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North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song visited China from July 10 to 12 to mark the 65th anniversary of the Sino-North Korean Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. During the visit, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, with both sides emphasizing strategic resilience and expanding bilateral cooperation.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial wall in Warsaw for victims of the Volhynia massacre, urging Ukraine to accept historical truth for EU membership. The move comes amid a diplomatic crisis over Ukraine honoring the UPA, with President Nawrocki calling its glorification 'nonnegotiable'.
Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, with strikes reported in Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure and renewed calls for faster delivery of military aid, including a US license to produce Patriot missile systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine fired over 400 drones toward Moscow, wounding 10 people, in an escalating exchange of long-range strikes.
Algeria and Mali have reinstated ambassadors and reopened airspace after a 15-month rift triggered by a drone downing. The two governments announced reciprocal measures on Friday, reversing reprisals that had strained regional security cooperation.
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev said Russia cannot be a great power without powerful military and trade fleets, emphasizing the Navy's role in protecting national interests and maintaining global status. He also outlined priorities including unmanned systems, infrastructure, and naval education.
Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev said the US wants to resolve the Ukraine issue politically and diplomatically, but 'Euro-Nazis' are hindering the process. He stressed Russia's readiness for talks under its own conditions, citing the need to protect Russian-speaking people in Donbas.
Russia's Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov announced that agricultural producers have been included in the priority category for fuel supplies, with necessary volumes available. A temporary ban on diesel exports was introduced to increase reserves and prevent panic buying, as confirmed during a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut.
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight sparked fires at an oil refinery, fuel depots, and the port of Taganrog in southern Russia, prompting evacuations and an emergency declaration. Officials reported casualties in the Moscow and Tambov regions, with the Russian Defence Ministry claiming to have intercepted hundreds of drones.
Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan featured over 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle models, including the Slon cargo quadcopter capable of carrying 80 kg, interceptor drones, agricultural UAVs, and detection systems. The event highlighted Russia's growing UAV industry and its applications in military, agriculture, and defense.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Burundi is interested in Russian technical assistance for building small nuclear power plants, with a memorandum signed with Rosatom and training underway. Talks in Bujumbura also covered hydropower projects, chemical plant investments, and alternative financing amid Western sanctions affecting goods transit.
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov announced at the Innoprom exhibition that Russia is developing financial and leasing instruments to help its aircraft enter foreign markets, citing interest from India and Indonesia. He also said the Il-114-300 will be certified for unpaved runway landings next year.
US President Donald Trump said Washington would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense missiles, a move that would make Ukraine the third country after Japan and Germany to build them. The announcement came after NATO allies agreed on a €140 billion military aid package at the Ankara summit, while a separate US-Ukraine minerals deal signed earlier has already drawn its first US contribution.
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate at 76.6647 rubles for July 11-13, 2026, up 73.47 kopecks from the previous indicator. The euro rose by 1 ruble 7.55 kopecks to 87.6661 rubles, and the yuan increased by 14.21 kopecks to 11.3037 rubles, according to TASS.
A Russian unmanned aircraft expert claims US secret services were involved in plotting an attack on a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don, using AI-integrated FPV drones. The assertion comes alongside reports of thwarted plots and a drone allegedly built with foreign help to target a high-ranking Russian official.
Turkish media report that Ankara may soon announce the resale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, possibly a Persian Gulf nation such as the UAE or Qatar. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains in contact with Turkey on the matter, which he described as extremely sensitive. Turkey purchased the systems in 2017 for $2.5 billion and was later excluded from the US F-35 program.
Egypt's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome after reaching the World Cup's last 16 for the first time, but the celebrations were tempered by a 3–2 loss to Argentina. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi hosted the team, while the Egyptian Football Association criticized refereeing decisions.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev met in Kaliningrad for talks on nuclear safety, with Grossi reaffirming that attacks on any nuclear plant are utterly unacceptable. The meeting covered the Zaporozhye NPP and Bushehr in Iran, as Russian officials voiced concerns about recent incidents and called for stronger IAEA responses.
At the Drone Expo 2026 in Kazan, Russian developers showcased new interceptor drones, including the AI-equipped Hunt that anticipates target maneuvers, the Aist reconnaissance-strike system, and the Malyutka short-range interceptor. TASS reported the announcements, citing company representatives.
China has announced a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, citing renewed military conflict in the Middle East that threatens global supplies. The move could impact semiconductor manufacturing worldwide, as China is a key re-exporter of Russian helium to markets including Europe.
Foreign tourist arrivals in Russia rose 23% year-on-year to 2 million in January-May 2026, driven by simplified visa rules and expanded air links, according to Russian officials. Domestic tourism also grew, with 34.2 million trips recorded, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov credited Global South visitors for offsetting EU restrictions.