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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul concluded an Africa tour with stops in Nigeria and South Africa focused on trade, investment and energy cooperation. Discussions covered economic partnerships, the Just Energy Transition and South Africa’s exclusion from a G20 summit. Bilateral trade figures and company presence underscore Germany’s commercial interests on the continent.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's openness to negotiations while stressing the continued special military operation. He also pointed to EU pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, signaling ongoing diplomatic contacts.
Russia's top investigator, Alexander Bastrykin, says Ukrainian attacks have targeted 54 Russian regions since 2022, killing nearly 1,500 civilians, including 45 children, and injuring more than 6,700. He also reported that Russian courts have convicted 1,209 Ukrainian military personnel, with 83 sentenced to life imprisonment.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, marking the second consecutive year Pyongyang skipped the meeting. Cho emphasized the need for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, while participants voiced concerns over the North's nuclear and missile programs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi. The move follows mass protests over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and signals a push for military reform.
At the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation on supply chains and food and energy security amid the Middle East crisis. South Korea also reaffirmed its partnership with ASEAN, unveiling new initiatives in AI and cultural industries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila for more than half an hour, discussing the situation in Ukraine and bilateral diplomatic issues. According to Russian officials, Lavrov conveyed Moscow's readiness for negotiations and warned against further arms supplies to Kyiv.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events, focusing on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting, initiated by the United States, lasted over half an hour, with Lavrov reaffirming Moscow's commitment to proposals from last year's Alaska summit and stressing that further arms supplies to Kiev are unacceptable.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses have killed workers and destroyed goods worth millions, hitting small and medium-sized businesses that rely on Russia's top online retailer. Two reports detail the human and economic toll of the widening campaign.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its Geran drones struck five dry cargo ships used to deliver military supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces, with strikes occurring at anchor, in the port of Nikolayev, and in the Black Sea. The ministry also released video footage of the strikes, which it said reached their targets.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular figure credited with military reforms, sparking protests in Kyiv and unease among foreign partners. Reports point to conflict with the military command and a wider government reshuffle.
EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions during a Brussels meeting, according to a European source. Disagreements persist over LNG transport restrictions, with Greece blocking the proposed ban.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the ouster of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The shake-up reflects public pressure and tensions between reformists and the military old guard.
Russian military officials report intensified strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels used for military supplies, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying strikes will continue. A Russian legislator accuses Western nations of prolonging the conflict, while reports note the deaths of four Indian citizens in a strike at Odessa port.
Ukrainian drones struck warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries for the second time in a week, injuring eight people and causing evacuations in southern Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks targeted logistics hubs supplying the Russian army, while Russia reported strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed Alexander Syrsky as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appointed Mikhail Drapaty to replace him, amid a political crisis and protests. The reshuffle also affected the General Staff chief, with Igor Skibyuk named as his successor, though questions remain about the legality of the appointment given the vacant defense minister post.
Japan's Foreign Ministry plans to resume sending students to Russia for the first time in seven years, with 15 students to study Russian in St. Petersburg this August. The move comes despite ongoing difficulties in bilateral relations and Tokyo's continued sanctions policy toward Moscow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.