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Lithuania issued its first public drone shelter order since Russia's invasion after a radar signal was detected in Belarusian airspace, with NATO and EU leadership attributing responsibility to Russia and Belarus.

This comes as Cuba warned of a "bloodbath" should the US launch a military strike, Zelenskyy cautioned Russia may use Belarus to open a new front, and Trump declared an Iran deal "largely negotiated."

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1️⃣ 🇱🇹 Lithuania issues first public drone shelter order since Russia's invasion: Vilnius residents, including the president, prime minister, and lawmakers, were directed to take shelter after the defence ministry detected a radar signal with drone characteristics in Belarusian airspace, suspending flights and halting trains. The alert was lifted within roughly 40 minutes, with NATO and EU leadership attributing responsibility to Russia and Belarus.

2️⃣ 🇱🇻 Russia accuses Latvia of facilitating Ukrainian drone strikes: Russia's foreign intelligence service and UN representative claimed that Latvia allowed Ukraine to use its territory to launch drone strikes against Russia, naming five Latvian military bases and threatening military retaliation. Latvia, the US, and independent analysts rejected the allegations, with experts describing the escalation as domestic crisis management by the Kremlin following a drone attack on the Moscow region.

3️⃣ 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump declares Iran deal "largely negotiated": Trump said an agreement involving the US, Iran, and several other countries had been substantially concluded, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with final details still being discussed. Iran described a 14-point memorandum of understanding still being finalised, with further talks expected within 30 to 60 days.

4️⃣ 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy warns Russia may use Belarus to open new front: Following consultations with Ukraine's military and intelligence leadership, Zelenskyy said Russia held talks with Lukashenko aimed at drawing Belarus into future operations, with scenarios targeting either the Chernihiv-Kyiv direction or an unspecified NATO member state. Ukraine's Defence Forces have been instructed to reinforce relevant sectors.

5️⃣ 🇪🇺 Europe weighs envoy to reopen talks with Putin: EU foreign ministers are set to discuss candidates to represent the bloc in direct talks with Moscow, with Angela Merkel the leading name alongside Mario Draghi, Alexander Stubb, and Sauli Niinistö, per sources cited by the Financial Times. Merkel has distanced herself from the role, citing her lack of current political authority.

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🇨🇺🇺🇸 Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US launches military strike

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any US military action against Cuba would result in a "bloodbath" with severe consequences for regional peace, following an Axios report citing classified intelligence that Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to strike the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay, US military vessels, and Key West, Florida. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez defended Cuba's right to self-defense under the UN charter, while also accusing those seeking to attack Cuba of using false pretexts. 

Cuba has faced deepening economic hardship since the US cut off its energy supplies following the arrest of Venezuela's president in January, leaving the country with fuel shortages and electricity available for only one to two hours daily.

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1️⃣ 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy warns of imminent Oreshnik strike on Ukraine: Citing intelligence from Ukraine, the US, and Europe, Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, potentially involving the hypersonic Oreshnik missile — used against Ukraine twice previously, in November 2024 and January 2026. The warning follows Putin ordering retaliation options after a drone strike on a Luhansk student dormitory that killed 18, which Ukraine denied.

2️⃣ 🇧🇴 Bolivia protests intensify as economic crisis deepens: Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, and Indigenous communities escalated weeks-long demonstrations in La Paz demanding President Paz's resignation, with riot police deploying tear gas as protesters looted government offices amid severe food, fuel, and medicine shortages. An arrest warrant was issued for the country's largest union leader on terrorism charges, as Bolivia contends with 14% annual inflation.

3️⃣ 🇵🇰🇸🇦 Pakistan deploys troops and Chinese weapons to Saudi Arabia: Reuters reported that Pakistan sent 8,000 troops, roughly 16 JF-17 warplanes, and a Chinese HQ-9 air defence system to Saudi Arabia in early April under a mutual defence pact signed in September 2025. The agreement leaves open the possibility of expanding Pakistani troop presence to 80,000 to secure Saudi borders.

4️⃣ 🇺🇸 Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence: Gabbard announced her resignation effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham's recent bone cancer diagnosis, with principal deputy director Aaron Lukas set to serve as acting director. She becomes the fourth cabinet departure of Trump's second term.

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