President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office has confirmed plans for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the upcoming G7 summit on June 17, according to the Kyiv Independent journalist who attended a closed-door briefing with …
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- Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
- Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
- Russia preparing strategic reserves for …
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Zelensky plans to meet Trump at G7 summit — key takeaways from closed-door briefing
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Ukraine aims to boost drone intercept capabilities after record Russian attacks
Efforts are underway to rapidly expand Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian drone attacks, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on June 14.
In a statement shared on Telegram, Syrskyi said he held a meeting …
ZAPORIZHZHIA under "Shahed" attack: footage of the aftermath #shorts
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Drones reportedly hit major Russian chemical and fuel industry plants overnight
Drones struck two industrial plants in Russia overnight on June 14, targeting one of the country’s largest nitrogen fertilizer producers in Stavropol Krai and a major fuel catalyst facility in Samara Oblast, according to Russian regional …
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Russian attacks kill at least 3, injure 10 across Ukraine over past day
At least three people were killed and 10 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day, Ukrainian officials said on June 14.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 58 attack drones, primarily Shahed-type UAVs, and decoys …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,002,690 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,002,690 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 14.
The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered just …
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US opposes lowering G7 cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reports
The United States is opposing a proposal by other Group of Seven nations to lower the price cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on June 13.
Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg said the U.S. remains opposed to reducing the cap from $60 to $45 per …
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Three Ukrainians killed in bus accident in France, Zelensky confirms
Three Ukrainian nationals were killed in a bus accident in France on June 13, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed in a statement on Telegram.
“Terrible news about the tragic bus accident in France,” Zelensky wrote.
The accident occurred …
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Ukraine's Sapsan ballistic missile to enter serial production following successful combat testing
Ukraine’s domestically developed short-range Sapsan ballistic missile has successfully completed combat testing and is in the process of serial production, Ukrainian media reported on June 13.
The missile, with a payload of 480 kg, completed testing …
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Million losses: The ridiculous ambitions of Kremlin’s dictator and their cost
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Russian Su-25 jet reportedly crashes in Donetsk Oblast
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A Russian SU-25 fighter jet reportedly crashed over Donetsk Oblast on June 13, Russian social media channels reported.
Videos posted on social media of the purported crash by …
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Iran retaliates by launching 'hundreds' of missiles towards Israel, injuring at least 7
Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and is being updated.
Iran launched ‘hundreds’ of ballistic missiles towards Israel late on June 13, Iranian state media reported, as Tehran continues it retaliatory attacks in response to …
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian MiG-29 strikes Russian drone hub, ammo depot in Zaporizhzhia direction, releases video
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Without a hint of irony, Putin offers condolences for 'civilian casualties' in Iran, condemns Israel's 'violations' of UN Charter
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke separately with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 13, amid a sweeping Israeli air assault on Iran that killed top military officials and targeted the …
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Drone warfare: how the Ukrainian “Bulava” outclasses Russian “Lancets” #shorts
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British jets intercept Russian spy plane over Baltic Sea, Poland calls it NATO readiness test
British fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft that violated airspace over the Baltic Sea on the morning of June 13, Poland’s military command reported.
“This is another case of provocative testing of the …
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How an Israel-Iran war could help Russia's economy — and deprive Ukraine of weapons
Israel’s “preemptive” strikes against Iran targeting the country’s nuclear program and killing top military officials could have far-reaching implications for Ukraine and could boost Russia’s ability to continue its …
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“Bulava” drone – the nightmare of a Russian soldier! | Weapons with @StarskyUA
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Iranian commander killed in Israeli airstrike oversaw Shahed drone supply to Russia
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on June 13 that its aerospace commander, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, was killed in an Israeli air strike on a command facility, according to the Times of Israel.
Hajizadeh was sanctioned by the …
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Israel strikes Iran: what’s in it for the Kremlin? #shorts
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister sees Trump as key player in achieving peace
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump could bring an end to the full-scale war in Ukraine. Speaking at the GLOBSEC-2025 forum on Friday, June 13, Sybiha highlighted the critical role of the U.S. …
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Ukrainian military denies NYT claims about Russian presence in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
There is no confirmed information that Russian troops have entered Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, spokesperson Victor Tregubov of the Khortytsia group of forces told Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne on June 13, refuting earlier claims …
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Russian troops escalate assaults on Chasiv Yar
Military hardware is rarely visible in Chasiv Yar, a city that has been fiercely defended for over a year. According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the need for electronic warfare systems remains critical in this area.
Oleh Petrasyuk, press officer …