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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts in Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened from 11 days to five, drawing reactions from allies and analysts while North Korea dismissed the move as still provocative.
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet destroyed a marine drone near the Neptun Deep gas platform in the Black Sea, with President Nicușor Dan blaming Russia. The incident has drawn condemnation from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who called it part of a 'hybrid warfare' campaign. Separately, a Spanish F-18 shot down another drone that breached Romanian airspace, as NATO states report increasing drone activity near their borders.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured nine others when debris struck a childcare centre, while a Russian strike on Kharkiv killed three. The incidents mark an escalation in cross-border attacks as Ukraine seeks more air defence support from allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, prompting a strong protest from Japan. The visit coincided with Russian naval exercises that included missile tests, further heightening tensions between the two countries over the long-standing territorial dispute.
Ukrainian forces have struck at least 22 facilities of Russian online retailer Wildberries over four weeks, accusing the company of aiding the military, while central bank data show billions in cash withdrawals amid economic strain. Analysts link the pressure on the firm, often called Russia's Amazon, to wider risks for lenders heavily exposed to its debt. Russian officials and the company's founder have rejected the military-supply claims and labelled the campaign a terrorist attack.
President Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever against Iran, threatening consequences for any country providing a financial lifeline as talks remain stalled. Iranian officials blamed external pressure for domestic difficulties while reports detailed soaring food inflation and currency collapse. Analysts pointed to both sanctions and long-term regime spending priorities as drivers of the crisis.
Daniel Cohn-Bendit has endorsed Raphaël Glucksmann for France's 2027 presidential election, calling him the only reformist left candidate with a future. Glucksmann is expected to confirm his candidacy soon, with plans to join a Socialist Party primary that also includes rivals like Ségolène Royal, as the left seeks to unite against Marine Le Pen.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan killed at least 13 people and wounded 48, according to local officials. Ukraine's military said it struck the Taneco oil refinery, part of a campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says funds the war effort.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that North Korea plans to deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, but Pyongyang dismissed the estimate as 'groundless.' South Korean intelligence reports no signs of imminent additional deployment, though preparations may continue.