Russia
Threatening Putin: Will Trump chicken out? - opinion
Presidential threats of severe tariffs and new sanctions may be empty if Donald Trump fails to carry through.
Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could hit Moscow, FT reports
Azerbaijan, Russia, and Iran: Redrawing strategic boundaries - opinion
Beyond the headlines: Jewish journeys, past and present - opinion
US to give Ukraine missiles capable of hitting Moscow as Trump grows frustrated with Putin - report
The offensive weapons would reportedly include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
Russia, China strengthen coordination on US relations and Ukraine war
Additionally, North Korea declared its unconditional support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine. • Ukraine's SBU said that it killed Russian FSB agents.
Russia and North Korea's diplomatic ties warm as Moscow gets cold shoulder from the West - analysis
As Western countries consolidated around support for Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are positioning themselves as challengers to the West.
Iran state media denies reports Russia accepts zero enrichment deal
"Putin would support zero enrichment. He encouraged the Iranians to work towards that in order to make negotiations with the Americans more favorable," a European source told Axios.
Kyiv to allocate $6.2 million to drone interceptor program
Authorities plan to open a center for training interceptor drone operators and create additional mobile units, he head of Kyiv city military administration said.
Ukraine drone attacks target Moscow, kills two, Russia says
Overnight Ukrainian drone attacks target Moscow and other regions, killing two and damaging agricultural infrastructure.
Russian tour companies offer $3,000 trips to Afghanistan
The first group of tourists is scheduled to depart for Afghanistan by mid-July, according to news sources.
Deadly Russian drone attack rocks Kyiv as Ukraine lobbies for aid in Rome
Nineteen people were wounded and damage reported in nearly every district of Kyiv in the attack.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky and Leo held talks in Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian hill town near Rome, where the pope is taking a two-week vacation.
Russia launches record 728 drones overnight, Ukraine's air force says
This comes after Trump said on Tuesday he had approved sending US defensive weapons to Ukraine and was considering additional sanctions on Moscow.
Former CIA, FBI directors under FBI criminal investigation over Trump-Russia probe conduct
CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed FBI Director Kash Patel of evidence linking Brennan to some wrongdoing for a potential prosecution, the sources said.
