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AI summaryBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he recently met with envoys of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Minsk and warned them that if Ukraine tries to draw Belarus into the conflict, the warfare will change drastically. Separately, the Kremlin said Putin and Lukashenko plan to discuss Zelensky's threats against Belarus.
AI summaryHainan province presented the investment potential of its free trade port at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, highlighting reduced customs clearance times and a sharp rise in new business registrations. The province also showcased products from 22 local companies.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no final agreement on Ukraine was reached at the Anchorage summit, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disputed that characterization, saying US proposals were accepted. The exchange highlights friction between Washington and Moscow over the status of the talks.
AI summaryThe IDF denies reports of a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while a US State Department official claims Israel has pulled back from some buffer zones. Trilateral talks in Washington continue on defining 'pilot zones' for Lebanese army control.
AI summaryThe Kremlin has demanded an explanation from Apple after the company removed VK apps and subsidiary services from the App Store, a move Russian officials describe as politically motivated and affecting tens of millions of Russian-speaking users worldwide. VK, which says it has never been sanctioned, insists the removal is unjustified, while the Russian digital development ministry calls it an act of unfair competition.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Gulf tour with assurances that any deal with Iran would safeguard allies' security, as Gulf states fear the accord is too soft. He also denied reports that Israel is trying to undermine the agreement, while Iranian sources warn that US statements during the visit risk derailing the ceasefire.
AI summaryFormer US Marine intelligence analyst Scott Ritter visited the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics and the Zaporozhye Region, where he said he witnessed evidence of Ukrainian attacks on civilians. Ritter told TASS he feels a responsibility to accurately convey the stories and 'truth' of the people he met to an American audience.
AI summaryRussian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Senator Grigory Karasin, have criticized the OSCE, with Lavrov suggesting Russia might withdraw from the organization he called 'half-dead.' Karasin echoed that the OSCE now focuses on fueling hostility between countries, raising questions about the organization's future role.
AI summaryThe modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft has completed its debut flight at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, reaching speeds of up to 600 km/h. The aircraft features over 50% renewed onboard equipment, advanced systems, and a modern weapons suite, according to Russian state corporation Rostec.
AI summaryA powerful earthquake hit Venezuela late on June 24, with two tremors of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 recorded 40 seconds apart. At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured, according to acting President Delcy Rodriguez, who declared a state of emergency. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences and solidarity with the Venezuelan people.
AI summaryActing Governor Alexander Shuvayev reports that Ukrainian forces launched 130 attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region in the past day, injuring five civilians in the Volokonovsky and Shebenkinsky districts. The attacks included drone strikes and artillery fire, with 97 Ukrainian drones reportedly jammed or shot down.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump said it may never be known who was at fault for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 175 people, mostly children. Initial internal US military investigations suggested US forces were likely responsible, but the Pentagon has not acknowledged preliminary findings. Trump has alternated between blaming Iran and saying it was a mistake.
AI summaryTwo powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction and a rising death toll. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency, while Russia, the EU, and Germany offered assistance. As rescue efforts continue, officials report varying casualty figures and significant damage, including in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira.
AI summaryRescue teams in Caracas have saved at least 18 people from collapsed buildings in the Chacao municipality following a powerful earthquake, with Mayor Gustavo Duque reporting 23 rescues. The quake, with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, has killed at least 32 people and injured around 700, prompting a state of emergency.
AI summaryRussian military sources report that Battlegroup South has destroyed Ukrainian deployment sites, thwarted troop rotations, and is completing the clearing of Konstantinovka. The claims, attributed to the Russian Defense Ministry and military officials, describe Ukrainian losses and low morale, with no independent verification.
AI summaryMoldova's former President Igor Dodon said the country cannot join the European Union until it resolves the Transnistrian issue, urging reintegration as a national priority. He also alleged Western and Ukrainian attempts to open a new front against Russia in Transnistria, and said most Moldovans doubt EU membership by 2028.
AI summaryRussian military sources report expanded control near Lyubitskoye in the Zaporozhye Region and ongoing fighting to capture Osykovo in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to statements from military expert Andrey Marochko carried by TASS. Meanwhile, Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones over a 24-hour period. These claims remain unverified by independent sources.
AI summaryBosnia and Herzegovina have secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup playoffs for the first time after Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in Group C. The result ensures that at least four third-placed teams will finish with fewer points than Bosnia, who took third in Group B with four points. Brazil topped Group C with seven points, while Scotland and Haiti finished below.
AI summaryFollowing the Russia-ASEAN summit, the Russian-Thai Business Council's executive director outlined plans for bilateral trade in national currencies, a direct shipping route, and an investment protection agreement, with the next joint commission meeting set for August.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with munitions makers at the White House as his administration pushes to expand weapons production after military operations drew down US stockpiles. The Pentagon also awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to ramp up THAAD interceptor production, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented that the US economy is undergoing militarization.