Russia's aviation kerosene imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May amid declining domestic production caused by refinery outages and ongoing military conflicts.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.
Finland has lifted its ban on importing and storing nuclear weapons as of July 1, bolstering national and NATO security amid escalating tensions with Russia.
German authorities have granted asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after a lengthy legal battle and interventions by human rights groups.
Russia shuts Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg and expels acting consul in response to Romania closing Russian consulate in Constanța after a drone incident.
France and Italy express reservations over the EU's proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, fearing it may unintentionally impact all Russian travelers amid the 21st sanctions package.
PACE adopts resolution condemning democratic decline in Georgia, urging government to end opposition persecution and ensure free elections amid official Georgian criticism.
Former US President Trump commends Zelensky’s resilience amid heavy losses in the Russia-Ukraine war and calls for peace efforts while criticizing European allies.
Drone debris caused a fire at a major oil depot near Krasnodar, while simultaneous drone strikes hit energy infrastructure across Crimea, triggering power outages and explosions.
The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.
Russia's maritime oil exports surged to a 2026 high amid US-Iran negotiations that triggered a 16% drop in global oil prices, intensifying market competition and price pressures.
The US has imposed new sanctions on five major Cuban state companies controlling 40% of the economy, escalating economic tensions and enabling US firms to pursue compensation claims.