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AI summaryRussian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated that Kiev does not seek peace and that the West has tasked President Zelensky with escalating the conflict. She called on Western countries to stop arms supplies, which she said are an obstacle to a settlement, and criticized the US for not informing Moscow of any changes in its position.
AI summaryAt the 67th round of Geneva International Discussions, Russia urged practical measures for lasting security in the South Caucasus, including a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force between Georgia and Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Delegations expressed concern over Georgia's NATO integration and military exercises, and discussed the search for missing South Ossetian citizens.
AI summaryDaily oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded 10 million barrels, according to a US administration official cited by Bloomberg. The increase follows the reopening of the waterway after the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, with Saudi Arabia conducting its largest shipment since February.
AI summaryHarry Kane scored twice in the final quarter-hour to give England a 2-1 win over DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32, after Brian Cipenga's early goal had put the Leopards ahead. England will now face Mexico in the last 16, while DR Congo's historic run ends.
AI summaryThe Board of Peace, created under US President Donald Trump, declared that UNRWA is excluded from Gaza's future, prompting Palestinian Authority officials to reject the move as politically motivated. Israel's COGAT launched a pilot program relocating security screenings for returning residents, while the IDF reported killing a Hamas commander.
AI summaryIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF will only partially withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, contradicting US statements about a full pullout. The pilot withdrawal program in southern Lebanon will focus on areas between the Yellow Line and the Litani River, while Katz cited the continued presence of Hezbollah fighters.
AI summaryUkrainian businessman Vadim Yermolayev survived an assassination attempt at his Monaco residence on June 29. Reports suggest possible motives ranging from a struggle over his Ukrainian assets to his planned anti-corruption conference in the European Parliament. TASS has compiled the main versions of the attack.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, claiming it would force Kiev to 'auction off' its remaining assets. She criticized the EU's new reconstruction fund and the signing of 160 agreements, alleging corruption and a lack of genuine peace agenda.
AI summaryRussia closed several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia from July 1, a move a regional lawmaker described as a technical issue with virtually no impact on the national economy. The Russian government instructed the Foreign Ministry to notify Riga, Tallinn, and Helsinki.
AI summaryRussia's ambassador to the Netherlands, Vladimir Tarabrin, rejected EU accusations of Moscow's involvement in cyberattacks, while Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Netherlands provided no evidence. Tarabrin warned of retaliatory measures if EU sanctions are expanded.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Ukraine must withdraw its forces from Donbass to resolve the conflict, describing Kiev's current approach as unacceptable. She also condemned Ukraine's refusal to retrieve the bodies of its fallen soldiers as unprecedented.
AI summaryUkraine's parliament passed a law establishing a national pantheon, a move that has intensified tensions with Poland over the glorification of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Polish politicians, including former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, have condemned the decision, with some calling for a boycott of Ukraine's EU accession.
AI summaryRussia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova accused Estonian authorities of being accomplices to a terrorist attack on St. Petersburg, citing an Estonian presidential adviser's alleged willingness to support Ukrainian strikes. The adviser, Madis Roll, was recorded in a prank call expressing readiness to help coordinate attacks, while also stating Estonia does not blame Ukraine for drone incidents on its territory.
AI summaryIndirect talks between US and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar, have started in Doha. The discussions focus on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding, including Iran's frozen assets and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. No direct meetings between the two sides are scheduled.
AI summaryRecent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
AI summaryPresident Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree setting parliamentary elections for August 23, following a new constitution that replaced the bicameral legislature with a 145-seat unicameral parliament. The changes include a proportional electoral system and the re-establishment of the vice-presidency.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow will comply with international humanitarian law, discussed Ukraine with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, and planned talks on prisoner exchanges. The ICRC announced assistance for civilians in both Russia and Ukraine.
AI summaryRussian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev criticizes the UK's leadership transition as undemocratic, calling Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham a 'dark horse' who lacks national-level experience. The comments follow Keir Starmer's resignation and Labour's electoral setbacks.
AI summaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, reaffirming ties. Xi replied vowing long-term stable relations. The exchange follows their June summit in Pyongyang and precedes the 65th anniversary of the bilateral treaty.
AI summaryErling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil.