Global food price index fell in June to lowest level in two years

The global food price index fell in June to its lowest level in two years, following the cheapening of vegetable oils, sugar, cereals and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced. At the same time, cereal prices declined 2% last month, according to the institution.

Kiev insists on unequivocal commitment at NATO summit on Ukraine's integration into North Atlantic alliance

A few days ahead of next week's NATO summit in Vilnius, Ukraine continues to insist on an unequivocal commitment from alliance leaders that the country will be welcomed into the organisation, reports Agerpres.

War in Ukraine: Kiev General Staff announces that Russia has so far lost more than 234 thousand troops

The General Staff of the Ukrainian army has announced that more than 30 clashes have taken place on the battlefield in the last day. Meanwhile, the death toll from the Russian attack on Liman is rising, and in the Ukrainian city of Nikopol people are facing a shortage of drinking water due to the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and the complicated situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.

Legion "Freedom of Russia" plans new operations in the border area

The "Freedom of Russia" Legion, a battalion of volunteer paramilitaries, is planning new operations in Russia's border area, a spokesman for the group said, reports Agerpres with reference to dpa.

US allies express concern over Washington's decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine

Several US allies have expressed concern over Washington's decision to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs, BBC reports. On Friday, the US confirmed it would send the controversial munitions to Ukraine, a decision President Joe Biden called "very difficult".

Russia criticises return of Ukrainian commanders from Turkey

The Kremlin on Saturday criticised Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski's repatriation of several Ukrainian commanders who were to remain in Turkey until the end of the conflict under an agreement between Moscow and Kiev, AFP and Agerpres report.

Miller threatens Ukrainian Naftogaz with sanctions

Gazprom chief Alexei Miller threatens Ukraine's national oil and gas company with sanctions. Miller accuses Naftogaz representatives of illegal litigation and the company's failure to meet its contractual obligations. Miller claims that the Kiev-based energy company's management is taking a non-constructive attitude to the organisation of Russian gas transit to Europe.

War in Ukraine: Kiev registers 'tactical success' towards Bahmut, according to US experts

Six people have been killed and five wounded in a Russian shell attack on the Ukrainian town of Liman. Meanwhile, Kiev is registering a "tactical success" in the direction of Bahmut, according to American specialists at the Institute for the Study of War. On the 500th anniversary of the start of the war, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski paid a symbolic visit to Snake Island. There, he laid flowers in memory of defenders killed in Russian bombing raids. Meanwhile, the US has confirmed it will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions for its counter-offensive against Kremlin forces.

Erdogan: Ukraine "deserves" to join NATO

Ukraine "deserves to join NATO", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday after a meeting in Istanbul with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Zelenski, reports Agerpres.

Fire in Milan retirement home kills 6 people, injures around 80

An overnight fire in a retirement home in Milan killed six people and injured around 80, including three who are in a critical condition, Italian authorities said on Friday, Reuters reports.

Lukashenko: If the West does not want Russia to win in Ukraine, it is necessary to start negotiations

If the West does not want Russia to win in Ukraine, then they'd better sit down at a negotiating table and come to an agreement, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with foreign and Belarusian journalists in Minsk on 6 July, BelTA has learned.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet Turkish president to discuss Black Sea grain deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the expiration date of the Black Sea grain deal approaches, writes Bloomberg.