North Korea has already deployed around 11,000 elite troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, accounting for more than 20% of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s elite “personal reserve” force, Defense Minister Rustem …
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- “50,000 Russian troops pinned down” — Ukraine halts advance in Sumy Oblast, summer offensive “faltering,” Syrskyi says
- Ukraine, Russia conduct new POW swap under Istanbul deal
- North Korea likely to …
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North Korea deployed 20% of Kim's elite 'personal reserve' to fight against Ukraine in Russia, Umerov says
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Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Putin meeting as next step in ceasefire negotiations
Ukraine’s next goal in ongoing negotiations with Russia is to organize a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said during a press briefing on June 26.
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Anti-corruption agencies seek Ukrainian deputy prime minister’s suspension amid land grab case
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have filed a motion with the High Anti-Corruption Court seeking to impose bail and suspend Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii …
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Democracies should not let war in the Middle East distract them from Ukraine
As the world holds its breath to see if Israel and Iran can maintain a ceasefire, it’s worth analyzing some troubling global patterns. Authoritarian powers are growing bolder and alliances between them are tightening. The number of armed conflicts …
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Chinese journalist injured by drone strike in Kursk Oblast, Russian governor says
A Chinese journalist was reportedly injured in a drone strike near Russia’s border with Ukraine in Kursk Oblast, acting governor Alexander Khinshtein said on June 27.
According to Khinshtein, 63-year-old reporter Lu Yuguang from the Chinese …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,016,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,016,720 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on June 27.
The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …
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Fact Check: Video Showing Retired K9 Jumping In A Casket With A Dead Soldier Is Not Real - AI Made It
Does a video authentically show a retired military K9 jumping into a casket to sit on a dead soldier? No, that's not true: A close inspection of the video reveals unreal details of the soldiers' uniforms indicating the video was generated by an …
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Netherlands, Belgium hand over 2 minehunters to boost Ukraine’s naval defenses
The Netherlands and Belgium have delivered two minehunter vessels to Ukraine to support maritime security in the Black Sea, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on June 26.
“The Netherlands and Belgium are transferring two …
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Russia's 'relentless' drone strikes cause over 3,000 civilian casualties in Ukraine, UN reports
Short-range drone attacks have become one of the deadliest threats to civilians in Ukraine’s front-line regions, killing at least 395 people and injuring 2,635 between February 2022 and April 2025, according to a new bulletin by the UN Human Rights …
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Russia offers cash to teachers to Russify occupied Ukraine, report says
Russia is using financial incentives to recruit teachers, cultural workers, and coaches to work in occupied parts of Ukraine in a campaign aimed at reshaping local identity and fostering loyalty to Moscow’s regime, according to a report published by …
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European companies shipping critical missile parts to Russia, Zelensky tells EU
European firms continue to ship critical weapons components to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Council on June 26 in a plea for tougher EU sanctions against Moscow.
“Some European companies are still sending critical …
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Suspected sabotage: German military trucks destined for Ukraine torched, raising tensions with Russia
In a possible act of sabotage benefiting Russia, German military trucks were reportedly set on fire over the weekend, according to pro-Russian Telegram channels. The trucks were allegedly about to be decommissioned and donated to the Ukrainian Armed …
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Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports
The White House has recommended terminating U.S. funding for multiple programs that investigate war crimes worldwide, including Russian war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on June 26.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in …
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EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
The European Union on June 26 reached an agreement to extend sanctions against Russia for another six months, an undisclosed EU official told the Kyiv Independent.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea, HUR says
Ukrainian drones struck air defense equipment in Russian-occupied Crimea, damaging radar units and components of the S-400 Triumph system, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) claimed on June 26.
The drone strike was carried out by the …
Zelenskyy: the EU must stop the war before it spreads
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Ukrainian Armed Forces drones destroyed Russian equipment and warehouses – dozens killed!
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Ukraine war latest: Russia's advance in Sumy Oblast 'halted'; Kyiv, Moscow carry out POW swap
Key developments on June 26:
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Hungary blocks EU statement backing Ukraine’s accession talks at Brussels summit
The European Council failed to unanimously adopt a statement of support for Ukraine during its June 26 meeting in Brussels, after Hungary once again failed to support it.
On the eve of the European Council summit, Hungary’s government announced …
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Trump and Zelenskyy meet in the Hague – What does that mean for Ukraine?
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Ukrainian journalist to Trump: My husband is on the front line – his reaction surprised everyone
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Ukraine to receive $46 million for repairs to Chornobyl sarcophagus after Russian strike
Ukraine will receive €42.5 million ($45.7 million) from international partners to repair the protective arch over the Chornobyl nuclear plant’s destroyed reactor, Environment and Natural Resources Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk announced on June …
Anti-Aircraft Regiment joins the 12th Army Corps
The newly formed 1027th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment, established in May 2025 on the basis of the anti-aircraft unit of the Presidential Brigade, has officially joined the Kyiv-based 12th…
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Russia storms with MEAT GRINDER TACTICS! Intense situation on the frontline
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Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.
Speaking at a briefing in The …