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Zelenskyy states Ukraine is an asset to Nato rather than a liability. Italy accuses Moscow of engaging in a hybrid conflict following Russian spying arrests.

The IOC is moving to allow more Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. This decision comes as Moscow continues missile and drone strikes in Ukraine.

A Moscow judge sentenced singer Monetochka to one year in prison in absentia. Monetochka left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and currently resides in Latvia, where she performs and records music.

Over 430 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow in a major overnight raid, as reported by Russian state media. The attack was described as the largest on Moscow in two years, with no injuries or damage reported.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine's drone campaign and Western air defenses will determine the outcome of Russia's war, urging increased Patriot systems and licensed production in Ukraine. He argued sustained attacks on Moscow would force Putin to confront the war's realities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the insufficient production of interceptor missiles to protect people from ballistic attacks, following a Russian strike on Kyiv. He described the lack of scaled-up manufacturing as 'absurd' in the modern world.

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the alliance cannot be 'naive' about China's military development, noting increased intertwining of the Indo-Pacific and European theatres due to Beijing's support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. He referenced a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine test-firing a missile into the Pacific as an example of China's growing military activity.

Lukashenko stated that Belarus will not join Putin’s war in Ukraine. Kyiv feared that Moscow was pressuring Belarus to support the war effort.

Russia's largest bank plans to launch a crypto wallet as Moscow works to establish a regulatory framework for the market. The initiative indicates a shift toward supporting cryptocurrency adoption in the region.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged aerial attacks ahead of a NATO summit, with the Kremlin targeting Kyiv and Ukraine striking a St. Petersburg oil terminal. Ukraine appears to hold an advantage amid Russia's fuel crisis and a reported 8:1 casualty rate in the first half of 2026.

Russia launched a deadly barrage of strikes on Kyiv, killing at least fourteen people. President Volodomyr Zelensky had warned of an imminent attack hours earlier. The city of Zaporizhzhia was also struck, and Moscow claimed to have captured Kostyantynivka, which Kyiv dismissed.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged NATO to enhance Ukraine's air defenses following a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. He criticized delays in supplying Patriot interceptors as emboldening Moscow to target civilians.

Russia and Ukraine have intensified missile and drone strikes on each other’s major cities while their forces continue fighting along hundreds of miles of the frontline. Soldiers are reported to be actively engaging in combat in remote areas, avoiding drone surveillance.

Trump is set to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit. The discussions follow Kyiv's efforts to refocus Trump's attention on the conflict with Moscow.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated the federal government may withhold information from state administrations if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) forms a state government. The AfD is criticized for ties to Moscow, and polls suggest it could win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's September state election.

Putin has signed tax amendments intended to increase domestic fuel supply. The article also notes people queuing to refuel at a Lukoil station in Moscow on June 30, 2026.

The article outlines historical ways wars end, highlighting Ukraine's stronger position which has excluded some outcomes. With the US distracted and Ukraine's strong actions, Moscow's potential overreach is altering negotiation dynamics.

Coordinated drone strikes targeted Russian energy and industrial facilities in St. Petersburg, Belgorod, and Moscow on July 4. In St. Petersburg, fires occurred at an oil terminal and drone debris fell near a Lukoil terminal in Vysotsk. Belgorod experienced electricity and water outages after strikes on thermal power plants.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses shot down 16 drones targeting the capital overnight. No details on damage or casualties were provided, with emergency crews addressing debris impact sites.

Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his commitment to the Ukraine war at a United Russia party congress in Moscow on June 28, 2026, despite facing increasing challenges.

Russia increased subsidies to refiners in June to address fuel shortages. Motorists in Moscow were observed queuing for fuel at a gas station on June 30.

Russia defeated the U.S. in an ice hockey match in Moscow intended to normalize relations. Putin proposed the matches during a phone call with Trump in March 2025.

A Russian missile strike destroyed 64 apartments in a nine-story residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district during Moscow’s July 2 barrage, killing at least 27 people in the capital and prompting international condemnation.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Russia’s deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv and called for a ceasefire. Ukraine urged faster air defense deliveries and tougher sanctions on Moscow.

Zelensky announced that Russia would face consequences after a large combined aerial attack on Kyiv. He made the statement at a collapsed building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, where rescue operations were ongoing.

A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 20 civilians and injured over 90, while Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil facilities caused fuel shortages. Analysts note Ukraine's drone advancements have disrupted Russian supply lines, slowing their military progress.

A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 20 civilians and injured over 90 others, described by Ukraine as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have caused fuel shortages, while diplomatic efforts to end the war remain unsuccessful.

Russia launched an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing 17 civilians and damaging residential buildings, which Moscow claimed was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities causing fuel shortages. Ukraine's officials describe the attacks as part of a 40-day campaign targeting civilian infrastructure, while Russia asserts the strikes targeted military-linked sites.

The European Union pledged €18 million in economic support and liberalized export rules for Armenia amid Russian trade pressure. Russia imposed trade restrictions before Armenia's parliamentary election, where the Civil Contract party won 49.8% of the votes.

A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 17 civilians and injured over 90 others, with Moscow claiming it was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities causing fuel shortages. Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure aim to pressure President Vladimir Putin, but diplomatic efforts to end the war have failed.

A Moscow hockey match between Russia and the US highlighted the limits of the Trump-Putin thaw, with Russia defeating the US in the first friendly game since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine is relocating Holodomor artifacts to secure locations due to intensified Russian attacks on cultural landmarks. Officials fear institutions related to the 1932–33 famine may be deliberately targeted, accusing Moscow of attempting to erase Ukraine’s history and identity.

Russia launched its largest missile and drone strikes on Kyiv in weeks, resulting in at least two deaths. The attack occurred hours after Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was planning a 'massive' assault.

Russian missile and drone strikes targeted Kyiv, killing two and injuring over a dozen. President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of an impending 'massive attack' as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia launched significant missile and drone attacks on Kyiv. The attacks followed Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning about Moscow preparing a 'massive strike'.

A fire broke out in central Kyiv after an explosion during an air raid alert on Wednesday, with firefighters and ambulances responding to the scene. Kyiv has experienced frequent Russian air strikes more than four years into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

A drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow caused a 235% increase in anti-war discussions across Russia, leading to heightened criticism of the Kremlin and concerns about potential mobilization and fuel shortages.

Ukrainian soldiers in the 7th Battalion of the 'Madyar’s Birds' brigade conduct secret long-range drone strikes on Russian military and energy targets, operating under strict secrecy to avoid detection. Their actions, including attacks on Moscow and Saint Petersburg, are framed as retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine have disrupted Moscow's logistics, forcing some infantry units to walk up to 30 km to reach frontline positions, according to Ukraine's Fedorov.

The Freedom of Russia Legion, a Ukrainian-based paramilitary unit, conducted a covert sabotage mission inside Russia, destroying six gas distribution stations near Moscow and causing over $6 million in damage. A commander involved in the operation emphasized that such missions require discipline, patience, and calm execution rather than heroism or improvisation.