Vladimir Putin
Putin denied the possibility of freezing Russians’ bank deposits, whose volume has exceeded 70 trillion rubles. The rumors have been circulating since 2024.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described John Ratcliffe’s trip to Moscow as an attempt to preserve intelligence communication channels. The visit took place amid the Russia–Ukraine war.
Trump said he is ready to meet with Putin when the war is nearing its end for a peace agreement. He seeks good relations with both Russia and Ukraine.
ICAO has warned of growing threats to civil aircraft in conflict zones. The organization is calling for risk assessments and data sharing and is updating its aviation risk assessment manuals.
The Defense Forces refuted Putin's and Russian propaganda's claims that Kozacha Lopan had been captured. Active fighting is ongoing in the area.
Putin claimed that it was 12 km to the ring road in Sumy and that Sviatohirsk had been captured. The CPD called these claims far removed from reality.
Rosaviatsia stated that Ukraine’s recommendations have no legal force and announced the continuation of flights over Russia. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines about the danger.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on ICAO, airlines, and governments to avoid flying over Russia due to increased military activity. He added that Kyiv is exercising its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Budanov said that systematic strikes on military targets in the Russian Federation would be carried out in response to the aggression. Ukraine allows pauses only for the sake of genuine steps toward peace.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has arrived in Ireland for a meeting of EU ministers. He will present Kyiv’s priorities for military, energy and sanctions support.
"Aeroflot" shares fell by 5. 11% after Zelenskyy's warning about the danger of flying over Russia. Putin threatened Ukraine with a response.
putin called information about a new mobilization in russia an information attack. He stated that the kremlin is ready for negotiations and seeks lasting peace.
Putin said that Russian forces had received orders to launch massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities. He called this a response to Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russia’s civilian infrastructure and oil refineries.
Erdogan reported on the expansion of nuclear cooperation with Russia and the construction of new power plants. The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is close to being launched.
Berlin held Moscow responsible for a drone carrying explosives near a Ukrainian aircraft in Leipzig. Germany will tighten controls\r for Russians.
According to the military expert, the intensification of the strikes is connected with the situation on the front and pressure on Ukrainians and Europe. Oleh Zhdanov also pointed to restrictions on drone production and mobilization in Russia.
On the sidelines of the G20, Scott Bessent urged Anton Siluanov to end the war. European officials refused to be photographed with the Russian delegation.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow with a call to end the war sooner and met with Naryshkin and Bortnikov. After that, the Kremlin canceled his meeting with Putin.
Putin compared the war against Ukraine to orcas hunting polar bears. There is no scientific evidence of such attacks.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Putin to move from war to a cessation of hostilities. At the same time, India maintains close economic ties with Russia.
The Telegraph columnist said that Putin retains maximalist goals regarding Ukraine. Russia has the resources to continue the war.
Peskov called Axios's report about a proposed trilateral summit "information ducks. " Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was confirmed.
As of July 1, 2026, the central office of Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) has 812 military and civilian personnel. The service protects Russia’s leadership.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov took part in a G20 meeting for the first time since the invasion. Europeans threatened to boycott the photo, and he did not appear.
Zelenskyy said that the intelligence services of Ukraine and its partners are recording Putin’s desire to continue the war. He discussed this with Witkoff and Kushner.
Putin and Xi Jinping met in Kyrgyzstan ahead of the SCO summit. Moscow seeks to make visa-free travel with China permanent.
The Economist reports on Putin's plans to recruit another 300,000–400,000 men without a new mobilization. Recruitment could be carried out by regional authorities.
Lavrov stated that NATO's actions in the Arctic threaten Russia's security. The Alliance is increasing its presence in the region.
SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
Aleksey Zhuravlyov called for the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine to force its capitulation. There are no signs of preparations for a strike.