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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Mozambique as part of his African tour, offering support against the insurgency in Cabo Delgado and discussing economic cooperation. He also criticized the West's stance on Ukraine, while Mozambique expressed appreciation for Russian aid.
Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn opposes South Korea developing nuclear weapons, warning it would heighten tensions and suggesting reliance on US extended deterrence. Meanwhile, former deputy national security adviser Alex Wong sees potential for diplomacy with North Korea if strategic conditions change, pointing to President Trump's interest in Kim Jong-un and President Lee Jae-myung's openness to dialogue.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit marked by billions in procurement deals and pledges of unity, while tensions with US President Donald Trump over defence spending and the Iran conflict loom large. Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the alliance's strength and Trump's commitment, despite criticism and questions about unity.
US stock markets fell as President Trump announced further strikes on Iran and the Federal Reserve signaled possible interest rate hikes. Oil prices surged past $80 a barrel, while travel stocks dropped and energy stocks gained.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Niger for his first visit, meeting President Abdourahamane Tchiani and attending the second Russia-Alliance of Sahel States ministerial meeting. The talks focused on security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation, with Moscow reaffirming its military support to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
President Vladimir Putin held a series of meetings on Russia's domestic fuel situation, authorizing measures to mitigate the impact of Ukrainian strikes on civilian infrastructure, supporting priority fuel supplies for the Kaliningrad and Crimea regions, and characterizing current shortages as temporary.
Ukrainian drones struck three Russian oil refineries, tankers in the Sea of Azov, and pipeline infrastructure, prompting Russia to ban diesel exports as fuel shortages spread. The attacks coincide with U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to license Patriot air defense production in Ukraine.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami said Iran's concerns about a US presence near its borders are rational and legitimate, despite Armenian assurances about the Trump Route project. Russian officials and experts have questioned the project's prospects and Russia's role.
US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions against Turkey, potentially clearing the way for F-35 sales, though legal obstacles and congressional approval remain. Turkey expects an initial delivery of six jets, but Greece and Israel have raised concerns.
US President Donald Trump says a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is likely soon, even as the Kremlin reiterates that Moscow is the only venue for talks and that Zelensky must be ready to make 'important decisions.'
A US initiative led by presidential adviser Massad Boulos proposes unifying Libya's rival governments, integrating institutions, and attracting American investment. The plan has gained backing from eastern-based figures including Abdul Hakim Belhaj, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA deputy commander Saddam Haftar to discuss military unification and lasting peace.
US President Donald Trump stated that both Moscow and Kiev are aware of American proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict, describing his recent phone call with Vladimir Putin as a 'good call.' He expressed confidence that both leaders want the war to end and that he plans to discuss the issue at the upcoming NATO meeting.
US President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized European allies for their response to the US war in Iran, renewed claims on Greenland, and pressed for higher defence spending. Allies unveiled tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts, while NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance emerged stronger. Reporting also covered Ukraine defence measures and Trump’s remarks on an Iran ceasefire.
NATO leaders at the Ankara summit affirmed Russia as a long-term threat, committed to collective defense, and pledged substantial aid to Ukraine. The final declaration was noted as the briefest in decades, while ICAN criticized NATO for escalating nuclear tensions.
US officials are discussing a compromise that would allow Turkey to keep its Russian-made S-400 systems while rejoining the F-35 program, possibly by disabling parts of the air defense systems. President Donald Trump has indicated he does not see the S-400 purchase as an obstacle and announced he would lift related sanctions, though no final decision has been made.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
Russia's newly appointed Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, has reported progress on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and the return of civilians detained from the Kursk Region. She expects further returns through a humanitarian channel with Ukraine's ombudsman and says preparations for more prisoner-of-war swaps are underway.
According to a recent survey by the Russian Field research center, 60% of Russians do not have savings, while 38% do. Among savers, most can maintain their standard of living for only one to six months. A separate survey by Vyberu.ru found that 34% of Russians are satisfied with their financial situation and commonly build emergency funds.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended that international federations allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under neutral conditions. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation says it will review its rules to determine the procedure for their return, while the Kremlin hails the decision as a 'great achievement.'