Diplomacy
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is preventing expedited passage of NATO accession for Finland and Sweden.
The White House said it has no indications of Iran sending or selling drones to Russia.
Sanctions
The UK sanctioned additional Russian officials.
Consequences
The IMF has upgraded Russia’s GDP outlook.
European ministers approved a draft European law to voluntarily lower gas demand by 15% from August through March.
Despite stories saying that Russia is opting out of the International Space Station in 2024, NASA said it has not received official word yet.
Ukraine Sitrep
German rocket systems and self-propelled howitzers arrived in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s energy giant Naftogaz defaulted on its foreign bonds.