"Russia's Wagner Chief Prigozhin Dies in Plane Crash, Confirming Genetic Tests"

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the private military company Wagner Group, died in a plane crash in Russia. The death of Prigozhin raises questions about the future of Russian mercenaries who have been involved in the invasion of Ukraine and other operations. Ukraine's military has retaken the settlement of Robotyne, and further advances in the region are being monitored. A United Nations commission is set to visit Ukraine to investigate reports of human rights violations. The war in Ukraine reached the 18-month mark, with Ukraine celebrating Independence Day and displaying remnants of wrecked Russian military vehicles. The U.S. Republican presidential candidates had differing views on the conflict, while Russia defended its invasion at the BRICS summit. The situation remains tense, with ongoing missile attacks and territorial gains reported by Ukraine's military.