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EU Urges Restraint Following US Strike on Iran
Top diplomats from the bloc’s 27 nations were already due to gather in Brussels for talks on a range of issues, from Russia’s war in Ukraine to Gaza, but Iran is now expected to dominate the agenda.
June 22, 2025
US
G7: is Progress Possible Without the US?
After the early departure of US President Donald Trump, the G7 summit in Canada ended without a joint final declaration.
June 22, 2025
NATO
OPINION: The Forthcoming NATO Summit: Views of Crisis Group Experts
On the eve of these important meetings, Crisis Group experts share their assessments.
June 22, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: A Ukrainian Economist’s Take on the US Attack on Iran
Roman Sheremeta, a well-known Ukrainian international specialist, offers a preliminary personal view on the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: World War Oil
Israel’s attack on Iran shifted focus, but US oil dominance and EU sanctions must keep pressuring Russia, whose war on Ukraine is still heavily funded by energy exports.
June 22, 2025
US
US Bombs 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran
The attacks came in the early hours of Sunday despite Washington’s recent statements on Thursday that military intervention would be considered “within the next two weeks.”
June 22, 2025
Belarus
Belarus Opposition Leader Freed After US Mediation
Putin’s Belarusian vassal Lukashenko finally frees 14 leading political prisoners, but more than a 1,000 remain imprisoned.
June 21, 2025
Top News
Ukraine’s Air Defenses Strained, Drone Wars Escalate, and Trump Skips Zelensky at G7 – Weekly Recap
Welcome to the Summary of the Week – your weekly briefing on the biggest developments from Ukraine and beyond.
June 21, 2025
Iran
OPINION: Axe the Ayatollah
Most Iranians want regime change. After brutal crackdowns on protests, Iran nears nuclear arms. Israel strikes; Trump may join. The Ayatollah’s rule faces global, internal, and strategic pressure.
June 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Scrambles to Gain Foothold in Sumy Region | Kyiv Post Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo
In March 2025, Russia reignited its northern offensive by pressing into Ukraine’s Sumy Region, transforming a once-dormant buffer zone into an active front line.
June 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Russian Economy Crumbling, We Will Support This Even More’ – Zelensky Says
Key Russian economists warn Putin his war in Ukraine will lead to a major recession, while Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv will capitalize on these economic woes.
June 21, 2025
Top News
Top Experts Rally Behind Critic of Russia’s Aggression
Numerous specialists on Russia, Eastern Europe and international relations have signed a collective letter to The Guardian defending the position of former Trump adviser – Dr. Fiona Hill
June 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Threat is ‘Real and Here To Stay Many Years’, Sweden’s Top Diplomat Warns
In Washington, Sweden’s Foreign Minister said the US ‘might have realized that there is no such thing as a quick end’ to Moscow’s war in Ukraine: ‘It’s obvious that Russia doesn’t want peace now.”
June 21, 2025
Germany
Germany, Britain Close in on Summer Signing for Landmark ‘Triangle’ Treaty
Talks on the historic treaty had long been on ice but may now be completed as early as next month, Euractiv has learned.
June 21, 2025
Iran
OPINION: Geopolitics - When Opportunity Knocks
What opportunities the Israel-Iran war brings, and who will have the gall to profit from it.
June 21, 2025
US
Trump Confirms DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal, Gripes about Nobels
The president said officials from DR Congo and Rwanda would be in Washington on Monday for the signing.
June 21, 2025
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