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US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
Euroclear has petitioned Russia's 9th Arbitration Court of Appeal to suspend enforcement of a first-instance ruling that ordered the depository to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles. The court has accepted Euroclear's appeal and scheduled a hearing for July 16. Meanwhile, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said the regulator is ready to use all mechanisms to defend its interests, after Euroclear filed a separate lawsuit in Belgium.
Russia's newly appointed Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, has reported progress on prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and the return of civilians detained from the Kursk Region. She expects further returns through a humanitarian channel with Ukraine's ombudsman and says preparations for more prisoner-of-war swaps are underway.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and recommended that international federations allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under neutral conditions. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation says it will review its rules to determine the procedure for their return, while the Kremlin hails the decision as a 'great achievement.'
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has said new prisoner exchanges with Ukraine are being prepared, with separate lists for military personnel and civilians being finalized. She noted that Russia holds more Ukrainian POWs than Ukraine holds Russian servicemen, which can lead to disproportionate exchanges of letters and parcels.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on the Blue Stream gas pipeline as dangerous and called on Turkey and other countries to caution Kiev against targeting global energy facilities. Gazprom said a drone hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station but prompt measures prevented supply interruptions to Turkey.
Ukrainian forces are destroying Russian electronic warfare systems designed to jam Starlink, as Moscow ramps up efforts to counter Kyiv's mid-strike drone campaign. The drones, often flown via Starlink, have transformed the war by enabling accurate strikes deep behind front lines. Russia has responded with jamming devices and camouflage tactics, but these systems are becoming prime targets for Ukrainian drone crews.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara and pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid. The aid is limited to non-lethal support, reflecting Seoul's ongoing policy.
NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners (IP4) pledged to expand cooperation in defense industry and advanced technology during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended, alongside officials from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with discussions covering Russia's aggression in Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security.
As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, fresh tensions between the US and Europe over Ukraine are surfacing. The bloc is preparing a new military aid package for Kiev, while US President Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly becoming a production hub for Ukrainian military needs, and the global economy is adjusting to ongoing Strait of Hormuz crises.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump criticized Spain, declared the Iran ceasefire over, and reiterated his desire for Greenland, straining alliance unity. European leaders responded with caution, while NATO chief Rutte sought to reassure members of Washington's commitment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia remains the main threat to the alliance and that it keeps him up at night. He also backed recent US strikes against Iran as 'absolutely necessary' and outlined summit priorities including support for Ukraine and increased defense production.
Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed three people, including a teenager, as world leaders gather in Ankara for a NATO summit. US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to meet, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain at an impasse.
Finnish activist Salli Raiski claims authorities concealed a change in Finland's nuclear law that permits NATO nuclear weapons on Finnish territory. According to TASS, the Finnish government proposed the amendment in April 2026 and parliament approved it on June 17, with 125 votes in favor, 61 against, and 13 absent.
At a NATO summit in Ankara, leaders unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals while President Trump voiced disappointment with allies. Tensions over defence spending and support for Ukraine were balanced by commitments to increase aid and defence budgets.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, pledging deeper bilateral ties and cooperation. The two also joined US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for trilateral talks reaffirming commitment to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and signing an MOU on small modular reactors.
Fresh waves of missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv and Moscow as NATO leaders gather in Ankara, with at least eight killed in Ukraine's capital region and one in Russia's Belgorod region. The escalations come ahead of expected talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit.
South Korea and NATO have agreed to launch negotiations on a procurement framework, potentially opening NATO's joint defense market to Korean firms. The decision came during President Lee Jae Myung's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Ankara summit, where Seoul also pledged $100 million in non-lethal aid to Ukraine.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with few details released, prompting speculation among Republicans about his condition and his ability to return to work. His office confirms he is recovering but has not disclosed the reason for his hospitalization.