Strikes continue after Russia’s deadliest attack on Kyiv this year IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 4
Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer. Euronews · Jul 4
Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’ German foreign ministry says anything that enables Russia to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine represents a ‘threat’ to Germany’s security. What we know on day 1,592 The Guardian - AU · Jul 4
Putin & The ‘Drowning Man Syndrome’ Sudan From intensifying drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia to mounting fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, anti-immigration protests in South Africa and a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court, this week has been shaped by conflicts over power, identity and international law. France 24 · Jul 3
'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the… France 24 · Jul 3
Russia planning armed incursion into Poland to test Nato's response: Report Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato's willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland's leadership. The reported scenario would involve a small-scale provocation rather than a full-scale invasion, with the aim of… The Times of India · Jul 3
Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages The Independent UK · Jul 3
'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine. Euronews · Jul 3
Nato set to declare Russia a 'long-term threat' amid Putin's fresh assault on Ukraine: Report Nato leaders are expected to formally label Russia a "long-term threat" to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit in Ankara, as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin insists the war will continue until the Kremlin's objectives are achieved. The Times of India · Jul 3
EU blacklists six people involved in Navalny assassination Six Russian scientists linked to Alexei Navalny's epibatidine poisoning now face asset freezes and EU-wide travel bans. Euronews · Jul 3
Ukraine to call on NATO partners to deliver air defence after brutal Russian bombardment Ukraine is calling on its partners to deliver air defence systems to Ukraine after a Russian aerial attack killed at least 30 people on 2 July. With NATO allies preparing to meet in Ankara, Kyiv is urging them not to delay what they have already promised. Euronews · Jul 3
Rescuers search for survivors in Kyiv as massive Russian attack causes air pollution spike Rescue workers in Kyiv continued the search for survivors one day after widespread Russian strikes, several of which hit residential buildings, killed 30. Meanwhile residents in the capital were urged to stay at home due to a spike in air pollution as a result of fires caused by the attacks. France 24 · Jul 3
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit President Trump's close ties with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to ensure his attendance at the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. Erdogan has leveraged this personal rapport to secure Trump's presence, potentially paving the way for significant defense deals, including F-35 fighter jets and jet engines, despite congressional… The Economic Times · Jul 3
Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum falters, June data shows Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes since Russia invaded in February 2022. Euronews · Jul 3
The Economic Times · Jul 3 Monaco bombing: Interpol names suspect who reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon Interpol has identified Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, as the suspect in a Monaco bombing that injured three people, including a Ukrainian tycoon with alleged Russian ties. Authorities believe the attack was targeted and the suspect may have disguised herself as a man. The bomb was detonated remotely.
The Conversation · Jul 3 Ukraine war sparks fears of an organised crime resurgence in Russia Following the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991, Russia endured a period of violent criminal lawlessness known as the “wild 90s”. Organised crime spiked, with gangs taking control of banks, factories and other lucrative markets. Contract killings, shootings and car bombings became part of urban life.
Euronews · Jul 3 Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.
The Economic Times · Jul 3 Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisis Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. Cities like Novorossiysk have suspended gasoline sales to private motorists, while others see Cossacks deployed to manage queues and prevent conflict. Russia is now importing fuel and allowing lower-quality…
France 24 · Jul 3 Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Hegseth ‘prepared huge cuts to US troops in Europe but was overruled by Trump’ The Trump administration has cut the pool of US military capabilities available to Nato in a crisis as Russia presses on Europe’s eastern frontier
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon Interpol has named the suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia
The Economic Times · Jul 3 Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars Russian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. A Moscow dealership reports a dramatic surge in EV sales, moving from a few per month to several daily. While Russia's vastness and limited charging infrastructure remain hurdles, the current…
Euronews · Jul 3 Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Russia plotting attack on Poland to test Nato’s resolve, US claims Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media