Moscow Expects Guterres Reaction On Memorandum On Exports Of Russian Grain, Fertilizes

 Moscow expects to see UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' reaction on his plans regarding the Russian-UN memorandum on exports of Russian grain and fertilizers, Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman, said on Friday.

Ukraine received cluster munitions not only from the United States - Pentagon

Kyiv received cluster munitions not only from the United States, but also from other countries, said General Douglas Sims, director of operations at the Pentagon's joint headquarters.

Spain deplores supplying Ukraine with cluster bombs

Cluster bombs should not be sent to help Ukraine, the Spanish defense minister said on Saturday, a day after the United States announced the weapons would be sent to Kyiv to help with its counter-offensive against Russian forces.

The most serious danger to world's security now is the US: US foreign policy veteran

The United States has become the most profound source of instability worldwide, Richard Haass, who is stepping down as president of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, said Friday.

UN has only 20% of humanitarian funds needed at year's halfway mark

UN Humanitarians reported on Tuesday that they have received only 20 percent of the 54.8 billion U.S. dollars needed to aid people globally this year.

Western countries commit billions to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine

Foreign donors have pledged 60 billion euros ($66bn) for Ukraine over a multi-year period to help the country rebuild following Russia’s February 2022 invasion.

US 'deeply troubled' by plans to advance 4000 new settlement units

The US State Department said it was "deeply troubled" by the move, and called on Israel to return to dialogue aimed at de-escalation.

Belgium will demand "an explanation" from Kyiv because of the use of its weapons in Belgorod region

The Belgian Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry "as soon as possible" will demand an explanation from Kiev regarding the use of weapons of its production by the Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group in Belgorod, the Belgian newspaper Le Soir writes on June 4, citing a source.

US Encouraging Ukraine to Attack Russia - Ambassador to Washington

The US has been encouraging Ukraine to strike Russian territory, despite claiming the opposite, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday.

US, UK leave UN meeting as Russian commissioner begins to speak

The US and UK walked out of a meeting at the United Nations on Wednesday when Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova began to speak via video conference.

Syria Denounces ‘Theatrical’ Brussels Conference for Earthquake Victims

Syria denounced an international conference in Brussels that pledged funds for victims of a recent earthquake, describing it as "theatrical."

Russia rejects US claim Moscow committing ‘crimes against humanity' in Ukraine

Russia’s ambassador to the US early Sunday criticized claims made by US officials that Moscow has been involved in “crimes against humanity" in Ukraine.

Syria says US claims to waive sanctions for earthquake relief 'misleading'

The U.S. latest move to ease the sanctions imposed on Syria to support earthquake relief efforts is "misleading and aims to give a false humanitarian impression," the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Russia says EU-Ukraine summit serves West’s ‘hegemonic aspirations’

Russia said the EU-Ukraine summit on Friday confirmed that the 27-member bloc’s support for Kyiv is just for the sake of serving the US and NATO’s “hegemonic aspirations”.

Turkey On Arms Supply To Ukraine: Were Making Efforts For Peaceful Resolution Of Conflict - En attendant Godot

Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin, when asked about Ankara's plans to supply weapons to Ukraine, said Turkey is making efforts to resolve the conflict diplomatically.

‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid

A group of Democrats in the United States House of Representatives has urged the Biden administration to suspend all security assistance to Peru over a “pattern of repression” against antigovernment protests that has resulted in more than 50 civilian deaths.

UN Of No Help In Normalizing Russian Agricultural Products, Fertilizers Export - Moscow

The United Nations has not helped to normalize exports of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers, as the Black Sea Grain Initiative is hardly progressing and there are no results in the implementation of the Russia-UN memorandum, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

Canada summons Russian ambassador to answer for the so called "Ukraine missile" strike

Canada's foreign affairs minister summoned the Russian ambassador Wednesday to answer for a missile strike in Ukraine that killed dozens of civilians.

Delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine not possible this year, says German arms maker

German defense contractor Rheinmetall said it could deliver refurbished Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest.

Spain to ask EU to extend 'Iberian mechanism' gas price cap until end of 2024

Spain said on Monday it will ask the EU for permission to extend its temporary natural gas price cap until at least the end of 2024.