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Ukraine’s energy infrastructure remains heavily damaged, with more than 80% of power plants hit and a 6 GW shortfall last winter. Officials warn of widespread outages and heating disruptions as protective measures lag.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine if the West adopts a constructive approach, while noting no substantive proposals have been received. Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Western countries of using dialogue accusations as a pretext for war preparations, citing the Minsk Agreements as an example.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses near Moscow and elsewhere have killed at least five and wounded ten, part of an intensifying campaign against Russian logistics. Moscow reports intercepting hundreds of drones, while both sides continue to trade strikes on infrastructure, with civilian casualties mounting.
Japan's annual defense white paper warns that a situation similar to the conflict in Ukraine could arise in East Asia, citing a deteriorating security environment in the Indo-Pacific. The report also emphasizes integrating drones and AI to develop asymmetric capabilities against China, drawing lessons from Ukraine's conflict.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin reinforced Moscow's openness to negotiations on Ukraine while asserting that the West has offered no constructive ideas. Speaking in St. Petersburg, he also accused Ukraine's leadership of extremism and criticized attacks on a key energy pipeline.
Moscow-installed officials say Ukrainian attacks on holiday camps in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, while Ukrainian authorities report three dead from a Russian drone strike in Sumy. The strikes continue a cycle of counter-attacks as warnings mount of a possible large-scale Russian offensive.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.
The US Defense Department has signed framework agreements worth over $3 billion with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to expand production capacity for Patriot and THAAD missile interceptor components, aiming to triple and quadruple output respectively. The deals come amid concerns about strained stockpiles due to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik has resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, with conflicting reports on the death toll and number of hospitalized. Russian officials have described the attack as targeting civilian infrastructure, while medical personnel report on the condition of the injured.
A Paris court rejected Xenia Fedorova's appeal against an order to leave France, upholding accusations she spread pro-Kremlin propaganda. Fedorova, a commentator for Vincent Bolloré's media outlets and former head of RT France, faces asset freezes and house arrest, while her employers and Russian officials condemn the measures.
Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region over the past day have left three civilians injured. The claims, reported by state news agency TASS, detail shrapnel wounds from drone strikes and damage to private homes and a social facility.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims that European leaders privately reject Ukraine's EU membership prospects, while Brussels plans to offer Kiev participation in European security policy without voting rights. The SVR also alleges that both Kiev and Brussels use Ukrainian territory to test advanced weapons and warfare concepts.
A heatwave moving eastwards is bringing extreme temperatures to central and southern Europe, forcing Hungary to shut down most of its nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels and Poland to close coal-fired power stations. Record highs have been registered across the region, while authorities urge voluntary electricity savings and set up cooling stations.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Wildberries warehouses in Russia's Ryazan and Vladimir regions, causing fires and evacuations. Authorities report injuries, while Ukraine accuses the retailer of aiding the Russian military.
At least 14 people were killed in a new round of cross-border strikes, with Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions and Russian strikes on Ukraine each causing casualties, officials reported on Sunday.
Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking a quick deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude slid to around $83.50, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped to near $79.50. The move followed weekend signals of de-escalation, with tanker traffic resuming and OPEC+ approving a production increase.
A bomb attack on an upscale restaurant in central Moscow killed three people, including the female bomber, and wounded at least 21 others. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a 'brutal terrorist act' and vowed the perpetrators would be found. No one has claimed responsibility.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions, including oil hubs and high-rises, killed at least eight people, according to regional officials. Russia responded with strikes on Ukrainian districts and a vessel near Odesa, amid warnings from President Zelenskyy about critical defense shortages.
TASS reports that the United States and Ukraine are holding consultations on transferring Patriot air defense missile production technology, but significant industrial and political obstacles remain. A Polish official suggested production could occur in Poland, while US officials caution over the complexity of licensing decisions.
Overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, with a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region attacked, according to local officials. Russia's Defence Ministry said it downed 635 drones, while Russia attacked Ukraine with 133 drones, killing at least two in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv.