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War in Ukraine
Kremlin Says It Will Decide Response to Ukraine Airbase Strikes
Kyiv’s weekend strikes on Russian airfields deep inside Russia destroyed nuclear-capable aircraft and infuriated Moscow.
June 5, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Seeks Urgent Support to Boost Air Defense After Trump Says Peace Not ‘Immediate’
A high-level Ukrainian delegation warned US officials that Russian forces are preparing major advances into next year, including an attempt to cut off Black Sea access.
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
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
Zelensky
Zelensky: Ready for Putin Meeting, Even Without a Ceasefire
Zelensky has said he is ready for a meeting with Putin, even without a ceasefire agreement, but warns that Europe should be prepared to impose more sanctions if talks fail.
June 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
Odesa, Kyiv, or a Reactor? Brit Evokes Putin Nuke Specter, Ukrainians Dismiss It as Grandstanding
An ex-UK colonel says that a Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine could come in four forms. But Ukrainians criticize his article as a far-fetched publicity stunt.
June 4, 2025
Zelensky
Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Zelensky Meeting ‘Unlikely Anytime Soon’
Putin’s mouthpiece said no meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky is planned, despite recent signals from Washington and also dismissed the likelihood of much progress in Istanbul peace talks.
June 3, 2025
Zelensky
ANALYSIS: Spiderweb – Statement of Intent, Capability More Important Than Numbers
As the dust settles on Ukraine’s daring strike on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, commentators are beginning to question the numbers Kyiv claimed. So what?
June 3, 2025
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
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