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Russia and Belarus have denied reports that Moscow is pressuring Minsk to open a new front in the Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Moscow wants Belarus more involved, while Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin accuses the West of stoking tension and trying to drag Belarus into the conflict.
Russian officials have accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of making threats against Belarus following a drone attack on a bus carrying a Belarusian youth football team in Russia's Bryansk Region. Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the actions as barbaric, while warning that Moscow is ready to ensure Belarus's security.
Japan's Naomi Osaka beat Russia's Yekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets at the 2026 WTA Bad Homburg Open, advancing to the quarterfinals. Earlier, Alexandrova had upset compatriot Mirra Andreeva in the second round. Both Russian players competed under neutral status.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, affecting about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The decision could pave the way for ending protections for other nationalities, sparking concerns among advocates about deportations and family separation.
NATO members are set to pledge €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 and at least equivalent levels in 2027 at a summit in Ankara. The pledge, which includes €30 billion annually from an EU loan, reflects a shift toward European and Canadian funding amid US reluctance to contribute directly. However, reports differ on the final figure, with some suggesting a lower amount, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged restraint on new financial commitments.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has reiterated Minsk's desire for peace in Ukraine, saying Belarus has enough land and resources and wants no war. He also met with representatives of Vladimir Zelensky, urging Kyiv to negotiate seriously, while accusing a global 'party of war' of prolonging the conflict.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he recently met with envoys of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Minsk and warned them that if Ukraine tries to draw Belarus into the conflict, the warfare will change drastically. Separately, the Kremlin said Putin and Lukashenko plan to discuss Zelensky's threats against Belarus.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no final agreement on Ukraine was reached at the Anchorage summit, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disputed that characterization, saying US proposals were accepted. The exchange highlights friction between Washington and Moscow over the status of the talks.
The European Union has released the first tranche of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with reports differing on the exact amount. Ukrainian and EU officials frame the support as a long-term commitment to the country's recovery and defense, while details on drone funding and membership negotiations also emerge.
The Kremlin has demanded an explanation from Apple after the company removed VK apps and subsidiary services from the App Store, a move Russian officials describe as politically motivated and affecting tens of millions of Russian-speaking users worldwide. VK, which says it has never been sanctioned, insists the removal is unjustified, while the Russian digital development ministry calls it an act of unfair competition.
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes for their first bilateral summit since a 2021 strategic alliance treaty came into force. The talks focused on deepening cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and space, against a backdrop of recent tensions between Meloni and US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, amid a diplomatic row over his naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelenskyy of Poland's highest honour, and several Ukrainian officials returned their Polish awards in response.
Moldova's former President Igor Dodon said the country cannot join the European Union until it resolves the Transnistrian issue, urging reintegration as a national priority. He also alleged Western and Ukrainian attempts to open a new front against Russia in Transnistria, and said most Moldovans doubt EU membership by 2028.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO allies for not offering support during the US-Israel war on Iran, saying 'We were let down.' NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended European contributions, noting thousands of US flights took off from European bases. Trump also praised Turkey's president for staying out of the conflict.
Leaders of the E5 nations met in Berlin, pledging to deepen NATO-Ukraine ties and increase defense spending. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the time for negotiations with Russia will come, while stressing Europe's continued support for Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has drawn reactions from European leaders, with French President Emmanuel Macron pledging to continue their joint policy. Starmer was a key figure in Europe's 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine, and his departure may affect momentum in European security efforts.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said there can be no rules for Kiev amid increasing attacks on Russian cities, and dismissed Hague Conventions as outdated. At the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, he also argued talks with Ukraine are pointless and compared Western sanctions to piracy.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has delivered a final ruling in the decade-long dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the rights of a coastal state in the Kerch Strait, the Sea of Azov, and the waters around Crimea. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the court recognized the Sea of Azov as internal waters and rejected Ukraine's claims to control resources and to designate the Kerch Strait as an international waterway. The response from Ukrainian officials has not been reported in the material.
CSTO officials have reported rising tensions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border and discussed Armenia's membership status, including fee arrears, while also addressing broader security challenges.