Several hundred Ukrainian soldiers have deserted military training courses in Germany since 2022, with over 80 cases recorded in Saxony-Anhalt, raising concerns over troop morale and training effectiveness.
Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.
Serbia's President Vučić announced early parliamentary elections for October 2023 amid ongoing protests demanding government accountability and anti-corruption reforms.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv causes at least five deaths, multiple injuries, and damages residential and medical facilities overnight.
NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.
US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov urges holding elections despite ongoing war, seeking lawful and safe mechanisms to uphold democracy amid conflict.
US President Trump aims to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un at November's APEC summit in Shenzhen to renew nuclear negotiations amid escalating concerns over Pyongyang's arsenal.
Overnight Russian drone strikes on Zaporizhzhia caused one death, six injuries, and damage to residential and non-residential buildings amid ongoing rescue efforts.
US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.
Russia's election chief calls for stripping voting rights from emigrated citizens and urges lawmakers to reconsider electoral rules for 'foreign agents' amid increased political controls.
Over 180 drones were shot down near Moscow during an overnight attack involving 620 UAVs, leading to injuries and temporary airport restrictions in the region.