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Putin
Putin to Skip BRICS Summit in Rio Due to ICC Warrant
Putin’s spokesperson said the Russian leader will instead appear via video conference, after Brazil was unable to provide assurances regarding the ICC warrant for Putin’s arrest.
Updated: June 26, 2025
Europe
‘Justice Takes Time’ – Zelensky Says Putin Must Stand Trial; Europe Creates Special Tribunal
For the first time, the Council of Europe has established a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Advocates hope it will allow for enforcement against senior Russian officials.
Updated: June 26, 2025
Iran
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder of Iranian Refugee Toddler at Moscow Airport
The Belarusian man confessed to the attempted murder of an 18-month-old Iranian boy after picking him up and throwing him on his head at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.
June 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
NATO Leaders Agree on Spending Hike, Vow Continued Support For Ukraine
In a moving exchange with a Ukrainian reporter, Trump did not rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missile systems, as he asked her to “say hello” to her soldier husband.
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Suits Up for NATO Summit
The Ukrainian leader was spotted wearing a suit to the NATO summit on Wednesday, after drawing criticism earlier this year for his choice of wardrobe in Washington.
June 25, 2025
Europe
‘Ukraine Can Win’ – Trump’s Nominee for Europe Commander Tells Senate
US Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told a Senate confirmation hearing that “any time your own homeland is threatened, you fight with a tenacity that’s difficult for us to conceive of.”
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Calls Putin ‘Difficult’ After Zelensky Meeting
The Ukrainian president said the two touched on a potential ceasefire and “a real peace,” but the US president later said they did not discuss a ceasefire.
Updated: June 25, 2025
Ukraine
Missiles for Moscow at Risk as Iran Faces Off With Israel
Iran’s conflict with Israel may reduce missile supplies to Russia, a NATO official said, forcing Moscow to rely on North Korea or boost its own production.
June 25, 2025
Russia
Rubio Says More Sanctions Could Alienate Russia From Ceasefire Talks
Washington continues to keep its hopes up despite calls from Europe to finally step up sanctions, as Moscow has continued to brush off ceasefire proposals since at least March.
June 25, 2025
NATO
Trump Plays Nice as NATO Eyes ‘Historic’ Spending Hike
Everything has been choreographed at the gathering in The Hague to keep the US president on board: from chopping back the official part of the meeting to putting him up overnight in the royal palace.
June 25, 2025
NATO
Polish President Says NATO Must Boost Defense Spending as ‘Russian Imperialism Has Returned’
Duda said that if a move to raise NATO spending targets is confirmed “it will be a groundbreaking decision, a historic one.
June 25, 2025
US
‘Fake News CNN’ – Trump Explodes Over Report US Didn’t Flatten Iran’s Nukes
Trump lashed out at CNN and NYT, calling their reporting “fake news” after intelligence leaks claimed recent US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months - not “completely destroyed.”
June 25, 2025
NATO
NATO Summit: Unity and Strength?
Europe’s press delves into what can be expected from the summit.
June 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Forces Expanding Their Use of Motorcycles
As heavy machinery becomes an easy target for Ukrainian drones along the front lines, Moscow’s military also may leverage two-wheelers in “future wars” against NATO, think-tanks says.
June 25, 2025
Iran
‘Low-Level Loser’ Leaks That US Strikes on Iran Did Not Destroy Their Targets
Two intelligence officials briefed on the battle damage assessment of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities said the stockpiles of enriched uranium likely were not destroyed.
June 25, 2025
Zelensky
‘You’re Among Friends’– NATO, EU Leaders Huddle With Zelensky Ahead of Trump Meeting
Zelensky joined his colleagues for dinner at the Alliance’s annual summit, where European leaders assured him that they have ‘finally awakened’ on defense, while Trump casts doubt on his NATO pledge.
June 25, 2025
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