Politics · June 2026

The Kremlin accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of threatening Belarusian sovereignty, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing Zelensky's remarks as 'absolutely aggressive.' Peskov also commented on the resignation of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, fuel prices, and expressed confidence in Belarus's ability to ensure its own sovereignty. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are expected to discuss Zelensky's threats soon. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, as Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on anti-Russian rhetoric in Armenian media and accused Germany of paying benefits to former Nazis. Russia said the UN is not constructive on the Ukraine crisis. A US official warned at the UN that time is not on Moscow's side as Russian casualties hit 40,000 a month. Ukraine's President Zelenskiy said Ukraine will decide who represents Europe in talks with Russia.