A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv has left 7 dead and 17 injured. The assault, involving 15 missiles, targeted civilian infrastructure, including a printing house where 50 people were present.

Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleg Sinegubov confirmed the civilian focus of the attack, emphasizing there were no military facilities nearby.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack and reiterated his call for an improved air defense system. Zelenskiy criticized the global response, stating, “Russian terrorists exploit Ukraine’s inadequate air defense. This is a global weakness, not ours. Terrorism must be defeated everywhere.”

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

On Jul 4, 2025

The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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Russian Missile Attack on Kharkiv Kills 7, Injures 17

ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit