Putin said that as Ukraine continues to lose territory, it is striking Russian civilian infrastructure.

TASNIM NEWS, citing informed sources, said reports that frozen funds would be used to buy food were unfounded.

June 23 — Pakistani President Zardari met visiting Iranian President Pezeshkian at the presidential palace. The leaders discussed bilateral ties focused on regional peace and security, cross-border and regional connectivity, and economic cooperation, and pledged to deepen Pakistan‑Iran relations. Zardari welcomed the state visit, congratulated the signing of a US‑Iran memorandum of understanding and said ongoing technical‑level talks should lead to lasting regional peace. He reiterated Pakistan's support for Iran's peace, stability, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity and opposed unilateralism, favoring dialogue and diplomacy. Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for constructive support during recent difficulties and said Iran seeks to expand cooperation with Pakistan across political, economic, security and regional affairs.