World
Iran
Israel-Iran Conflict: How to Prevent Escalation?
Israel expanded its military operation against Iran on Friday and attacked nuclear facilities. Tehran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israeli cities. The European press voices concern.
June 16, 2025
Ukraine
3.5 Years Later: Russia’s War Is Falling Apart
In a Kyiv Post interview, @AnnaFromUkraine reveals why she believes Russia’s war is faltering – as it’s losing ground, facing internal rifts, and failing to suppress Ukraine’s truth offensive.
June 16, 2025
US
Russia Says US Canceled Next Round of Talks to Ease Tensions - No New Date Set
Russia and the US held their first talks since the start of the war in Ukraine in February in Riyadh. Two follow-up meetings were held in Istanbul in late February and early April.
June 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Makes Surprise Visit to Vienna for Key International Talks
Earlier, Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president’s office, announced that Zelensky will hold several important international meetings during the visit.
June 16, 2025
Energy
EU Paid Russia €200 Billion for Energy Since Invasion – Full Ban Still in Progress
The EU has paid over €200B to Russia for energy since 2022. Fossil fuel bans are underway, but nuclear dependence remains a costly challenge.
June 16, 2025
Kazakhstan
China’s Xi in Kazakhstan for Central Asia Summit
China and Central Asian states hold summit in Kazakhstan without Russia.
June 16, 2025
Russia
Confirmed: Ukrainian SSO Strikes Shahed Drone Plant in Russia – Fires, Airport Chaos
The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the strike targeted a key Russian military-industrial site used to produce and launch drones against Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure.
Updated: June 16, 2025
Iran
OPINION: Israel-Iran War: What Impact it May Have on Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The major issues are oil prices, Russian influence on Iran… And the “loss” of interest in the war (though both current wars are interrelated).
June 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: G7 NB: Kremlin’s Hectic Summer Offensive Preparation and Looming Humanitarian Crisis
The Kremlin is actively preparing for an offensive that will create a “buffer zone” in frontline areas. This development may trigger complex humanitarian challenges due to the limited recourses.
June 16, 2025
Iran
Oil Prices Rise Further as Israel-Iran War Extends into Fourth Day
Israel-Iran war raising oil prices - which is good news for Russia.
June 16, 2025
US
Anti-Trump Protests in US Out-Attended Military Parade by Millions
Protests were organized in all 50 US states, with organizers heralding them as the largest of their kind since Trump returned to office in January.
June 16, 2025
Israel
US Explains Why Defenses for Ukraine Sent to Israel Instead
“It’s a different landscape in defense these days,” said Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who claimed that the reason for the redirection was to protect Americans and US assets.
June 16, 2025
G7
Trump Due in Canada as G7 Confronts Russian Invasion and Israel-Iran Crisis
Macron said Sunday he would ask Trump at the upcoming summit whether he was open to further sanctions against Russia. Zelensky is among the invited guests and hopes to speak to Trump as well.
June 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: No Kings: US Military Officers Must Keep Our Constitutional Oath
US Armed Forces officers swear a solemn oath “to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic,” not to any party or individual – definitely not to any would-be king.
June 15, 2025
US
Israel Keeps Up Iran Strikes after Deadly Missile Barrage
It came after Iranian missile fire on Israel killed at least 10 people overnight, pushing the toll up to 13 since Iran began its retaliatory strikes on Friday.
June 15, 2025
US
OPINION: Chinese Poker
China played its rare earths card, forcing Trump to back down in the trade war. As the US, EU, and China clash over power and trade, Russia lurks – and Beijing quietly plans for a post-Moscow world.
June 15, 2025
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