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Russia's military has established a buffer zone along more than 50% of its border with Ukraine in the Sumy and Kharkov regions, according to a military expert and the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the zone is needed due to the 'aggressive nature' of the Kiev regime and that troops are advancing systematically.
Severe storms forced an evacuation of Washington, D.C.'s National Mall during the 250th anniversary of American independence, delaying President Donald Trump's speech. The event resumed later with a firework display, while other cities also faced storm-related disruptions.
In his first interview since announcing his resignation, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his successor must devote as much time to international diplomacy as he did, arguing domestic and foreign affairs are inseparable. Andy Burnham, the sole candidate to lead the Labour Party, has promised to focus on domestic priorities, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that Britain's next leader can deliver structural change.
US President Donald Trump offered Russian President Vladimir Putin help in resolving the Ukraine war during a nearly 90-minute phone call on Saturday, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. The call, which also touched on the upcoming NATO summit, was described as "businesslike and quite constructive" by Ushakov, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he also spoke with Trump.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine conflict in a phone call, with Trump stating the need to end the war and planning to raise the topic at the NATO summit in Turkey. Kremlin officials highlighted the importance of continued US-Russia dialogue, while overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least 28 people.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal and a Baltic Sea port near St Petersburg overnight, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the attack targeted infrastructure funding Russia's war effort. Russian officials reported 72 drones shot down over the Leningrad region and no casualties in the city.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has appealed to the UN over recent Ukrainian attacks on civilians, citing casualties in the Lugansk People's Republic and other regions. The UN human rights office has responded to an earlier appeal regarding the Starobelsk college strike, while OSCE and UNHRC have not yet reacted to other calls.
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Erfurt, Germany, to block roads and disrupt the AfD party conference, which re-elected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders. Police reported clashes and deployed batons, while the party opened its congress on time amid concerns about the AfD's rising popularity.
Europe's daily LNG imports dropped to a 20-month low in early July 2026, despite heatwave-driven demand and the need to refill storage, according to TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe data. In June, imports also hit a ten-month low amid competition with Asia, while LNG still led Europe's gas supply mix for the first half of the year.
Russian officials detail the capture of Konstantinovka, a key defensive point in Donbass, highlighting Ukrainian troop losses and fortified positions. The reports claim complete Russian air dominance and outline plans for a new security corridor through Ukrainian regions.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has reported that hundreds of drones were detected flying toward the Moscow Region over the past 24 hours, with air defenses destroying dozens on approach. The reports come amid a series of large-scale drone attacks on the capital in recent weeks.
Russian military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that Russian forces have entered the northeastern outskirts of Kazachya Lopan and begun consolidating near Bely Kolodez in the Kharkov Region, with Ukrainian reserves reportedly being moved to hold the village.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with top military commanders, calling the liberation of Konstantinovka key to liberating the Donetsk region. Russian officials framed the meeting as a signal of Moscow's resolve, while Al Jazeera reports cast doubt on the claimed territorial gains.
Russia's Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that strikes on military facilities have significantly reduced Ukraine's ability to produce cruise and ballistic missiles. The strikes targeted military-related sites in Kyiv and other areas, while air defenses reportedly downed 327 Ukrainian drones over Russia overnight.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed oil companies and regional authorities to ensure additional fuel supplies and prevent local disruptions, with particular attention to the Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions. The measures come amid summer peak demand, unscheduled refinery repairs, and the impact of drone attacks on refineries, as the government also considers importing petroleum products and bans on exports to stabilize the market.
Deadly overnight attacks hit both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with reports of civilian casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy, as well as in Russian-occupied areas and inside Russia. The exchanges follow one of the worst strikes on Kyiv in the conflict, and come amid continued drone and missile barrages.
Moldova has opened its first cluster of EU accession negotiations. President Maia Sandu calls the EU a 'peace project' and highlights reforms, including ending Russian gas dependency, while the bloc launches a €1.9 billion investment plan conditional on reforms.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his country's NATO defence spending after US President Donald Trump called past efforts 'ridiculous'. Merz said Germany is doubling its defence budget within four years, while NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its troops liberated 11 communities in several Ukrainian regions over the past week, delivering precision strikes and inflicting thousands of casualties. The claims, reported by TASS, cover combat operations from June 27 to July 3, including specific actions in Krasny Liman and Konstantinovka.
Russian officials, including State Duma Committee head Leonid Slutsky and Ambassador Andrey Kelin, have expressed skepticism about any shift in British policy toward Russia following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation. They cite the Labour Party's continued support for Ukraine and London's confrontational stance as reasons for the ongoing crisis in bilateral relations.