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Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service claims the EU privately acknowledges that Armenia would face a deep economic crisis if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, and that Brussels cannot compensate Yerevan for the losses. The statement also alleges EU pressure on Armenia to cut ties with Russia and delay assistance until integration progress.
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's speech, protesting French comments that compared Washington's human rights voting to authoritarian states. The incident follows a dispute over the extension of UN human rights chief Volker Turk's term, which the US opposed alongside Russia and North Korea.
Ukraine is pushing for a prototype of the European Freyja anti-ballistic system within the first half of next year, as President Volodymyr Zelensky travels to the US to discuss defense cooperation. The project, led by Ukrainian company Fire Point, aims to provide a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot system.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House to secure continued support amid ongoing Russian strikes. The visit comes as Ukraine launches over 390 drones at the Moscow region and as relations between the two leaders show signs of improvement.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly optimistic about a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, with his team ready to engage both Russia and Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted a shift in US approach, while US envoy Mike Waltz acknowledged the complexity of the task.
North Korea held a commemorative parade and leader Kim Jong-un visited war cemeteries to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, which the country observes as Victory Day. State media reported the events, with Kim accompanied by his wife and daughter at the cemetery visit.
Just one in three Americans support the US war with Iran, with most saying President Donald Trump has not clearly explained its goals, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The findings come as other surveys show his approval rating near record lows and public concern over the conflict's economic impact.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 US senators and President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on sanctions against Russia and Zelensky's expected attendance at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
US President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russia is providing intelligence to Iran but will ask President Vladimir Putin about the allegations. He also expressed trust in assurances from Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping that neither country is supplying weapons to Tehran.
US officials say 'now is the time to end the war' as President Trump prepares to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky. The meeting will focus on the Russia-Ukraine peace process, and Zelensky is expected to attend the funeral of late Senator Lindsey Graham, whom Trump remembered as a 'lover of wars.'
Russia and Romania are locked in a diplomatic standoff after Bucharest expelled a Russian diplomat and recalled its ambassador from Moscow, following Romania's downing of three drones it said violated its airspace. Moscow denies the drones were Russian and calls the accusations a propaganda show.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said EU sanctions against Russia are starting to hurt European economies and the social sphere, and that the EU's options for further restrictions are limited. A Russian mission official said new EU measures would worsen the bloc's socio-economic problems and that Moscow would respond effectively.
Chad has notified the UN of its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. It becomes the latest nation to leave the tribunal, following Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Venezuela. The withdrawal will take effect after a year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree adding the Sirius federal territory to the list of border areas where foreign nationals and entities are prohibited from owning land, making it the 422nd such territory. The move, aimed at protecting the state border, follows a broader decline in foreign land ownership in Russia since 2020.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude dipping below $88 a barrel in some trading. The pause has raised hopes of a diplomatic solution, but shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea continue to keep markets cautious.
US President Donald Trump says the United States is in 'deep talks' with Iran and will resume military action if negotiations fail. Washington suspended its air strike campaign on Saturday, but regional reports of drone attacks suggest Tehran is testing the pause.
A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft has been observed over neutral waters in the southern Black Sea for more than six hours, setting a record for NATO flights in the area, according to a source in EU air traffic control services. The aircraft, which operates from a base in Romania, also circled Russia's Kaliningrad Region and conducted flights near the Baltic states without entering their airspace.
On the Day of Remembrance for Child Victims of the War in Donbass, Russian officials accused Western countries and EU leaders of encouraging the Kiev regime's attacks on children. The Russian Foreign Ministry and Ambassador to Italy made statements, citing casualties and a commemorative prayer service in Rome.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told lawmakers that Russia is going through a defining moment in its history, facing external pressure and sanctions, but remains stable and capable of achieving its goals. He thanked the State Duma for its work and stressed unity in defending national interests.