Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war
Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.
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Russian drone attacks injure seven Kherson civilians, including five elderly locals
All victims, including two elderly residents, suffered blast injuries and shrapnel wounds were taken to hospitals.
Biden: About 80,000 US troops deployed in Europe to deter Russian aggression
President Biden has informed Congress that 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed across NATO countries in Europe as part of ongoing deterrence efforts against Russian aggression.
Ukraine won’t accept anything less than NATO membership after failed Budapest Memorandum, Kyiv says
Kyiv urges NATO signatories, including the US and UK, to provide clear, binding security guarantees in light of Russia’s aggression.
Russia’s Ukraine invasion endangers global order, warns NATO chief
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Russia’s aggression in Ukraine poses global risks, with North Korean and Iranian backing magnifying these threats.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
ISW: Putin’s peace rhetoric ahead of BRICS summit is smokescreen for Ukrainian capitulation demands
Russia’s President claims openness for “peace negotiations” but continues to frame Ukraine as the aggressor in the war and reaffirms Russia's readiness to "continue this fight.”
Zelenskyy, Biden meet to discuss Ukraine’s victory plan and strategy to counter Russian aggression
The presidents discussed Zelenskyy's "Victory Plan" and long-term objectives, including NATO membership and further strengthening Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones decimate Russian artillery and logistics in Donetsk Oblast battles
Skilled Ukrainian drone operators destroyed numerous Russian howitzers, ammunition stores, and delivery vehicles, cutting off vital support to Russian frontline troops, while American-supplied artillery and glide bombs also enabled Ukrainian forces to crush Russian assaults.
Musk: SpaceX allocates “significant resources” to combat Russian attempts to jam Starlink in Ukraine
Elon Musk asserted that Russian forces successfully disabled every communication system in Ukraine, except Starlink, which continues to operate despite Russian interference efforts.
Frontline report: Russian encirclement operation of Vovchansk fails despite strategic bridge strikes
With an estimated 8,000 troops deployed in the Kharkiv direction, and likely no more than 5,000 in the Vovchansk area, Russian forces have been unable to sustain the prolonged offensive needed to capture the city.
Ukraine peace summit: 50 countries confirm attendance so far, Russia not invited
Switzerland, hosting the Ukraine Peace Summit in June, has secured commitments from key Western allies, including Germany, Italy, Canada, and France. However, the Swiss Foreign Ministry is actively seeking greater participation from Global South nations to ensure a more balanced and inclusive dialogue.
Theaters, museums, libraries among 1,987 cultural sites damaged by Russian aggression in Ukraine
Russian military aggression has damaged or destroyed 1,987 cultural sites in Ukraine, including 958 community centers, 708 libraries, and 114 museums, profoundly affecting the country's cultural heritage.
Polish FM: If Putin wins, he’ll mobilize Ukraine’s people and industry to continue war, like Hitler did with Czechoslovakia
Polish FM Sikorski warns that a victorious Putin might mobilize Ukraine's industry and people for war, similar to Hitler's use of Czechoslovakia, potentially escalating to a direct threat against NATO countries including Poland.
Vandals target Ukrainian flag in Finnish city twice in one week
The mayor of Lappeenranta stated that the city remains committed to continuing its visible support for Ukraine, as per Yle.
Stoltenberg says “not too late for Ukraine to prevail” with swift weapons support
NATO's Jens Stoltenberg says it's "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as far as Western commitments turn into deliveries of weapons and ammo quickly.
Zelenskyy calls Trump’s alleged peace plan for Ukraine “very primitive”
Zelenskyy emphasized that human lives are at stake, hence the importance of realism and substantive arguments over fantastical notions, while Trump allegedly proposed to surrender Ukrainian Crimea and the Donbas region to Russia.
ISW: Kremlin claims NATO and Russia in “direct confrontation” to deter Western support for Ukraine
The Kremlin has escalated its rhetoric, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claiming that NATO is "already involved in the conflict surrounding Ukraine."
Pope prays for people slain in war over rosary and Bible of fallen Ukrainian soldier
The Vatican held a moment of silent prayer for Oleksandr, a young Ukrainian soldier who lost his life in the war, as Pope Francis called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Ukraine’s intel: Putin begins active preparation for confrontation with Europe, US, and NATO
Following recent elections, Putin actively prepares for confrontation with Europe, NATO, and the US, with unchanged plans to fully occupy Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts in Ukraine, signaling an aggressive foreign policy stance, according to Ukrainian intelligence.