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Russian President Vladimir Putin has cast doubt on claims that a drone that crashed in Romania was Russian, suggesting it may have been Ukrainian. Putin has offered Russia's cooperation in an investigation if given access to the wreckage, while NATO maintains the drone was of Russian origin.
Euroclear has filed a complaint against the immediate enforcement of a Moscow court ruling that ordered it to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles ($256 billion). The Belgian depository maintains that Russian assets remain frozen under EU sanctions and does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions from lawmakers about President Trump's awareness of Jeffrey Epstein's activities during a closed-door committee interview. She denied directing redactions and pointed to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as responsible. Survivors criticized the handling of the case, and Democrats call for further testimony.
Romania announced the expulsion of the Russian consul in Constanta and the closure of the consulate after a drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati. Russia denies responsibility, with President Putin suggesting the drone was Ukrainian, while Moscow calls for an international investigation and accuses the West of exploiting the incident.
Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian presidential envoy, claimed that German industry has become uncompetitive due to higher energy costs linked to the decoupling from Russian energy. He also stated that European countries lost about €3 trillion since reducing Russian energy imports, and announced plans to meet with Germany's AfD party to discuss restoring Nord Stream pipelines.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said French President Emmanuel Macron will send a close ally to Minsk for a fact-finding mission, as reported by TASS. The move follows a May 24 phone call in which Lukashenko also discussed nuclear weapons and joked about a possible Putin-Macron meeting in Minsk.
The European Commission has agreed to release €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, citing early progress on reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The decision marks a major shift after years of tensions under former leader Viktor Orban, with funds tied to further reforms and investments by the end of August.
Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for ruling out EU mediation in the Ukraine conflict, saying the bloc's stance has led it into a dead end. The minister stressed the need for dialogue and swift resolution, warning of major economic consequences for the EU.
Top European diplomats say the EU should be a full participant in Ukraine peace talks rather than a mediator, citing the bloc's support for Kyiv. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski echoed this view, while French and EU officials stressed the need for continued pressure on Russia.
Labour has referred Nigel Farage's claim that his phone was hacked by Russia-linked actors to the Metropolitan Police and the National Cyber Security Centre. The move follows Farage's failure to report the alleged breach himself, amid questions over a £5m donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council that deeper integration within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) brings tangible benefits to all member states, citing economic growth and increased trade. He also stressed the importance of high-tech development and expressed support for Uzbekistan's potential accession.
Four Amur tigers gifted by Russia to Kazakhstan are in good health and adapting to their new environment at the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve, according to Kazakh and Russian officials. The tigers will be released into the wild after a quarantine period, with adults expected to go first and cubs following after a year.
Russian agricultural exports have grown by 22.5% since the start of 2026, reaching about $16 bln, according to Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut. She also highlighted a 21% increase in agricultural trade turnover with China to $11 bln in 2025, and noted Russia's position among the world's top five food exporters.
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has assured diplomats in Brussels that Budapest's position on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine remains unchanged, emphasizing continuity in policy on immigration and EU competitiveness. He reiterated that Ukraine's EU accession talks cannot begin until the situation for ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia improves.
Recent surveys by Russian polling agencies indicate that trust in President Vladimir Putin ranges from 72.1% to 74%, with approval of his performance between 66.6% and 74%. Government and prime minister approval figures vary, reflecting different polling methodologies and periods.
Russian air defenses intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, with attacks causing fires at oil facilities and killing at least one person in the Volgograd region, according to Russian officials.
The Bank of Russia has been actively purchasing yuan on the domestic market, with daily operations around 1.2 billion rubles in May, surging to over 5 billion rubles in June. All reports rely solely on data from the regulator's website as reported by TASS.
A drone crashed into an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati, injuring two people, as Russia launched an overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine. Romanian officials blame Russia, while Moscow denies responsibility. NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory, and Romania has requested faster anti-drone capabilities from the alliance.
Leaders of ASEAN member states are expected to gather in Kazan, Russia, for a commemorative summit marking 35 years of diplomatic relations with Russia. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend despite Manila's deepening security ties with the US, highlighting the bloc's balancing act between Moscow and the West.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but the deal still awaits approval from President Donald Trump and Iran's leadership. The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing the naval blockade, amid ongoing skirmishes between the two sides.