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Russian military experts report advances near Ryasnoye in the Sumy Region along a 15-kilometer front, alongside claims of liberating 210 square kilometers in May and 63 communities since March. The reports come from TASS, citing unnamed military experts.
Moscow-installed authorities in Crimea say at least four people were killed in Ukrainian drone strikes, including an attack on a commuter train near Kerch. Ukraine has not commented on the incidents. The attacks mark an intensification of Kyiv's strikes on the peninsula and inside Russia.
The leaders of the UK, France and Germany have endorsed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following a meeting in London. The move comes amid continued drone attacks and Russian strikes, with Moscow dismissing the proposal for now.
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in parliamentary elections, with his Civil Contract party securing 49.8% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia alliance, which disputes the result, won 23.2%. The vote is seen as a turning point in Armenia's shift toward the EU amid Russian economic pressure.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the international community to unite diplomatically to prevent Israel from disrupting the US-Iran agreements, expressing optimism about the negotiations and warning of the conflict's global economic impact.
Seven OPEC+ nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to raise daily oil output by 188,000 barrels in July, while reaffirming commitment to existing agreements and extending the compensation period for overproduced volumes until the end of 2026. The decisions were announced after a series of OPEC+ meetings held on June 7.
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election that could cement the country's shift towards Europe and away from its traditional alliance with Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party is the favourite, but the vote is being closely watched by Moscow, Brussels, and Washington, with Russia imposing trade restrictions and the EU offering economic support.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, declared the country's nuclear weapons status 'absolutely irreversible' and rejected international calls for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' responding to G7 statements and US-China summit discussions.
Russian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Foreign Ministry department head Alexander Gusarov, have stated that Moscow is open to normalizing relations with Washington but expects the US to take the next step. Novak said Russia has 'never turned its back' on the US, while Gusarov noted that dialogue has become more balanced under the current American leadership. Both statements come amid ongoing tensions and are reported by Russia's state news agency TASS.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems shot down 911 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones and 13 guided aerial bombs over the past day. The ministry also released cumulative destruction figures for the special military operation, which have varied across recent reports.
Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s drive to reduce Russian influence and pursue peace with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan faces a fragmented opposition that accuses him of conceding too much to Baku and damaging ties with Moscow, while analysts say his pro-Western course has reshaped the country’s geopolitical trajectory.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia says Islamabad is ready to facilitate talks between Iran and the United States, citing its role in securing ceasefires. Iran's ambassador confirms negotiations are ongoing, while Pakistan also maintains contact with Moscow over the Iran crisis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, pledging to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy. The event comes ahead of a scheduled visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting deepening ties between the two countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees no point in such talks. Zelenskyy had published an open letter urging direct negotiations to end the war, but Putin described the letter as rude and insincere, while Zelenskyy accused Russia of choosing war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for face-to-face negotiations, stating he saw 'no point' in such a meeting. Zelenskyy had proposed direct talks in a third country to end the war, but Putin insisted Russia will achieve its military goals and demanded Ukraine's capitulation on key territorial issues.
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange on June 5, with each side releasing 185 captives. The UAE mediated the swap, which included Ukrainian soldiers, officers, and a civilian. The returned Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, according to Russian state media.
At a summit in Montenegro, EU leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pledged to accelerate the integration of six Western Balkan countries into the bloc, proposing 'gradual integration' and discussing new safeguards for future members. The move comes amid renewed geopolitical urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their docked Crew Dragon spacecraft on Friday as Russian cosmonauts worked to repair a worsening air leak in the station's Russian segment. NASA and Roscosmos have been debating the cause and fix for months, with the leak rate escalating from one to two pounds of air per day.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova met with Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets for the first time, agreeing to expand cooperation on humanitarian assistance, including prisoner-of-war visits and document exchanges. The meeting, reported by TASS, also covered the return of Kursk region residents from Ukraine.
VTB CEO Andrey Kostin expects the Bank of Russia’s key rate to near 12% by the end of 2026, aligning with the central bank’s medium-term forecast. Meanwhile, State Duma official Anatoly Aksakov and Expert RA’s Marina Chekurova have put forward different scenarios for rate cuts later this year.