Russia’s Rosatom says drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom announced on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, located in southeastern Ukraine. According to Rosatom officials, the drone impacted the turbine hall of one of the plant’s power units, causing an explosion......

Japan rejects Russia criticism of military buildup at UN

Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed Russian accusations over the country’s expanding defence posture, calling them “ridiculous” during a Security Council debate on compliance with the UN Charter. The exchange unfolded in a formal session focused on the principles guiding international peace and security,......

ECB warns Iran war could double scar eurozone consumers

The European Central Bank has warned that a potential war involving Iran could have a disproportionately strong impact on consumers in the eurozone, with effects described by researchers as a “double scar” on households already sensitive to price changes. The assessment is based on new internal research examining how inflation......

Russian drone strike hits residential building in Romania border city

A suspected Russian drone struck a residential building in the Romanian border city of Galați during a night attack linked to ongoing strikes in nearby Ukraine. The impact caused an explosion and left at least two people injured. The incident occurred near the frontier with Ukraine’s Odesa region, where drone activity has intensified......

Hungary signals NATO reliability while maintaining Ukraine stance

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Thursday to discuss preparations for the alliance’s upcoming summit in Ankara. The talks come as Budapest seeks to rebuild trust within the transatlantic alliance while maintaining its refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine. Magyar, who assumed......

Armenia stages major military parade amid growing split with Russia

Armenia held its first large-scale military parade in a decade on May 28, displaying newly acquired foreign weapons systems in central Yerevan as the country accelerates efforts to reduce its long-standing military dependence on Russia. The demonstration took place just days before crucial parliamentary elections and reflected the government’s......

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy visits Sweden for aviation cooperation talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is visiting Sweden for discussions focused on aviation and defense cooperation, according to the Swedish government. The meeting is being hosted by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The talks are expected to include updates on potential military aviation agreements, particularly involving Sweden’s......

Pope Leo decries sharp intensification of war in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over what he described as a “sharp intensification” of the war in Ukraine, warning that the conflict continues to cause widespread human suffering and destruction. Speaking during his weekly general audience at the Vatican, the Pope addressed pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square,......

Zelensky presides reburial of nationalist Melnyk amid Israeli outrage

A state reburial ceremony in Kyiv has drawn international attention after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw the return of Andriy Melnyk, a leading figure of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists during the Second World War era. The event, held at a national military memorial cemetery near the capital, immediately triggered......

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......

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