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Russia
Latest Downed Shahed Drone – Hybrid Mix of Iranian, Russian Components
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has published the results of the technical analysis of the latest iteration of the Shahed-136/Geran-2 attack UAV brought down on June 17.
June 27, 2025
NATO
OPINION: How NATO Had to Stroke Trump’s Ego
With burning concerns that the President Trump might leave NATO in the lurch, members made a concerted effort not to do anything that would give the US an excuse to withdraw.
June 27, 2025
Ukraine
‘Putin Getting Mixed Messages’ – Longest-Serving GOP Senator Slams Trump’s Military Aid Cut for Ukraine
McConnell: “I’d like to hear them try to explain away the massive return on investment of America’s security assistance to Ukraine and the precious lessons we’ve learned.”
June 27, 2025
Ukraine
EU Will Provide Kyiv With €30.6B in Support in 2025
The EU “remains committed, including as part of Ukraine’s path to EU accession, to supporting its repair, recovery and reconstruction, in coordination with international partners,” Brussels wrote.
June 27, 2025
EU
Brussels Extends Sanctions on Russia, Delays Vote to Halt Fuel Imports to Europe
While 26 EU member states voted to extend frozen-asset holds and crackdowns on Moscow’s “shadow fleet” through 2026, the next round, ending Russian fuel imports, is yet to reach the floor.
June 27, 2025
NATO
‘Daddy’s Home’ – How Trump Learned to Love NATO
“I watched the heads of these countries get up, and the love and the passion that they showed for their country was unbelievable,” the US president said. “It was really moving to see it.”
June 27, 2025
Putin
Polish Foreign Minister: Arms Race Could Lead to Putin’s Fall
Russia has committed a large share of its state budget to the economy, but Poland’s foreign minister warns that it won’t be able to keep up with new Western military spending goals.
Updated: June 27, 2025
Russia
Poland to Withdraw From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Polish Sejm voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty that prohibits the manufacture, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines amid increasing concerns over Russian aggression.
June 26, 2025
Chornobyl
More Ukrainian POWs Return Home in Ongoing Russia Swap Deal
Mainstream and social media reported that another exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia, agreed on during the June 2 Istanbul negotiations, was Thursday afternoon.
June 26, 2025
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Europe’s Special Tribunal for Russia’s Crime of Aggression – 8 Things to Know
The Special Tribunal marks a monumental step for Kyiv in holding Russia responsible for the invasion – but what does it do, and what is its purpose?
June 26, 2025
Europe
US European Commanders Pledge to Help NATO Spend Its 5% GDP
As NATO leaders signed up to increase their defense spending as demanded by President Trump, his nominee for SACEUR said he would help ensure the alliance got maximum benefit from the extra funds.
June 26, 2025
Hungary
Orban Claims ‘Strong Mandate’ to Oppose Ukraine’s EU Bid
The nationalist leader – Russia’s closest partner in the European Union – has raised a series of objections and obstacles to Kyiv’s integration into the 27-nation bloc.
June 26, 2025
Russia
China Hosts Iranian, Russian Defence Ministers Against Backdrop of ‘Momentous Change’
The Qingdao meeting of the organisation’s top defence officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds after 12 days of fighting between the arch-foes.
June 26, 2025
Russia
‘Revealing Failure’ – Russian Pantsir Systems Fail to Stop Drone Swarm in Iraq
Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense systems in Iraq failed to stop a wave of kamikaze drones, exposing critical vulnerabilities amid post-ceasefire tensions in the region.
June 26, 2025
Aviation
Russian Maker of Warplane Components Goes Insolvent
The Optron-Savropol microelectronics manufacturer, like many of its peers, claimed that the Ministry of Defense was not paying enough for parts. As a result, it has been inoperative since March.
June 26, 2025
Iran
Trump Urges End to ‘Witch Hunt’ Netanyahu Trial
“Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero,” wrote the US president, adding that “it was the United States of America that saved Israel.”
June 26, 2025
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