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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the West is effectively at war with Russia due to mercenaries in Ukraine, called for peace through dialogue, and stressed Europe's future depends on unity with the East. He also backed Ukraine's EU accession only after other candidates join.
The US Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, prompting the Trump administration to shift focus to combating so-called 'birth tourism.' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department have directed prosecutors to pursue fraud charges, while President Trump pushes for new legislation to create exceptions to the long-standing rule.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated that Kiev does not seek peace and that the West has tasked President Zelensky with escalating the conflict. She called on Western countries to stop arms supplies, which she said are an obstacle to a settlement, and criticized the US for not informing Moscow of any changes in its position.
Daily oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have exceeded 10 million barrels, according to a US administration official cited by Bloomberg. The increase follows the reopening of the waterway after the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, with Saudi Arabia conducting its largest shipment since February.
Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolayev survived an assassination attempt at his Monaco residence on June 29. Reports suggest possible motives ranging from a struggle over his Ukrainian assets to his planned anti-corruption conference in the European Parliament. TASS has compiled the main versions of the attack.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, claiming it would force Kiev to 'auction off' its remaining assets. She criticized the EU's new reconstruction fund and the signing of 160 agreements, alleging corruption and a lack of genuine peace agenda.
Russia's ambassador to the Netherlands, Vladimir Tarabrin, rejected EU accusations of Moscow's involvement in cyberattacks, while Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Netherlands provided no evidence. Tarabrin warned of retaliatory measures if EU sanctions are expanded.
A bomb attack in Monaco on Monday evening injured three people, including the wife and 13-year-old child of Ukrainian-born oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who is believed to be the target. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect, while questions remain about the motive, with reports pointing to Yermolaiev's business dealings in Crimea and his past sanctions.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Ukraine must withdraw its forces from Donbass to resolve the conflict, describing Kiev's current approach as unacceptable. She also condemned Ukraine's refusal to retrieve the bodies of its fallen soldiers as unprecedented.
Ukraine's parliament passed a law establishing a national pantheon, a move that has intensified tensions with Poland over the glorification of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Polish politicians, including former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski, have condemned the decision, with some calling for a boycott of Ukraine's EU accession.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova accused Estonian authorities of being accomplices to a terrorist attack on St. Petersburg, citing an Estonian presidential adviser's alleged willingness to support Ukrainian strikes. The adviser, Madis Roll, was recorded in a prank call expressing readiness to help coordinate attacks, while also stating Estonia does not blame Ukraine for drone incidents on its territory.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow will comply with international humanitarian law, discussed Ukraine with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, and planned talks on prisoner exchanges. The ICRC announced assistance for civilians in both Russia and Ukraine.
Ireland formally takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union on July 1, 2026, with a ceremony at Dublin Castle. The six-month term is expected to focus on sanctions against Russia, support for Ukraine, EU enlargement, and digital policy, but it begins under a shadow of security concerns and legal questions over foreign military assistance.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, reaffirming ties. Xi replied vowing long-term stable relations. The exchange follows their June summit in Pyongyang and precedes the 65th anniversary of the bilateral treaty.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev said Russia and Belarus would respond jointly to any military aggression against Belarus, calling Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent threats 'irrational' and warning that any attack would face a united response from the two allies.
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income for 2025, much of it from cryptocurrency ventures including meme coins and World Liberty Financial. The White House denied conflicts of interest, while historians and ethics experts called the earnings unprecedented.
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has reiterated the need to consolidate the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies into a single institution, citing the need to break down service silos and address demographic challenges. Alumni associations and retired brass have called on the government to halt the plan, arguing it is being pushed without sufficient review and risks undermining military expertise.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15bn defence investment plan aimed at modernising Britain’s armed forces, but analysts warn of job losses from cuts elsewhere and question whether spending will meet Nato targets by 2030.
Russian authorities said they shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks, including 419 drones on Tuesday, with a six-month-old baby killed in the Moscow region. The reports come amid an ongoing Ukrainian long-range drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes in Ukraine killed two people and injured six others.