Putin is asking the right questions. If Ukraine remains subservient to Western interests, what guarantees can Russia possibly have from Kiev in future negotiations? And, if the US and its allies cannot be trusted, then who can be?

With Kiev’s much-talked-about counter-offensive against Russia faltering, stories are coming out about the horror that civilians are facing around the frontlines.

The European Union says it will inject 50 billion euros ($54.58 billion) in aid over the next four years in order to finance Ukraine's war against Russia. 

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT, June 20, 2023.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the "balanced approach" of African countries towards the resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Kim praised Putin's “correct decision and guidance... to foil the hostile forces' escalating threats.”

Powerful Russian banker Andrei Kostin says the end of US dollar dominance on the global market is nigh.

Iran has called for identifying the main cause and perpetrators of the destruction of a dam in Ukraine.

The United States has announced another military aid package for Ukraine, deepening its involvement in the war in defiance of repeated warnings by Russia.

Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham after the US senator was caught on tape celebrating Russian deaths.