Russia shuts seven rail crossings on its NATO borders. It won’t say why
Move comes weeks after Moscow doubled freight tariffs to the same neighbors
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With Kharkiv under growing artillery fire, Zelenskyy demands buffer zone on Russian soil
No artillery would reach Ukraine's second-largest city if the zone is deep enough, he says.
Czech ambassador tells Ukraine: “We will continue to support you,” as DITA artillery system arrives in Ukraine
Czech military support reaches Ukraine amid political transition.
Latvia wants to restore marshes on border with Russia to strengthen defense
Latvia's Ministry of Defense plans to use European Union funds to restore marshes and water bodies on degraded peat sites, positioning the wetlands as components of the Baltic Defense Line project.
Russia, Belarus again tried to attack Poland while border remains closed
Interior Minister Kamiński describes the border situation as "very tense."
Lukashenko’s spy caught mapping defenses in Ukraine’s border region near Poland
With a phone and a Google Map, a Volyn local fed military intel to Belarusian handlers.
Putin wants a buffer zone in Ukraine — Kyiv says put it in Russia
As Russia ramps up threats of new invasions, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says such a zone could just as well exist inside Russia, referencing Ukraine’s operations in Kursk Oblast.
Ukraine reports reduced Russian fire in north while Russians fortify border
Russian forces reduce artillery attacks along Ukraine's northern border while increasing drone operations and aerial strikes, as both sides fortify positions.
Ukrainian border guards down 300 Russian drones as Moscow probes border weak points
Russian forces are seeking vulnerable points along Ukraine's 1,974-kilometer border to launch drone strikes deeper into territory, while deploying decoys to overwhelm air defenses.
AP: Belarus bolsters military presence on Ukrainian border
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered nearly one-third of the country's military to the Ukrainian border, citing alleged Ukrainian troop movements.
Belarus moves significant military forces to Ukrainian border, cites security concerns
Belarus's Lukashenko has deployed nearly a third of his army to the Ukrainian border, citing the presence of over 120,000 Ukrainian troops in the area.
Belarus threatens to close Ukrainian embassy amid alleged airspace violation
Belarus, a key Russian ally, summoned Ukraine's top diplomat in Minsk and threatened "retaliatory steps" if alleged drone “border provocations” from Ukraine recur.
Russian sabotage activity decreases in Sumy Oblast, says border service spokesman
Russian forces continue daily cross-border shelling attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast and other northern areas, but reconnaissance group activity has decreased recently, as per Ukraine's Border Guard Service.
Estonia to strengthen control over cargo on border with Russia
Estonia plans to implement full customs inspections on its border with Russia to prevent sanctions evasion, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced.
Border Guard Service: Ukraine defends against Russia, not threatening Belarus
Belarusian officials claimed that Ukraine is amassing troops near their shared border and accused Ukraine of “attempting to drag Belarus into the war.”
Russian ally Belarus claims Ukrainian troop buildup on shared border
Belarus, which allowed Russia to invade Ukraine through its territory in 2022, continues supporting Putin without major consequences.
Finland plans to expel Russians arriving without valid reasons – Finnish Interior Minister says
Finland plans to expel Russians who arrive in the country without valid reasons, even if Russia refuses to accept them, according to the country's Interior Minister.
Poland increases intelligence budget amid rising Russian threat
In response to mounting concerns over Russian aggression, Poland is ramping up its defenses.
Ukraine sees 20% surge in agricultural trade after Polish blockade termination
The blockade initiated by Polish farmers was lifted in April 2024, after months of protests at the Ukrainian border, which severely disrupted military assistance and goods supplies, including essential drone parts for Ukraine.
Finland to extend Russian border closure indefinitely
Finland extends its border closure with Russia indefinitely and adds ports to its travel ban list, in response to Moscow's tactic of weaponizing migration by directing undocumented migrants to its border.