Daily brief
Kremlin spokesman says talks with Europe are inevitable, as Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for a state visit. The Russian ambassador to France was summoned over ‘systematic’ strikes on Ukraine, while EU countries rejected Russia's threat against diplomats and issued summons in protest. Russia also threatened Finland over drone airspace use by Ukraine.
West points out lessons Russia could learn from Iran conflict.
Putin's visit to Beijing shows strong China-Russia ties.
UN envoy warns of approaching global catastrophe.
US denies visa to Russian deputy foreign minister ahead of UN Security Council session.