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Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party leads Armenia election amid westward shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party took an early lead in parliamentary elections on Monday that could strengthen his push towards closer ties with the West, amid tensions with Moscow and accusations of Russian interference.

France 24

Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future

Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet state in its orbit.

Euronews

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and US ties amidst Russian warnings. Disappointment over Moscow's handling of the Karabakh conflict has soured relations, prompting Pashinyan to cautiously weaken ties with Russia and explore Western partnerships.

The Economic Times

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Women accusing Andrew Tate criticise UK extradition delay as influencer appears in Russia

Lawyer for British women attacks ‘extraordinary spectacle’ of Tate’s arrival in Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Nobody can dictate terms to us: Putin defiant against US pressure over 'brotherly' India-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's strong ties with Moscow. He described the relationship as "brotherly" and "trust-based." Putin praised India's talented workforce, especially in coding and software. He emphasized that Russia will always fulfill its promises to India. The President also noted India's freedom to make strategic choices for…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to meet Starmer in Downing Street after Kyiv launches drone strike on St Petersburg

Keir Starmer will hold discussions on boosting support for Ukraine with France’s Macron and Germany’s Merz

The Independent UK

Russia intercepts hundreds of Ukrainian drones near St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Russia said Saturday it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones including near Saint Petersburg, where Moscow is hosting a major economic forum, as Ukraine reported at least three people killed by Russian strikes. The Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) -- once dubbed "Russia's Davos" -- ends on Saturday, a day…

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Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’

Relationship between Vladimir Putin and traditional ally has slowly unravelled under current PM Nikol Pashinyan

The Guardian - UK

It’s advantage Zelensky in Ukraine’s push for peace with Putin

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Russian leader has now been shown up by Kyiv on the battlefield, in the skies, and in the sphere of diplomacy – and Moscow’s rejection of face-to-face peace talks will look more like weakness than strength to Washington

The Independent UK

Cooper condemns ‘desperate’ Russian sanctions on UK schoolboy and journalists

Britons including Alexander Browder and The i Paper journalist Richard Holmes have been banned from entering Russia.

Evening Standard

‘Shameless’ Taliban enlist Russian help in repairing military hardware left by fleeing Soviets

Agreement signed at International Security Forum in Moscow set to bolster Taliban’s military strength

The Independent UK

Apple removes Russia's state-backed messenger from App Store

Apple has removed Russia's state-backed Max messenger from its App Store, citing compliance with sanctions. The app, developed by VK whose CEO is sanctioned, lacks encryption and has been pushed by Moscow for government and civil servant communications. This move follows previous removals of Russian apps due to Western sanctions.

The Economic Times

In full: Zelensky’s letter to Putin as he calls for face-to-face meeting

Zelensky and Putin met for the first and only time in 2019

The Independent UK

'Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant now being constructed': Vladimir Putin sees India-Russia trade reaching USD 100 billion

Speaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday (local time) Putin said Moscow and New Delhi were aiming for more ambitious economic targets as trade between the two nations continues to grow. "We are not only talking about our plans in energy, including nuclear energy.…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges non-interference in 'delicate' India-China relations

Russian President Putin said Moscow won't interfere in India-China relations. He expressed confidence that both nations are committed to resolving border disputes amicably. Putin highlighted Russia's independent partnerships with both India and China.

The Economic Times

'5th Gen tech, best in the world...': Putin says Russia open to jointly developing Su-57 with India

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying the aircraft and joint development, deepening defence ties. Putin praised India's independent foreign policy and highlighted the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits back at Putin’s ‘weak’ response to peace summit proposal

Zelensky called for the meeting in a letter to the Russian president

The Times of India

Putin's word of caution on India-China ties; rejects notion that Pakistan is under Beijing's control

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence in Prime Minister Modi and President Xi resolving border disputes. Putin emphasized Russia's strong ties with both nations, asserting that its relationships do not negatively impact each other. He also highlighted potential defense cooperation with India.

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'I am proposing a meeting': Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directly appealed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a meeting to resolve key issues, proposing negotiations in a neutral country. Zelenskyy also called for the return of Ukrainian civilians and children, while accusing Russia of preparing for a prolonged conflict and seeking to destabilize neighboring…

Bangkok Post

In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.

The Economic Times

'US trying to pressure India… but it will resist such efforts': Putin backs New Delhi, eyes $100 billion trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly endorsed India's autonomous approach to foreign affairs, expressing his belief that India will remain unyielding to U.S. pressures regarding its connection with Russia.

Euronews

EU backs Pashinyan on the eve of Armenia's defining elections

The EU endorsed Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan and announced a support package to counter Russian sanctions, just days before Armenia’s historic elections. Meanwhile, Pashinyan said he would go to Moscow after the vote and proclaimed that "abandoning Karabakh was my greatest service to Armenia".

Euronews

'No more shopping weekends': 11 European countries seek tougher Russian visa rules

Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks.

The Conversation

Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: air campaign intensifies as Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone and missile attacks

Over the past month, there has been a notable increase in the intensity of the air war in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Strikes in mid- and late-May and early June have been characterised by significantly larger numbers of drones and missiles deployed by Russia in single attacks, leading to more…

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