Global EV sales reached 1. 8 million units in May, driven by growth in Europe. North America is losing ground, while China breaks export records.
The Ukrainian president is ready to meet with Putin in a neutral country, but rejects Moscow. Organizing negotiations through US mediation is currently extremely difficult.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will present a defense investment plan by the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversation with NATO Secretary General Rutte took place amid intensifying political pressure
70,000 security personnel will be deployed to guard the NATO summit in Ankara. The event will be attended by the leaders of the Alliance member states and US President Donald Trump.
The USA will play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 13. Katy Perry will perform at the opening ceremony, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend.
Trump canceled strikes on Iran after all parties agreed on the points of the new deal. According to the American leader, the naval blockade will remain in effect until the signing process is completed.
May 2024 became the hottest in history due to climate change and El Niño. The global temperature exceeded the pre-industrial level by 1.42 degrees.
Thirteen people were killed as a result of overnight Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The Taliban accuses the neighboring country of attacking civilian homes.
Kubilius proposes creating a defense union based on the E5 for Ukraine's rapid integration. The new structure will allow for the strengthening of European security outside the EU.
Zelenskyy commented on the removal of Ukrainian flags in Britain and called for the transfer of funds from Chelsea. The President plans to invite King Charles to Ukraine.
Delcy Rodríguez and Recep Erdoğan discussed cooperation in energy and trade. The parties plan to increase trade volume to $3 billion.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
Pashinyan announced the victory of his party in the elections in Armenia. Civil Contract is leading with a result of 54.5 percent of the vote.
Nikol Pashinyan denied the existence of tension in relations with Russia. He emphasized the institutional framework and close ties with Putin.
The US denied visas to some of the Iranian national team staff and mandated that players arrive only on the day of the match. The State Department explained the restrictions as security measures.
The Turkish vessel DURU 67 was attacked near Sevastopol and subsequently sank. One fisherman was killed and five others were injured during the attack.
Ukraine national team midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi has signed a three-year contract with Trabzonspor. He left the Italian club Genoa as a free agent.
The government is simplifying the return of youth from occupation who lack documents in the registries. Identity certificates can be issued free of charge through designated diplomatic missions.
At the St. Petersburg Forum, the Russian Federation is trying to hide a budget deficit of 80 billion dollars. Revenues have fallen by 40%, and 71 of the country's regions have become deficit-ridden.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
Marco Rubio confirmed Trump's participation in the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8. The US will demand reforms and increased defense spending from its allies.
Ukraine national team winger Oleksandr Zubkov has moved from Trabzonspor to Greek side AEK. The contract was signed until 2030 for four million euros.
Turkey and Russia's Gazprom have begun negotiations on extending gas supplies after 2026. The parties are discussing the volumes and terms of the new contracts.
A number of countries have condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon and called for diplomacy. The international community demands an immediate end to the military escalation.
The Russian Federation has banned aviation fuel exports until the end of November due to attacks on oil refineries. The decision was made to avoid a shortage amid falling oil refining volumes.
More than half of Russia's shadow fleet is corroding and threatens an environmental disaster. The vessels are over 20 years old, lack insurance and proper maintenance, and should be scrapped.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia has lost the initiative and noted a window for dialogue in January 2026. They aim to find a diplomatic path before the start of next winter.
In Denizli province, a passenger bus crashed into a barrier and burned down completely. As a result of the accident, eight people were killed and another 33 were injured.
