Russia on June 18 warned the world is “millimetres away from catastrophe” due to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, just four months after one of its own drones struck the Chornobyl nuclear site in Ukraine.
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4 months after striking Chornobyl, Russia warns Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear 'catastrophe'
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Slovak police tried to detain ex-defense minister over Ukraine aid deal, media reports
The Slovak police sought to detain ex-Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad over alleged misconduct during the donation of ammunition to Ukraine in 2022, the Slovak newspaper Dennik N reported on June 18, citing two undisclosed sources.
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Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Iranian Woman Dancing in the Rain in Protest Against 'Islamic Regime'
Did a widely-shared video show an Iranian woman dancing in the rain in June 2025, as a protest against that country's "Islamic regime"? No, that's not true: The clip showed Tamta Sabelashvili, a Georgian influencer and personal trainer who lives in …
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For the first time, Australia sanctions Russian shadow fleet oil tankers
Australia has, for the first time, imposed sanctions on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, targeting 60 vessels used to circumvent international sanctions and sustain the Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine, the …
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Ukraine won't receive NATO invitation at The Hague summit, Lithuanian FM says
An invitation for Ukraine to become a member of NATO “is not on the agenda” of the upcoming summit in The Hague, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said in an interview with the Baltic News Service published on June 18. …
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Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance
President Volodymyr Zelensky may reconsider attending the NATO summit in The Hague, as questions remain over U.S. President Donald Trump’s participation, the Guardian reported on June 17, citing unnamed Ukrainian officials.
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Ukraine dismisses Russia's 'absurd' ceasefire condition for dismantling Western arms
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry on June 18 brushed off Moscow’s demands for Kyiv to destroy or dismantle Western-supplied weapons as a condition for a ceasefire, saying it shows disregard for U.S. peace efforts.
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Ukraine's parliament passes state asset agency reform crucial for EU funding
Ukraine’s parliament passed a reform of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) on June 18, a key step toward European integration and a condition listed in the EU’s Ukraine Facility plan.
The legislation passed with the support of …
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Ruslan Kravchenko approved as Ukraine's new Prosecutor General
Ukraine’s parliament on June 17 approved President Volodymyr Zelensky’s nomination of 35-year-old Ruslan Kravchenko as the country’s new prosecutor general, making him the youngest person to ever hold the post.
Kravchenko, a former …
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Clashes erupt in southwestern Ukraine over church control amid shift away from Moscow-affiliated clergy
Violent clashes broke out on June 17 outside the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Chernivtsi, a city in southwestern Ukraine, as hundreds of people attempted to force their way into the church following a long-running dispute over its religious affiliation, …
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Ukraine's parliament passes bill on multiple citizenship
Ukraine’s parliament on June 18 supported a bill allowing Ukrainian citizens to hold passports of foreign countries, lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak said.
The draft law, backed by 243 lawmakers in the second and final reading, outlines conditions …
"Shaheds" ATTACKED Zaporizhzhia! Under attack – business and enterprises
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As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on June 18 condemned Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 130 a day earlier, saying it “runs counter” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
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6 killed, 49 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least six civilians and injured at least 49, including a teenage boy, over the past day, regional authorities reported on June 18.
Russian forces launched 58 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against …
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Putin 'cannot be trusted' as mediator, Kallas says, urges EU to tighten Russian oil cap after deadly Kyiv strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot be trusted” to mediate peace in the Middle East while continuing to launch brutal attacks against civilians, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said on June 17, following a mass Russian strike on …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,007,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,007,160 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 18.
The number includes 1,040 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …
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Kellogg to meet Lukashenko in highest-ranking US visit to Belarus in years, Reuters reports
U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will meet Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the coming days, Reuters reported on June 17, citing four sources familiar with the matter.
Kellogg will meet Lukashenko in a visit to Belarus as peace …
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Zelensky welcomes G7 support as summit delivers no strong breakthrough for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of …
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'We are determined to increase pressure on Russia' — Macron says as EU ready to toughen Russia sanctions
The European Union and its allies are ready to toughen sanctions on Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on June 17.
“With President (Volodymyr) Zelensky at the G7. We stand in …
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Zelensky leaves G7 early without meeting Trump as Canada drops Ukraine statement amid US pushback
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv following the conclusion of G7 talks on June 17, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
He had been scheduled to travel to Calgary for …
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G7 allies push for stronger Russia sanctions as Trump resists, Bloomberg reports
A dinner discussion among Group of Seven leaders on June 16 failed to shift U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on tougher sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.
Trump has continued urging Russian …
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Ukrainian drone brigade distances itself from ex-volunteer commander's criticism
Ukraine’s 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces said on June 17 that former fighter Ryan O’Leary no longer has access to current information about the unit’s operations and cannot speak on its behalf.
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Canada announces $1.5 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, sanctions targeting Russia at G7 summit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a sweeping new support package for Ukraine on June 17, during a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the final day of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
The measures include two …