Foreign Ministry

Russia suspended all railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia starting July 1, closing key checkpoints like St. Petersburg’s Finland Station and Pechory. The move follows existing closures since 2022 and Finland’s 2023 border shutdown, with Russia building military infrastructure near NATO borders.

The UAE has lifted a war-related travel ban to Lebanon, effective June 29, 2026, citing the Middle East war and Iran's influence as reasons for the previous restriction. UAE nationals are required to register with the foreign ministry's consular services before traveling.

Iran has stated that negotiations on a final agreement with the United States, including its nuclear program, have not yet started. The foreign ministry spokesman cited Article 13 of the memorandum of understanding, which requires the implementation of specific provisions before final negotiations can begin.

Iran will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under existing legal frameworks, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. The cooperation aligns with approvals from the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Supreme National Security Council, and comes amid efforts to sign a US-Iran memorandum of understanding focused on nuclear oversight.

Israel has appointed George Deek as its first ambassador to the Christian world to strengthen relations, highlighting the decline of Christians in the Middle East and the growth of Israel's Christian population. The government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aims to foster better ties through Deek's role.

Italy's government criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming Premier Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo during the G7 summit. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. trip, calling Trump's remarks offensive, while Meloni denied the claims as fabricated in a video. Trump made the comments in a La7 interview, suggesting he felt sorry for Meloni and agreed to the photo-op.

Italy's embassy in Tehran will reopen on Friday after more than three months of closure due to the Iran war, as stated by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The closure followed US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran in early March, prompting Italy to relocate embassy staff to Azerbaijan for security.

Taiwan’s foreign minister, Lin Chia-Lung, stated that Chinese pressure on countries to restrict Taiwan’s international participation has become a ‘new normal.’ Recent incidents include Taiwanese delegates being detained in Kenya during an ocean conference, with their passports and phones confiscated, allegedly due to Chinese influence.

Chile's government reaffirmed Valparaíso's bid to host the High Seas Treaty's Executive Secretariat, citing the city's strengths and Chile's focus on ocean protection and maritime vocation. The Foreign Ministry emphasized the bid aligns with Chilean foreign policy priorities.

Iran stated that no final conclusion was reached on ending hostilities with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim of a breakthrough. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei indicated most of the agreement's text was finalized, but issues remain.

India has issued a heightened alert to protect seafarers and maritime interests following attacks on vessels in the Gulf region. The shipping ministry directed agencies to coordinate with the Indian Navy, foreign ministry, and maritime authorities to assist affected crews, citing an incident involving the tanker Settebello where three Indian sailors were killed.

Iran has not finalized a decision on a potential agreement with the U.S. and remains firm on its 'red lines' in negotiations, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Reports about the agreement's timeline and location are speculative, and the U.S. has repeatedly altered its positions during talks.

Iran blames the United States for recent exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, which Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claims will worsen the 'chaotic diplomatic process' with Washington. Tehran is exchanging messages with the US amid an atmosphere of 'extreme suspicion', according to the spokesperson.

Five Azerbaijani crew members were killed and three others wounded in an attack on two commercial vessels, the Natra and Zircon, in the Sea of Azov. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry reported the incident.

Slovenia denied an Israeli passenger jet from Israir permission to land in Ljubljana due to the government's opposition to Israel, forcing the plane to divert to Croatia. Slovenia's Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as 'unacceptable' and expressed hopes for improved relations with the incoming prime minister.

A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed in eastern Romania's Galati, injuring two people. Romania, a NATO member, requested faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, calling the drone's flight a violation of international law.

The Foreign Ministry accuses detained flotilla activists of faking injuries, citing the 'miracle' recovery of a German activist who was filmed on a stretcher with a neck brace during deportation to Turkey but later appeared upright in Germany. The ministry mocks the inconsistency in the activists' reported conditions.

The Foreign Ministry summoned a Czech diplomat following the detention of Metropolitan Hilarion (Grigory Alfeyev) after Czech police discovered four containers of a 'white substance' in his car. The incident has sparked diplomatic attention.

The Kremlin's Foreign Ministry has declared total solidarity with Cuba and condemned the Trump administration's actions against the island nation, characterizing them as a revival of the Monroe Doctrine. The statement represents Russia's opposition to U.S. policy toward Cuba and reflects the geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Washington.

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong was abruptly dismissed by China's government, aligning with ongoing anticorruption efforts that have led to multiple high-profile removals. The action reflects intensified scrutiny within China's political leadership.