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India
New Delhi condemned the strike on the MV Omorfi that killed an Indian seafarer, while Kyiv requested ministerial talks and argued that Black Sea shipping faces threats from Russia's actions.
United States
The White House meetings bring together competing demands over Iran diplomacy, Israeli politics, Ukrainian air defenses and delayed U.S. military assistance.
India
India has formally rejected Russia's claim that the MV Golden Leo was carrying military cargo when it was struck off Ukraine's Odesa port, stating that the vessel had loaded grain before departing. The attack killed ten people, including four Indian seafarers, and prompted New Delhi to summon the Russian envoy over what it called an "unacceptable" targeting of civilian shipping.
Europe
The European Union adopted a 21st sanctions package against Russia, widening restrictions across banking, crypto services, oil revenues, the shadow fleet, military supply chains and trade channels linked to Moscow's war economy.
Asia
Japan imported about 1.53 million barrels of Russian oil in May and June at an average price near $103 per barrel, underscoring how limited Sakhalin-linked shipments remain part of Tokyo's energy balance despite sanctions pressure.
Russia
European Union governments reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia, extending the oil price cap for 12 months and adding restrictions aimed at banks, crypto platforms, oil trading channels and supply networks linked to Moscow's war effort.
Europe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is prepared for all scenarios amid European militarization, while reiterating that Russia does not seek to attack anyone. Speaking after an ASEAN summit in Manila, Lavrov emphasized Russia's material readiness for any developments.
Asia
Indonesia has received its first Russian crude shipment under a broader import arrangement designed to reinforce national reserves as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz pressure Asian fuel supply chains.
Europe
A Russian missile strike on a corn-carrying vessel off Ukraine's Black Sea coast killed ten people, including a maritime pilot, as attacks on shipping routes intensify. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged Golden Leo was hit by three cruise missiles, prompting an overnight rescue operation that saved eight of the seventeen crew members.
China
China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations urged restraint in the Ukraine conflict, condemning attacks on civilians and calling for renewed dialogue toward a comprehensive and binding peace settlement.
Russia
Vladimir Putin said attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are intended to damage the economy and unsettle society, but argued that the country's power system has unusually high reserve capacity and can maintain normal operations.
Russia
Russia's Defense Ministry said Ukraine rejected a proposed halt to shelling in Konstantinovka that would have allowed the return of bodies of Ukrainian soldiers killed during recent fighting for the Donbass city.
