Berdiansk collaborator shot dead after aiding Russian occupiers, HUR says
The quisling official served as “acting mayor” under occupation, and was reportedly responsible for targeting pro-Ukrainian locals.
Russia’s Volgograd targeted by drones
Volgograd and Kaluga saw early-morning air traffic halted under emergency measures.
Eight detained in Slovakia over suspected € 7.4 mn military aid fraud to Ukraine
European prosecutors suspect rigged tenders and overpriced ammunition. Four defense ministry employees are among those in custody.
Ex-ambassador who quit over Trump’s Ukraine stance to run for US Congress seat
Bridget Brink steps into Michigan’s political arena after decades in diplomacy.
Politico: EU eyes riskier investments for frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine
The European Commission may shift nearly €200 billion into higher-yield options to bolster aid without breaching legal boundaries.
ISW: Russians tried two mech assaults near Donetsk’s Kostiantynivka. Drones destroyed their equipment
Soviet-era armor appears less in use, with a shift toward lighter motorized platforms.
Ukraine passes EU-demanded reforms, unlocks € 3.883 bn aid
The Ukraine Facility will release the increased tranche in July.
Ukraine deploys new French MV-25 Oskar drone in battlefield use
The loitering munition was developed by KNDS France in two years under the COLIBRI project.
ISW: Russia slows tank reserve use, turns to motorcycles and ATVs amid drone threats
Combat footage and satellite data confirm Moscow's growing dependence on unarmored vehicles.
Wartime amputations rising fast in Russia, UK intelligence finds
A growing wave of disabled veterans and civilians challenges the country’s healthcare system, according to the report.
Ukraine may receive Czech-procured artillery shells into 2026, Czechia’s FM says
With funding secured for 2026, maintaining support depends on electoral outcomes.
After backlash, Austria scrambles to clarify: no return to Gazprom after Russia’s war in Ukraine
“Once the war is over, this must of course be taken into account,” Austria's energy official Zehetner said earlier.
North Korea to send 6,000 more troops to Russia under Kursk “restoration” label
Russian Security Council claims deployment will aid infrastructure efforts in Kursk Oblast.
Trump quietly scraps internal Russia pressure task force, Reuters sources say
Participants say momentum faded in May as Trump signaled disinterest in more aggressive policies.
