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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine conflict in a phone call, with Trump stating the need to end the war and planning to raise the topic at the NATO summit in Turkey. Kremlin officials highlighted the importance of continued US-Russia dialogue, while overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least 28 people.
President Trump said he has a good relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, but that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is.' The two leaders spoke by phone Friday, agreed to meet soon in the United States, and discussed Iran, with Trump emphasizing negotiations as his priority.
US President Donald Trump issued 11 pardons on July 3, 2026, including nine for Clean Air Act violations and two for fraud, among them a former business partner of lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The pardons come amid a broader expansion of executive clemency and environmental deregulation, including the elimination of federal tailpipe emissions standards.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with top military commanders, calling the liberation of Konstantinovka key to liberating the Donetsk region. Russian officials framed the meeting as a signal of Moscow's resolve, while Al Jazeera reports cast doubt on the claimed territorial gains.
Turkish stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş has been jailed pending trial in Istanbul over allegations of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious values in a stage performance. The video of the routine has drawn millions of views online, and the case has sparked concerns about freedom of expression in Turkey.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin criticized British policies on Ukraine, warning that the British elite is deluded in believing it can escalate support for Kiev without consequences. He also commented on UK military spending plans and London's role in Europe's militarization, while Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Britain's uranium supply to Ukraine.
Russian overnight attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, including a child under two, and injured ten more. The strikes came as Kyiv held a day of mourning for victims of a previous deadly attack, while President Zelenskyy cut short a visit to Ireland.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel as a 'burden that humanity can no longer bear' in a CNN Turk interview, prompting Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to accuse him of 'textbook incitement to genocide'. Fidan later moderated his tone in an interview with The National, clarifying his criticism was directed at the current Israeli government, not Israel as a whole.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara before making a state visit to Mongolia, where he will hold a summit with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The visit marks the first by a South Korean president to Mongolia in 15 years, with Lee also expected to participate in a business forum and the Naadam Festival.
The Netherlands' Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) has advised the Dutch government to play an active political and military role in a future international mission in Ukraine, contingent on a ceasefire. The council also urges European countries to commit to long-term military support for Kyiv, while Russia reiterates its opposition to foreign troop deployment.
Andy Burnham, the UK's likely next prime minister, has pledged to fully fund the defence investment plan despite a £4.7bn funding gap. Downing Street aides are reportedly lobbying him to revive 'war bonds' to boost defence spending further.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has rejected US criticism over defence spending, while President Petr Pavel has filed a complaint against his exclusion from the NATO summit. The dispute highlights internal tensions over Czechia's NATO commitments.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's Beirut visit underscores Damascus's preference for dialogue over military intervention, despite US President Donald Trump's suggestions that Syria could help combat Hezbollah. The visit included meetings with Lebanese leaders and a clear denial of any military intentions.
Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a broad package of tax, labour and pension reforms aimed at reviving Europe's largest economy and countering the far-right AfD's rise. The measures include €10 billion in income tax cuts for lower and middle earners, financed by higher taxes on high incomes, and a gradual increase in the retirement age past 67.
Lithuania's Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has voiced support for removing the constitutional ban on deploying weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear arms, on the country's territory. President Gitanas Nauseda and other top leaders have also expressed support for the initiative, which would require a qualified majority in the Seimas.
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.
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.