According to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, five Azerbaijani citizens lost their lives in a drone attack on a tanker and two bulk carriers in the Black Sea. Russia has conveyed its condolences to Azerbaijan.
Armenian law enforcement has launched criminal proceedings against former Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan, accusing him of money laundering and abuse of office.
A criminal investigation into illegal betting and money laundering in Türkiye has led to the arrest of 130 people, with the network's turnover exceeding $4 billion.
Baku will welcome the International Finance and Banking Summit from June 9 to 10, with politicians and investors from across the globe expected to attend the event.
Moscow expects the next round of "3+3" talks to be held in Baku or Yerevan, the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized, adding that diplomatic contacts between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the issue continue.
A summit between the presidents of Russia and the United States is possible in summer 2026, and according to Dmitry Peskov, the probability is about 50%.
Iran and Oman's status as littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz gives them a legitimate right to discuss its control, Araghchi stated.
According to the US President, a meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader could follow the conclusion of a deal.
The Republic of Azerbaijan is interested in developing a partnership with Karelia, and a cooperation roadmap may be signed with the regional authorities.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed a new Consul General in Aktau. Rinat Anderzhanov has assumed this position.
The education departments of Georgia and China will collaborate to raise the quality of Chinese language teaching.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a visit to Azerbaijan this year. The exact date of the visit will be announced later.
Israeli leaders are divided over a proposed large-scale military operation in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking out against the operation.
Russia's Foreign Minister accused the USA of seeking to undermine the early-stage rapprochement between Iran and the Persian Gulf nations through its military actions in the Middle East.
The visit of Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to Russia has been confirmed. The trip is planned for July.
An agreement between Russia's Sberbank and Azerbaijan's Sea Breeze on the integration of technological solutions in Azerbaijan was signed at the SPIEF.
Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Maria Zakharova stated that Russia is building relations with Georgia based on good-neighborly principles and mutual respect, expressing a willingness to further enhance these ties.
The business dialogue between Russia and Azerbaijan is being held today in St. Petersburg within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
A train transporting wheat, barley, and fertilizer for Armenia has departed from Bilajari station as part of continuing Russian cargo deliveries through Azerbaijan.
Commenting on the Russian delegation’s participation in Baku Energy Week alongside the presence of Azerbaijani representatives at SPIEF, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova underscored Moscow’s interest in comprehensively strengthening contacts with Azerbaijan.
