Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by the largest Russian missile and drone attack of the year in the early hours of July 2, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens, including children. The assault came just hours after President Zelensky warned that Moscow was planning a massive strike.
German prosecutors have formally charged a Ukrainian citizen in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. This marks the first legal accountability in the mysterious sabotage that altered Europe’s energy landscape.
An explosion targeting a prominent Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has injured three people. The device contained bolts and pellets. The suspect has fled across the border into France.
Summary Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks to date, targeting Russian territory and occupied Crimea. The strikes hit oil refineries and military installations, with Kyiv stating the operation aims to force President Putin “to end the war.” Details The attack targeted multiple cities across Russia and Crimea, including Rosneft oil refineries and military facilities. Ukraine has been increasingly using long-range drone strikes as a strategic tool to raise the cost of the war for Moscow while peace negotiations remain stalled. ...
Ukrainian forces launched their latest long-range strike operation deep into Russian territory, hitting a major natural gas processing facility and multiple satellite communication centres.
A major oil refinery near Moscow was hit by a drone attack, marking the latest in a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure deep inside the country.
Poland’s president has revoked the highest Polish honour previously awarded to Ukrainian President Zelensky, citing Ukraine’s use of a controversial WW2-era military unit name. Ukraine condemned the move as a ‘strategic mistake’ and ‘disrespectful,’ pushing bilateral relations into their worst diplomatic crisis in years.
Moscow suffered its largest drone attack since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with nearly 200 Ukrainian drones striking areas southeast of the capital, setting a refinery and shopping centre ablaze.
G7 leaders issued a joint statement endorsing the US-Iran peace framework agreement while Ukraine was reintroduced as a core summit topic marking a significant shift in diplomatic dynamics.
US President Trump stated he will meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the G7 summit and promised to push for peace in Ukraine, amid intensive diplomatic efforts between the US and Russia.