Ukraine demands urgent UN meeting after massive Kyiv strike

Ukraine has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council and a joint meeting of the OSCE security cooperation forum following one of the largest Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. The overnight assault on 23–24 May killed at least four people and injured more than 100 across the country,......

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Kyiv in a symbol of solidarity

Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv on Monday for her first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, marking a strong gesture of solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Her visit comes amid heightened security concerns in the region, as Ukraine strengthens its......

Kostyuk wins Roland Garros match amid Kyiv missile strike tension

Marta Kostyuk advanced to the second round at Roland Garros after defeating Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-2, 6-3 in a first-round match played under heavy emotional strain. The Ukrainian player extended her strong clay-court run this season, but the result came in the shadow of urgent news from her home country. Shortly before stepping on court,......

Finland’s Stubb signals readiness to lead EU talks with Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he would be willing to represent Europe in potential peace negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine, positioning himself as a possible diplomatic intermediary as European leaders debate how to engage with Moscow. According to reports in Finland, European Union officials are seriously considering......

Five NATO allies block military aid spending target for Ukraine

Five NATO members have blocked a proposal from Secretary General Mark Rutte that would have required every alliance member to dedicate 0.25% of national GDP to military aid for Ukraine, exposing divisions within the bloc ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July in Ankara. The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy and Canada opposed the......

Macron condemns Russia’s “escalation” after Orechnik missile strike

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned Russia’s use of the Orechnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, describing it as a sign of “escalation” and strategic deadlock in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Russian authorities, the missile was used during a series of overnight strikes. However, Ukrainian......

Russia’s use of the Oreshnik missile in Ukraine described as a “Deterrence Tactic” by the EU

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that Russia’s recent large-scale strikes on Ukraine, including the reported use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, represent a deliberate strategy of intimidation rather than a military necessity. Speaking after renewed attacks on Ukrainian cities, Kallas argued that Moscow......

Heavy Russian strikes hit Kyiv amid rising tensions in Ukraine

A new wave of intense Russian missile and drone strikes targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. Explosions were heard across the city as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming missiles and drones. Residents reported loud blasts,......

UN Security Council divided after deadly drone strike in Luhansk dormitory

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session following a deadly drone strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, a town in Russian-occupied Luhansk. The meeting exposed deep diplomatic divisions over responsibility for the attack, which left at least six people dead and dozens injured, including children. Russia called for......

Death toll rises after drone strike on starobilsk dormitory

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, in the occupied Luhansk region, has risen to 10 as rescue teams continue search operations. The attack triggered a political escalation after Russian leadership accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and ordered military officials to prepare......

Zelensky warns Belarus as Ukraine strengthens northern border defenses

Ukraine has reinforced its military posture along its northern frontier as President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning to Belarus over any potential involvement in the war. The statement came during a visit to the city of Slavoutych near the Belarusian border, a region that has regained strategic importance since Russia’s 2022 advance......

Nato allies unsettled by Trump troop policy reversal

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg, Sweden, on Friday for a meeting of Nato foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president on allied shortcomings during the Iran conflict while facing growing concern over shifting US military commitments in Europe. The gathering took place against the backdrop of confusion over Washington’s......

Poland urges Ukraine to choose drone targets more carefully after Estonia interception

Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has called on Ukraine to select its targets "with greater discernment" during strikes on Russian territory, warning that imprecise drone operations risk creating security hazards for NATO member states. The statement follows the interception of a Ukrainian drone by a NATO......

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