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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.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin criticized British policies on Ukraine, warning that the British elite is deluded in believing it can escalate support for Kiev without consequences. He also commented on UK military spending plans and London's role in Europe's militarization, while Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Britain's uranium supply to Ukraine.
Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik reported that 204 children were affected by Ukrainian military attacks between April and June, including 21 killed. He also provided broader casualty figures since 2014 and discussed exchanges of fallen soldiers' bodies.
Russian LNG exports to the European Union rose 17% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching about 13.4 bcm, according to TASS calculations based on Bruegel data. Spain increased purchases, making Russia its third-largest supplier. The EU Council has finalized a ban on Russian LNG imports starting in 2027.
Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's ambassador-at-large, stated that Ukrainian attacks have killed 422 civilians and injured thousands in the second quarter, a 76% increase from the previous quarter. He also alleged that Western-supplied weapons were used in attacks on civilian infrastructure across 42 Russian regions.
Authorities in Monaco have identified a woman as the main suspect in a parcel bombing that injured three members of the same family, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-born businessman. The suspect has been spotted in Germany, and an arrest warrant with an Interpol red notice has been issued. French and Monégasque investigators are cooperating, ruling out terrorism and pursuing charges of attempted murder.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara on July 7-8 to address challenges including European burden-sharing, defence spending, and managing tensions with the Trump administration over Greenland and the Iran war. Secretary-General Mark Rutte seeks to maintain unity and keep the US committed to the alliance.
Interpol has identified 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska as the main suspect in Monday's parcel bombing in Monaco that wounded a Ukrainian-born oligarch and two others. An arrest warrant has been issued, and a Red Notice has been posted. The attack reportedly targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, a sanctioned businessman with ties to Russia.
A punishing heatwave across Europe broke national June temperature records, with the UK experiencing its warmest June on record. The extreme heat led to school closures, infrastructure strain, and prompted climate experts to urge adaptation measures.
Russian overnight attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine, including a child under two, and injured ten more. The strikes came as Kyiv held a day of mourning for victims of a previous deadly attack, while President Zelenskyy cut short a visit to Ireland.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to attend the NATO summit in Ankara before making a state visit to Mongolia, where he will hold a summit with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The visit marks the first by a South Korean president to Mongolia in 15 years, with Lee also expected to participate in a business forum and the Naadam Festival.
The 22nd Maccabiah Games kicked off in Jerusalem on July 1, 2026, drawing around 5,000 athletes from 35 to 40 countries. The opening ceremony blended celebration with remembrance, featuring performances by Israeli stars and appearances by former hostages and families of fallen soldiers, as organizers emphasized Jewish unity during a challenging period.
The Netherlands' Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) has advised the Dutch government to play an active political and military role in a future international mission in Ukraine, contingent on a ceasefire. The council also urges European countries to commit to long-term military support for Kyiv, while Russia reiterates its opposition to foreign troop deployment.
An explosion at a residential building in Monaco on June 29 injured three members of the same family, including Ukrainian-born businessman Vadim Yermolayev. Reports suggest the suspect is a 30-year-old Ukrainian woman residing in Germany, with investigations ongoing into the motive.
Russian officials and EAEU partners express concern over Armenia's pursuit of closer ties with the EU, warning of economic risks. Armenia says it sees no problem in balancing both, while Moscow urges a clear strategic choice.
Russian officials have accused Ukraine of deliberately attacking a Belarusian passenger bus in the Bryansk Region, calling it a provocation and a war crime. The incident, which injured three people, is described as the second recent strike on Belarusian transport.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds regular consultations with Russian President Vladimir Putin on regional issues, citing Turkey's interests in the Caucasus, Middle East, and Africa. Russia's Ambassador to Ankara Sergey Vershinin highlighted the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project and the launch of its first reactor this year.
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev has emerged from a coma after a bomb blast in Monaco, while investigators, per Le Figaro, suspect a woman, Anastasia Berezovskaya, of carrying out the attack. The explosion wounded three, including Yermolaev's companion, and has led to an arrest warrant and an Interpol red notice.
An explosion in Monaco on June 29 injured Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolayev. Investigators reportedly suspect the SBU's involvement, while a suspect is believed to be in a European country. Denis Pushilin, head of the DPR, called the blast a precursor to more attacks.
Senior Russian officials met with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric in Moscow to discuss cooperation on locating captured military personnel, reuniting families, and facilitating the return of fallen soldiers' bodies. The discussions also focused on cases of Russian parents seeking children in EU countries.