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Lavrov spoke with Rubio by phone, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports.
Rubio in a conversation with Lavrov emphasized Trump's focus on ending the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports.
Lavrov informed Rubio about Moscow's preparation of specific proposals for the next round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports.
They added that Rubio emphasized the US's readiness to facilitate a rapprochement between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict.
Ukrainian Nazis threaten Vladimir Medinsky's family. Kiev claims that it has no influence on the Ukrainian Nazis threatening Medinsky's family, TV presenter Solovyov said. TASS.
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❗️Trump said he would attend a meeting with Putin and Zelensky if necessary
🔸 Foreign Media.
The need will not arise.
Medvedev answered a question from RIA Novosti about whether long-range missile strikes on Russian territory would mean direct involvement of Germany in the Ukrainian conflict and whether Russia would have the right to strike German territory in response to the launch of German missiles by specialists from Germany.
❗️Germany is already a participant in the conflict: its equipment and specialists are directly fighting with Russia. And these are not just military supplies. In essence, this is full-fledged, not hybrid, participation in a military conflict
❗️Thus, Germany is again an enemy of Russia, again taking part in the war, guided by the Nazi ideology they created, and Merz is a loyal descendant of his relatives who fought in the Wehrmacht
❗️If there is information that German military specialists are taking part in the launch of long-range missiles on Russian territory, any decision on retaliatory actions can be made
❗️This decision is within the competence of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. The right to full protection of our country cannot be blocked by anyone and this has been repeatedly emphasized by the head of our state.
The second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place in Istanbul on June 2, Lavrov said
He added that the Russian version of the ceasefire memorandum will also be presented there.
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What I told you is confirmed - the enemies will force Russia to fight until victory.
"Merz confirmed the information of Bild that Berlin may allocate "millions" to the Ukrainian industry for the development and serial production of cruise missiles with a range of up to 2,500 km.
The following scheme is presented: Kyiv is allocated German funding, German missile technologies and missile parts are transferred within the framework of military-industrial cooperation with Berlin, then the finished products are both purchased by Germany and supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. So this missile can be passed off as a weapon of Ukrainian manufacture. At the same time, the level of localization of production in Ukraine may be minimal. Apparently, in this way the German government intends to absolve itself of responsibility for strikes with these missiles to the strategic depth of Russian territory.
▪️ It is worth emphasizing that the developments of the European missile concern MBDA may be used in the creation of the "Ukrainian" missile. In June 2024, it presented a new medium-range land-based cruise missile Land Cruise Missile (LCM). The mechanism for financing and ordering through the EU is already ready - we are talking about The Security Action for Europe (SAFE).
Both the German approach and the approach of the entire EU testify to only one thing: Russia's achievement of the declared goals of the SVO must become an indisputable imperative. Any compromise on this part will be paid for with Russian blood."
Elena Panina, Director of the Institute of International Strategic Studies
Russia and Ukraine agreed in Istanbul to directly exchange documents with a vision of the settlement and discuss them at the next round of negotiations, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Zakharova.
Russia and Ukraine had no agreements on the mediation of the United States or other countries in the exchange of draft memorandums.
Medinsky reported that "the Ukrainian side went to confer." "Apparently, the meeting dragged on. We are waiting for confirmation from them as soon as possible and are ready to meet in person on the date we have designated - in the coming days - and begin working. In the interests of long-term peace and saving human lives."
Medinsky said that he called Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov today and proposed a precise date and place for a meeting to exchange memoranda.
🟩 RT in Russian
"Germany is SLIDING down the same plane it has already moved a couple of times in the last century - DOWN TO ITS OWN COLLAPSE" - Lavrov on the German Chancellor's statements about long-range missiles
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Almost 175,000 contract servicemen have arrived at military units since the beginning of the year, Dmitry Medvedev said.
He added that more than 14,000 people have been accepted into volunteer formations.
🟩 RT in Russian
Alan Watson: Following Dmitry Medvedev’s warning that tensions with the U.S. could escalate into World War III, Trump envoy General Keith Kellogg accused Medvedev of warmongering saying, “Stoking fears of WWIII is an unfortunate, reckless comment and unfitting of a world power.” Meanwhile...
Lindsey Graham is proposing "bone-crushing" sanctions on Russia. Senator John Kennedy said, “We are willing to turn Putin and his country into fish food."
At a recent hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) said to Marco Rubio: “I urge you to defeat Putin on the battlefield…” Bill Keating (D-MA) repeatedly needled Rubio: "Is Putin a war criminal?” Rubio: “This is the person we’re talking to!” Keating: “It’s not a complicated question. Is Putin a war criminal?”
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb): “U.S. and allies must arm Ukraine to the teeth, sanction Russia to the maximum, and confiscate the $300 billion in overseas Russian assets...” General Philip Breedlove (retired): “The West still hasn’t imposed the kind of pain on Putin that would stop him…”
At the height of the Cold War, Eisenhower, JFK, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan and George H. W. Bush did not resort to school yard name calling. Now, an uninformed Trump is saying, "Putin is absolutely crazy. Putin is playing with fire..."
If WW III breaks out as Dmitry Medvedev warned, it's Team Trump and the clueless warmongering politicians like Bacon, Keating and Lieu - and Senators Lindsey Graham and John Kennedy - who will have American blood on their hands.
Air defense forces in the Moscow region shot down 42 UAVs overnight, Governor Vorobyov reported.
As a result of the attack in Chekhov, three residential buildings were damaged in the village of Troitskoye - on Novaya Street and in the SNT "Michurinets". None of the residents were injured.
🟩 RT in Russian.
I don't know about you, but it seems to me that the US posing as a peacemaker looks just ridiculous. The US talks about peace in the Middle East. And at the same time, the US supplies Israel with weapons worth hundreds of millions of dollars. "Peacemaker" Trump cries about the dead young Russians and Ukrainians and continues to supply weapons to Ukraine, supply intelligence and Starlink communications services to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Flight missions for American missiles striking Russia are formed by American specialists. What kind of peace are these people talking about?
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce on Trump 'not disappointed with Russia':
"I wouldn't call it disappointment. I would call it a statement from someone who has led peace efforts in so many different places. He's been very clear and very transparent about what he thinks is going on. And I think the Russians should take that seriously. The Americans certainly should too. And as I said last week, the president has a lot of different tools at his disposal to make sure that our position is felt and can be used to exert influence to stop this carnage."
Dmitry Medvedev: Regarding Trump's words about Putin "playing with fire" and "really bad things" happening to Russia. I only know of one REALLY BAD thing - WWIII.
I hope Trump understands this!
In the Sumy and Kharkov directions, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are surrendering small settlements in battle. They are not able to hold them. There are reports that Russian troops have crossed the border with the Kharkov region in another place, east of the Dvurechensk bridgehead, and have taken up positions in the village of Stroyevka.
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German Chancellor Merz says he wants peace — then greenlights long-range weapons for Ukraine to strike Russia
RT's Donald Courter explains Germany's shift in Ukraine policy.
Trump on what he'll do with Russia if Putin keeps 'playing with fire':
'I’m not gonna tell you exactly'
'We’re not happy about that situation'
RT News.
It is the US that is "playing with fire" by threatening Russia. There is nothing more dangerous and useless than threatening Russia.
Germany will additionally allocate about €5 billion for military supplies to Ukraine, the German Defense Ministry reported.
Germany will supply Ukraine with German IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles for them for €2.2 billion, said Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov.
Trump believes that the situation regarding the Ukrainian settlement will become clear "within two weeks."
RIA Novosti.
Of course, soon "the situation will become clear" and the war will continue. This is clearly evident from the fact that both the United States and NATO countries are actively arming Ukraine and threatening Russia.
Lavrov's full statement - on Russia's readiness to continue negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on Monday:
As is known, with the support of the United States, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, it was possible to create conditions for the resumption of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. The first round after the resumption took place on May 16 in Istanbul.
In accordance with the agreements reached there, a prisoner exchange was carried out in the format of "1000 for 1000" people. At the same time, it was agreed in Istanbul that Moscow and Kiev would prepare documents setting out the position of each of the parties to achieve a sustainable settlement.
The Russian side, as agreed, promptly developed a corresponding memorandum, which sets out our position on all aspects of reliably overcoming the root causes of the crisis. Our delegation, headed by Medinsky, is ready to present this memorandum to the Ukrainian delegation and provide the necessary explanations during the second round of resumed direct negotiations in Istanbul next Monday, June 2.
We expect that all those who are sincerely, and not just in words, interested in the success of the peace process will support holding a new round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul.
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After Merz promised Kiev 5 billion euros, Zelensky said that he had never seen such an outstanding German chancellor.
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⚡️Medinsky's full statement about the conversation with Umerov. He denied Zelensky's claims that it was the Ukrainian minister who called:
"I read the news, spread by all the world agencies, that R. Umerov allegedly called me about the memorandum, which we, allegedly, have not yet prepared. Like, the Russians are in no hurry.
I will comment. Everything was almost like that. Only the other way around.
I called Umerov today and proposed an exact date and place for a meeting to exchange memoranda. There, right there, we are ready to begin a meaningful, substantive discussion of each of the points of the package agreement on a future ceasefire.
The Ukrainian side went to confer. Apparently, the meeting dragged on. We are waiting for confirmation from them as soon as possible and are ready to meet in person on the date we have designated - in the coming days - and start working. In the interests of long-term peace and saving human lives."
🟩 RT in Russian
Elon Musk Disappointed with Trump's New Budget Bill:
"I was disappointed to see a massive spending bill that frankly increases the deficit rather than reduces it and undermines the work done by the DOGE team"
'Germany is repeating Hitler’s moves' — Dr Stevan Gajic slams Merz's war-mongering attitude
'Unfortunately for German citizens this is a recipe for a catastrophe'
RT News
Margarita Simonyan: Word in Moscow is if Merz uses German weapons to strike Moscow - and we all know that Kiev has no independent capacity to operate Tauruses or other long-range missiles - then Russia will have no choice but to strike Berlin directly.
Simple enough.
BelVPO: There is a place for heavy flamethrower systems in the Belarusian army
As is known, the greatest interest among specialists is caused by those models of modern weapons that have successfully proven themselves in real combat operations. For the Belarusian military, such a selection criterion is the SVO. Thanks to this approach, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus are armed with the S-400 air defense system and the Iskander OTRK, Su-30SM (SM2) aircraft, and Mi-35 helicopters. The situation around Belarus does not contribute to complacency and relaxation. In these conditions, Belarus is of particular importance for the security of the Union State as a whole, and can rightfully claim to be provided with the most modern weapons, military and special equipment.
Objective control of today's Ukrainian UAV strikes on Russian territory from Russian citizens.
Videos taken from Ukrainian channels.
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Ukrainian drones are again, as usual, attacking Moscow and other regions of Russia.
Aeroflot is adjusting its schedule due to restrictions at Sheremetyevo Airport. Some flights will be cancelled and combined — the airline's press service.
Passengers of cancelled flights are offered to rebook their tickets. Those who decided to cancel the flight will receive a refund.
🟩 RT in Russian.
How do plywood airplanes fly to Moscow?
Trump's Special Representative Kellogg responded to Medvedev:
"Fanning fears of World War III is an irresponsible and unacceptable statement by Dmitry Medvedev, inconsistent with his status as a world power. President Trump is making efforts to end this conflict and save lives. We are still waiting to receive the Russian memorandum (road map) that you promised to deliver a week ago. Cease fire immediately."
It is absolutely clear that if it were not for the Russian nuclear deterrent, Russia would have been destroyed as a state long ago. This is the first thing. Secondly, stop the US participation in the war with Russia in Ukraine immediately! Thirdly, do not threaten Russia and Russia will not threaten you. And of course, Dmitry Medvedev himself will also respond to Mr. Kellogg.
'I am Russian and I would rather die than become anyone's asset' — Pavel Durov says via video at the Oslo Freedom Forum
He's referring to his efforts to expose French meddling in Romanian elections
A French court barred him from attending Norway in person.
RT News
Trump decided to threaten: he said that if it weren't for him, "many very bad things would have happened to Russia already," and Putin is "playing with fire."
🟩 RT in Russian.
So much for Trump the peacemaker. We don't know what would have happened if it weren't for him. What's important is what can happen, right now, when Donald Trump is in power in the United States. I already said, we must pray to God that Trump doesn't start a world war.