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President Donald Trump used a NATO summit press conference to announce that US defense firms had secured $3 billion in contracts and that Lockheed Martin would build a Patriot missile maintenance facility in Europe. South China Morning Post also reported a meeting with President Zelensky and a possible license for Ukraine to manufacture the interceptors.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami said Iran's concerns about a US presence near its borders are rational and legitimate, despite Armenian assurances about the Trump Route project. Russian officials and experts have questioned the project's prospects and Russia's role.
US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions against Turkey, potentially clearing the way for F-35 sales, though legal obstacles and congressional approval remain. Turkey expects an initial delivery of six jets, but Greece and Israel have raised concerns.
US President Donald Trump says a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is likely soon, even as the Kremlin reiterates that Moscow is the only venue for talks and that Zelensky must be ready to make 'important decisions.'
US President Donald Trump stated that both Moscow and Kiev are aware of American proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict, describing his recent phone call with Vladimir Putin as a 'good call.' He expressed confidence that both leaders want the war to end and that he plans to discuss the issue at the upcoming NATO meeting.
US President Donald Trump suggested that US security guarantees for Ukraine could include measures to close Ukrainian airspace, while also not ruling out that Ukraine might receive no guarantees at all. Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposal needs thorough study and implies NATO presence on Ukrainian territory.
NATO leaders at the Ankara summit affirmed Russia as a long-term threat, committed to collective defense, and pledged substantial aid to Ukraine. The final declaration was noted as the briefest in decades, while ICAN criticized NATO for escalating nuclear tensions.
European officials do not expect President Trump to significantly increase pressure on Russia, and no specific commitments on Ukraine were made in his closed-door address at the NATO summit, according to Bloomberg sources cited by TASS.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
Euroclear has petitioned Russia's 9th Arbitration Court of Appeal to suspend enforcement of a first-instance ruling that ordered the depository to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles. The court has accepted Euroclear's appeal and scheduled a hearing for July 16. Meanwhile, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said the regulator is ready to use all mechanisms to defend its interests, after Euroclear filed a separate lawsuit in Belgium.
Russia's newly appointed Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, has reported progress on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and the return of civilians detained from the Kursk Region. She expects further returns through a humanitarian channel with Ukraine's ombudsman and says preparations for more prisoner-of-war swaps are underway.
According to a recent survey by the Russian Field research center, 60% of Russians do not have savings, while 38% do. Among savers, most can maintain their standard of living for only one to six months. A separate survey by Vyberu.ru found that 34% of Russians are satisfied with their financial situation and commonly build emergency funds.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended that international federations allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under neutral conditions. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation says it will review its rules to determine the procedure for their return, while the Kremlin hails the decision as a 'great achievement.'
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has said new prisoner exchanges with Ukraine are being prepared, with separate lists for military personnel and civilians being finalized. She noted that Russia holds more Ukrainian POWs than Ukraine holds Russian servicemen, which can lead to disproportionate exchanges of letters and parcels.
Gazprom reported a drone attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline on July 7, but said supply disruptions to Turkey were avoided. The company is repairing damage, with previous attacks on related infrastructure noted.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on the Blue Stream gas pipeline as dangerous and called on Turkey and other countries to caution Kiev against targeting global energy facilities. Gazprom said a drone hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station but prompt measures prevented supply interruptions to Turkey.
Rwanda's plan to build its first small modular reactor by the early 2030s is progressing, with the IAEA confirming the country has moved to Phase 2 of its nuclear program. However, securing financing remains a key hurdle, with officials evaluating funding models alongside international partners.
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, fresh tensions between the US and Europe over Ukraine are surfacing. The bloc is preparing a new military aid package for Kiev, while US President Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly becoming a production hub for Ukrainian military needs, and the global economy is adjusting to ongoing Strait of Hormuz crises.
President Donald Trump reportedly believes the ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect, stating 'For me, I think it's over' during a NATO summit in Ankara. Meanwhile, a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky began, with Ukrainian officials indicating Kiev has 'moved past' Trump's peace plan.