Eastern Europe
Europe
Kremlin Signals Readiness for Talks on Ukraine
Moscow said it was not responsible for the suspension of communications with Ukraine on agreements and proposals.
June 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones for Second Day Running
Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted dozens of drones over Moscow, a day after Kyiv launched its largest drone raid on the Russian capital.
June 19, 2026
‘Russia Is Beginning to Lose, and Ukraine Now Has the Cards,’ Says US State Dept. Veteran
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried says Ukraine now has “a lot of cards” as deep strikes inside Russia expose Putin and reshape US thinking.
June 19, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Secures Over $2.5B in Defense Aid, Zelensky Says
More than $2.5B in much-needed new defense aid, including for missiles and drones, has been pledged for Ukraine at the Ramstein-format meeting.
June 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Propagandists Call for Arrests Over Moscow Drone Videos
Russian state propagandists urged authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify and prosecute residents who filmed and shared footage of the latest drone attack.
June 18, 2026
War in Ukraine
Record 194 Ukrainian Drones Shut Down Moscow’s Red Square
Russian media reported widespread complaints about the failure of Moscow’s warning system, with residents saying they received no SMS alerts and heard no air raid sirens.
June 18, 2026
Zelensky
‘If Ukraine Burns, Moscow Will Burn’: Zelensky Links Moscow Strike to Lavra Attack
The Ukrainian leader said Russia’s war must carry a growing cost for both the Kremlin and ordinary Russians.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
Going to Moscow for Putin Meeting Would Be ‘Fatal Mistake’ for Zelensky, Former US Envoy Says
Ex-US Envoy Steven Pifer warned that a Putin-Zelensky meeting in Moscow would be dangerous and said G7 pledges must be followed by concrete pressure on Russia.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says US Air Defense Licenses Are Key Priority After G7
Zelensky said talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte focused on air defense production licenses, PURL contributions and faster deliveries of anti-ballistic missiles.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
G7 Leaders Hail New Unity on Russia Pressure as Trump Toughens Ukraine Line
G7 leaders welcomed what they described as a shift in Trump’s approach to Moscow, agreeing to increase sanctions pressure and expand support for Ukraine.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says Call With Trump, Macron After G7 ‘Could Change a Lot’
Zelensky said the post-summit call focused on strengthening Kyiv’s position, cooperation with allies and diplomatic prospects for peace.
June 18, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Denies Striking Bus With Belarusian Youth Football Team
Ukraine’s General Staff has denied Russian claims that a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a Belarusian children’s football team in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast, calling it “yet another information provocation.”
June 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Latvia’s PM to Russia: ‘There Are No Jokes With Us’
Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs sent a clear warning to Moscow during talks with NATO in Brussels, underscoring the strategic significance of the Alliance’s eastern flank.
June 17, 2026
Ukraine
Inside G7’s Closed-Door Ukraine Peace Push: No Breakthrough Is Near, Analyst Warns
As Trump reportedly weighs stronger Ukraine support in exchange for Europe’s help on Iran, Paul Goble says deep divisions make a swift peace deal unlikely.
June 17, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky, EU Leaders Discuss Timeline for Next Ukraine Accession Clusters
Zelensky discussed Ukraine’s next EU accession clusters with EU leaders, with new EU funding expected this month.
June 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
More Than 60% of Russians Want War to End, Zelensky Says
Zelensky said most Russians want the war to end as Moscow suffers mounting battlefield losses and economic strain.
June 16, 2026
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