New Delhi, June 19 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Wednesday (June 18) warned the United States against offering direct military aid to Israel or even speculating about such actions. In remarks to Interfax, Ryabkov said, "We caution Washington against even speculative, hypothetical options of this kind. It would be a step that would radically destabilize the entire situation."

He emphasised Russia's active diplomatic engagement, stating, "We are in contact with both sides. This is happening at the working level and at the political level."

US President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate between Israel and Iran during a phone call on June 17. Trump said he declined the offe...