Zelensky told the UN that Putin is spreading the idea of war globally, while arguing Russia’s oil revenues and manpower are under mounting strain.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause operations for Ukraine talks, while Rubio kept open a U.S. role in pursuing a ceasefire.
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people and injured six, damaging residential areas and medical property, including a maternity hospital parking lot.
Kaluga and Zabaykalsky Krai are restoring gasoline limits as refinery strikes and supply disruptions deepen Russia’s fuel-market strain.
German investigators are examining whether a crashed drone near a Bundeswehr logistics hub may have carried explosives.
U.S. and Iranian officials held mediated U.N.-sideline talks after Trump threatened Iran, raising stakes for sanctions, shipping and Gulf risk.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as member states debated whether to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Macron said he and Trump are coordinating on a moratorium for strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure and on stronger air defenses for Kyiv.
The Chemmani mass grave discovery has renewed pressure on Sri Lanka’s leaders to deliver a credible investigation into wartime disappearances.
Berlin’s Left Party won the capital’s election, setting up difficult coalition talks over housing, antisemitism and governing credibility.
Yabloko cleared the 5 percent threshold in Novgorod, preserving a key route to future State Duma participation without collecting signatures.
United Russia led Russia’s Duma vote with 57.76 percent after most protocols were counted, putting a constitutional majority within reach.