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Russia's Deputy Emergencies Minister Alexey Kostrubitsky has accused Ukrainian forces of deliberately targeting ministry rescuers in Russia's border regions. He reported 33 ministry employees killed and over 300 injured since 2022, and alleged thousands of civilian casualties since 2014. The claims have not been independently verified.
Russian state tech corporation Rostec says its Impulse ground robots have been combat-tested and are used for transport, fire support, and logistics in Ukraine. A serviceman quoted by Rostec claims the tracked robots can tow a D-30 howitzer weighing over three tons.
The Pentagon has denied reports of a dispute with SpaceX over Starlink pricing after Reuters reported that SpaceX executives argued for and won a price increase that nearly doubled the cost of each LUCAS drone. Meanwhile, Britain has begun using SpaceX's military-grade Starshield network, marking one of the first international adoptions of the service.
Ofgem's quarterly price cap will increase by nearly 13% from July, pushing a typical household energy bill to £1,850 a year. The rise, driven by the Iran war and higher wholesale gas prices, has sparked calls for government support, though the chancellor has so far only offered targeted measures.
Israel's defense minister confirmed the assassination of Hamas military chief Mohammed Ouda, the second such killing in under two weeks. The strike has heightened focus on Gaza's future and Israel's long-term plans, including controversial migration proposals.
Elbit Systems announced a $1.4 billion defense contract with an unnamed European nation, pushing its order backlog past $30 billion for the first time. The deal highlights the continent's ongoing military modernization efforts and the role of Israeli defense technology, despite political tensions.
Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly fired dozens of munitions towards the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in recent days, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to residential and infrastructure sites. Reports drawing on DPR authorities detail a series of attacks and shelling incidents, although the figures vary across the reporting period.
Kimberly Birrell upset Jessica Pegula at the French Open, while Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka advanced in style. Sabalenka later beat Osaka to reach the quarterfinals, where she will face Diana Shnaider.
In her inaugural public speech, GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler is set to warn that Russia is relentlessly targeting UK infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains, and public trust, while China's rapid technological advancements narrow the window for Western countermeasures. She will also reveal new intelligence estimating that nearly half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine.
North Korea announced Wednesday that it tested a newly developed lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and tactical cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the exercise. State media said the tests evaluated a special mission warhead for tactical ballistic missiles and demonstrated progress in modernizing the country's artillery and missile forces.
The US has selected five companies, including Oklo and Newcleo, for talks on using 20 tonnes of weapons-grade plutonium as fuel for advanced nuclear reactors. The plan revives a long-stalled effort to dispose of Cold War stockpiles, but critics warn of proliferation risks.
Alina Korneeva, 18, won her French Open debut in straight sets over Elisabetta Cocciaretto, while compatriot Anna Kalinskaya also advanced, setting up a second-round meeting between the two Russians, who compete under neutral status.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU is preparing a 21st package of sanctions against Russia, including export restrictions, import bans, and an entry ban for Russian military personnel. The package also aligns trade restrictions with Belarus and includes continued financial aid to Ukraine.
Russian officials have issued a series of warnings about escalating nuclear risks, citing NATO's growing capabilities, EU militarization, and France's nuclear ambitions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and other officials emphasized Russia's readiness to counter threats through military and technical means.
Russian and Belarusian officials said the countries are ready to use all means, including nuclear weapons, to defend the Union State, citing NATO's military buildup near their borders. They also reaffirmed that joint exercises demonstrated their nuclear capability is not a bluff, while offering dialogue to Western partners.
Russian officials have condemned the West's reaction to the Ukrainian strike on a college in Starobelsk, accusing Western media of bias and questioning CNN's reporting. They also addressed nuclear deterrence, Armenia's geopolitical choices, and potential retaliatory strikes.
Daniil Medvedev lost his opening match at the 2026 French Open to world No. 97 Adam Walton, while Andrey Rublev advanced to the third round by defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli. Both Russians are competing under neutral status at the tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka opened her French Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The world number one will face Daria Kasatkina in the third round. Reports also cover Kasatkina's win and other results from day three in Paris.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday that Moscow is launching systematic strikes on targets in Kyiv, advising evacuation of American diplomatic personnel and citizens. The two discussed Ukraine, Cuba, and the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington said they also exchanged views on Iran.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Russia’s warning of strikes on defense industry sites in Kiev, President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming state visit to Kazakhstan, and the appointment of Alexander Shokhin as Russia’s new business ombudsman. He also commented on the lack of Western condemnation of a strike on a college in Starobelsk and Armenia’s stance on anti-Russian rhetoric.