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Russia launched one of its most massive air attacks on Ukraine in weeks, burning a historic church in Kyiv and killing several people. The assault comes as diplomatic efforts to cool the conflict remain stalled.
G7 leaders meet in Evian-les-Bains, France, to address the war in Ukraine, U.S.-Iran tensions, and global economic challenges. The summit includes a mix of G7 members and invited guests from India, Ukraine, Egypt, Qatar, and others. Key agenda items cover Ukraine peace efforts, Iran's role, trade disputes, and China's rare earth dominance.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) said it attacked the Tamanneftegaz terminal in Krasnodar, causing fires at five fuel tanks and two oil pumping stations. Russian officials confirmed one fatality. The SBU vowed to continue targeting Russia's oil and gas industry.
The European Union has agreed to restart accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, set to begin on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted Budapest's veto. The decision was made at a meeting of EU ambassadors in Brussels, marking a symbolic yet significant step for both countries seeking protection from Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s military says it regained more territory than it lost in May—the first net gain of the year—due to a logistics-blockade strategy of medium-range strikes on Russian ammunition and fuel depots. Independent estimates from ISW suggest the net advantage for Kiev is even larger. Russia, meanwhile, faces declining recruitment and severe fuel shortages in occupied Crimea.
The International Chess Federation has suspended Russia's membership after it failed to comply with a sports court ruling on chess governance in occupied Ukrainian territories, marking a significant symbolic move against Russia's storied chess tradition.
A spate of drone incursions believed to be from Ukraine has heightened tensions and fears of direct military confrontation between the Baltic states and Russia. In mid-May, two drone intrusions within 48 hours prompted NATO and Lithuanian alerts, while Russia alleged Ukraine planned to launch drones from Latvia — a claim dismissed by Riga. The incidents have spurred political turmoil and deepened questions about how close the region is to direct conflict.
Ukrainian drones damaged a historic Sevastopol museum, killed a railway worker, and forced Crimea to cut overnight train services and ration fuel. The attacks also targeted a Russian oil refinery and triggered fire at multiple industrial sites.
Russia and Ukraine traded successive drone attacks causing casualties, as Europe's major powers backed President Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks with President Putin. The strikes hit infrastructure and caused fatalities, while diplomatic efforts intensified following a meeting in London.
