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First bus with Russian evacuees from Iran arrives in Azerbaijan — embassy

According to earlier media reports, among those evacuated from Iran are members of the film crew of Russia’s famous film director Fyodor Bondarchuk and several artists of the Tchaikovsky Grand Symphony Orchestra

© Embassy of the Russian Federation in Azerbaijan

BAKU, June 14. /TASS/. The first bus with evacuated Russian nationals has crossed the Iranian-Azerbaijani border, the press office of the Russian Embassy in Baku announced on Saturday.

"The first bus with evacuated citizens is already on the territory of Azerbaijan," the embassy stated. "The crossing of the Iranian-Azerbaijani land border continues."

According to earlier media reports, among those evacuated from Iran are members of the film crew of Russia’s famous film director Fyodor Bondarchuk and several artists of the Tchaikovsky Grand Symphony Orchestra.

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Trump says he discussed situation around Iran in detail with Putin, mentioned Ukraine

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Russia calls on UN to give unambiguous assessment of Israel's strikes on Iran

"Well as call for an immediate end to any forceful pressure and an end to the practice of unilateral military steps," Vasily Nebenzya stressed

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Four people killed, over 70 wounded in Iranian air strikes on Israel

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Air Arabia suspends flights to Russia, other countries

The decision was made "in view of the current situation and airspace closing" in the Middle Least, the airline said

Bars-27 detachment fighters hit Ukrainian army’s UAV control point, mortar in DPR

The detachment fighters also attacked the Ukrainian army’s camouflaged mortar position with drones as it was detected by the air when the crew was camouflaging the position

Israel Defense Forces say Iran fired fewer than 100 rockets, most intercepted

"There were a few hits on buildings," Efi Defrin said

Russian film director Bondarchuk returns to Moscow following evacuation from Iran

Earlier, his entire production team which was shooting on location in Iran was evacuated to Azerbaijan

Trump says conflict in Gaza Strip close to end

"We have gotten many of the hostages back," the US President added

Orban replies to Zelensky’s threats to Hungary

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Turkey maximized security measures in view of Israel’s attack against Iran

Turkey believes diplomacy is the only way to settle disputes between the United States and Iran on the Tehran’s nuclear program

IDF says concluded wave of strikes on air defense sites in western Iran

The attacks destroyed dozens of radar stations and missile launchers, the press service said

Moscow - Pyongyang direct rail service to restart from June 17

Pyongyang - Moscow is the longest direct railway route, Russian Railways said

Russian troops advancing in Dnepropetrovsk Region — top brass

Russian troops liberated the community of Zarya in the Donetsk region over the past day, the ministry reported

From 150 to 200 missiles launched from Iran against Israel — TV

Nine missile drops were recorded, according to N12 television

Israel already destroyed a ‘large portion of Iran's missile arsenal — Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister also appealed to Iranians to begin the struggle to overthrow the government

Oreshnik will appear in Belarus by yearend, deployment sites determined — Security Council

Alexander Volfovich said that the primary concern was to remain confident and calm, ensuring the security of the peoples of Russia and Belarus

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza, Israel’s responsibility

The document was supported by 149 countries, including Russia, China, Oman, Saudi Arabia, France, Switzerland and Japan

Trump says Iran still interested in nuclear deal — media

That said, the US president noted that he did not consider peaceful settlement possible if Iran has a nuclear weapon

Iran to respond to Israel’s actions — Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader further warned that "through this attack, the Zionist entity has brought upon itself a painful and bitter fate"

Israeli leadership responsible for aftermath of strikes on Iran — Russia’s envoy to UN

Vasily Nebenzya stressed that "the Russian Federation resolutely condemns this action" by Israel

IAEA cooperated with Israel against Iran — intelligence source

According to the report, the IAEA also allegedly disclosed to Israel the names of Iranian nuclear scientists, who were later assassinated in sabotage attacks

Iran retaliates by attacking dozens of targets in Israel — IRGC

Iranian military attacked military facilities and airbases in response to Israeli attacks on Iran’s territory

Trump’s adviser ponders on idea of ceasefire in Ukraine — CNN

According to the report, the future administration’s strategy on Ukraine is still in the works

Trump says he plans no measures against Starlink system

"I may move the Tesla around a little bit", US president said

Israel should be excluded from UN following strikes on Iran — US expert

Alfred-Maurice de Zayas said in response to his question about "what can be done about Israel" nowadays "obviously, Article 6 of the UN Charter [that] provides for expulsion"

First bus with Russian evacuees from Iran arrives in Azerbaijan — embassy

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Russia insists on political and diplomatic solution of Iranian nuclear program — diplomat

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The Uranium Conversion Facility and the Fuel Plate Fabrication Plant were among the damaged buildings, according to the agency

Vietnam becomes BRICS partner country

According to the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, Vietnam has become the association's 10th partner

Iranian authorities inform IAEA Bushehr NPP safe — Grossi

No increase in radiation has been observed at the Natanz site, IAEA Director General stated

Israel prepared for possible full-fledged war with Iran — Netanyahu’s office

Dmitry Gendelman, an adviser in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, stressed that Israel "first and foremost relies on its own military forces and capabilities, both in defense and offense"

IDF insists air defenses suppressed in Tehran

According to IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, more than 70 Israeli Air Force fighter jets participated in an overnight operation over Tehran, targeting over 40 sites, including air defense systems

Lavrov expresses condolences to Iranian counterpart over victims of Israeli strikes

The Russian Foreign Minister and Abbas Araghchi have agreed to continue interaction on the situation with Israel

Putin confirms Russia’s readiness to continue talks with Kiev after June 22

"Donald Trump took note of this information and reiterated his interest in ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible," Yury Ushakov said

Armenia, Azerbaijan holding consultations to sign peace agreement — Armenian PM

On March 3, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported that Yerevan and Baku had agreed on the text of the peace agreement and completed the negotiation process

Musicians from Russia’s Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra taken to Tehran

The ministry specified that the matter is under personal control of Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova

Kremlin aide says conversation between Putin, Trump lasted 50 minutes, was useful

Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to his US counterpart Donald Trump on his birthday in the telephone conversation, Yury Ushakov added

Top Swedish diplomat calls for EU sanctions against Israeli ministers

"We now take the next step to also push for sanctioning individual extremist ministers," Maria Malmer Stenergard said

Gazprom launches two helium units of Amur Gas Processing Plant

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Qatar to work on termination of Israel’s aggression against Iran — PM

"The parties discussed in the conversation the latest developments in the region, including the Israel’s attack against the territory of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said

Trump stands ready to defend Israel if Iran retaliates — media

Unnamed US officials told Fox News that the US has in recent weeks increased its arsenal of missiles for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system

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General Ahmad Vahidi, adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said the Iranian retaliation will continue as long as necessary

Russia completes deliveries of Su-35 fighter jets to China

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Russian troops developing an offensive in Dnepropetrovsk Region — top brass

Kiev loses 1,275 troops in all frontline areas over past day

Israel detects new missile launches from Iran

Defense systems are working to intercept the threat, the IDF said in a statement

Russia to form drone troops as separate branch of the military — Putin

Fighting against various unmanned aerial vehicles has required "new approaches and non-standard solutions," Russian President explained

US wants to stop Ukrainian conflict along the frontline — Kellogg

He went on to say that the recognition will only be de facto, not by the law

Russia to stay in touch with Iran, Israel for conflict resolution — Kremlin

Kremlin’s press service said that after conversations of Russian President Vladimir Putin with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu

Russia hands over another 1,200 bodies of Ukrainian servicemen to Ukraine — source

Kiev has not handed over a single body to the Russian side

Russian factory launches new centrifuges for uranium enrichment

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Putin condemns Israel’s military operation against Iran in phone talk with Trump — Kremlin

The Russian president "informed the American colleague about the telephone contacts with Israeli Prime Minister and Iranian President he held yesterday," Yury Ushakov added

Roscosmos approves design of Russia’s future orbital station

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Israel delivers air strike on Iran — Axios

The targets of the strike were not immediately known

Russia’s Ufa submarine heads from Baltic Sea to Pacific — Russian Defense Ministry

The main attack system is the Kalibr-PL armed with high-precision missiles

Putin tells Trump about POW swaps with Ukraine — Kremlin aide

"Our president noted that the prisoner swaps are being carried out right now, including those severely wounded or under the age of 25," Yury Ushakov said

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The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan had been attacked several times

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Israel attacks Tabriz three times today — media

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Putin, Trump not ruling out Iran’s return to talks with US — Kremlin

Yury Ushakov recalled that "Israel carried out the strikes just before the next round of negotiations scheduled for June 15"

Russia says air defenses shot down 66 Ukrainian drones over its territory

Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev said the attack caused no casualties or damage in the region

Russia keeps seeking agreements between US and Iran, Kremlin says

"Russia's principled approach and interest in a settlement remains unchanged and, as Vladimir Putin noted, we will continue to act on this basis," Yury Ushakov emphasized

Iran must agree to nuclear deal before too late — Trump

The US President stated that he had already warned Iran of consequences in case it refuses to conclude an agreement on its nuclear dossier

Israel to get ‘appropriate response’ for strikes against Iran — Pezeshkian

In its turn, the Kremlin’s press service informed that the Russian leader expressed his condolences to the authorities and citizens of Iran over the heavy death toll resulting from Israeli strikes

UK, Germany, France may pose ‘more conscience’ attitude regarding Iran — diplomat

"They are putting it the way that Iran must be blamed for suffering attacks," Sergey Ryabkov noted

Plane bringing Russian POWs from Ukraine lands in Moscow Region

All these Russian soldiers will undergo treatment and rehabilitation at the Defense Ministry’s medical organizations

Death toll in Iran’s Tabriz climbs to five — media

According to Mehr, another 12 people received injuries

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aimed at disrupting Iran’s nuclear program and warned that the strikes would continue

US military bases in Middle East may be target of Iran’s operation against Israel — Fars

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Russian forces hit Patriot SAM launcher, missile reload trailer transporter

Russian forces have liberated Pobeda and took more advantageous positions in the Donetsk area

Trump says he is not worried about possible outbreak of war in the Middle East — Reuters

US President claims that Israel's ultimate goal is to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons

EU transfers €1 billion in aid to Ukraine — von der Leyen

The EU brought its total spending on supporting Kiev since the beginning of the special military operation to €150 billion, the European Commission head said

Mexican president sees demonstration of country’s flag at US protests as provocation

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Putin holds phone conversation with Trump — Kremlin aide

This is the fifth phone conversation between the two leaders since the American president took office

Russia ready to mediate between Israel, Iran — Kremlin aide

"The importance of preventing the conflict from growing and the Russian side’s readiness to carry out potential future efforts were emphasized," Yury Ushakov said

Israeli attacks coordinated by US — Pezeshkian tells Macron

The Iranian President added that Tehran would not change its position on its nuclear file, and it would not negotiate as long as Israeli attacks continued

Britain moving additional military assets to Middle East — PM

Britain already has fighter jets in the Middle East as part of an operation to counter threats in Iraq and Syria

Putin, Trump hold third telephone conversation in one month — Kremlin aide

The escalation between Israel and Iran was one of the key topics discussed

Polish mercenaries in Sudzha, Kursk Region, abused civilians, local resident says

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Israel-Iran conflict could spread to regional states, expert warns

According to Hicheme Lehmici, the Israelis are acting at an accelerated pace in their attacks against Tehran without showing any intention to defuse tensions

Press review: Moscow sees no peace intent in Kiev as US aids Ukraine strikes

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Russian forces eliminate all US-made Bradley IFVs sent to Ukraine — Rostec chief

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Russian air defenses down Neptune missile, 1,582 Ukrainian drones in past week

Russian troops also liberated five settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic and one in the Sumy Region over the past seven days, the Defense Ministry added

Police in Ukrainian capital of Kiev restrict traffic due to massive LGBT parade

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UN urges to avoid dangerous standoff between Iran, Israel

Antonio Guterres reiterated the position he expressed publicly earlier and stressed the need "to avoid, at all costs, a deadly confrontation that might get out of control,"