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The European Union and the UK have scheduled a summit on 22 July to discuss a 'reset' in relations, focusing on a youth mobility scheme, trade in food and farm produce, and emissions trading. Talks remain complex, with the future of the youth scheme unresolved, and UK prime minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his government's stance against rejoining the EU.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and European nations over Ukraine, accusing them of Nazi-style behavior and double standards. Wadephul, in turn, reaffirmed Germany's commitment to NATO and Ukraine, calling Russia the aggressor.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky would be received in Moscow if he sought serious talks, while Zelensky ruled out visiting Moscow, suggesting Turkey, Switzerland, or the Middle East. Peskov also said no official communication channels exist between Moscow and Kyiv and that no dates are set for US envoys Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Russia.
TASS reviews Russian press coverage of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which aims to end hostilities in the Middle East and restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts quoted in the Russian press express cautious optimism but warn of fragility, while also noting Europe's perceived attempts to derail Ukraine peace talks and falling oil prices amid hopes for de-escalation.
President Donald Trump described his June 14 phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky as 'very good' and said both leaders are open to a settlement in Ukraine. He also announced plans to shift focus to Ukraine after concluding a deal with Iran, while confirming discussions with European partners at the G7 summit.
The UK government has announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, set to take effect in 2027. The measure follows Australia's model and is part of a global push to protect children online, but has drawn criticism from tech experts and some young users.
The UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery in the Ukrainian capital suffered serious damage and a large fire after an overnight strike. Ukrainian officials attributed the hit to a Russian drone while Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed a misfired Patriot missile; world leaders condemned the attack as G7 talks began.
Russian officials have expressed appreciation for US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with expectations high for a new Moscow visit. The visit's timing depends on the upcoming US-Iran memorandum, which was discussed in a Putin-Trump phone call.
European Union member states have agreed to open the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a move long blocked by Hungary's previous government. The talks are set to begin on Monday in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in both countries' efforts to join the bloc.
British armed forces boarded and detained the tanker Smyrtos, suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, in the English Channel. The operation, described as the first UK-led of its kind, has drawn praise from Ukraine's president, while Russia warns of legal action over plans to sell the tanker's oil.
US President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in Evian, France, from June 15-17, where he will join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though no bilateral meeting is planned. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to host Trump for a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles, and Zelensky says he expects a separate meeting on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately during the G7 summit in Evian, France, according to senior US administration officials. The meeting, expected to discuss a bilateral trade pact and regional issues, marks their first interaction since February 2025.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a sea terminal in southern Russia killed one person and wounded at least three others, according to regional officials. The strike targeted the Tamanneftegaz terminal, causing fires at fuel storage facilities, as Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
The ambassadors of France, the UK, and Germany met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow, with the French envoy calling the discussion constructive. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, offered contrasting assessments, portraying the meeting as unproductive and accusing the Europeans of presenting unacceptable conditions.
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, ending a long-running dispute and allowing the first cluster of EU accession negotiations to open. The deal, announced by Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, improves language, cultural, and educational rights for over 100,000 ethnic Hungarians. Hungary has warned that non-compliance would halt the accession process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a 'very positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following talks with European leaders about ending the war. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed four people, including a pregnant woman, in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
The European Union has unveiled its latest sanctions package against Russia, including a proposed ban on Russian military servicepeople entering the bloc, new restrictions on banks, crypto firms, and oil revenues, and a plan to maintain the oil price cap. The proposals, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also target Russia's 'shadow fleet' and fishing industry.
Russian officials said Moscow will publicize the locations of planned drone production facilities in Canada, following a Canada-Ukraine agreement to manufacture Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems on Canadian soil. Canadian officials added sanctions against 162 Russian individuals and entities, which Moscow has dismissed as ineffective.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on the Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 panorama museum, calling it a 'barbaric act' and urging international organizations to assess it under international law. The museum, a cultural heritage site, sustained damage in the strike early on June 10. Zakharova also linked the attack to historical attempts to erase Russian memory and vowed restoration.
Ukrainian drone attacks struck a historic museum in Sevastopol, Crimea, and targeted energy and military facilities deep inside Russia, according to officials. Russia reported downing 326 drones overnight, while the strikes disrupted train schedules and caused fuel shortages in Crimea.