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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.
At the 67th round of Geneva International Discussions, Russia urged practical measures for lasting security in the South Caucasus, including a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force between Georgia and Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Delegations expressed concern over Georgia's NATO integration and military exercises, and discussed the search for missing South Ossetian citizens.
Daily oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded 10 million barrels, according to a US administration official cited by Bloomberg. The increase follows the reopening of the waterway after the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, with Saudi Arabia conducting its largest shipment since February.
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolayev survived an assassination attempt at his Monaco residence on June 29. Reports suggest possible motives ranging from a struggle over his Ukrainian assets to his planned anti-corruption conference in the European Parliament. TASS has compiled the main versions of the attack.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, claiming it would force Kiev to 'auction off' its remaining assets. She criticized the EU's new reconstruction fund and the signing of 160 agreements, alleging corruption and a lack of genuine peace agenda.
Russia closed several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1, a move a regional lawmaker described as a technical issue with virtually no impact on the national economy. The Russian government instructed the Foreign Ministry to notify Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki.
Russia's ambassador to the Netherlands, Vladimir Tarabrin, rejected EU accusations of Moscow's involvement in cyberattacks, while Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Netherlands provided no evidence. Tarabrin warned of retaliatory measures if EU sanctions are expanded.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Ukraine must withdraw its forces from Donbass to resolve the conflict, describing Kiev's current approach as unacceptable. She also condemned Ukraine's refusal to retrieve the bodies of its fallen soldiers as unprecedented.
Ukraine's parliament passed a law establishing a national pantheon, a move that has intensified tensions with Poland over the glorification of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Polish politicians, including former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, have condemned the decision, with some calling for a boycott of Ukraine's EU accession.
Iran has stated it will carry out mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, rejecting cooperation with other nations, after France and Oman announced a joint demining effort. The announcements come amid heightened maritime security concerns, with recent attacks on shipping and a lowered threat level.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova accused Estonian authorities of being accomplices to a terrorist attack on St. Petersburg, citing an Estonian presidential adviser's alleged willingness to support Ukrainian strikes. The adviser, Madis Roll, was recorded in a prank call expressing readiness to help coordinate attacks, while also stating Estonia does not blame Ukraine for drone incidents on its territory.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow will comply with international humanitarian law, discussed Ukraine with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, and planned talks on prisoner exchanges. The ICRC announced assistance for civilians in both Russia and Ukraine.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev criticizes the UK's leadership transition as undemocratic, calling Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham a 'dark horse' who lacks national-level experience. The comments follow Keir Starmer's resignation and Labour's electoral setbacks.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev said Russia and Belarus would respond jointly to any military aggression against Belarus, calling Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent threats 'irrational' and warning that any attack would face a united response from the two allies.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are level on seven goals each in the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, after Haaland's double against Brazil. Messi later moved ahead with his eighth goal against Egypt, according to Al Jazeera coverage.
Russian officials said the UN has not provided substantive responses to Moscow's appeals regarding a strike on a college in Starobelsk that killed 21 people. Moscow has handed over evidence and offered to arrange a UN delegation visit to the site.
India is reportedly in early-stage talks with the UAE to sell defence systems including the BrahMos supersonic missile and Akashteer air defence system. The potential deal is seen as a step in India's push to become a serious arms exporter, though it would require Russia's approval for the BrahMos sale.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
Russian authorities said they shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks, including 419 drones on Tuesday, with a six-month-old baby killed in the Moscow region. The reports come amid an ongoing Ukrainian long-range drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes in Ukraine killed two people and injured six others.