Polish PM Donald Tusk holds Kyiv responsible for resolving scandal over awarding 'Heroes of the UPA' title to Ukrainian unit, warns of shift in bilateral relations.

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi rejects Lebanese President's interference accusation, denies Lebanon is bargaining chip in Iran-US talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected accusations by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Iran interferes in Lebanon's affairs, denying that Lebanon is used as a bargaining chip in Iran-US negotiations. Araghchi instead pointed to Israeli aggression and urged Aoun to address Israel as Lebanon's real foe.

Russia says US wrongly links economic ties to Ukraine conflict resolution, calls approach erroneous.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in a CCTV interview that the U.S. ties development of economic relations to the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, and Moscow considers this approach erroneous. He noted that 'it takes two to tango,' which the U.S. is not yet willing to do, and Moscow is in no hurry.

Russia in talks to cancel visas with Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and for tourist groups from India and Vietnam, VP Chernyshenko says.

Russia is negotiating visa cancellation with four countries — Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, Vice Premier Dmitry Chernyshenko reported. Additionally, visa cancellation for organized tourist groups from India and Vietnam is being discussed. 'We are discussing with partners the possibility of complete visa cancellation... on the analogy of the current mechanism under intergovernmental agreements with China and Iran,' said Mr. Chernyshenko in a conversation with RIA Novosti.

Brazil's police chief condemns U.S. decision to label PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist groups, calling it a mistake.

Brazil's federal police chief criticized the U.S. for designating two major criminal gangs, PCC and Comando Vermelho, as terrorist organizations, calling the decision a mistake that confuses organized crime with terrorism.