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Zelensky
‘He’s Demonstrating Disregard for Peace Efforts’: Ukraine Says Russia Timed Deadly Kyiv Strikes to Undermine G7 Summit
As world leaders met at the G7 summit, Russia unleashed a deadly barrage on Kyiv. Ukraine says the attack was a calculated move to test Western resolve and unity.
June 18, 2025
Russia
Merz Repudiates Trump’s Claim that Expelling Russia From G8 Was a Mistake
On Monday, Trump said Russia’s expulsion from the elite bloc in 2014 – a decision taken in response to the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine’s Crimea region – was a mistake.
June 18, 2025
Iran
Iran Says Hypersonic Missiles Fired at Israel as Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’
The US president insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel’s bombing campaign, but also warned Iran his patience is wearing thin as the conflict enters a sixth day.
June 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Will Only Attend NATO Summit’s State Dinner
Next week’s NATO Leader’s Summit will be held in The Netherlands during the period June 24-25 the agenda for which will focus on issues relating to deterrence and defense.
June 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 17, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on June 17, 2025
June 18, 2025
G7
G7 Minus Trump Rallies Behind Ukraine as US Blocks Statement
The US objected to language condemning Russia, saying it wanted to preserve its role as a mediator with Putin, an official said: “That is not the position that we take.”
June 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
US Condemns Attack on Kyiv That Left American Dead
State Department confirms death of US citizen in Ukraine: “Our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected.”
June 18, 2025
Europe
Europe Commits $20B for Ukraine to Fill Gap Left by US Aid Cuts
While the Nordic countries, along with the UK, stepped up their military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine the most in 2025, Germany reduced its support by 70%.
June 17, 2025
