Fear of an imminent Russian threat appears to be growing in many countries. And this is also translating—primarily due to some pressure from U.S. President Trump—into increased defense spending. Following the NATO summit in Ankara with the leaders of the 32 NATO Member States, the Ukrainian president warns that Russia could indeed attack a NATO country in the near future.
Speaking to the press from the NATO summit at the presidential complex in the Turkish capital of Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte shared his views on the heavy attacks the United States carried out against Iranian targets last night.
Volodymyr Zelensky plans to once again urge NATO to provide more air defense for Ukraine at the NATO summit in Turkey, as Russian airstrikes continue to intensify the pressure on Kyiv. The Ukrainian president wants to convince his allies that additional interceptor missiles and Patriot systems are essential to protect civilians and cities from the escalating missile and drone attacks.
It's not yet clear whether she will actually officially declare her candidacy, as she previously stated she would not run for the French presidency if she were required to wear an ankle monitor. However, the court has already ruled that Marine Le Pen is indeed allowed to run for the Élysée.
In a video of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Putin looks particularly tired and pale. This has fueled speculation.
Ukrainian drones have struck the Russian oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia. Never before in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has Ukraine launched an attack so deep into Russian territory. Russian officials confirmed the attack, stated that most of the drones had been intercepted, and reported that there were no casualties.
Tens of thousands of mourners participated Monday in Tehran in the funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during an airstrike in the opening phase of the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The procession made its way through the Iranian capital at a time when the country is both mourning and flexing its political muscles.
A Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft was intercepted by two British fighter jets on July 2, the British Ministry of Defense reported on Monday.
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has announced that July 7 will be a “day of mourning” in memory of the victims of what he describes as “the largest enemy attack on the capital.”
Ten people were killed in Kyiv overnight from Sunday to Monday, Ukraine’s prosecutor general announced on Monday morning. On Sunday, Ukrainian President Zelensky had already warned of a major attack.