Donald Trump is blocking the new US sanctions on Russia from taking effect. Approved by Congress, the sanctions were intended to further punish Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine.
World politicsNorth Korea is part of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the country confirms after many ifs and buts. Russia's President Putin thanks his "Korean friends" for help in the battles in Kursk.
ConflictsMoscow is beating its chest about the Kursk region being recaptured from Ukrainian forces. But Kyiv denies defeat. "It's just a propaganda trick", says Ukraine's military leadership.
ConflictsUkraine appears to be on its way to losing a crucial hub for its presence in the Russian Kursk region and thereby losing a bargaining chip ahead of a potential ceasefire. Vladimir Putin has, according to Russian media, ordered the military to "completely liberate" Kursk.
WorldForces from Ukraine have "broken through at least two Russian defense lines" and captured over ten communities in the surprising land offensive that was launched inside Russia last week, according to the American think tank ISW's assessment. Ukraine now appears to confirm the offensive on Russian soil.
ConflictsFive civilians and hundreds of soldiers have lost their lives in a Ukrainian ground offensive in the Russian Kursk region, claims Russia. The country's president Vladimir Putin calls it "a large-scale provocation". The USA has contacted Ukraine's military to get information about the country's "goals".
WorldThe International Criminal Court ICC in The Hague issues an arrest warrant for Russia's former Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu. The Chief of the General Staff Valeriy Gerasimov is also subject to an order for detention.
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