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The US has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as part of an interim peace deal, allowing Tehran to sell crude and petrochemicals through August 21. The move could unlock billions for Iran, but analysts warn that dismantling decades of restrictions faces legal, political, and commercial hurdles.
CSTO officials have reported rising tensions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border and discussed Armenia's membership status, including fee arrears, while also addressing broader security challenges.
Keir Starmer’s resignation marks the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, prompting European media to question the country’s political stability. Analysts point to Brexit’s lasting impact, Labour’s local election defeat, and structural challenges like weak economic growth and infrastructure delays.
European underground gas storage facilities are at their lowest levels for this time of year in at least five years, with injections slowing amid extreme heat and competition with Asia for LNG. Gazprom warns reserves may not reach 75% before winter, while EU targets remain at 90% capacity.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia requires a genuine European desire for dialogue, while offering four tips to de-escalate relations and reiterating openness to diplomatic settlement in Ukraine.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov warned that a direct confrontation with Russia would bring catastrophic consequences for the West, citing NATO's aggressive posture and European preparations for conflict. He also addressed potential Ukraine agreements and noted that Lavrov and Rubio remain in contact.
A review of Russian press coverage highlights deep disagreements in Israel-Lebanon talks over Hezbollah, a US-Iran memorandum on Lebanon borders, and Marco Rubio's Gulf tour. It also covers Moscow's view on US diplomatic engagement in Ukraine and the EU's 21st sanctions package.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that preparations for Russia's State Duma elections are underway with no postponement considered, and warned that Kiev faces an 'irreversible defeat' on the front line. He also addressed the US-Iran escalation, the banking sector, and Nabiullina's sick leave.
Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway issued a joint statement urging Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to stop their attack on El-Obeid, citing worsening humanitarian conditions and an imminent risk of atrocities. The appeal follows days of drone strikes and a tightening siege that has cut water and power supplies.
Ten years after the UK voted to leave the EU, economists estimate the economy is up to 8 percent smaller, costing the average citizen over £3,000 a year. Reports from France 24 and RFI highlight regret among leave voters and ongoing political divisions.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to smooth over differences ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara. Trump has renewed threats to leave the alliance and announced a review of US forces in Europe, amid fallout from the Iran war and disputes over Greenland.
China’s LineShine has overtaken the US-based El Capitan as the world’s fastest supercomputer, according to the latest TOP500 list. The Shenzhen-based machine, built with Chinese-designed processors, achieved 2.198 exaflops and is the first to exceed two exaflops using only CPUs. The US still holds three of the top five spots, with El Capitan dropping to second.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said potential agreements between Russia and Europe should be within the framework agreed by Presidents Putin and Trump in Anchorage. He also noted signs of a shift in the US position on those understandings, while dialogue on Ukraine continues.
A Taliban delegation met with EU officials in Brussels for talks focused on the return of Afghan asylum-seekers without the right to stay, marking the first such visit. The EU has not recognized the Taliban government, and rights groups have criticized the engagement as legitimizing the Taliban.
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius said the EU's strategic goal is to spend about 7 trillion euros on weapons production over the next decade to surpass Russia. He also called for raising the EU budget to at least 2% of GNI and for Ukraine's full integration into the emerging European defense union.
President Lee Jae Myung hosted foreign ambassadors and heads of international organizations for a dinner at Cheong Wa Dae, featuring Korean dishes and discussions of South Korea's foreign policy. The event highlighted recent diplomatic outcomes and included a halal-certified menu.
President Vladimir Putin has accused NATO and EU leaders of using false claims about a Russian threat to justify increased defense spending, while asserting Russia's readiness to respond. He also detailed Russia's military progress and technological developments in the conflict.
The US-Iran war has ended with a fragile peace, but the conflict has significantly altered the regional balance of power in West Asia. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the talks, a role that has reportedly caused discomfort in Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov criticized the G7 summit in Evian, accusing Western nations of trying to undermine Russia-US agreements and continue the war in Ukraine, while contrasting it with the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan.
As the UK marks ten years since the Brexit referendum, France 24's reporting reveals a nation still divided, with Remain voters unhappy and Leave voters feeling let down by politicians. The country is also preparing for its seventh prime minister since the vote, a sign of ongoing political turbulence.