As Putin ramps up his summer offensive in Ukraine, will he succeed? - ANALYSIS: Russia is stepping up its summer offensive both on the ground and in the air but support from Europe and sophisticated drone warfare could help Ukraine hold Moscow back.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for private investors in Russia's space sector as it seeks to develop a satellite network.

The readout of the pope's call with Vladimir Putin was unusual for the Vatican, which does not always issue statements about papal phone calls.

Russia Ukraine war intensified after Moscow went for fierce attacks in Kyiv and other parts of the war-torn country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to help resolve the nuclear dispute between Iran and the United States. According to the Kremlin spokesperson, Russia maintains close ties with Iran and Putin is ready to play a role in negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

A huge blaze has erupted at an oil refinery in a Russian town that was hit by Ukrainian drones earlier this year. Footage shows a fire raging at the industrial site in Kstovo, around 500 miles from the front lines in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.

A memorandum published by Russian state media was less a peace plan and more a demand for Ukraine to surrender, defang its military and become a vassal of Moscow.