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Vietnam plays a bridging role in ASEAN-Russia relations.

Deputy Minister Dang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam's ASEAN SOM, gave an interview ahead of the Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations.

Russian officials 'offer advice' to Zelensky on his open letter to Putin.

According to Russian Senate Speaker Valentina Matviyenko, genuine dialogue is needed for peace, while Europe has only offered a formal negotiation process.

World news highlights for June 7th

A summary of world news on June 7th, updating notable international events on Russia-Ukraine, the US-Iran conflict, the global energy market, and US immigration policy.

Russia claims to have intercepted 339 Ukrainian drones in 13 hours.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense units intercepted and destroyed 339 Ukrainian drones over a period of approximately 13 hours.

Putin refuses to meet Zelensky, Ukraine targets St. Petersburg.

Residents of St. Petersburg have been urged to stay home following a "large-scale" drone attack by Ukraine.

Kremlin: Putin has been informed about Zelenskiy's letter.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The IAEA is mediating a new ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The IAEA brokered a "partial ceasefire" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict to allow for repairs to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

President Zelensky sent an open letter inviting President Putin to dialogue to end the conflict.

President Zelensky proposed a ceasefire and a face-to-face meeting with Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader.

Russia announces targets for 'retaliatory attacks' against Kyiv.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that military-related targets were attacked in Kyiv and several other areas of Ukraine.

Russia accelerates drone production.

Russia's aviation industry is booming, driven by seemingly insatiable demand for thousands of drones.

World news highlights for June 2th

A summary of world news on June 2nd, updating notable international events on Russia-Ukraine, the US-Iran relationship, US tariff policy, and the Ebola outbreak.

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv.

In the early hours of June 2nd, Russia launched a large-scale air attack targeting several Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv, using missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

World news highlights for June 31th

News roundup May 31st: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking nuclear facilities and oil refineries, Trump tightens conditions for negotiations with Iran, meteor causes tremors in the US.

Ukrainian UAVs attack port and oil depot in southern Russia.

Ukrainian drones attacked oil tankers at the port of Taganrog and an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Armavir.

Medvedev warned that more drones would infiltrate Europe.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that Europe will face more drone intrusions following the drone crash in Romania.

Three oil tankers were attacked by drones in the Black Sea.

The Tribeca shipping agency said drones attacked three oil tankers in the Black Sea, near the northern coast of Türkiye.

How dangerous is Russia's Oreshnik super missile?

Russian Oreshnik missiles, which President Vladimir Putin claims have destructive power equivalent to a nuclear strike despite carrying conventional warheads, are a prime example of this.

Russia bombards Kyiv with a new barrage of hypersonic ballistic missiles.

In its largest bombing raid on the Kyiv area, Russia used a new type of hypersonic ballistic missile, killing at least four people.

Ukraine claims to have struck an oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir region.

Special forces of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said their drones attacked an oil pumping station in Russia's Vladimir region.

US and Russian leaders are turning their attention to China: Who is benefiting?

China is gradually asserting its position as a "major power" as both Trump and Putin made bilateral visits to Beijing at the same time.

Russia launched a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.

In the early hours of May 24, Kyiv suffered a major attack by Russian missiles and drones, after the Russian air force warned Moscow that it might use Oreshnik hypersonic missiles.

Russia transfers nuclear weapons to Belarus.

The Russian Defense Ministry said its military had transferred nuclear weapons to a field storage facility in Belarus as part of a large-scale nuclear exercise.

Ukraine claims to have destroyed a drone training network; Russia has not confirmed this.

Kyiv claims the operation has significantly disrupted the UAV training and logistics of Russian frontline units, while Moscow has not commented.

Putin's visit to China yielded a series of important results.

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day state visit to China with a series of important documents signed between the two countries.

Inside the Diaoyutai State Hotel - where President Putin has stayed more than 20 times in China.

Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is staying during his two-day state visit to China, is attracting attention.

Notable statements from Russian and Chinese leaders.

During their talks in Beijing, Putin and Xi made several notable statements about the strategic partnership between the two countries.

China and Russia are steadfast in promoting 'back-to-back' strategic coordination.

According to Chinese media, speaking at the talks, President Xi Jinping stated that Sino-Russian relations have entered a new, more proactive and rapid phase.

Putin: China-Russia relations have reached an 'unprecedented high'.

President Vladimir Putin emphasized that China-Russia relations have reached an unprecedented high and are one of the "main stabilizing factors in the international arena."