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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised Ukraine €9 billion in financial support by the end of June, including €6 billion for drones, and announced the imminent start of EU accession talks. The pledges, reported by Russian state media TASS, are part of a broader €90 billion package aimed at supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials have accused Ukraine of acting as a logistics hub for Western weapons that end up with terrorist groups in Africa, citing discoveries of Ukrainian-made drone components in Mali. The claims, reported by TASS, are part of Moscow's broader criticism of Western military support for Kyiv.
Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya revealed the five official candidates for the post of UN secretary-general, including IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet. Meanwhile, televised debates in Geneva saw three candidates participate, with Grossi absent and Senegal’s Macky Sall sending a video. The selection process begins July 24.
Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik reports that Ukrainian strikes killed 43 and injured 234 civilians in Russia last week, with drone attacks causing 94% of casualties. He also claims May was the bloodiest month, with over 800 wounded by drones, and that Ukrainian forces increasingly use 'terrorist tactics.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to North Korea since 2019, meeting with Kim Jong Un to reaffirm bilateral ties and strategic cooperation. The visit comes amid North Korea's growing relationship with Russia and stalled nuclear talks with the US, with analysts viewing it as Beijing's attempt to reassert influence.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation and strengthen strategic coordination during Xi's first visit to Pyongyang in seven years. While both sides hailed a new chapter in ties, analysts noted the absence of any public mention of North Korea's nuclear program, suggesting a shift in China's priorities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 'positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to work on a settlement. The remarks come amid reports that Trump's foreign policy focus has shifted to the Middle East, and following European leaders' support for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to North Korea since 2019 underscores Beijing's worries about Pyongyang's deepening relationship with Moscow. Analysts say Xi's early arrival, ahead of a treaty anniversary, signals urgency to reassert China's influence, even as Kim Jong Un seeks a 'normal state' status and expanded diplomatic reach.
A French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about spillover from the war in Ukraine. Latvia attributed the drone's entry to Russian electronic warfare, with no injuries or damage reported.
In an interview with the Guardian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the removal of Ukrainian flags by some Reform UK councils, calling it a 'small mistake that can break a big friendship.' He also discussed plans to invite King Charles for a state visit, Ukraine's military position, and his request for UK alignment with Europe on sanctions.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has denounced the upcoming US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding as 'morally wrong and strategically misguided,' arguing that diplomacy with the Islamic Republic will not end regional instability. His remarks follow recent military exchanges between Iran and Israel and come amid ongoing US-mediated negotiations.
Germany has failed for the first time to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, a defeat seen as a major foreign policy setback. The loss has prompted Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to hint at reconsidering Germany's financial contributions to the UN, citing underrepresentation.
Amid renewed Iranian missile attacks and a fragile US-Iran framework, a Jerusalem Post podcast explores the deep ties between Iran and Hezbollah, questioning whether Washington's approach can succeed. The hosts argue that Lebanon and Iran are inseparable, and that the route to a weaker Tehran runs through dismantling its proxies.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea in 2026, his first foreign trip of the year, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the Sino-North Korean mutual defense pact. The visit comes as North Korea deepens ties with Russia and continues its nuclear ambitions, raising questions about the future of regional diplomacy.
Russian officials and experts accuse Kiev of deliberately targeting civilians, citing recent drone strikes on a bus and a train. Moscow reports advances on the front and large-scale Ukrainian attacks on Crimea.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with UN Secretary-General candidate Maria Espinosa, outlining Moscow's requirements for the position. Lavrov emphasized the need for neutrality, independence, and full commitment to the UN Charter, while also criticizing current Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for alleged bias toward the West and double standards.
Russian Aquatic Sports Federation head Dmitry Mazepin says World Aquatics has proposed Russia host the World and European championships, with Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg as candidate cities. Sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes were lifted in April 2026, allowing a return to international competition.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged all sides to exercise restraint in the Middle East conflict after renewed US-Iran hostilities. Pakistan's calls come as Washington and Tehran exchanged attacks, with a fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire under strain.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that the United States is showing no interest in returning to the understandings reached at the Russia-US summit in Anchorage, Alaska, nearly a year ago. According to Russian state media, Lavrov expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and accused the US of acting contrary to its own proposals.
EU member states have authorized warships in the Mediterranean as part of Operation IRINI to detain foreign tankers suspected of transporting Russian oil, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The measure aims to curb Russia's funding for its military operation in Ukraine. Russian officials warn the decision raises escalation risks and undermines prospects for peace.