Daily brief
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov commented on Libya and US-Iran talks, drawing reactions from Arab states. Zelensky struggled to lobby European backers for more weapons amid the Middle East crisis, with Moscow saying the effort is failing. A Russian special envoy called UK Prime Minister Starmer's resignation the best scenario for Britain.
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni.
Putin said Ukraine is planning for Russia's victory, and ordered housing restoration in Dagestan with a new border chief appointed.
Germany and Czechia summoned Russian envoys over alleged threats, as Germany told Russia threats are 'unacceptable' after a list of arms makers was published.
Moscow and Beijing blocked a UN Security Council resolution, and Russia said it has obligations to an EU country.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary