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The European Union has formally adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, adding 48 individuals and 168 entities to its blacklist, bringing the total to 3,100. The bloc also imposed separate sanctions over alleged cyberattacks, while the United Kingdom expanded its cyber-related listings. However, agreement on the broader package remained elusive as of mid-July.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced it thwarted multiple large-scale swarm drone attacks targeting military airfields, including strategic facilities near Moscow and in the Amur, Chelyabinsk, and Rostov regions. The FSB attributed the plots to Ukrainian security services, reporting the seizure of dozens of FPV drones equipped with foreign-made components and the detention of suspects. No independent verification of these claims has been provided.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, warns that Germany's growing role in Ukraine's defense industry makes German factories legitimate targets for Russia and risks spreading the conflict to Europe. He also criticizes German leadership for following what he calls Ukraine's 'Maidan path' and urges an end to funding for Kiev.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a source of threats to its national security, and accused the United States of undermining stability in the region. He also defended Iran's record in negotiations, saying Washington is the party that constantly violates agreements.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine into the Pacific, its first such launch since 1982, drawing condemnation from Washington and a warning from Nato's Secretary General. The test, which came down near the Solomon Islands, is seen as a show of strength aimed at Pacific nations, the US, and domestic audiences.
Leaders from the 'Coalition of the Willing' gathered in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, with NATO chief Mark Rutte and President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed a new sanctions package, though no consensus has been reached. The meeting comes amid reported Ukrainian drone strikes in the Moscow region that killed at least three people.
Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday at age 71 after a brief illness, his office said. Preliminary findings from the DC Medical Examiner indicate he died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Graham was a key ally of President Donald Trump and a prominent foreign policy hawk.
The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of strikes this week, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking commercial vessels. Oil prices spiked and markets plunged as shipping disruptions intensified, with the US insisting the waterway remains open.
According to the head of the Lugansk People's Republic, Ukrainian forces attacked a bus in the region, injuring two women. The attack, described as terrorism by the official, is being investigated by Russian authorities.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a government reshuffle, citing a need to implement an updated political strategy. Zelensky offered Svyrydenko a new role in relations with a key partner, with speculation she may become ambassador to the US.
Overnight attacks killed four in Ukraine and five in Russia and occupied territories, as officials reported strikes on Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Samara. Ukraine's Patriot air defense shortages and NATO pledges to supply more munitions came under focus ahead of Paris talks.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said he plans to replace the government and dismiss Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, who has confirmed her resignation. The Verkhovna Rada dismissed Sviridenko's cabinet and appointed Sergey Koretsky as new premier, while Russian officials offered contrasting views on the significance of the reshuffle.
The Guardian reports that Elon Musk's family foundation facilitated a trip by far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Moscow, where he met with Russian business figures and called for protests. The visit has sparked concern from UK political leaders about foreign interference, with police seizing Robinson's phones upon his return.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and a key ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness. Tributes have come from figures including Ukraine's president and the Rwandan government, as his death prompts political calculations ahead of midterm elections.
Russians are facing persistent petrol shortages, queues, and fuel rationing as Ukrainian drone and missile strikes disrupt the country's oil refineries. The Kremlin downplays the crisis, while the government has introduced export bans and rationing to ease pressure.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump oscillated between public criticism of allies and a warm private embrace, reaffirming Article 5 and offering Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Analysts see a deepened European defense commitment.
German defense company Helsing manufactures its HX-2 combat drones at a secret factory in southern Germany, which has delivered thousands of units to Ukraine since late 2024. While Ukrainian soldiers have reported technical problems with the drones, Helsing says it is adapting them to frontline conditions. Russia, meanwhile, describes the factory as a legitimate military target and criticizes Western weapons cooperation with Ukraine.
TASS reports multiple explosions across Iranian cities and islands, with CENTCOM confirming strikes against Iran. An IRGC serviceman was killed in a drone attack, and Iran has reportedly begun attacks on US targets.
European countries are reportedly considering voluntary payments for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for the International Maritime Organization to regulate the fees. The reports indicate Oman has drafted a proposal in cooperation with UK lawyers, while the US continues to advocate for free passage.