Latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Russians are starting to stand in long lines at banks to withdraw cash as power outages and supply disruptions accelerate the country's economic decline.
Putin commented on Ukrainian strikes for the first time since attacks on Moscow, speaking during a government video conference. He said he wanted to address matters not directly related to the day's agenda items.
Explosions and gunfire are reported in Simferopol district, occupied Crimea. In Sovietskyi district, a mobile fire group reportedly attempted to shoot down a drone.
New contacts between Russia and the US should take place before the end of summer, said Russian DeputySergei Ryabkov. He said Russia and the US achieved good results in 2025 with a 'brisk start' in resuming dialogue, and while setbacks exist, each new advancement requires significant effort.
Report claims a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missile is heading toward Vinnytsia, Ukraine, posing an active threat.
Air alert declared across Ukraine after detection of MiG-31K takeoff, an aircraft capable of carrying the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
Drone strikes hit homes in Sumy, killing three family members including a 13-year-old, as explosions disrupted a residential neighborhood amid cross-border tensions.
Drones heading toward Poltava and Kharkiv regions in Ukraine: two drones approaching Zinkiv in Poltava region, one drone toward Rohan in Kharkiv region.
Drone attack reported on Sumy and Kharkiv regions in Ukraine, with drones heading toward Shostka, Krolevets, Bohodukhiv, and Chuhuiv.
A Russian State Duma committee has supported measures to stimulate the domestic fuel market. A source familiar with the amendments told RBC the bill could pass second and third readings as early as Wednesday at a plenary session.
Ukrainian evacuation group 'Phoenix' has moved 57 civilians from frontline Donetsk Oblast settlements since early June. Operations use armored vehicles with anti-drone cages and anti-drone netting to reduce exposure to Russian drones.
The 425th Separate Assault Regiment 'Skelya,' responding to a Babel publication about military deaths in the unit, stated that 18 of 26 mentioned cases occurred in a hospital or en route and were related to health conditions or illnesses of mobilized personnel. The unit said the issues raised require thorough study and verification.
Drones reported over Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions in Ukraine, heading toward Poltava, Ternivka, Petropavlivka, and Zinkiv.
In Zaporizhzhia, local public channels report a series of explosions in the city. Fires are being recorded in several locations.
The over-the-counter dollar rate exceeded 75 rubles for the first time in two months, largely driven by expectations of reduced export revenue supply due to falling oil prices. Analysts do not rule out the dollar reaching 80 rubles by end of summer, citing increased demand from the public and importers, as well as Ministry of Finance buybacks under the budget rule.
Ukraine reported new casualties following overnight Russian strikes.
A tornado struck the Sverdlovsk region overnight on June 23. 16 people sought medical assistance, 99 private homes were damaged with 32 completely destroyed, and 25 vehicles and 15 power lines were damaged, Russia's Emergencies Ministry reported.
A massive drone attack on Ukraine recorded 13 hits, with 118 of 135 enemy drones shot down.
The average cost of finishing new office space in Moscow reached 170.6 thousand rubles per square meter as of May, up 22% year-on-year. Key drivers include a shortage of qualified workers and engineers, rising contractor costs, higher engineering system costs, and market adaptation to increased tax burden. Developers are increasingly offering offices in new business centers without finishing.
Ukraine warns its ceasefire offer may expire soon due to limited patience. Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure have disrupted fuel supplies, escalating the conflict.
Occupied Crimea was subjected to a massive drone attack last night, with explosions reported across the entire peninsula. According to local correspondents, explosions and air defense operations were observed in Kerch, Feodosia, Krasnoperekopsk, and Shelkino.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the neutralization of 143 UAVs overnight over nine regions and the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
Russia's FSB reported detaining two women who planned suicide bombings near a law enforcement building in Pyatigorsk, seizing a homemade explosive device of about 2 kg TNT equivalent. The FSB alleged a second detainee intended to deliver a similar device on instructions from Ukrainian handlers.
Air defense forces shot down 143 drones overnight over Russian regions, the Defense Ministry reported.
Russian air defense forces destroyed 143 drones over Russian regions overnight, according to the Defense Ministry.
Russian air defense forces shot down 143 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions and over the waters of the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Air defense destroyed 143 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions and the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry reported.
A powerful tornado ripped through Russia's Sverdlovsk region.
The World Bank's Board of Directors approved overnight on Tuesday the First Development Policy Operation 'Jobs in Ukraine and Private Sector Growth' (DPO) worth $3.39 billion, aimed at supporting Ukraine's reform program to attract private financing, address labor shortages, and deepen cross-border market integration.
Ukraine struck a space communications center in Moscow and a bridge near Zaporizhzhia.