US‑Iran peace memorandum sparks debate in Washington and Tehran

Russian state media released an updated map of its "special military operation" in Ukraine, claiming the liberation of the settlement of Artioma in Donetsk and the destruction of Ukrainian drone depots. The coverage also highlighted a partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan, with Kazakh foreign minister statements praising the cooperation.

Separately, Russian outlets reported on a forthcoming memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, noting that details will be made public soon. Former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed doubts about the agreement’s effectiveness, while former President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reconsider an attack on a Hezbollah command centre in Beirut that killed three people. Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned that without genuine will and capacity, the commitments cannot be fulfilled.

In Europe, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to protest the upcoming G7 summit in France, resulting in clashes that saw an electric car set ablaze and bank windows shattered. French authorities barred the protest on their side of the border while Swiss police allowed the gathering. In Portugal, the interior minister reiterated that sufficient funds would be available to support fire‑fighting efforts during the summer fire season.