The New York Times
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.
Russian Ambassador Oleg Ozerov accused the West, without providing evidence, of preparing Moldova for a conflict with Russia. The NYT calls Moldova a possible target of the Kremlin.
In Moscow, John Ratcliffe conveyed to the FSB a grim assessment of Russia’s condition and called for negotiations. He also assured his Ukrainian counterparts that there would be no concessions.
Country singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville. The cause of death has not been reported.
John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
The Russian dictator set a task for 2026 at a secret briefing: the breakup of NATO and the EU from within. Moldova plays a key role in this, where Moscow is interfering in the elections.
The NYT reports that Putin is restricting his movements due to the threat of drone attacks, using fake motorcades and an armored train. Videos of meetings with the Russian dictator may be shown with a delay of up to two months.
Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Wildberries warehouses caused losses of 480 billion rubles, exceeding the annual budget of the Irkutsk region. The marketplace lost a third of its warehouse capacity, while the Russian government does not plan direct payments to sellers.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Taiwan, following Ukraine’s example, is creating fleets of aerial drones and unmanned strike boats to repel a possible invasion from China. Taiwanese officials are trying to emulate the Ukrainian “David versus Goliath” approach.
The Pentagon revoked former U. S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s access to classified information over the alleged disclosure of information about the Air Force One aircraft. Kendall denies the allegations, stating that he always followed the rules.
Researchers used the Evo 2 AI model to create new viruses, 16 of which proved capable of reproducing in bacteria. The technology could open up new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.
Iran promised a "retaliatory strike" after the drone attack in the Caspian Sea, considering Ukraine's Black Sea ports as targets. Diplomatic efforts, including a conversation between the foreign ministers, calmed the situation.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
The US conducted a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting command centers and drone storage facilities. The price of oil exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since May after Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers.
Iran refused the temporary truce deal proposed by the US, which was brought to Tehran by the Prime Minister of Iraq. Tehran insists on resolving the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz before any ceasefire.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani analyzes legal mechanisms for executing the ICC arrest warrant for the Prime Minister of Israel. He considers Netanyahu a war criminal but acknowledges the limitations of his authority.
Trump claimed that China bought, stole or hacked tens of millions of voter documents. US intelligence believes the data was collected for influence campaigns, not election fraud.
A new monkey species, Colobus congoensis, has been discovered in the DRC, marking the fifth new species of African monkey in 75 years.
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
U. S. President Donald Trump officially notified Congress of the defensive strikes against targets in Iran on July 7. This reignites the debate over the president's authority to wage war without congressional approval.
After mass expulsion from Europe, Russian intelligence officers relocated their espionage activities to Japan. They steal high-tech components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
Ukraine and Iran have brought the military plans of the Russian Federation and the US to a stalemate. Now Putin and Trump are trying to achieve the surrender of their opponents through negotiations.
White voters without a college degree have become mass-disillusioned with Trump's economy. Approval ratings among this key electorate have fallen to 33-47 percent.
The Trump administration plans to reduce the number of fighter jets from 150 to 100 and withdraw part of the fleet. This will limit the Alliance's reconnaissance capabilities.
Beijing has confirmed the detention of US citizen Min Jing in the city of Kunming. The Myanmar affairs analyst is suspected of espionage and threatening national security.
The artist is suspected of violence against 13 women between 1997 and 2019. Bruel denies the allegations but has canceled all performances until September.
An Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; two crew members were rescued. This is the first loss of an Apache in the conflict, and the causes are currently being investigated.