Russian forces struck an infrastructure facility in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring three others, a city official said, as reported by Reuters. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The attack came after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow overnight, with about 400 drones targeting the Russian capital, injuring 10 people. This was in response to one of the largest attacks on Kyiv over the weekend.
Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Russia had expelled an Italian military attache and one of his aides from Moscow "without cause," calling it a "blatant act of retaliation for Italy's expulsion of two Russian military attachés" who had been caught spying in Rome.
Hungary's government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó, who last week resigned from parliament to take an executive position at the company. Prime Minister Péter Magyar accused Szijjártó of helping BYD "with hundreds of billions (of forints) in public money, diplomatic support and state infrastructure."
Norway saw the "largest fire in modern times" destroy over 100 homes, local authorities said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would hold "key talks" to defuse a political crisis triggered by the defence minister's sacking.
Lithuania's defence minister warned that Russia sees the Baltics and Poland as "nearest targets" as it looks for "a new escalation."
Ukraine's top military leadership denied reports suggesting the army chief's sacking.
UK's new Prime Minister Burnham said there would be "no change" in Britain's support for Ukraine.
The EU pledged to continue close work with Ukraine on reforms, drones, and energy under the new PM.
AliExpress was fined a record €550m by the EU for failing to stop the sale of illegal and fake goods.
A Russian anti-war politician ended his run for parliament, citing legal setbacks.
Keir Starmer formally resigned as British prime minister, with Burnham set to be confirmed as his successor.