Ukraine

Ukraine strikes Moscow satellite facility in 419-drone barrage

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow early on June 30, striking a key military satellite communications facility for the second time in eight days and killing a six-month-old baby in the Moscow region, as Kyiv's long-range campaign continues…

Macron says Europe and US in ‘reconvergence’ on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe and the United States are in a "moment of reconvergence" on security issues including Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, speaking after a summit of the continent's five largest military powers in Berlin…

EU plans €80 billion in bond issuance for second half of 2026

The European Commission on Monday announced plans to issue up to €80 billion in EU-Bonds between July and the end of December 2026, bringing the bloc's total planned borrowing for the year to €180 billion as it scales up financing…

Ukraine launches platform sharing captured Russian weapons data with allies

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced on June 19 the launch of TrophyLab, an access-controlled online platform that catalogs captured Russian military equipment and makes detailed technical intelligence available to allied governments, defense companies, and research institutions. The move formalizes what…

Macron says Trump changed his mind on Ukraine after G7

French President Emmanuel Macron said Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit believing Ukraine would lose its war against Russia but left with a changed assessment, describing a transformation in U.S. posture that culminated in a joint pledge to increase…

Ukraine deploys AI drone that autonomously downs Russian Shaheds

Ukrainian defense tech startup MaXon Systems has successfully combat-tested an autonomous drone interceptor capable of downing Russian Shahed attack UAVs with minimal human input, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced in early June 2026. The system automates 95 percent of…

Ukraine recaptured over 600 sq km in 2026, top commander says

Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 600 square kilometers of territory since the start of 2026, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Monday, in what Reuters described as "the latest sign of shifting momentum after years of slow but relentless Russian…

Germany proposes €70B NATO military aid pledge for Ukraine

NATO allies are discussing a new €70 billion military funding commitment for Ukraine that could be announced at the alliance's summit in Ankara on July 7–8, according to Politico, citing four NATO diplomats.

All 27 EU members approve opening accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova

All 27 European Union member states have agreed to open Cluster 1 — the "Fundamentals" cluster covering the rule of law, democratic institutions, and minority rights — in accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, ending a two-year deadlock that had…

Hungary’s Magyar vows ‘reliable’ NATO role but won’t arm Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels on Thursday to discuss preparations for the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara, as Budapest seeks to rebuild its standing within the transatlantic alliance while maintaining its…

Zelensky says US missile defense talks have stalled

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that strengthening Ukraine's air defense is Kyiv's "first priority" and disclosed that talks with the United States on expanding anti-ballistic missile production have stalled, pushing Ukraine to accelerate its own efforts in Europe.

Zelensky calls Germany’s associate EU membership plan ‘unfair’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders in a letter sent late on Friday that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was "unfair" because it would leave Kyiv without a voice inside the bloc,…

Moscow bans media from publishing drone strike aftermath

Moscow's city government has prohibited the publication of photos, videos, and text describing the aftermath of drone strikes and what officials termed "terrorist attacks," extending a pattern of information control that has spread across more than 30 Russian regions since…

Kremlin drafts plan to sell peace deal as victory, leaked documents show

Internal documents from Russia's Presidential Administration reveal the Kremlin has been developing a propaganda strategy since late winter 2026 to frame a potential negotiated end to the war in Ukraine as a Russian victory, according to an investigation published by…

Starmer, Zelenskyy meet in Yerevan as UK seeks to join EU’s Ukraine loan program

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday ahead of the 8th European Political Community summit, where he is expected to press for the United Kingdom's participation in the European Union's €90 billion loan program for Ukraine.…

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Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine in 90-minute call

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday in a wide-ranging conversation that touched on the war in Iran, peace efforts in Ukraine, and the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, according to…

Gyökeres scores twice as Sweden rout Ukraine 3-1 in World Cup playoff

Viktor Gyökeres delivered a commanding performance with two goals as Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 on Thursday in the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal at the Estadi Ciutat de València in Spain, keeping alive Swedish hopes of reaching the 2026…

Russian court bans Oscar-winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’

A court in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk has banned the distribution of "Mr. Nobody Against Putin," the documentary that won Best Documentary Feature at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, ordering its removal from three online video platforms.…

Italy urges reversal of decision allowing Russia to compete under its flag at Paralympics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply criticized the International Olympic Committee for disqualifying skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the decision a betrayal of Olympic values as a parallel controversy erupts over the decision…

Ukraine to boycott Winter Paralympics over Russian flag decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky harshly criticized the International Paralympic Committee's decision to permit Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics, calling it "dirty" and "unjust" during a live interview with Piers Morgan…

Ai Weiwei makes rare visit to Ukrainian front lines

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei made a rare and remarkable visit to Ukrainian front lines near Kharkiv last week, meeting soldiers and cultural figures as Russia's war against Ukraine continues to devastate the country. The 67-year-old artist documented his time…

Russian drone damages historic Odessa synagogue

A Russian drone strike severely damaged a historic synagogue in Odessa, Ukraine, just hours after the Jewish mourning period of Tisha B'Av ended, marking the latest in a troubling pattern of attacks on Ukrainian Jewish sites amid Russia's ongoing invasion.

Archaeologists uncover 14th-century fortress beneath Odesa square

Archaeological excavations beneath Odesa's historic Primorsky Boulevard have revealed the remains of a 14th-century Genoese fortress known as Ginestra, offering new evidence of the Ukrainian Black Sea port's extensive medieval history. The discovery, completed in July 2025 by researchers from…