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At the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, President Vladimir Putin emphasized the partnership's stabilizing role in the Asia-Pacific, marking 35 years of ties. Southeast Asian leaders, including Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim, met Putin despite geopolitical pressures, focusing on energy security. Multiple documents were expected, including the Kazan Declaration.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia if it harms Bulgarian interests, citing economic concerns. Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said Sofia opposes symbolic sanctions against Patriarch Kirill. The dispute highlights Bulgaria's departure from EU unity on Russia.
As the Bank of Russia prepares for its June 19 rate meeting, expert forecasts diverge: most analysts surveyed expect a cut to 14%, while some economists argue for holding at 14.5% amid global tightening and geopolitical risks. The regulator has since cut rates gradually, with the latest move to 14.25%.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the agreement between the US and Iran to end their military conflict, as reported by TASS. The agreement, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, includes a ceasefire and an end to the US maritime blockade, with a signing ceremony expected in Switzerland.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov dismissed European assumptions that the situation on the battlefield is shifting in Ukraine's favor as 'categorically incorrect.' He also commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's views and plans for visits by Trump envoys to Russia.
Russian stock indices declined at the start of trading sessions in early June, with the MOEX and RTS falling by up to 1.54%, while the yuan strengthened against the ruble. In a separate development, the Bank of Russia's key rate cut triggered a market reversal.
The Russia-ASEAN summit, marking 35 years of relations, is being held in Kazan on June 17-18, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hosting leaders from Southeast Asia. The summit features bilateral meetings, a business forum, and the adoption of joint documents, including the Kazan Declaration and a comprehensive action plan through 2030.
Russian officials report that air defense systems shot down multiple drones approaching Moscow on several dates in June, with Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirming the interceptions and emergency response efforts. The incidents reflect a series of aerial threats neutralized by the Defense Ministry's systems.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war between the two countries, with the signing occurring during a G7 dinner at Versailles. The agreement, which includes provisions for Iran to dilute its enriched uranium in exchange for economic relief, has been confirmed by both governments, and full implementation remains pending.
US President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event drew both praise and criticism in France, reflecting tensions over Trump's policies and style.
A light-engine aircraft crash near Moscow killed two people, including distinguished test pilot Pyotr Tutakin. Preliminary reports suggest pilot error, and Russian authorities have launched an investigation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a two-day visit to Russia, where talks covered bilateral relations and the Ukraine conflict. Fidan conveyed messages from President Erdogan, and both sides expressed a commitment to strengthening cooperation.
A bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus was hit by a drone in Russia's Bryansk Region, killing a woman and injuring several children. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a deliberate attack by Kyiv and said Russia's response would be to continue its military operation.
US President Donald Trump has suggested he might delay his departure from Europe to take part in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, while also joking about assigning credit or blame to Vice President JD Vance. The deal, which has already been electronically signed, is set for a formal ceremony in Switzerland, with negotiations expected to begin on a 60-day path toward a final agreement.
After the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that member countries agreed to increase deliveries of air defense systems, interceptors, and long-range weapons to Ukraine. The summit also discussed licensed military production in Ukraine, while US President Donald Trump commented on the scale of past US aid.
Russia's GLONASS CEO announced plans to connect unmanned taxis, rovers, and self-propelled equipment to a unified identification system based on ERA-GLONASS. Civilian drones will join from March 2026, and ASEAN countries are reportedly interested in the technology for their own transportation systems.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned as 'reckless' the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate at a UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel, an incident that Russia says was a preventive measure to avoid a collision. The encounter, which took place about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, caused no injuries or damage.
At the G7 summit in Evian, leaders from the world's major democracies agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defences and increase sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector. The summit also saw US President Donald Trump sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, a move that leaders said could facilitate tougher measures against Moscow. However, Brazilian President Lula da Silva suggested that Western leaders are growing weary of the conflict and are seeking a resolution.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised down its 2026 global oil demand forecast by 735,000 barrels per day (bpd), now expecting a decline of 1.1 million bpd, according to its June report. The agency attributes the drop to the Middle East crisis, though it anticipates conditions to improve in the second half of the year. Separately, the IEA slightly raised its 2026 supply forecast, expecting a decline of 3.9 million bpd, with a recovery in Strait of Hormuz exports from the third quarter.
As Armenia prepares to host the Eagle Partner 2026 drills with the US, France, and Greece, a military expert tells TASS that NATO countries are seeking to turn Armenia into an outpost in the South Caucasus, highlighting deepening military-technical cooperation with France.