Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist.

In New York, I'm John Fassman.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

Over the past four months, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president, has kept up a steady

stream of digital public appearances.

His wife, Elena, is a more private person.

Our correspondent caught up with her in Kiev.

And seven centuries ago, the Black Death changed the course of human history.

Scientists are still arguing over its origins, in a debate that could shape the world's understanding

of how pandemics arise.

But first, America's Supreme Court tends to release high-profile decisions at the end

of its term, with just two weeks left before its summer recess.

Yesterday, the court issued the most expansive Second Amendment ruling in over a decade.

Along partisan lines, the court struck down a New York state law that restricted people's

ability to carry concealed guns in public.

Tom King, the president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, one of the

plaintiffs in the case, hailed the court's ruling.

It's a huge victory for the lawful gun owners of New York State.

And it's going to change the playing field from here on out.

And it's a great day for freedom in the United States.

Joe Biden said he was disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision.

I think it's a bad decision, I think it's not a reason accurately, but I'm disappointed.

...