Top News: Putin Thanked Trump for His Efforts in Ukraine. Iran Announces Closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan protests US-led exercises

In this news release:

— Vladimir Putin thanked Donald Trump for his efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine at a meeting with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.

— Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated that relations between Moscow and Beijing are at a historic high. During talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in St. Petersburg, the two sides signed a number of cooperation agreements in energy, transport, agriculture, and the digital economy.

— The Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop arrived in Walvis Bay, Namibia, as part of a round-the-world voyage. It covered more than 1,800 nautical miles in seven days.

— The Indian frigate Sahyadri left Vladivostok after completing the naval phase of the Indra 2026 exercises. The maneuvers included artillery fire, exercises to free a captured vessel, and counter-drone training.

— IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is almost 100% closed to US warships and vessels carrying cargo for Israel. He threatened to expand operations beyond the strait.

— Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama explained his country's aspirations to join BRICS. He said shifting global alliances and competition for resources make economic independence vital. Ghana first intends to achieve partner country status.

— Hundreds of Japanese citizens gathered outside the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, demanding an end to joint exercises with the US. Protesters opposed the expansion of the military presence on the southwestern islands and increased defense spending amid challenges in healthcare and education.

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