fulfillment by the United States of the first paragraph of the memorandum on ending the war

NATO, Russia direct confrontation may escalate into nuclear strikes’ exchange — Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister stressed that Europe’s course towards confrontation with Russia and further expansion poses serious threats to global security

One of sides unable to fulfill Anchorage agreements — Kremlin

Оne party remains committed to the understandings discussed in Anchorage, Yury Ushakov stated

Al Jazeera TV cameraman killed in Israeli strike on Gaza Strip

According to the Qatari TV channel, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle attacked an apartment building in the Bureij refugee camp, killing three Palestinians, including Ahmed Washah, and wounding several others

Russia expects not implementation of Anchorage agreements, but victory — Kremlin

Yury Ushakov noted that those who hope to defeat Russia "are mistaken"

Ambassadors of Britain, France, Germany confirm London ultimatum — Lavrov

According to Sergey Lavrov, that was the sole purpose of their visit to the Ministry

World’s largest nuclear-powered sub takes part in Russia’s Northern Fleet drills

Its notional enemies were small missile ships Onega and Naryan-Mar

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

G7 summit showed intention to continue conflict in Ukraine

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov says a decision had been made to provide military equipment and supplies

Ukraine’s accession to EU threatens Poland’s agriculture — president

Karol Nawrocki made the statement during an event of the Agroliga organization

Russian forces strike Ukraine’s key energy sites in Kiev, Sumy, Chernigov regions, DPR

The Russian Armed Forces used Gerbera drones, the Defense Ministry reported

Roscosmos invites NASA chief to Russia

The US Senate unanimously voted to appoint Nelson to the post of NASA chief in late April

Large demonstration for peace with Russia marches through Berlin center

Several hundred people are participating under the slogan "Peace! Russia is not our enemy!" near the Brandenburg Gate

US troop buildup near Iran not sign of any new decisions — White House

The United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28

Argentina unveils world's tallest statue of Lionel Messi

The monument stands 26 meters tall and weighs 70 metric tons

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

Hungary views China as pillar of multipolar world — Orban

Hungarian prime minister recalled that Hungary has always adhered to the ‘one China’ principle

Macron believes EU cannot mediate in Ukrainian settlement

The French president said the European Union cannot be an intermediary, as it supports Ukraine and has imposed sanctions against Russia

Scott Ritter calls evidence of Kiev's attacks on Zaporozhye civilian targets indisputable

Last night, 11 drones struck the Melitopol region, the former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst said

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

Three Russians hospitalized after accident in Republika Srpska — embassy

A married couple and their young child were injured

Trump says US may charge ships for passage through Strait of Hormuz

The US president added that this would happen if Washington and Tehran did not reach final agreements

US president threatens strikes on Iran’s energy, civilian infrastructure

Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that otherwise the country "will be living in hell

Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for talks with US — government

The parties will discuss the implementation of the memorandum of understanding

Тajikistan’s new Prime Minister is Kokhir Rasulzoda

Akil Akilov was dismissed

Kremlin closely following developments after US airstrikes in Syria

Earlier on February 26, the US carried out airstrikes near the Syrian-Iraqi border

Work of biolabs in Ukraine fits into Kiev's militaristic policy — State Duma deputy

Major General Alexey Rtishchev reported the labs researched pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg and Ebola fevers, i.e. diseases with pandemic potential

CNN: Vance may travel to Switzerland for talks with Iran as early as today

According to the TV channel, the exact time of Vance's departure has not yet been determined

About 4,000 people attended anti-government rally in Novi Sad, Serbia

many participants came with Serbian flags. Some protesters held banners criticizing President Aleksandar Vucic

Ukraine to repay about $1.5 bln to IMF by year-end

Overall, the country owes the IMF more than $10 bln

Polish president angry that soldiers trained by Poland will serve under UPA banners

Karol Nawrocki called Kiev's decision to name one of the army’s units after the "heroes of the UPA" unacceptable

Crimea suspends fuel sales at gas stations — regional head

Sergey Aksyonov asked everyone to remain calm and to trust only official sources of information

General HQ of Iranian army warns of potentially larger strikes on Tel Aviv

The Iranian military also advised "host countries of US military bases to force the Americans to leave their territory, if they want to avoid damage"

West mistaken in its hopes of defeating Russia — Kremlin

Yury Ushakov noted that Western countries "are playing their own games, which are ultimately aimed at defeating us; everyone is talking about this"

Su-34 hit Ukrainian points of drone deployment and control in DPR

The targets were destroyed

Germany reach World Cup knockout stage for first time since 2014

Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1

There can no longer be any rules against Kiev attacking cities in Russia — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council emphasized that "back then, it was not customary to steal or kill the leaders of even hostile countries"

EU preparing for possible energy supply crisis due to conflict in Iran — Spanish newspaper

The EC assures that there is currently no risk to supplies, though markets are feeling the impact of rising Brent crude oil prices, which has led to higher gas and oil prices in Europe

Deal with US shows that Iran did not lose the war, but Israel will take revenge — Medvedev

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council noted that "the third participant - Israel - is offended in its expectations of the complete defeat of Iran's political regime, which means it will take revenge, and Trump cannot do anything about it"

History of UPA glorification gives Warsaw legal grounds to keep Ukraine out of EU

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik called a decision by Vladimir Zelensky, a number of Ukrainian officials, and former presidents to renounce Polish state awards a "theatrical demarche"

Curacao goalkeeper makes 15 saves in World Cup match against Ecuador

Eloy Room set a new record for matches decided in regulation time

Fourteen civilians injured in Ukrainian attackon Crimea hospitalized — ministry

Russian health minister’s assistant Alexey Kuznetsov noted that the two injured children are in serious condition

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or open strait

Time is running out: 48 hours remain before all hell rains down on them, US President said

Unknown people open fire on crowd in Chicago wounding 13 people — TV

One of the injured, a 26-year-old man, is in critical condition

Resident of Moscow region detained for intimidation acts against three servicemen — FSB

The suspect was recruited via Telegram and in May 2026 carried out intimidation acts at the servicemen's residential addresses

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

Ukrainian forces attack ferry in Kerch Strait, killing one civilian and injuring another

In addition, the drone attack caused a fire at an oil terminal in the village of Chushka

Meloni responds harshly to Trump's statements about her rating

"These unprovoked attacks are senseless," Italian Prime Minister said

Iran warns ships not to approach Strait of Hormuz

Otherwise, their safety will be at risk, the IRGC Navy said in a statement

Russia has long since pivoted toward Asia, Kremlin aide says

Yury Ushakov praised the Russia-ASEAN summit, describing it as highly productive

Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping — news agency

According to Fars, the naval forces of the IRGC are not issuing permits for ships to pass "until further notice"

Israel, US attack amusement park in central Iran

No information on casualties or damage has been reported yet

Japan’s national team routs Tunisia in 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history

In the final round, Japan will face Sweden

Trump accuses Meloni of ingratitude, trying to 'boost her rating' with G7 photo

US President also stated that Meloni did not allow the US to use Italian landing strips and runways, creating "a great logistical inconvenience," despite the fact that Washington spends "hundreds of billions of dollars" annually to protect Italy and other "so-called NATO allies"

US may return Iran’s assets in exchange for UN inspectors’ access to nuclear sites — Axios

According to the portal's sources, the US would like Iran to invite UN inspectors to the facilities as part of the outcome of the first round of talks

EU demands Turkey does not supply Russian gas to union

As German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche noted, Turkey takes into account the great importance that the EU places "on weaning itself off Russian commodity supplies," but made it clear that replacing Russian supplies is impossible overnight

Ukraine’s former presidents prove themselves to be Nazis in matter of orders — Medvedev

Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko, and Pyotr Poroshenko announced their refusal of the Order of the White Eagle

Persian Gulf countries running out of interceptor missiles - Bloomberg

Iran has fired almost 1,200 ballistic missiles and 4,000 Shahed drones at the Gulf states since the start of the war

US fighter jet downed over Iran likely conducted strikes on ground targets — media

According to CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean, the pilots of the downed fighter had sidearms

US keen to resolve Ukrainian crisis — Trump

The US president says he thought the resolution of the conflict probably being "the easiest of all" but found out it "to be a little more difficult"

Vance departs for Switzerland for talks with Iran — aide

The US vice president said earlier on Saturday that he could travel to Switzerland "within a couple of days"

Duration of stay on Russian prospective orbital station limited to about 3 years — expert

In Vyacheslav Shurshakov' estimates, typical length of space missions to ROSS would be about 10-11 months

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

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"

US-Iran talks to last one day — Iranian Foreign Ministry

The Iranian delegation will hold two rounds of talks