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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg: Bitter Pill for Putin?
The opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was overshadowed by Ukrainian drone strikes on a nearby oil terminal, prompting debate over Russi
1d ago
War in Ukraine
Putin to Confront Weak Economy at ‘Russian Davos’, Under Threat of Ukrainian Drones
Russia’s offensive has led to rising prices, tax hikes, two-decade-high borrowing costs, business shutdowns and labour shortages, putting the economy in its trickiest spot since the start of the war in 2022.
1d ago
Ukraine
Trump Says Putin-Zelensky Meeting Would Be ‘Great’ as Ukraine Offers Ceasefire for Direct Talks
Trump backed direct Putin-Zelensky talks after Ukraine offered a ceasefire during negotiations, while analysts warned US mediation is losing momentum.
June 5, 2026
Ukraine
Sweden Leads EU Push to Curb Tourist Visas for Russians
Sweden, backed by Poland, Finland and Estonia, is urging the EU to clamp down on tourist visas for Russian citizens, arguing that “shopping weekends” in Europe are unacceptable while Ukrainians are dying in their homes and on the battlefield.
June 5, 2026
Ukraine
'In the Queue': Busy With Iran, US has Little Energy for Kyiv
With the US consumed by Iran, Ukraine has slipped down Washington’s priority list – even as Russia intensifies its deadly strikes on civilians.
June 4, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin Responds: ‘If Zelensky Wants to Meet, He Can Come to Moscow”
President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter urging Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to agree to a direct meeting to end Russia’s full-scale war. The Kremlin responded by telling Zelensky he can “come to Moscow” if he wants peace talks.
June 4, 2026
Ukraine
Zelensky Issues Open Letter to Putin: ‘Enough War – Let’s Meet to End It’
Volodymyr Zelensky issues a rare open letter directly to Vladimir Putin, linking long-range strikes on Russian territory with a proposal for direct talks, a monitored ceasefire, and security guarantees involving the EU and US.
Updated: June 4, 2026
War in Ukraine
Swedish Court Seizes Russian-Linked Vessel Over Suspected Theft of Ukrainian Grain
A Swedish court has ordered the arrest of the cargo vessel Caffa, the first time a foreign court has seized a ship at Ukraine’s request over suspected illegal grain export from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory.
June 4, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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