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A Kenyan man who traveled to Russia under a government work programme died on the battlefield in Ukraine, prompting his family to accuse Labour Minister Alfred Mutua of betrayal. Reports say many Kenyans were forced to sign contracts with the Russian military, with official estimates citing nearly 300 victims and an intelligence report suggesting over 1,000.
High-ranking BRICS security representatives gathered in New Delhi to enhance cooperation against terrorism and cyber threats, reviewing joint working group results. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu highlighted biosafety concerns, citing US military biological laboratories, and called for BRICS to shape a fair international architecture.
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on Britain's political transition, calling incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham 'extremely liberal' and predicting a rocky relationship. His comments come after Keir Starmer's resignation announcement, with Trump criticizing Starmer's handling of energy, immigration, and the Iran conflict.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
The Lowy Institute's annual poll shows Australian trust in the US to act responsibly has fallen to a record low of 31%, while trust in China has risen to 28%. A majority now prioritise the relationship with China over the US, and economic pessimism is at its highest in years.
TASS reports that declassified US intelligence documents confirm American funding for biological laboratories in Ukraine, where pathogens including plague, anthrax, and Ebola were studied. Russian officials and experts argue the research may have had offensive purposes, while the Pentagon maintains the cooperation was peaceful.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has publicly supported European Council President Antonio Costa's efforts to establish a diplomatic channel with Russia, a move that has sparked controversy among EU leaders. While Fico argues the EU urgently needs direct communication with Moscow to prevent escalation, French President Emmanuel Macron and others have criticized Costa for overstepping his mandate. Costa insists the EU is not mediating and remains firmly on Ukraine's side.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is set to visit South Korea next week for talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, focusing on bilateral cooperation and the fate of two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces. This marks the first such visit since 2015, with expectations of progress on the POW issue.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, marking the first high-level talks since Singapore imposed sanctions on Russia. Analysts call the visit pragmatic, tied to Singapore's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship, while Wong reaffirmed Singapore's principled stance on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Participants in the four-party consultations in Bürgenstock have agreed to establish a special committee to oversee the negotiation process, according to TASS. The committee will provide political oversight and monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding, with chief negotiators reporting regularly. Additionally, a de-confliction cell involving Lebanon was created to ensure adherence to the termination of military operations as per the MoU.
Romania's parliament rejected Adrian Vestea as prime minister-designate in a vote on June 22, 2026, deepening a months-long political crisis. The rejection follows President Nicusor Dan's decision to nominate Vestea without prior consultation with parliamentary parties, a move critics say violates democratic norms.
Russian-annexed Crimea has declared a regional emergency as fuel shortages and power cuts, triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks, disrupt daily life. Authorities have suspended civilian fuel sales and tourist activities, while Moscow says it is working to restore supplies.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded 28, prompting authorities to suspend fuel sales. The strikes also caused power outages in Sevastopol and targeted Russian energy infrastructure, escalating Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Moscow's supply lines.
Ukrainian officials report multiple Russian strikes across the country, killing at least eight people, as President Zelenskyy warns of a 'massive attack' and confirms Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior officials are returning Polish state honors after Poland's President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, a decision linked to a dispute over a Ukrainian military unit named after the WWII-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The row has strained ties between the two close allies, with Ukrainian officials calling the move a gift to Moscow and Polish officials emphasizing historical truth and moral obligations.
The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that Ukrainian armed forces lost approximately 1,440 troops across all areas of the special military operation over the most recent 24-hour period, according to TASS. The daily figure follows an earlier estimate of about 1,350 losses, and joins weekly totals for Battlegroup Center and East sectors.
A Belarusian lawmaker accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of attempting to draw Belarus and all of Europe into a military conflict. Meanwhile, Belarusian and Russian officials expressed concerns over European militarization and Kiev's alleged efforts to involve Belarus in the hostilities.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to revoke Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle after Kyiv named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Nawrocki also expressed concern that Polish-trained Ukrainian soldiers might serve under UPA banners, calling it unacceptable. The move has drawn reactions from Russian officials, who see it as validation of their claims about neo-Nazism in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is open to US-mediated negotiations on Ukraine but will not accept temporary solutions or ultimatums. He also mentioned planned visits by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia, and expressed hope for successful US-Iran talks.
At the ILA Berlin airshow, defense firms unveiled new autonomous 'wingmen' aircraft designed to accompany fighter jets, as European nations ramp up their defense spending. Germany announced a €108 billion defense budget and a new aviation strategy, drawing criticism from environmental groups. The show also highlighted industry interest in climate-neutral aviation.