Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian military officials documented 184 combat engagements across the front on June 29, alongside two missile strikes and 50 aerial bombardments involving 136 guided bombs. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's commitment to respond to Russian assaults, aiming to diminish Moscow's capacity to prolong the conflict, following recent attacks on several regions. Civilian infrastructure continued to be targeted; a guided aerial bomb strike in Kharkiv resulted in one fatality and five injuries. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone attack on a public transport vehicle claimed two lives and injured six individuals, including a child. Separately, a report reflected on the 2022 operation to liberate Snake Island, with military pilots describing the mission as "scary, low, fast, and very maneuverable." Russian forces withdrew from the island on June 30, 2022, after the sinking of the Moskva cruiser.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, reported early Tuesday that Russian air defenses intercepted at least 46 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Monday caused at least ten fatalities, including six in Dnipro, according to local authorities, though another report cited four deaths in Dnipro from bombardments. An overnight aerial assault on Kyiv also resulted in at least two injuries. These attacks led to power disruptions across the Sumy, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Concurrently, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his readiness for discussions with American representatives once Washington's focus on Iran diminishes. Governors in several Russian regions also communicated fuel restrictions.

Sources: Le Monde

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, along with hundreds of other platforms, is set to cease operations in the European market from July 1st. This development follows their failure to secure the necessary authorization under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Binance, which claims over 300 million global clients and positions itself as a sector leader, has not obtained the required approval to continue its activities within the EU. The new regulatory framework aims to standardize rules for crypto-asset service providers across the bloc. This exclusion marks a significant shift in the European crypto landscape, impacting numerous platforms that have not met the updated compliance standards.

Sources: Le Monde

US media and technology conglomerate Comcast is reportedly considering a strategic separation of its telecommunications and media divisions. This potential restructuring aligns with a broader trend observed within American capitalism, which encompasses both initial public offerings and the dismantling of large corporate entities. The reported move contrasts with other recent market activities, such as Elon Musk's SpaceX preparing for an IPO. Further details regarding the timeline or specific mechanisms of the proposed split were not immediately available.

Sources: Le Monde

Keiko Fujimori has been elected Peru's next president, securing 50.13% of the vote following the June 7 second round. The final ballot count concluded almost a month after the election. This marks Fujimori's fourth presidential bid, having previously served as first lady during her father Alberto Fujimori's autocratic presidency from 1990 to 2000. The 51-year-old leader of the Fuerza Popular party is frequently characterized by analysts as "the most influential personality in Peruvian politics." Her victory concludes a prolonged electoral process.

Sources: Le Monde