Explosions in several regions of Ukraine, including Odesa

Several explosions rang out in the Odesa region this morning. The Air Force of Ukraine previously reported that a Russian missile was heading from the Mykolaiv region in the direction of the city of Odesa. Later, the mayor of Odesa, Hennadi Trukhanov, wrote on social networks that the missile appeared to be heading towards Yuzhne-Odesa. Local media then wrote that air defense was activated in the region. For now, there is no additional information, reports New voice of Ukraine.

Ukraine not ready to compromise with Russia, says Zelenskiy aide

Ukraine is not ready to compromise with Russia and give up any territory to end the war, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday when asked about U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's declaration that he could quickly end the conflict, Reuters reports.

Democratic congressman urges Biden to withdraw from presidential race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday called on US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race following his poor performance in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, DW reports.

Finland approves defense treaty with the United States

The Finnish Parliament on Monday unanimously approved a defense pact with the United States, which will allow enhanced US military presence and storage of defense material in Finland, AFP reports.

Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania start mine clearance operations in Black Sea

Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria commenced joint mine clearance operations in the Black Sea on Monday, 1 July, to improve the safety of shipping, in particular for Ukrainian grain exports, Bloomberg reports.

Thousands gather in Paris square to protest far-right National Rally party

Anti-far right protests erupted in Paris’s Place de la République Sunday evening where left-wing voters gathered to show support for the New Popular front – an alliance formed between French Socialists, Communists, Greens and France Unbowed party – after it came in second behind the far right alliance led by National Rally, AFP reports.

New drone attacks in Ukraine: At least seven civilians injured

At least seven civilians were injured during a nighttime attack by Russian drones in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the local military administration reported.

Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election

France on Sunday took a step closer to delivering what was once seen as an unthinkable nightmare: a far-right government taking power in Paris for the first time, Politico reports.

Fighting in Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells Cabinet amid tense cease-fire talks

Israel will continue fighting in Gaza until Hamas is eliminated and "all the other goals of the war are achieved," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as prospects of reaching a peace deal weaken, reports Politico.

Hungary's Orban moves to form new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday presented a new alliance with Austria's far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament, AFP reports.

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts resolution recognising Russia's actions as genocide of Ukrainian people

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly has adopted a resolution in which it recognises Russia's actions as genocide of the Ukrainian people as well as the need to decolonise Russia, reports Ukrainska Pravda.

France votes in snap polls as far-right eyes historic win

French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France’s trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first, AFP reports.