Bavarian CSU leader Alexander Hoffmann calls for Ukraine to share advanced drone technologies with Germany via a bilateral agreement to strengthen German defense capabilities.
The EU is summoning Russia's envoy over missile strikes on a Kyiv military exhibition and Latvia’s consulate, proposing expanded sanctions amid Kyiv’s advancing drone capabilities.
June saw a 29% drop in Russian drone strikes and a 15% decrease in missile attacks on Ukraine compared to May, though experts caution this may be temporary amid ongoing conflict.
Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.
Drone strikes hit Russia's Tula region and Moscow suburb Reutov, killing three civilians and sparking an industrial fire amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine hostilities.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian companies and 34 individuals linked to the military-industrial complex, extending measures against key defense suppliers and lobbyists.