- Armenia’s Prime Minister to travel to Russia; a Pashinyan-Putin meeting is expected.
- Rubio and Kobakhidze discuss security in South Caucasus.
- All vessels must pass through Strait of Hormuz only with Iran’s permission, Araqchi said.
- Iran, Israel and USA continue strikes; military actions also taking place in Lebanon.
- Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, source says.
- If peace is not reached as soon as possible, Kyiv will pay a higher price later, the Kremlin.
- Zelenskiy must take responsibility and make the appropriate decision so that we achieve peace, Peskov.
- Starmer and al-Sharaa discuss strengthening cooperation between Syria and UK.
- US formally reopens Caracas embassy as ties with Venezuela warm.

June 1 in 60 seconds
Putin congratulates Pashinyan on his birthday; the parties exchange views on the bilateral agenda. Pashinyan thanks Putin for balanced positions on issues that caused disagreements.

