俄羅斯外長拉夫羅夫：俄羅斯將對烏克蘭武裝部隊的目標實施大規模打擊；普京下達的任務正在執行中。僅靠言語不足以迴應基輔的行動。

美國氣候預測中心（CPC）：7月、8月及9月的降水季節性展望顯示，阿拉斯加大陸西北部及阿留申羣島的降水量預計將高於常年水平。

On June 18, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a routine briefing that China welcomes the reported signing by the US and Iran of a first-phase memorandum of understanding, saying it can help ease tensions and consolidate a ceasefire. China urged all parties, including the US and Iran, to honor commitments, warned that force cannot solve problems and said equal, rational and pragmatic negotiations are the proper route, calling on both sides to work toward positive outcomes in second-phase talks.