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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.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is reportedly considering limiting contact with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky amid plans to create a Ukrainian heroes' pantheon including Stepan Bandera. Tensions have risen since Zelensky named a military unit after UPA heroes, leading to the revocation of a Polish state award and reciprocal measures from Kyiv.
In his latest briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack, ongoing discussions on fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also commented on threats against Belarus and talks with Belgrade over NIS.
The Russian Red Cross has confirmed the whereabouts of 3,451 Russians missing since 2022 amid the Ukrainian crisis and detailed repatriation processes taking six weeks to six months, with help from international and national bodies.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called on the international community to pay attention to what he described as crimes by the Kiev regime against civilians, following the death of a six-month-old baby in a drone attack near Moscow. Russia also reported downing 419 Ukrainian drones overnight, while officials and lawmakers condemned Western silence on such incidents.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has partially lifted protective measures imposed on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete as neutrals starting in the 2026-27 season. The decision, announced via ISU Communication 2469, permits participation in individual and team events under strict neutrality conditions.
Both the UK and the EU are set to halve duty-free steel imports from July 1, aiming to curb global oversupply and protect local industries. The UK will reduce its quota by 51%, while the EU's overall cut is 50% but with reduced one-third quotas for 12 trading partners, including the UK, drawing criticism from some industry stakeholders.
An explosion at a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening wounded three people, two critically. Authorities have ruled out terrorism, but the Minister of State called it 'very likely an attack.' Among the injured is Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, who has been under Ukrainian sanctions since 2023.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited Russia and China, holding talks with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Xi expressed support for Belarus' sovereignty and described bilateral relations as at a historic high, while Ukraine's leadership believes Russia aims to pressure Minsk into deeper involvement in the war.
Ukraine's parliament approved a bill creating a 'national pantheon' at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, with plans to rebury nationalist figures. President Zelensky also announced a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa, prompting sharp criticism from Russian officials, who frame the moves as attempts to form a 'cult of betrayal.'
The Dutch government has pledged continued military aid to Ukraine through 2029, with annual funding of €3 billion, while Dutch officials urge Ukraine to respect international humanitarian law. Russian officials criticize the aid as prolonging the conflict.
Viktor Medvedchuk, leader of the Other Ukraine movement, has accused the US of using biological safety work in Ukraine as a cover for developing biological weapons, alleging that US-funded laboratories caused swine flu deaths in 2016 and hepatitis A outbreaks in 2017. He cited Russian Investigative Committee findings and US intelligence documents, while calling for a transparent investigation.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of Ukraine's Other Ukraine movement, claims that around 28 US-affiliated biological laboratories were built or modernized in Ukraine under former President Viktor Yanukovich, and that human experiments leading to deaths occurred under President Vladimir Zelensky. The allegations, published on Medvedchuk's movement's website, also trace the program's origins to earlier administrations and include calls for closure of the labs.
A deadly heatwave that broke records in western Europe is moving east, with Budapest forecast to exceed 40C and red warnings issued across several countries. The Guardian reports over 1,000 excess deaths in France and 800 in Spain, while scientists link the heat to climate change.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue its offensive in Ukraine despite fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure, and dismissed Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes. He acknowledged the strikes have caused fuel shortages but insisted they do not affect the front lines.
President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are causing fuel shortages, as queues at petrol stations and rationing spread across the country. Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted refineries and other oil facilities, prompting Moscow to impose export bans and seek fuel imports. The crisis has exposed vulnerabilities in Russia's energy sector and brought the war's consequences home for ordinary Russians.
The World Health Organization reports that Europe's record-breaking heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. France has recorded around 1,000 excess deaths, and the heat is moving eastward, affecting millions.
President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to national security and border inviolability at a United Russia party congress, addressing Western pressure, alleged Ukrainian terrorist activities, and upcoming parliamentary elections.