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Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik reports that Ukrainian strikes killed 43 and injured 234 civilians in Russia last week, with drone attacks causing 94% of casualties. He also claims May was the bloodiest month, with over 800 wounded by drones, and that Ukrainian forces increasingly use 'terrorist tactics.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to North Korea since 2019, meeting with Kim Jong Un to reaffirm bilateral ties and strategic cooperation. The visit comes amid North Korea's growing relationship with Russia and stalled nuclear talks with the US, with analysts viewing it as Beijing's attempt to reassert influence.
Russia's Foreign Ministry reiterated support for direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis, proposing an international conference on the Middle East. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also criticized Western-backed plans to associate Palestinian lands with Arab states as neo-colonial and doomed to fail.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 'positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to work on a settlement. The remarks come amid reports that Trump's foreign policy focus has shifted to the Middle East, and following European leaders' support for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting.
In an interview with the Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the removal of Ukrainian flags by some Reform UK councils, calling it a 'small mistake that can break a big friendship.' He also discussed plans to invite King Charles for a state visit, Ukraine's military position, and his request for UK alignment with Europe on sanctions.
Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, said Moscow is not considering withdrawal from the organization, calling it one of the few platforms where its voice is heard. He also claimed some European countries want dialogue with Russia but are constrained by EU and NATO solidarity. The remarks highlight Russia's view of the OSCE as a rare channel for communication amid strained relations.
Russian officials and experts accuse Kiev of deliberately targeting civilians, citing recent drone strikes on a bus and a train. Moscow reports advances on the front and large-scale Ukrainian attacks on Crimea.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with UN Secretary-General candidate Maria Espinosa, outlining Moscow's requirements for the position. Lavrov emphasized the need for neutrality, independence, and full commitment to the UN Charter, while also criticizing current Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for alleged bias toward the West and double standards.
Russian Aquatic Sports Federation head Dmitry Mazepin says World Aquatics has proposed Russia host the World and European championships, with Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg as candidate cities. Sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes were lifted in April 2026, allowing a return to international competition.
Russia's Almaz-Antey Group presented its latest shipborne air defense systems, including the Rif-M, Shtil-1, and Resurs, along with the new Sokol radar, at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show in Kronstadt. The company also received an award for its contribution to the exhibition, which runs from June 10-14.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States is showing no interest in returning to the understandings reached at the Russia-US summit in Anchorage, Alaska, nearly a year ago. According to Russian state media, Lavrov expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and accused the US of acting contrary to its own proposals.
United Shipbuilding Corporation CEO Andrey Puchkov told President Vladimir Putin the company will almost completely rebuild the Northern Shipyard as its flagship modernization project. Board chairman Andrey Kostin said renovation work is scheduled for completion by 3031. TASS also reported USC’s 2025 deliveries and its dominant share of Russian military and commercial shipbuilding.
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and claimed a missile attack on Israel, amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran. The moves threaten to disrupt key shipping routes and strain a fragile ceasefire.
Crude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
Russian officials project mutual tourist flow between Russia and China will grow by 60% in 2026, reaching 4-4.5 million trips, with a further rise to 6 million by 2027. The growth is attributed to expanded air connectivity and the extension of a visa-free regime. Meanwhile, Russian officials say foreign tourist arrivals to Russia overall could rise by 20% to 7 million trips this year.
EU member states have authorized warships in the Mediterranean as part of Operation IRINI to detain foreign tankers suspected of transporting Russian oil, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The measure aims to curb Russia's funding for its military operation in Ukraine. Russian officials warn the decision raises escalation risks and undermines prospects for peace.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day state visit, his first in nearly seven years, and was personally welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the airport. The visit underscores China's efforts to reinforce ties with its traditional ally amid growing intimacy with Russia, while the US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea's complete denuclearization.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the locomotive of the Moscow-Simferopol passenger train in Crimea killed the assistant driver and wounded the driver. Russian officials condemned the strike as a war crime and said it complicates peace efforts, while train services were suspended and passengers evacuated.
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is leading the June 7 parliamentary elections with about 49.44% of the vote, just below the threshold for single-handedly forming a government, according to preliminary results. Opposition forces have rejected the results, citing irregularities, and have petitioned the Constitutional Court to annul them. Final results are expected on June 14.
The Eurasian Economic Union has formally launched negotiations with Tunisia on a free trade zone agreement and is actively considering similar talks with Pakistan. The push comes as the Russia-led bloc seeks to deepen ties with African and Asian markets amid ongoing negotiations with India and pending ratifications with Indonesia and the UAE.