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German Navy inspector warns of growing Russian aggression
Russian units are showing "increased aggressiveness" through drone overflights, infiltration attempts, and sabotage efforts targeting German military infrastructure, the country's navy inspector warned
Kremlin’s mouthpiece calls Europeans “imbeciles,” says strikes on Kyiv will intesify after EU imposed new sanctions against Putin’s war machine
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a grotesque tirade against Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, mocking her medical background.
Putin urges Ukraine to accept Russian demands, warns situation will worsen if peace talks delayed
Russian President told Ukraine to accelerate negotiations based on previous Istanbul discussions, with Moscow indicating readiness to resume talks after 22 June.
German intelligence has evidence Moscow plans to test NATO’s Article 5 defense pact
Bruno Kahl, head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, revealed intelligence showing Russia views its current war as part of a broader strategy, warning that Moscow seeks to "push NATO back to the 1990s borders" and remove American military presence from Europe.
Frontline report: Europe’s Achilles heel becomes tripwire where Putin’s ambitions meet NATO’s steel
What was once NATO’s most vulnerable flank is now a red line.
The Economist: Russia is churning out munitions at extraordinary speed
Russia is churning out over 1,400 Iskander ballistic missiles annually while planning significant military expansion along NATO's borders, according to intelligence reports cited by The Economist.
Binding guarantees essential for Ukraine while NATO membership remains a long-term aspiration, envoy says
Ukraine's incoming UN ambassador Andrii Melnyk says Ukraine seeks binding security commitments from European partners beyond political declarations.
Russia may attack NATO territory by 2030, warns German defense minister
Currently, Russia targets German infrastructure and energy systems, funds far-right parties AfD and BSW, spreads disinformation through social media, Pistorius says.
Zelenskyy labels Putin “dumbass” for “high-tech duel” idea to target Kyiv with Oreshnik
After Putin's threat, Zelenskyy used strong language to denounce him and his circle as "psychos," and emphasized Putin's complete disregard for human lives.
ISW: Kremlin may seek off-ramp from nuclear threats through Oreshnik missile promotion
Putin compared its destructive power to nuclear weapons, indicating a potential strategic shift in military deterrence approach as nuclear threats lose effectiveness.
Russia’s navy-escorted tanker targets Bundeswehr helicopter with warning flares in Baltic
Last week, a Russian tanker fired signal ammunition at a German army helicopter conducting surveillance in the Baltic Sea, escalating tensions in the region.
ISW: Recent Russian missile strike shows no new nuclear threat
Russia showcased its missile capabilities with a strike on Dnipro using new ballistic missiles, alongside Putin's threats to the West, continuing Moscow's nuclear deterrence rhetoric.
Opinion: Biden’s reluctance to use NATO deterrence backfired in Ukraine
Biden's Ukraine war containment strategy failed to prevent conflict escalation, instead leading to global economic damage, political shifts, and strengthened anti-Western alliances, The Observer says.
Reuters: Putin again threatens “range of responses” if deep Russia strikes allowed with Western weapons
Ukraine is not allowed to use Western-supplied missiles inside Russia.
Rutte: NATO will do what’s necessary to ensure Ukraine’s victory
The NATO chief said that the Alliance won't be intimidated by Russia's threats.
ISW: Putin’s nuclear threats aim to influence Western support for Ukraine
Putin announces changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, specifying conditions for nuclear weapon use against non-nuclear states. ISW sees this move as an attempt to sway Western policymaking regarding Ukraine's ability to use Western-provided weapons inside Russia.
Denmark allows Ukraine to use F-16s against military targets within Russia, dismisses Russian threats
Denmark's foreign minister says Ukraine can attack Russian military assets with Danish F-16 fighters, brushing off Moscow's threats of retaliation as mere "propaganda war".
Lithuania ready to deploy training troops in Ukraine, no Kyiv request yet, PM says
Lithuania PM says she has parliamentary permission to deploy training troops to Ukraine, but is awaiting Kyiv's request, while ignoring possible Russian threats.
Bloomberg: Macron ‘riled’ Washington with statements about sending troops to Ukraine
US warned such move risks clash with Moscow. Officials say Macron's hints aimed to keep Putin pondering but it might have an oposite effect.