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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, his first foreign trip, to reaffirm British support and discuss plans to boost Ukraine's long-range missile production.
A convoy comprising Malian soldiers and fighters from the Russian paramilitary 'Africa Corps' came under attack in northern Mali. Separatist forces claimed responsibility for the assault, which targeted reinforcements heading to a besieged military camp.
Reports from Mali detail torture and killings allegedly committed by the Malian government army and Russian fighters, with conflict monitor ACLED data indicating over 8,500 deaths in government operations since 2020.
Estonia has blocked entry for approximately 1,300 former Russian fighters this year and is now pressuring Brussels to implement an EU-wide ban on their entry even after the war in Ukraine concludes.
EU leaders from 25 countries have agreed to consider Estonia's proposal to restrict visas for Russian fighters, citing them as potential security threats.
Militants linked to al Qaeda and a Tuareg-led separatist group ambushed a military convoy in northern Mali, with sources close to the rebels claiming over 50 soldiers and allied Russian fighters were killed and others taken hostage.
According to the Swedish military, Russian fighter jets that flew close to the Swedish border turned back at the last moment, with indications suggesting it was a test of Sweden's readiness.
Europe faces a significant security threat as former Russian fighters involved in the aggression against Ukraine represent an increasing danger to the Schengen area.
Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.
There are growing calls for the European Union to implement an entry ban for Russian fighters involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
France and Italy have reportedly torpedoed efforts to impose sanctions, specifically a European travel ban, against Russian fighters in Ukraine. The measure, requested by about ten other countries, has been postponed.
Poland's F-35 fighter jets are being mass-produced and have already intercepted Russian drones over Poland, giving the country a significant advantage compared to Russia's limited production of the Su-57 and the non-existent Su-75.
Tuareg rebels in Mali have issued strong statements, vowing the downfall of the ruling junta and threatening to capture the country's north. They also demanded the withdrawal of Russian fighters from Mali.
Russia has announced it will halt the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline, while Slovakia has threatened to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia. These developments come as the Druzhba pipeline has reportedly resumed operations after repairs, and trust between Ukraine and Slovakia is strained over the pipeline.
Footage from the Iranian capital, which has not been officially confirmed, shows the takeoff of Russian MiG-29A fighter jets, as part of the Iranian air force, which w