Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
A viral social media claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was killed in a Russian airstrike has been debunked. The video used to support the claim is from a 2015 explosion in Tianjin, China, and no Ukrainian media outlets reported the alleged event. This is part of a pattern of disinformation targeting political leaders.
Poland's President Nawrocki revoked the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy due to a dispute over the naming of a Ukrainian special forces unit "Heroes of the UPA." This has escalated into a deep crisis between the two historically allied nations.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces announced Tuesday they destroyed a key railway bridge over the North Crimean canal in occupied Crimea, a vital logistical artery for Russian forces. Defense Minister Mykhailo Federov stated Ukraine is "isolating Crimea with drones," potentially turning it into an island.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not attend a high-level conference on Ukraine's postwar reconstruction in Poland due to a dispute over naming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which killed thousands of Poles in WWII. Poland's President Nawrocki revoked Zelenskyy's highest civilian honor in response.
Ukraine's UN envoy, Andrii Melnyk, warned that Kyiv may revise its ceasefire offer to Russia if the UN Security Council doesn't pass a resolution for an unconditional end to hostilities. Melnyk cited Ukraine's recent successful strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets as growing confidence in their war effort.
European leaders, including António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, have paid tribute to Keir Starmer following his resignation as British Prime Minister. The EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed, with leaders expressing hopes for continuity in UK-EU relations.
Ukraine is escalating attacks on Crimea, targeting transport routes and fuel supplies to isolate the occupied peninsula from Russia. This strategy aims to increase the cost of occupation, disrupting tourism and logistics, with authorities suspending fuel sales and cancelling public events.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine on Sunday resulted in three deaths and 22 injuries. Dnipropetrovsk region reported one fatality and nine wounded, while Poltava region saw two deaths and 13 injured, including children. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also claimed his forces struck an oil facility in Russia's Tyumen region using upgraded drones.
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing five and injuring 11. Attacks also occurred in Kharkiv and Kherson. President Zelenskyy warned of a "massive attack" and confirmed Ukrainian strikes on a Russian oil refinery.
A new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan alleges that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "little fucker," a "special-needs child," and "Mr Bean on crack." Bessent also reportedly advised Donald Trump not to host Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and top officials are returning Polish state decorations in a dispute over the naming of a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of World War II massacres of Poles. Poland's President Nawrocki announced he would strip Zelenskyy of an award, prompting the reciprocal action.
Top Ukrainian officials are returning Polish awards in protest after President Zelenskyy was stripped of Warsaw's Order of the White Eagle over his naming of a military unit after the WWII Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), accused of massacring Poles.
Poland's President Nawrocki will revoke the Order of the White Eagle from Ukraine's Zelenskyy due to naming a military unit after the UPA, accused of WWII massacres of Poles. Ukrainian officials called it an "unfriendly act" and a "gift to Moscow."
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki announced the decision to revoke the Order of the White Eagle from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move comes amid high tensions over Ukraine naming a military unit after the WWII-era UPA, which Poland accuses of massacres against Poles. Kyiv called the decision a 'strategic error' that benefits Moscow.
Ukraine launched its largest air raid on Moscow, hitting an oil refinery and causing disruptions at major airports. President Zelenskyy stated the attack was a response to Russia's strikes on a Kyiv monastery. Russia claimed to have intercepted most drones, but damage was reported in several locations.
World leaders at the G7 summit in France pledged increased support for Ukraine, including enhanced air defenses and energy resilience, and new sanctions on Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the summit's delivery of crucial results for Ukraine's defense efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from 11 Southeast Asian nations in Kazan for the ASEAN-Russia summit, marking 35 years of relations. Discussions focus on strategic partnerships, AI, energy, food security, and technology. This coincides with the G7 summit in France, where leaders discussed Ukraine, sanctions on Russia, and a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
G7 leaders aim to prioritize the Ukraine war, with Donald Trump suggesting the US may soon reinstate sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a bomber crash and Russian strikes kill at least eight people across multiple regions. A Russian artist critical of Putin was killed in Poland.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
G7 Zirvesi'nde Macron, Zelenskiy'e Trump ile zor bir görüşme yaptığını söyledi. Macron, Zelenskiy'e Trump ile görüşme ayarlama konusunda yardımcı olabileceğini belirtti. Zelenskiy ise zirvede diğer liderlerle askeri ve mali destek konularını görüşüyor.
Keir Starmer faced an awkward G7 session in Évian-les-Bains, marked by a delayed Ukraine meeting and his perceived waning influence, especially with Donald Trump. Domestic leadership challenges loom as he seeks to project international presence.
