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On July 26, 2026, Iran warned Ukraine of retaliation after a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemning the attack and calling on Europe and the UN to respond. Araghchi also accused Ukraine of acting at Israel's behest to drag Europe into war, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia is assisting Iran in connection with the incident. (ongoing coverage)
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine will lose its western lands sooner or later.
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pledged continued support for Ukraine ahead of a visit by President Zelensky.
An Austrian politician opposed fast-track Ukraine EU membership.
The Kremlin said it sees dualism in Trump's position on the Ukraine conflict, and Trump and Zelensky are set to meet in Washington this week.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary