East Ukraine’s Kramatorsk restores power supply after shelling

According to an analytical report, Iran has already vowed to attack US ships with small speed boats and inexpensive drones

Europe immediately rushed to influence the US administration so that it would not agree to its own proposal, the minister said

The Russian top diplomat noted that the essence of these sanctions is reflected in the "ongoing discrimination against Russian companies in global energy markets," which began even before the start of the special military operation

A European source confirmed that Peter Magyar’s assumption of the post will restart EU talks on a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia

The Russian foreign minister noted that his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi the previous day lasted more than four hours

The Chinese leader noted that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve, trust and support each other

According to the source, a moving Ukrainian military vehicle was hit by small arms fire and a controlled mine detonation

Politico mentioned Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

If the planned goals are not achieved during the negotiations, fighting may resume with greater intensity after two weeks, the Russian Security Council said

The conviction of some countries to the contrary raises serious questions, the Russian foreign minister said

The Russian special presidential envoy made his comment on the post from Global Markets Investor that oil prices are growing dramatically despite the dip in the futures, highlighting the market strain and the continuing energy crisis

Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that Iran does not seek war or instability

Alexander Gutsan emphasized the troubling rise in Western countries’ piracy, including the detention of Russian vessels engaged in legitimate oil and gas transportation under existing contracts

According to the report, a total of 13 US service members were killed in combat

The dates will be announced in due time, Dmitry Peskov said

"This is not just a slogan, but a statement of fact already proven by a number of developments in which Russia and China play a stabilizing role in the trends currently competing to prevail in international affairs," the Russian foreign minister said

According to Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana, recruiters play on teenagers’ gullibility to involve them in grave crimes

The Office of Foreign Assets Control said that Washington has allowed, with certain reservations, the signing of commercial contracts with the Venezuelan government

As a result of the shelling, residential buildings, cars, and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged

UN Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence noted that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights does not monitor court proceedings in Poland

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,180 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The Russian foreign minister noted that trade turnover between the two countries has exceeded $200 bln ahead of schedule

Russian Foreign Minister also stressed that Moscow remains committed to the agreements reached at the summit with Washington in Anchorage

Mike Waltz also indicated that both countries have "a lot to overcome in terms of trust"

The serviceman said the troops use standard military programs to transmit coordinates and information

Several government officials said that in foreign policy, the UK prime minister is trying to be "a critical friend" of the United States and "a partner for practically everyone"

According to Huang Jing, the United States is unlikely to be able to withstand a long war with Iran due to problems with arms supplies and combat readiness

The alliance's former secretary general said that US allies in NATO should focus not on Donald Trump’s rhetoric but on their own actions

US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will also remain on the US delegation

According to the report, the crews of the minesweepers practiced mine countermeasures for the deployment of fleet forces from their base and during sea transit in conditions where a simulated enemy was using mines

The delegations were led by the countries’ ambassadors to Washington, Nada Hamadeh Moawad of Lebanon and Yechiel Leiter of Israel

Xi Jinping and Sergey Lavrov are meeting as part of the Russian foreign minister’s visit to China

Politeness and good manners can achieve far more than the opposite traits of human character, the minister said

Earlier, World Aquatics lifted all previously imposed sanctions against Russia and Belarus, allowing their athletes to compete again under the countries’ flags and to the tune of national anthems

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According to the Russian Security Council, there is no unrest in the country

Sergey Lavrov also emphasized that the EU is attempting to turn Serbia into a buffer zone against Russia

According to the Russian foreign minister, over a period in modern history, Russia was part of a process that finally led to reaching an agreement of guarantees and solving Iran’s nuclear program

Andras Racz noted that there were existing contracts and technological restrictions

Vladimir Zelensky said that many of them left in violation of the Ukrainian law

According to Alexey Klimov, "no official information about other injured Russian citizens has been received"

Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that she expected Hungary’s new government to "return to the heart of Europe"

Yehiel Leiter expressed hope for a long-term perspective where the border becomes "a permanent and respected border"

The previous Hungarian government did not accept this proposal, the German chancellor noted

The drafting began last year and gained momentum after US President Donald Trump’s Greenland annexation threats and criticism of allies for not helping in the Iran war

"As a result of the shelling, a number of energy facilities were damaged, which has caused a total power outage across the region," Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said

According to the statement, it is up to each International Federation as the sole authority for its international competition to decide on this question

Sergei Lavrov noted that thanks to the interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, bilateral ties show resilience to economic and geopolitical shocks that are increasingly acquiring a military dimension

The Russian parliamentary delegation is expected to participate

The crews of the corvettes practiced the assignments of a naval battle with a simulated enemy

Paun Rogovey stressed that this was done because Moldova does not control unrecognized Transnistria, where an Operational Group of Russian troops is stationed

The Iranian president noted that the true essence of civilizations was revealed during pivotal moments in history

As the ABC reported, the US president said that "amazing two days" will follow

Sergey Lavrov pointed out that Arab states of the Persian Gulf see that Iran would not have blocked the Strait of Hormuz if not for what they view as aggression by the United States and Israel

According to the Russian foreign minister, Russia-US relations are open

Sergey Lavrov warned Europe that a full abandonment of Russian energy supplies would only make it dependent on another country

A member of the Finnish national conservative Freedom Alliance party Armando Mema emphasized that the German government is leading the charge in financing and producing air defense missiles for Ukraine

The Russian foreign minister noted that one of the reasons behind the aggressive US-Israeli approach in the conflict against Iran is "once again, oil markets"

The idea of ​​dragging Ukraine into NATO "seems to have already been rejected," the Russian foreign minister noted

The Russian foreign minister noted that "major reforms are pending"

Six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman

Pierre de Gaulle, grandson of former French President Charles de Gaulle and head of the Foundation for Peace and Friendship Among Peoples, believes that the time has come to re-establish normal economic relations with Russia

According to the statement, the product will soon be sent for testing to identify and address any potential deficiencies

"This practice is not new and occurs with almost every ceasefire," Andrey Marochko said

The Pentagon continues to increase US troop numbers in the region, the Russian Security Council said

Military expert Andrey Marochko said that it will be extremely difficult for the Ukrainian command to dislodge Russian servicemen from their positions

According to the post, a man was injured after a drone hit a Gazel van in the village of Meshkovoye in the Shebekino District

Mike Waltz also claimed that the United States is ready to continue its naval blockade of Iran until Tehran restores navigation in full in the Strait of Hormuz

Baghdad Today reported that Iran had anticipated a US blockade of its ports and therefore moved dozens of oil-laden tankers out to sea in advance

Russian troops are consistently advancing in the southern direction, Andrey Marochko noted

Gold with delivery in this June was traded at $4,861.1 per ounce on Comex, up 1.73%

Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow and Beijing are focusing on stabilizing the international situation rather than carving up regions

Masoud Pezeshkian noted that the Islamic Republic abides by international law and is ready to negotiate within that framework

According to the newspaper, these ships included tankers, dry cargo and container carriers

The US leader called the Hungarian PM his friend

The arms exporter specified that the aircraft will be presented at the international Asian arms and military equipment exhibition

The Lobaev Arms company specified that assembly and disassembly of the firing module is simpler than that of an assault rifle

Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is currently forced to impose digital restrictions for security reasons

Contrary to the expectations of Washington and Tel Aviv, various socio-political groups in Iran rallied around the central government, and the most radical opposition forces went deep underground

China will also continue to participate in such assistance, the Russian foreign minister noted

TASS has compiled the key facts about the attacks

Dmitry Peskov has confirmed preparations for Vladimir Putin’s visit to China

GFCN expert from Belgium Anna Andersen emphasized that present-day monitoring could not be reduced to sending official missions

The plan’s goals reportedly include three main branches of action: restoring logistics routes, conducting demining operations and providing military escort for commercial vessels

Experts express skepticism that Ukrainian authorities will agree to resume operations of the Druzhba oil pipeline, even as a foundation for dialogue with Peter Magyar

"Power of Siberia 2 is a project that has long been discussed between Moscow and Beijing," the Russian foreign minister noted

The new round of talks could be held in Islamabad

According to the Russian foreign minister, thanks to the interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese leader, bilateral relations show a high degree of resilience to the shocks affecting the modern world

The deficit of the services balance grew to $6 bln in February

JD Vance noted that the US is offering Iran the opportunity to "join the world economy" in exchange for a firm renunciation of the ability to develop nuclear weapons

The 2024 BRICS Games will be hosted by Kazan on June 12-23 and will feature events in 25 different sports

President Jakov Milatovic previously stated the country would align visa rules with EU requirements

According to BBC, it was the closest approach to Iran by a US vessel since the start of the military operation

The incident left a man dead, while two people had been injured

According to the head of the Russian state corporation, Hungary, in a sense, will also be taking an exam for "a serious promotion of one of the world's largest modern energy projects"

Russian Foreign Minister noted that Moscow and China support realistic and fair goals in line with international law and are ready to assist these talks in various external formats

During the visit, Chinese and Russian navy men, including officers, will visit each other’s ships, conduct professional exchanges, and participate in sports competitions

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The International Monetary Fund has outlined three scenarios for further global economic developments, taking into account the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran

According to the IMF, the Russian economy grew by 1% in 2025