World
War in Ukraine
Putin’s Death or Ukraine Military Victory Needed for Lasting Peace, Ex-Canadian General Says
Coates highlighted Ukraine’s rapid technological adaptation, pointing to the combination of scale and precision in Kyiv drone operations.
June 12, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Marks Russia Day With Massive Drone Raid on Key Oil Refineries in Tatarstan and Samara
Massive fires erupted at key Russian energy facilities as Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack, forcing airspace closures and canceling celebrations.
Updated: June 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Oil Output Hits One-Year Low as Ukrainian Strikes Cripple Refineries
Ukraine’s drone strikes are hitting where it hurts most: Russia’s oil sector, dragging crude output to a one-year low and squeezing Kremlin revenues.
June 12, 2026
Ukraine
Norway Unanimously Joins Tribunal to Prosecute Russia’s Aggression
Oslo backs international legal efforts to prosecute Russia’s aggression and secure compensation for Ukraine.
June 12, 2026
Ukraine
YouTube Begins Global Takedown of Videos Promoting Russian Drone Factory Alabuga, Says Ukraine’s Foreign Minister
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha said YouTube began removing videos promoting Alabuga, the Russian site where Shahed drones are assembled.
June 12, 2026
Ukraine
Crimea Fuel Stations Run Dry as Ukrainian Strikes Squeeze Russia’s Supply Routes
Reuters reports petrol shortages in Crimea as Ukraine strikes bridges, fuel convoys and routes into the occupied peninsula.
June 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
Estonia Installs First Modular Shelter in Tallinn
The shelter is part of a pilot project for civilian protection, alongside wider Baltic efforts to bolster defenses against threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Bus Traffic at Medyka Checkpoint Continues Despite Repairs, Minister Says
The update overturns earlier announcements from Ukrainian customs that Poland-bound bus traffic would be suspended until November 2027.
June 11, 2026
Europe
Poland, Germany Clash Over €6.6B in EU Funds for Ukraine
A dispute has emerged within the EU over whether €6.6 billion should be reimbursed to the member states or be redirected entirely to support Ukraine.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Full Statement (Translated): UK, France and Germany After Moscow Talks
The statement, published in Russian, said the envoys conveyed Kyiv’s call for direct talks between Zelensky and Putin.
June 11, 2026
Europe
Spanish Firms Ready to Build New Fighter Jet After Failed Project
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was viewed as a key test of European defense cooperation in a more hostile world
June 11, 2026
Europe
Meloni Calls for Single EU Representative to Lead Talks With Russia
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged the EU to appoint a representative for potential negotiations with Russia.
June 11, 2026
UK
UK Defense Minister John Healey Announces Shock Resignation in Funding Row
His announcement is a fresh blow to Starmer and comes at a politically charged moment for the embattled Labour leader, a week before a by-election which could prompt a bid to topple and replace him.
June 11, 2026
Russia
Russia Cancels Red Square Russia Day Concert for First Time in 23 Years
The event, scheduled for June 12, has been quietly moved to the Mossovet Cultural Centre in eastern Moscow, while most of the star-studded lineup originally announced will no longer perform.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Merz Proposes EU Associate Status for Ukraine
The German chancellor suggested giving Ukraine a form of associate participation in EU institutions while stressing that full membership would depend on meeting accession criteria.
June 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
British, French and German Envoys Hold Talks in Russian Foreign Ministry
The UK hosted Zelensky and the leaders of France and Germany earlier this week, supporting Kyiv’s call for direct talks with Russia to end more than four years of war.
June 11, 2026
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