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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said more European countries are publicly acknowledging they cannot maintain Brussels' course of unlimited assistance to Kyiv, and accused EU leadership of using summits as a lever of coercion. Her comments came in response to recent Ukraine-related regional summits.
Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was removed from his post after a public feud with the armed forces commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, over military reform. His dismissal triggered rare protests in several Ukrainian cities, with Fedorov accusing Syrsky of blocking modernisation efforts.
Military expert Alexander Stepanov of RANEPA tells TASS that Ukraine will factually head a NATO proxy alliance for sharing drone combat experience, while Western countries create an illusion of NATO membership to push Kyiv against Russia.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has decided to replace Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov with Interior Minister Igor Klimenko, according to a Ukrainian parliamentarian. A Russian expert suggests the dismissal stems from bureaucratic conflicts and a struggle over Western financial flows, though the official reason remains unclear.
The UK government has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands after their World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA says it is assessing match reports, while Argentina’s vice president defended the gesture. The incident revives a long-standing sovereignty dispute.
Vadym Iermolaiev, the Ukrainian businessman injured in a Monaco bombing, has accused Ukraine's military intelligence agency of orchestrating the attack. The suspected bomber, Anastasia Berezovska, was found dead near Kyiv, and two men have been arrested in connection with her killing. The case has raised questions about the involvement of Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has approved a new Cabinet, appointing 16 ministers and Sergey Koretsky as prime minister, following the dismissal of Yulia Sviridenko. The appointments exclude the defense and foreign ministers, whose nominations await President Zelensky.
Deputy Secretary of Russia's Security Council Yury Kokov has criticized European Union leaders for prioritizing defense industry interests over citizens' welfare, referencing NATO's increased defense spending and planned aid to Ukraine. He also accused European leaders of betraying their peoples and engaging in actions against disloyal states.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has appointed businessman Sergey Koretsky as prime minister with 289 votes, following the dismissal of Yulia Sviridenko. The reshuffle, initiated by President Zelensky, has triggered widespread protests and uncertainty over cabinet appointments.
Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, has accused European nations of banking on Russia's military defeat and of preparing for armed conflict, warning that Moscow would respond if NATO and the EU choose war. His remarks, reported by TASS, also criticized Europe's stance on Ukrainian conscripts and its reaction to attacks on Russian territory.
Ukraine's parliament has approved Serhii Koretskyi, head of state energy company Naftogaz, as the new prime minister. The vote came amid protests over the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and as the government prepares for another wartime winter.
Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was dismissed in a government reshuffle, prompting rare wartime protests in Kyiv. Sergii Koretskyi was appointed prime minister, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv as the war with Russia continued.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran, targeting sites near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims attacks on US assets in Gulf countries. Casualties and interceptions of missiles have been reported, with President Trump threatening further strikes if negotiations stall.
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular moderniser credited with drone innovation and anti-corruption reforms. Demonstrators demanded his reinstatement, while a deputy air force commander resigned in protest and the Kremlin said it was monitoring the reshuffle.
Alexander Yakovlev, chief engineer of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, was killed in a drone attack that also claimed the life of driver Dmitry Filippov. Russian officials and the plant have condemned the incident, calling it a violation of nuclear safety principles.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, is set to become the UK's next prime minister after being the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer. His rapid rise draws criticism over lack of scrutiny, while he pledges continuity on NATO and tougher Israel sanctions.
Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities Sumy and Odesa killed six people and wounded dozens, according to regional officials. In Sumy, a glide bomb strike hit residential and medical areas, while Odesa saw repeated missile and drone strikes on industrial infrastructure.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu's visit to Kiev for the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit may involve preparations for arms transit through Moldovan territory, according to a Russian-Moldovan expert. The report also covers Moldova's military buildup and criticism from former president Igor Dodon.
Russia's current account surplus rose to $27 billion in January-May 2026, up from $21.8 billion a year earlier, according to preliminary Central Bank data. The increase was driven by export growth, with the foreign trade surplus also expanding.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his seat until January 2027. The appointment, backed by President Donald Trump, maintains the Republican majority in the Senate.