'Promoting peace is an active work' — Pope Leo urges concessions between Russia, Ukraine. On the last day of his official visit to France, Pope Leo XIV called for concessions to create peace between Russia and Ukraine. The pontiff did not give details on what a peaceful resolution for the war would entail.
Trump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways. A Ukrainian official told Kyiv Independent that Ukraine would agree to stop attacking Russian refineries, but only if Russia also agrees to an energy truce.
Poland to ease rules for shooting down drones, missiles entering from Russia.
Visual identification of targets by pilots would not longer be required, Poland's Deputy Defense Minister said.
EU's decision to pay for alleged 'anti-reform' draws criticism from Ukrainian experts. The Ukrainian judicial watchdog Dejure argued in June that "rather than improving the integrity declaration system, (the integrity declarations law) effectively dismantles integrity declarations as a meaningful tool for holding judges accountable."
Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns. The president said that Russia is looking to "increase the involvement of foreigners" in its armed forces. North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the more than 8,000 military personnel currently stationed in Russia.
Russia to raise military spending by 27% in 2027, highest level in war so far, media reports. Russia is planning to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.58 billion) on its military in 2027, an increase of around 27% over the previously budgeted amount.
EU approves major defense projects plan, with Ukraine featuring prominently. The projects aim to address the EU's shortfalls in key defense areas, namely air defense, maritime security, space, drone and counter-drone capabilities, and security along the EU's eastern flank.
Kremlin seizes control of German retailer Metro AG's Russian properties.
Metro AG is one of the world’s largest retailers, specializing in food wholesale and food distribution to restaurants and hotels. Metro AG first entered the Russian market in 2001 and now operates 91 wholesale stores, employing around 9,000 employees in the country.
EU adopts Russia sanctions over crackdown on anti-war party, abduction of Ukrainian children. The sanctions list includes three judges from Russia's Supreme Court and an official from the country's Prosecutor General's Office, according to an EU press release.
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