Eastern Europe
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
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Belarus’s Lukashenko Does a 180 on Ukraine, Abandons Russian Victory Rhetoric
When Russia invaded Ukraine from Belarus in 2022, Lukashenko told Kyiv to surrender “because the Kremlin will win.” Now he’s worried about drones.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
G7 to Meet Zelensky as Trump Signals Optimism for Ukraine Peace Push
Trump turns from Iran to Ukraine as Zelensky urges G7 leaders to answer Russia’s latest deadly strikes with pressure, not concessions.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Says Putin Rejected G7 Peace Talks Offer
After Moscow showed no willingness to meet around the G7, Kyiv is discussing a possible US-based format involving President Trump.
June 16, 2026
Ukraine
Lukashenko: ‘No Military Action Should Be Expected From Belarus’
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko says Belarus will not enter Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling any spillover of the conflict onto his territory “absolutely unacceptable,” citing military vulnerability and escalation risks with NATO.
June 15, 2026
Energy
Moscow, St. Petersburg Limit Fuel Sales After Ukrainian Refinery Strikes
Some gas stations in Moscow have introduced purchase limits, restricting customers to 20 liters of gasoline and 40 liters of diesel per transaction.
June 15, 2026
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