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Energy
EU Paid Russia €200 Billion for Energy Since Invasion – Full Ban Still in Progress
The EU has paid over €200B to Russia for energy since 2022. Fossil fuel bans are underway, but nuclear dependence remains a costly challenge.
June 16, 2025
Russia
Too High to Hit: Russia’s Drones Now Outfly Ukraine’s Guns
Record numbers of high-flying Russian drone swarms are overwhelming Ukrainian air defenses, forcing it to come up with new countermeasures.
June 16, 2025
Russia
Confirmed: Ukrainian SSO Strikes Shahed Drone Plant in Russia – Fires, Airport Chaos
The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the strike targeted a key Russian military-industrial site used to produce and launch drones against Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure.
Updated: June 16, 2025
Iran
OPINION: Israel-Iran War: What Impact it May Have on Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The major issues are oil prices, Russian influence on Iran… And the “loss” of interest in the war (though both current wars are interrelated).
June 16, 2025
Kyiv
Russia Hammers Ukraine With 138 Drones – Officials Call It ‘Deliberate Terror’
Kyiv’s military administration called the attack a “deliberate tactic of terror.” Air defenses downed 125 drones, but impacts and debris were recorded in multiple locations.
June 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: G7 NB: Kremlin’s Hectic Summer Offensive Preparation and Looming Humanitarian Crisis
The Kremlin is actively preparing for an offensive that will create a “buffer zone” in frontline areas. This development may trigger complex humanitarian challenges due to the limited recourses.
June 16, 2025
Zelensky
Trump, Zelensky To Meet At G7, White House Confirms
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine: “Unfortunately, the US blocked G7 sanctions on Russia last week. I expect some language on the war that will be at least OK, or perhaps somewhat better.”
June 16, 2025
Iran
Oil Prices Rise Further as Israel-Iran War Extends into Fourth Day
Israel-Iran war raising oil prices - which is good news for Russia.
June 16, 2025
