World
Russian Armed Forces
Moldova PM: Kremlin to Station 10,000 Troops on Ukraine’s Western Border
Moldova’s PM has warned Russia is pushing to install a friendly government in Chișinău to allow a major troop buildup in Transnistria, threatening Ukraine and nearby NATO-member Romania.
June 5, 2025
US
US Embassy in Kyiv Warns of ‘Significant’ Attacks Ahead
The last such warning from the Embassy came on May 9, citing the risk of a large-scale air attack “over the next several days.” Two weeks later, Russia launched its most vicious civilian strike ever.
June 5, 2025
Putin
‘The Pope Made an Appeal for Russia to Make a Gesture for Peace’ – Putin and Pope Speak on the Phone
The afternoon phone call was the first between the US-born pope and Putin since Leo became head of the world’s Catholics last month.
June 5, 2025
Zelensky
‘Russia Is Giving the Finger to the Entire World’ – Zelensky Responds to Putin’s Threats
After Ukraine’s devastating drone attacks on 41 Russian strategic bombers, Putin promises a swift response. Zelensky says that the “highest cost should be paid by the aggressor.”
June 5, 2025
Putin
Trump: Putin Says He Will Respond ‘Very Strongly’ to Ukraine Drone Attack
Trump held a call Wednesday with Putin on Ukraine’s recent surprise attack on Russian strategic bomber airbases; they also discussed Moscow’s cooperation in dealing with Iran in nuclear negotiations.
June 4, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Shoigu Visits North Korea for Talks With Kim Jong Un
Russia and North Korea have grown closer in recent years. North Korea has sent weapons and troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine, according to South Korean officials.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Can International Law Survive Putin’s War?
With its war, Russia has inflicted a humanitarian catastrophe on Ukraine. But it’s also a legal turning point – one that could define how the world handles war in the decades ahead.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Odesa Black Sea Security Forum Highlights: The UK’s Angle
The UK’s Interests in the Black Sea Region - Prystaiko, Abbott, Seely, Kemp, Dearnley.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Disabled Russian Student Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason Over €33 Donation to Ukraine
Twenty-one-year-old Andrei Glukhov, a second-year student at the Volgograd Polytechnic College, was arrested after a September 2024 search of the apartment he shared with his mother.
June 4, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb: a Crippling Blow to Russia’s Aging Air Armada
Kyiv appears to have intentionally avoided nuclear-capable bombers – even when they were out in the open – preferring to target the aircraft responsible for attacking Ukraine’s cities.
June 4, 2025
Ukraine
‘Russia Remains Unconstructive’ – Ukrainian, US Officials Discuss Military Aid, Sanctions on Moscow
As peace talks stall, senior Ukrainian delegation officials briefed Trump aides on “the real situation on the battlefield.” For White House officials, the big mystery – where diplomacy goes from here.
June 4, 2025
Kremlin
Russia Says No Quick Breakthrough in ‘Complex’ Ukraine Talks
“It would be wrong to expect immediate solutions and breakthroughs,” said Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman.
June 4, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Ex-Foreign Minister Baerbock Chosen to Lead UN Assembly
The German politician has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and overcame opposition from Moscow to be elected president of the UN General Assembly.
June 3, 2025
UN
DR Congo, Colombia, Latvia Among New UN Security Council Members
The UN General Assembly elected the five countries to its rotating non-permanent member seats for the upcoming term. Ukraine’s ally Latvia could be a strong voice for Kyiv on the Security Council.
June 3, 2025
US
Speaker Johnson: Congress Wants to Sanction Russia, ‘As Strongly As We Can’
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has expressed support for increased sanctions on Russia
June 3, 2025
China
Spiderweb Update – Chinese Satellite Images Show Destroyed Russian A-50 AEW&C
Images published on Tuesday produced by China’s Mizarvision commercial satellite company shows multiple damaged aircraft at Russia’s Ivanovo Severny Airbase.
June 3, 2025
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