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Iranian delegation to continue talks with US after Trump’s apologies — TV

According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, the Iranian negotiators now "not only insist on the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon but demand that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon."

RABAR, June 21. /TASS/. The Iranian delegation will not continue official meetings with the US delegation until US President Donald Trump apologizes for his latest threats to Iran, the Al Mayadeen television channel reported.

According to the TV channel, the Iranian negotiators now "not only insist on the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon but demand that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon.".

US-Iran talks at political leadership level to conclude on June 22 — media

The talks will continue between technical teams that will likely stay in Switzerland

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

The targets were destroyed

Meloni responds harshly to Trump's statements about her rating

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

Vietnam, Russia discuss future of cooperation in Kazan — Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry

Le Hoai Trung noted that Russia provided a "particularly warm welcome" to the Vietnamese delegation

Putin meets with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah

The conversation was taking place at the Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre

Sberbank CEO calls new parameters of Russian tax system balanced

According to the financial and economic justification for the draft law on tax innovations, changes in the tax system will bring about 2.6 trillion rubles ($28.98 bln) of additional revenue to the Russian budget system in 2025

Massive explosion rocks industrial area northeast of Doha — Qatari interior ministry

Civil defense forces are working to eliminate the consequences of the accident

Israel attacks dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern, eastern Lebanon — IDF

Overnight, the IDF struck 80 command centers and other infrastructure in the Nabatieh area and other areas of southern Lebanon, both inside and outside the security zone

Russian forces hammer Ukrainian manpower, equipment in 124 areas over past day

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 545 casualties on Ukrainian troops in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Putin counts on active participation of Russian businesses in BRICS projects

The Russian president pointed out that the BRICS development platform "will encompass resource, technological, human, financial, trade, and investment components at a fundamentally new level"

Investigative Committee opens case on Ukraine's terrorist attack on Kerch Peninsula

The reason was a large-scale attack by Ukrainian armed groups on civilian infrastructure facilities

US-Iran talks in Switzerland cut short over Trump’s threats — TV

According to the Al Hadath television channel sources in the Iranian delegation, "Trump’s threats have cut short the talks in Switzerland."

Russian servicemen evacuate first residents from Konstantinovka

There were six people in the first group

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

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

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

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

Iran to view Romania as party to conflict if it allows US to use its bases — diplomat

"If Romania provides the United States with access to its bases, we will give a corresponding legal and political response," Esmaeil Baghaei said

Talks on US-Iran memorandum in Switzerland suspended — agency

According to the Fars news agency, the pause has been made to hold consultations within the delegations

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

Iranian delegation continues talks with US in Switzerland — media

The Iranian Al Alam television channel reported earlier that the Iranian delegation had walked out of the talks in protest against US President Donald Trump’s threats on renewed strikes against Iran over the situation in Lebanon

ASEAN welcomes peace between US and Iran, but concerns remain — business council

US, Iranian and Pakistani officials confirmed on June 14 that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement intended to bring the conflict in the Middle East to an end

Iran warns ships not to approach Strait of Hormuz

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

Russia reports 16,715 daily coronavirus cases — crisis center

The relative growth rate stands at 0.31%

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

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

US wants Iran to get Hezbollah stop attacking Israel — diplomat

The US side insists that "if Iran doesn't get Hezbollah under control to stop attacking Israel, that will be a violation" of agreements between Washington and Tehran, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz said

Iranian delegation to continue talks with US after Trump’s apologies — TV

According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, the Iranian negotiators now "not only insist on the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon but demand that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon."

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

The battlegroup also eliminated three ammunition depots

Trump signs US-Iran memorandum, White House confirms

A photo of the signed document was sent to the Iranians and the mediator countries

US wants to monitor Iran’s spending oil proceeds — US diplomat

On June 14, official representatives of the United States, Iran, and Pakistan, which acts as a go-between, confirmed that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East

US-Iran talks in Burgenstock to begin this afternoon — source

The bilateral consultations between the US and Iran will start in the evening

Russian scientists find anti-cancer activity of parsley and dill

The scientists are going to conduct tests on human tumors planted to labor mouses

Communication system with relaying Supercam drones tested in Russia

The relay device installed on the drone makes it possible to transmit voice, text and video information over a secure communication channel in both directions and distribute the Internet to points where there is no communication

New mainline truck prototype assembled at KAMAZ factory

Over 100 commercial ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in two days — US official

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright refused from anticipating when gasoline prices in the United States will go down but suggested that this will happen regardless of the US-Iran talks

Iranian delegation walks out of talks with US over Trump’s threats — TV

US President wrote on his Truth Social platform earlier that the United States may deliver more strikes against Iran over the situation in Lebanon

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"

Iran will not bow to US demands in discussions of its nuclear program — Supreme Leader

According to Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that if the US tries to make excessive demands, the Iranian delegation will not accept them

Ukraine cannot become EU member while at war — Merz

The German chancellor added that Ukraine could become an associate member of the EU and later a full member of the union

Kiev in desperate situation, but insists on war — Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that Ukraine continues with its line which is not a negotiating one

Presidents Putin, Trump set to restore normal US-Russia ties — Ambassador Darchiev

The official added that Russia welcomes the constructive and pragmatic approach of the current US administration to restoring relations

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

Curacao goalkeeper makes 15 saves in World Cup match against Ecuador

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

First container ship arrives at Iranian port after US lifts its blockade — TV

The main cargo consists of auto parts

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

Potential for joint disarmament efforts far from being exhausted Russia’s envoy to US

Anatoly Antonov pointed out that "the Russian security is not solely determined by the balance of strategic nuclear weapons of our two countries"

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

Putin welcomes heads of delegations at Russia-ASEAN summit reception

The event officially marked the opening of the anniversary summit

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

The Iranian delegation will hold two rounds of talks

Russia delivers massive overnight strike on Ukrainian military-industrial sites

The strikes also targeted military airfields and territorial recruitment centers

Putin’s call with Trump lasted for 55 minutes — Kremlin aide

It was a friendly and open conversation, Yury Ushakov said

Two tankers collide on Lena, gasoline leaking into river — emergencies services

"The fuel is leaking into the river," he said, adding that no one was hurt

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

Minsk lodges protest with Kiev over drone attack on bus — Foreign Ministry

Ukraine’s charge d’affaires ad interim in Belarus Ivan Novitsky was summoned to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry

Minsk demands accountability for bus attack perpetrators — envoy to CIS

The Belarusian side demanded a thorough investigation into the situation

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"

Iranian delegations expresses protest to US side over Trump’s threats — TV

According to the Press TV channel, Iran "is looking at options of an appropriate response" to US President’s threats

One of sides unable to fulfill Anchorage agreements — Kremlin

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

Regimental set of S-400 air defense systems enters duty in Russia's west

The S-400 air defense systems have entered combat duty to protect the air borders of the country’s westernmost region

Air defenses shoot down drone over Crimea — Russian Defense Ministry

The unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed over the territory of the Republic of Crimea by on-duty air defenses means, the Ministry said

Russian Geran drones wipes out Ukrainian fuel depot in Dnepropetrovsk Region

The strikes were followed by a strong fire, the Russian defense ministry said

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

Trump rules out no options after 60-day talks with Iran — TV

The Qatari foreign ministry earlier announced the beginning of Qatar-and Pakistan-mediated talks between the US and Iranian delegations in Switzerland

Final test launch of Russia's new RS-26 Rubezh ballistic missile successful — designer

The RS-26 Rubezh missile based on the previous RS24 Yars is expected to be put on combat dutiy in 2015.

Nearly 170 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day

Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the Black and Azov Seas, Crimes, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Oryol, Rostov, Tver, Tula, Smolensk, Moscow, and Krasnodar Regions

Costa confirms he tried to establish diplomatic contacts with Russia

The European Council president stressed that he only intends to defend the interests of the EU

Syrian leader says ready to engage in talks with Hezbollah to save Lebanon

According to Ahmed al-Sharaa, Lebanon "needs a political consensus to get out of the crisis as the situation in the country will not withstand further polarization"

Zaporozhye nuclear power station powered by generators after loss of external power supply

The radiation background at the site and in the observation area is normal, and the safety of the station is fully ensured.

Qatar announces start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Doha expressed hope that these meetings "will lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement covering all aspects addressed in the memorandum of understanding" between the US and Iran

Putin talks to Trump over phone, congratulates him on his 80th birthday

Today’s phone call was the first one between the two leaders in the past month and a half

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

Situation around Iran remains far from resolved — Russian academic

Kirill Babayev expressed confidence that, under these circumstances, "Russia remains a reliable long-term supplier capable of providing both oil and liquefied natural gas to Southeast Asian countries"

Russia expects US-Iran memorandum to prevent resumption of violence — Lavrov

Earlier this week, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon

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

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

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

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

US troop presence near Iran to return to pre-conflict levels under final deal — Vance

According to the US vice president, neither Washington nor Tehran is interested in maintaining an expanded US military presence in the Middle East once the terms of the agreement are fulfilled

US studying option of sanctions against Nord Stream 2 but it’s difficult issue, says Biden

At the same time, US President recalled that he had been "opposed to Nord Stream 2 for a long time"

UKMTO reports attempted tanker seizure off Yemeni coast

The Master of a product tanker reported being approached by a skiff carrying five armed persons who appeared to be attempting to board the vessel. In response, the vessel conducted evasive manoeuvres and altered course away from the skiff

US-Iran technical consultations to be held in Switzerland on June 21 — Pakistan

Representatives of the United States and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will take part in the discussion, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said

Crimea suspends fuel sales at gas stations — regional head

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