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AI summaryRussian military expert Andrey Marochko says Russian forces have penetrated 15 km into Ukraine's defenses after taking Ivolzhanskoye in Sumy Region, and that the liberation of Malinovka opens the way toward Kramatorsk. The Russian Defense Ministry announced both settlements' capture, and reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones.
AI summaryAbelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre', won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftist Iván Cepeda. Cepeda conceded after days of challenge, while outgoing President Gustavo Petro alleged fraud without providing evidence. The result marks a sharp rightward shift, with de la Espriella promising an 'iron fist' against crime and closer ties to the US.
AI summaryLeaders of the E5 nations met in Berlin, pledging to deepen NATO-Ukraine ties and increase defense spending. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the time for negotiations with Russia will come, while stressing Europe's continued support for Ukraine.
AI summaryBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has drawn reactions from European leaders, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging to continue their joint policy. Starmer was a key figure in Europe's 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine, and his departure may affect momentum in European security efforts.
AI summaryUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more than 100 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two days, with oil flows back to pre-crisis levels. Tehran has threatened to close the strait until a ceasefire in Lebanon and lifting of oil sanctions.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran is making 'very big concessions' in negotiations with the United States, as reported by TASS. A memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire was reportedly signed, with talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Trump also discussed a potential deal with regional leaders, including Israel's prime minister.
AI summaryRussian officials announced plans to open over 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries for the upcoming State Duma elections, with international observers from nearly 150 countries expected to monitor the vote. The Central Election Commission will seek safety guarantees from unfriendly nations, while officials framed the campaign as facing external pressure and disinformation.
AI summaryDmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that Western nations do not have a deliberate strategy to provoke Russia into using nuclear weapons, as they understand the consequences of such a conflict. He also criticized NATO, saying its unity evaporates in real war, citing the aftermath of strikes on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryRussian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said there can be no rules for Kiev amid increasing attacks on Russian cities, and dismissed Hague Conventions as outdated. At the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, he also argued talks with Ukraine are pointless and compared Western sanctions to piracy.
AI summaryRussia's annual inflation stood at 5.82% for the week of June 16-22, according to the Ministry of Economic Development. The following week saw a slowdown in weekly price growth, but annual inflation reached 6% as of June 29.
AI summaryDeputy Minister of Industry and Trade Roman Chekushov reported that Russia's parallel imports totaled $8.7 billion from January to May 2026, with May alone seeing $2.3 billion. He noted that the volume has stabilized around $1.7 billion per month, and the government has no targets to increase or decrease it. Separately, Russia's non-resource non-energy exports reached $66.5 billion in the same period, approaching the six-month target of $69.4 billion.
AI summaryThe Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has delivered a final ruling in the decade-long dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the rights of a coastal state in the Kerch Strait, the Sea of Azov, and the waters around Crimea. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the court recognized the Sea of Azov as internal waters and rejected Ukraine's claims to control resources and to designate the Kerch Strait as an international waterway. The response from Ukrainian officials has not been reported in the material.
AI summaryKalashnikov is in advanced negotiations with an Indian company to supply anti-drone cartridges and has signed contracts for civilian small arms, drones, and shotgun deliveries, according to company statements reported by TASS. Production of some items may be localized in India in the future.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for allegedly failing to lower gasoline prices in line with falling oil costs, describing the situation as price gouging. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a parallel warning to retailers, urging them to act as 'good actors' ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
AI summaryAt the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticized the West for undermining international law, citing the post-Soviet era and colonial legacies. He called for a modern re-examination of legal principles while cautioning against radical reforms.
AI summaryUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.
AI summaryAt the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, Russian officials, including Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, argued that international law faces a crisis driven by Western attempts to turn it into a privilege for a select few. They also said Russia is in a state of legal warfare with Western countries and that some European elites wish for Russia's defeat.
AI summaryResearchers from Curtin University have dated an asteroid impact in Western Australia's Pilbara region to about three billion years ago, making it the oldest known impact crater on Earth. The team analysed zircon and apatite minerals to pinpoint the event.
AI summaryRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is open to another visit from US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, which he said is being discussed. He also expressed appreciation for the Trump administration's continued dialogue even amid US efforts to push Russian companies out of the global energy market.
AI summaryCSTO officials have reported rising tensions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border and discussed Armenia's membership status, including fee arrears, while also addressing broader security challenges.