Russia says seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured at the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik in what Moscow calls a deliberate Ukrainian drone attack on civilians

Moscow says it hit two Ukrainian vessels and port infrastructure at Mykolaiv, part of a broader escalation in the Black Sea

EU ambassadors reached a political deal on new measures targeting Russia, including changes to the oil price cap and an exemption for Russian LNG transfers to third countries, diplomats said.

The vessels, Asia, operated by Dynacom Tankers Management, and Nissos Ios, managed by Kyklades Maritime, were struck while loading at the terminal near Novorossiysk

The U.S. president said Kyiv will receive a licence to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, marking a major shift in support as he also pledged immediate assistance and signalled talks with Vladimir Putin

Draft declaration labels Russia a long-term threat as attrition war grinds on both fronts

Yabloko deputy chair Maxim Kruglov was sentenced to seven years after a Moscow court found him guilty of spreading "fake news" about the Russian military

Russia's sanctions-busting tanker network funds the war in Ukraine, posing growing risks to European waters, infrastructure, and maritime safety

Russia launches roughly 2,200 attack drones and 87 missiles in one week, targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine and Crimea

The Kremlin signals willingness for renewed dialogue with European governments while insisting negotiations must be based on “real dialogue” rather than pressure, as EU officials cautiously explore reopening channels and divisions emerge within the bloc

EU leaders signaled readiness for future diplomatic engagement with Russia while reaffirming support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Moscow.

After a major Ukrainian drone assault hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in three days, Russia's foreign minister signaled that large-scale strikes will become a recurring response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that “Moscow will burn” if Russian attacks continue, linking fresh drone strikes on Russia to recent damage inflicted on a historic Kyiv monastery and calling for stronger international pressure on Moscow.

G7 leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and agreed to step up sanctions on Russia, while also backing energy diversification and addressing global trade tensions and critical mineral dependencies during their summit in France

European leaders are set to challenge the US president over nuclear negotiations with Tehran and seek a shift in Washington’s approach to the war in Ukraine during the summit in France

The UNESCO World Heritage site, founded in the 11th century, was damaged during a Russian strike on Kyiv, drawing attention to its centuries-old religious and cultural importance.