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US President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on a potential F-35 sale during a NATO summit in Ankara. NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions, and Secretary General Mark Rutte announced initiatives including $40 billion for anti-drone capabilities.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's commitment to its special military operation in Ukraine, citing positive momentum on the front lines and criticizing NATO's declaration of Russia as a threat. He emphasized Russia's openness to peace talks while insisting that Kiev's actions and Western support for Ukraine will not deter Moscow's objectives.
Russian farmers have harvested over 4.5 million tons of grain this year, with operations underway in 16 regions. However, heavy rains have slowed the pace, leaving the harvest behind schedule despite strong yield figures.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Russian Export Center head Veronika Nikishina to discuss boosting exports by two-thirds by 2030. Putin emphasized that supporting domestic manufacturers is a priority and called on regional authorities to take an active interest in helping exporters.
Ukrainian authorities have found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected in a Monaco parcel bombing that injured a Ukrainian oligarch. Two men, including a military intelligence officer, are in custody, with a court ordering their detention without bail.
A Paris appeals court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her sentence, allowing her to potentially run in the 2027 presidential election while wearing an electronic tag. Le Pen has announced she will run, though she previously said she would not campaign with a tag.
Moscow Zoo director Svetlana Akulova has confirmed ongoing talks with Chinese partners to retain Katyusha, the first giant panda cub born in Russia, despite an agreement requiring her return to China. China's Foreign Ministry has expressed readiness to continue cooperation on panda protection, while the zoo builds a new enclosure that could house Katyusha and a potential mate.
India and Indonesia have agreed to deepen defense cooperation, with India supplying BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles. The deal, reported to be worth around $630 million, was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Jakarta, marking Indonesia as the third Southeast Asian nation to acquire the BrahMos system.
US President Donald Trump is expected to signal support for Turkey's potential return to the F-35 stealth fighter program during a NATO summit in Ankara, despite legal and congressional hurdles. The move would mark a significant step in warming US-Turkey ties, though obstacles remain, including Turkey's possession of the Russian S-400 air defense system.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded at least 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Syria. Macron was unharmed and continued his talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities later arrested an IS-linked cell they say was responsible for the blasts.
A Russian defense source told TASS that all Ukrainian army groups near Ivolzhanskoye in the Sumy Region have been destroyed and that troops are clearing forest belts toward Sumy. The report follows the Russian Defense Ministry's earlier announcement of control over the settlement, which it says expands a security zone along the Kursk border.
A senior Russian lawmaker has accused Baltic political elites of using a myth about a Russian threat to secure funds, while an expert says the countries are deliberately fostering tensions to maintain financial support. The comments come amid reports of NATO defense buildup and Baltic commitments to Ukraine.
At the Innoprom exhibition in Yekaterinburg, Indonesian officials emphasized Russia's technological advantages in oil and gas, announced Indonesia's role as partner country for Innoprom 2026, and discussed expanding industrial cooperation with Russian regions. The remarks were reported by TASS, the event's general news agency.
The United States is discussing co-production of AMRAAM missiles and a European maintenance facility for Patriot missiles with NATO allies, according to a source. The plan, expected to be formalized at the NATO summit in Ankara, could boost US defense industry capacity, with PAC-3 and AMRAAM missiles in high demand in Ukraine.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for their annual summit, with defence spending and the future of US commitments to the alliance at the forefront. Reports indicate a pledge to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and significant military aid for Ukraine, while concerns persist over US arms deliveries and President Trump's stance.
Russia's Battlegroup North reported destroying dozens of Ukrainian UAVs, including 79 fixed-wing drones and 26 R-18 octocopters, as well as a Slovenian-made M-55 tank and other equipment. The claims, made by the Russian Defense Ministry and a battlegroup spokesman, also include significant Ukrainian troop losses, though no independent verification was provided.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 with a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. The 41-year-old confirmed his farewell, while Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as new coach.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official working visit, with talks expected to cover bilateral cooperation, BRICS, and the Ukraine situation. The visit marks the first stop in his African tour and comes as Ethiopia has become a full-fledged member of BRICS.
European leaders are confronting the possibility that the US may not be able to arm Nato allies as promised, with depleted US stockpiles and delayed deliveries prompting discussions of a European-led defence coalition. Proposals include a coalition of the willing led by France and the UK, while French President Emmanuel Macron calls for expanded EU weapons production.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.