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War in Ukraine
‘Home Is Not Just a Word’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 26
Ninety Ukrainian POWs return home; Kremlin cranks up its media crackdown on foreign outlets; Kremlin “absurdly” links Crimea missile strike and Dagestan terrorist attack to the West, ISW says.
June 26, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine Receives Experimental Lightweight Howitzer Before US Army Gets It
The 2-CT Hawkeye American 105mm self-propelled gun, which is still only undergoing testing with the US army, was secretly supplied to Ukraine in April.
June 26, 2024
Serbia Prepared to Make Compromises With Kosovo: PM
Vucic acknowledged that the country had sold hundreds of millions of euros worth of ammunition to Western countries that has likely been shipped to Ukraine to help fight off invading Russian troops.
June 25, 2024
Putin
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov
On Monday, June 24, the International Criminal Court issued warrants for the arrest of Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov for alleged international crimes committed in Ukraine.
June 25, 2024
South Korea
First Batch of Artillery Shells Under Czech Initiative Delivered
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced that the first batches of ammunition sourced outside Europe under his country’s initiative have been delivered to Ukraine.
June 25, 2024
Russia
Moscow Says 81 EU Media Outlets Blocked in Russia in 'Retaliatory' Move
France's Le Monde, Germany's Der Spiegel and Spain's El Mundo were among the media outlets Russia named, as was the website of digital newspaper Politico.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: UK Election Manifestos and Ukraine
The Conservatives provide a detailed and robust plan, Labour offers vague assurances, and the Liberal Democrats fall short in specifics.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
A Period of Calm: What the Ukrainian-Belarusian Border Looks Like Now
The situation remains quiet on the border between Ukraine and one of Putin's key allies, Belarus, and locals are attempting to return to normal life
June 25, 2024
Putin
Kremlin Holds US Responsible for Ukrainian Strike on Sevastopol, Threatens ‘Retaliation’
Moscow’s Foreign Ministry accuses US of “waging a hybrid war against Russia” after Ukrainian ATACMS strike while the Pentagon says Kyiv makes its own targeting decisions.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Sanctions 19 Chinese Firms Over Links to Russian War Effort
A list published in the EU's Official Journal includes several companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Hidden From Everyone in Pigsties’ – Russian Milblogger Reveals 'Punishment Basement' in Occupied Donetsk
According to military blogger Guzenko (“The Thirteenth”), the published footage showcases one of the basements in the “Donetsk People’s Republic” where military personnel deemed guilty are kept.
June 25, 2024
France
EXPLAINED: International Legionnaires – Pay, Enlistment, Conditions
Foreigners who fight for Ukraine as part of the International Legion can opt out after six months while Ukrainians serving in the military can’t, but not all positions are open to non-nationals.
Updated: May 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘This Is a Clear Red Line’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 25
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
June 25, 2024
Crimea
Kremlin Warns US of 'Consequences' After Crimea Strike
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the strike on Sevastopol "barbaric" and accused Washington of "killing Russian children".
June 24, 2024
WORLD BRIEFING: June 24, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 24, 2024
US
ANALYSIS: Everyone Fears Battlefield Drones – How Long Will They Reign Supreme?
France’s Army Chief says the current domination of small drones on the battlefield will be short-lived as countermeasures development will erode the advantage they offer.
June 24, 2024
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