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The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 141 Ukrainian drones on June 22 and 245 on June 24 over Russian regions and the Black Sea, according to state news agency TASS. The figures, which could not be independently verified, highlight the ongoing scale of aerial attacks in the conflict.
Lionel Messi scored his record-breaking 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose's previous mark. The match took place in Arlington, Texas, and secured Argentina's place in the knockout stage.
Regional Governor Alexander Gusev reported on June 22 that five civilians were killed and dozens injured in a Ukrainian missile strike on Voronezh. Days later, the death toll rose to six with 62 injured, according to the governor. The attack also damaged residential buildings, vehicles, and production facilities.
An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, officials said. The blast occurred during restart operations at the Barzan gas supply facility, attributed to a technical malfunction. Authorities confirmed no impact on exports or environment.
Russian stock indexes fell sharply on June 22, with the MOEX index dropping more than 4% and the RTS index also down 4.39%. Earlier in the week, the MOEX briefly fell below 2,500 points for the first time since June 10, following a statement by US President Donald Trump on potential easing of sanctions on Russian oil.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed relevant agencies to prepare a balanced action plan to maintain domestic fuel market stability, following a government meeting on the sector. The Ministry of Energy presented support measures, and the Federal Antimonopoly Service was tasked with monitoring pricing and preventing unjustified increases.
TASS reports that declassified US intelligence documents confirm American funding for biological laboratories in Ukraine, where pathogens including plague, anthrax, and Ebola were studied. Russian officials and experts argue the research may have had offensive purposes, while the Pentagon maintains the cooperation was peaceful.
Rusolovo, a Russian mining company, plans to produce about 4,000 metric tons of tin in concentrate this year, according to company officials. The company is also moving forward with the Amur Metallurgical Plant, a major investment slated to launch in 2028 that is expected to significantly boost Russia's refined tin capacity.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly supported European Council President Antonio Costa's efforts to establish a diplomatic channel with Russia, a move that has sparked controversy among EU leaders. While Fico argues the EU urgently needs direct communication with Moscow to prevent escalation, French President Emmanuel Macron and others have criticized Costa for overstepping his mandate. Costa insists the EU is not mediating and remains firmly on Ukraine's side.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is set to visit South Korea next week for talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the fate of two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces. This marks the first such visit since 2015, with expectations of progress on the POW issue.
Russian equities declined at the start of trading on June 23, with the MOEX and RTS indices falling 1.2%, while the yuan strengthened past 11 rubles for the first time since May 7. The previous session on June 22 also saw declines, albeit milder, with indices down 0.65%.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, marking the first high-level talks since Singapore imposed sanctions on Russia. Analysts call the visit pragmatic, tied to Singapore's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, while Wong reaffirmed Singapore's principled stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Participants in the four-party consultations in Bürgenstock have agreed to establish a special committee to oversee the negotiation process, according to TASS. The committee will provide political oversight and monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding, with chief negotiators reporting regularly. Additionally, a de-confliction cell involving Lebanon was created to ensure adherence to the termination of military operations as per the MoU.
Russian-annexed Crimea has declared a regional emergency as fuel shortages and power cuts, triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks, disrupt daily life. Authorities have suspended civilian fuel sales and tourist activities, while Moscow says it is working to restore supplies.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded 28, prompting authorities to suspend fuel sales. The strikes also caused power outages in Sevastopol and targeted Russian energy infrastructure, escalating Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Moscow's supply lines.
Ukrainian officials report multiple Russian strikes across the country, killing at least eight people, as President Zelenskyy warns of a 'massive attack' and confirms Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior officials are returning Polish state honors after Poland's President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, a decision linked to a dispute over a Ukrainian military unit named after the WWII-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The row has strained ties between the two close allies, with Ukrainian officials calling the move a gift to Moscow and Polish officials emphasizing historical truth and moral obligations.
A Belarusian lawmaker accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of attempting to draw Belarus and all of Europe into a military conflict. Meanwhile, Belarusian and Russian officials expressed concerns over European militarization and Kiev's alleged efforts to involve Belarus in the hostilities.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to revoke Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle after Kyiv named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Nawrocki also expressed concern that Polish-trained Ukrainian soldiers might serve under UPA banners, calling it unacceptable. The move has drawn reactions from Russian officials, who see it as validation of their claims about neo-Nazism in Ukraine.
The Russian embassy in Moldova has accused Chisinau of unlawfully detaining a Russian national at the airport, subjecting him to harsh interrogations and denying consular access. Separately, Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Moldova's ambassador over the alleged detention of Russian diplomatic couriers, citing violations of the Vienna Convention.