Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council, OSCE meetings after Russian attack on Kyiv: FM Sybiha

Costa, von der Leyen condemn Russian strikes across Ukraine as 'ruthless cruelty' targeting civilians

European CouncilAntonio Costa and European CommissionUrsula von der Leyen condemned Russian escalation, calling the attacks a ruthless demonstration of cruelty against civilians and civilian infrastructure, showing disregard for people and peace negotiations.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns Russian attack on civilian targets in Ukraine, including office of German broadcaster ARD.

Merz condemned the Russian attack on civilian targets in Ukraine, including the office of German broadcaster ARD.

Russia bans flower imports from Armenia and suspends Jermuk mineral water and alcohol imports after Security Council meeting, citing unfriendly steps by Yerevan. Moscow warns closer EU ties risk EAEU membership and gas price hikes.

Russia has banned flower imports from Armenia and suspended imports and sales of Jermuk mineral water and alcoholic beverages, according to a decision by Rosselkhoznadzor announced after a Russian Security Council meeting. Moscow warned that Armenia's rapprochement with the EU could lead to loss of EAEU membership and higher gas prices.

Xi Jinping criticizes Japanese PM over remilitarization push at Beijing summit with Trump, FT reports

Chinese Xi Jinping criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over her remilitarization push during a summit with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, according to the Financial Times citing people familiar with the meeting.