Meanwhile, diplomatic sources reveal that Ukraine-Russia peace talks may take place in Istanbul on 23-24 July.

Local production and joint purchasing have become hallmark features of European weapons acquisitions in the land domain.

New figures from the Hamas-run ministry include 12 children who have died, as the UN says Israel must allow aid into Gaza.

The UN says Israel must allow aid into Gaza, as a hospital director says 900,000 children in Gaza are suffering from hunger.