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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said the personal qualities of a potential EU negotiator are inconsequential as long as Brussels presents conditions Moscow regards as unacceptable and tantamount to capitulation. He also rejected approaches from Berlin, London, and Paris to the Ukrainian peace process as ultimatums.
Germany's ruling coalition, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has agreed on a broad reform package including €10 billion in tax relief, changes to sick leave rules, and measures to support key industries. The reforms aim to modernize the economy, drawing praise from business leaders but criticism from unions over a perceived culture of mistrust.
Spain's government programme to regularise undocumented migrants has attracted nearly 1.2 million applications, far exceeding initial estimates. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defends the policy as essential for the economy, while opposition parties criticise it.
Russia unleashed a major overnight attack on Kyiv, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 90, according to Ukrainian officials. Residential buildings were hit, and a Red Cross warehouse was destroyed, while air defenses intercepted many of the drones and missiles.
India's oil minister stated the country could supply fuel to Russia if needed, as Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have caused fuel shortages. Reports also indicate Indian-origin fuel may have reached Russia via traders, while India has significantly increased its own imports of Russian crude following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
German opposition figures from the AfD and BSW have called on the government to halt military aid to Ukraine after German prosecutors charged a Ukrainian national over the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The party co-chairs also voiced opposition to Ukraine's EU and NATO membership and advocated for renewed diplomacy and Russian gas imports.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the EU's transformation into a military-political-economic bloc, reiterated allegations of Kiev's involvement in Nord Stream sabotage, and detailed Russia's massive retaliatory strike on Ukrainian military facilities. He also discussed Zelensky's legitimacy, Medvedev's role at Khamenei's farewell, and escalating EU-Russia tensions.
A BBC investigation has revealed that Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler once dubbed 'the godfather' of Calais migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire. The Conservatives are calling for his arrest and deportation, while the Home Office says it wants evidence to take action.
German federal prosecutors have indicted Ukrainian national Serhii K. over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, alleging he acted on orders from Ukrainian state authorities. Ukraine denies involvement and has proposed a joint investigation. The case adds strain to Germany-Ukraine relations.
Russian forces launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, striking residential buildings and killing at least 30 people, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, which President Zelenskyy had warned about, prompted Poland to scramble fighter jets as a preventive measure.
Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her three-month-old son, Adam, to an EU ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, saying it was possible to be both 'a present minister and a present mother.' The move, welcomed by fellow ministers, highlighted Sweden's generous parental leave system, which has become a political flashpoint in the election campaign.
Brent crude fell below $71 a barrel, reaching levels not seen since before the US-Israel war on Iran began, as Qatar reported 'positive progress' in US-Iran talks and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Hormuz flows are near pre-war levels. Prices have dropped more than 38% from their post-war peak, driven by easing supply concerns and cautious optimism.
The European Union's highest court dismissed Google's final appeal against a €4.1 billion antitrust fine, confirming the penalty for abusing Android's dominance to restrict competition. The ruling ends an eight-year legal battle and is expected to embolden further antitrust actions in the EU and elsewhere.
European airlines and airports have urged the European Commission to suspend the new EU biometric border check system during the peak summer season, citing queues of up to five hours and flights departing half empty. The system, rolled out gradually since October, requires non-EU citizens to register fingerprints and a photo. Greece has already suspended the checks for British travellers until September.
Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least 13 people and wounded dozens, according to local authorities. President Zelenskyy had warned of an impending assault and cut short a visit to Dublin.
Daria Kasatkina defeated Janice Tjen in a three-set battle to reach the third round of Wimbledon, where she will face Naomi Osaka. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has never advanced beyond this stage at the All England Club, a fact that may ease the pressure on Kasatkina.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle after Kyiv named a military unit after 'heroes of the UPA.' Ukrainian officials, including three former presidents, renounced Polish awards in response, prompting sharp comments from Russian officials.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the West is effectively at war with Russia due to mercenaries in Ukraine, called for peace through dialogue, and stressed Europe's future depends on unity with the East. He also backed Ukraine's EU accession only after other candidates join.
The trial of Yorgen Fenech, accused of ordering the 2017 car-bomb murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has begun in Valletta. Prosecutors allege he paid €150,000 to hitmen and financed their legal defense, while witnesses have described the moment of the explosion. The case also saw two former political figures accused of involvement.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated that Kiev does not seek peace and that the West has tasked President Zelensky with escalating the conflict. She called on Western countries to stop arms supplies, which she said are an obstacle to a settlement, and criticized the US for not informing Moscow of any changes in its position.