Legendary footballer Andrea Pirlo is no longer a candidate for the head coach position of the Italy national team due to criticism of his cooperation with the Russian bookmaker company Fonbet. Pirlo denies political support for Russia, calling the cooperation purely commercial.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has added Jordan to the list of countries banned for flights. The reason was the rapid deterioration of the security situation due to military activity.
A tanker was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. UKMTO called on ships to exercise increased caution due to the rise in incidents in the region.
UKMTO reported that two vessels were struck by unknown projectiles off Oman and the UAE. One vessel is drifting and on fire, the crew has been evacuated.
Ukraine should start searching for a replacement for Saab 340 AEW aircraft, which can serve until 2030. Poland is already negotiating the purchase of successors.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned Iran's missile strikes on UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Two Ukrainian citizens were injured as a result of the attack.
Iran launched a missile strike on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. An Indian citizen was killed, two Ukrainians and six Indians were injured.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US military facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. The escalation calls into question the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The depositary Euroclear filed a lawsuit with a Belgian court to block a Russian court's decision to pay 220 billion euros. Euroclear insists that only Belgian courts have jurisdiction over it.
The UAE is expanding ports and building pipelines to export oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The plan is aimed at achieving complete energy independence.
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.
The restoration of oil supplies will take months due to logistical problems and security risks. Despite the deal, prices remain higher than pre-war levels.
The presidents of the US and Ukraine will participate in the G7 summit next week. A separate bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy is currently not planned.
Trump will meet with Middle East leaders and Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in France. The parties will discuss the economy, artificial intelligence, and supply chains.
The UAE will allocate up to $20 billion to Iran to stop attacks in the region. The Emirati Foreign Ministry officially denies the information regarding the provision of these funds.
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.
Iran has accused the US and Israel of using Starlink and is threatening attacks on Musk's assets. Ground stations in Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE are under threat.
Lockheed Martin will increase production of PAC-3 missiles but does not guarantee delivery timelines. The Pentagon determines the priority of orders for allies.
The President of France invited the leaders of Ukraine and four Arab countries to the G7 summit in Evian. They will discuss aid to Kyiv and stability in the Middle East.
The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in July. Seven countries plan to fully lift restrictions by the end of September.
The Ministry of Defense of the RF reported a prisoner exchange with Ukraine under the 185 for 185 formula. The United Arab Emirates acted as a mediator in the process.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak confirmed the decline in oil production due to repairs at refineries. In April, production decreased by 460,000 barrels per day.
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.
Shipping is recovering thanks to consultations with the US and news of a possible truce. A quarter of the previously blocked vessels have already left the region.
The RF is sabotaging prisoner exchange agreements and blaming Ukraine for it. Ombudsman Lubinets stated that the process is being used to conduct psychological operations (IPSO).
The official fund of the Trump Peace Council is empty. Donors are transferring funds to JPMorgan accounts, bypassing the World Bank without proper financial oversight.
Fire Point will launch over 200 satellites for a sovereign communication system. The first major batch of spacecraft will be placed into orbit as early as 2027.
Magnetic mines allegedly of NATO manufacture were reportedly found on the tanker Arrhenius in the port of Ust-Luga. The Alliance has denied these accusations and any involvement in the incident.
Trump urged Saudi Arabia and Qatar to recognize Israel. This is part of a new security architecture amid successful US negotiations with Iran.
South Korea is considering exporting K30 Biho systems to the UAE to counter Iranian drones. Previously, Seoul refused to provide weapons to Ukraine due to the state of war.
