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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.
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.
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said there can be no rules for Kiev amid increasing attacks on Russian cities, and dismissed Hague Conventions as outdated.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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko a week to remove Russian military equipment from Belarusian territory, threatening action if he does not. CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev dismissed the threats as a 'bluff,' while Lukashenko ordered reinforced border protection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia if it harms Bulgarian interests, citing economic concerns. Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said Sofia opposes symbolic sanctions against Patriarch Kirill. The dispute highlights Bulgaria's departure from EU unity on Russia.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov dismissed European assumptions that the situation on the battlefield is shifting in Ukraine's favor as 'categorically incorrect.' He also commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's views and plans for visits by Trump envoys to Russia.
At the G7 summit in France, leaders are focusing on the US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump says the deal will be signed on Friday in Switzerland, while discussions include a possible maritime mission and alternative energy routes.
President Donald Trump said he believes both Moscow and Kyiv want to end the conflict in Ukraine, based on his conversations with the two leaders. He acknowledged the peace process has proven more challenging than expected but expressed confidence that a resolution will be reached.
Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate runoff, setting up a November clash with incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Meanwhile, healthcare executive Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the gubernatorial primary. Results in Alabama and Oklahoma also reflected the mixed impact of Trump's endorsements.
At the G7 summit in Evian, leaders from the world's major democracies agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defences and increase sanctions pressure on Russia's oil and gas sector. The summit also saw US President Donald Trump sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, a move that leaders said could facilitate tougher measures against Moscow. However, Brazilian President Lula da Silva suggested that Western leaders are growing weary of the conflict and are seeking a resolution.