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- In one of largest attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Russian barrage hits Kyiv, Odesa, kills 3, injures 12
- Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal
- Russia significantly improved North Korea’s …
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North Korea and Russia: A natural friendship of two pariah states
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Zelensky calls on West to slash Russian oil price cap in half as strikes on Ukraine escalate

The price cap on Russian oil should be cut from $60 to $30 per barrel in order to pressure Moscow to declare a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on June 10.
Zelensky’s comments come after the European …
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The Kyiv Independent launches 603,628 km² T-shirt in response to Russia’s territorial demands

In response to recent peace talks in Istanbul where Russia demanded the surrender of five Ukrainian territories as a prerequisite for a ceasefire, the Kyiv Independent has launched a new product on our e-store: the 603,628 km² T-shirt.
This T-shirt, …
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US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says

The United States will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10.
“It is a reduction in this budget,” Hegseth …
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Drones continue to attack Russian MILITARY facilities! Russians respond with STRIKES on civilians
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Ukraine war latest: Russia carries out one of largest attacks against Kyiv; second group of Ukrainian POWs comes back home under Istanbul deal

Key developments on June 10:
Another day of POW exchange: Zelenskyy on the return of defenders #shorts
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MASSIVE SHELLING: Ukrainian cities SHAKEN by Russian strikes | NEWS PULSE
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As Russia inches closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, new Ukrainian region might soon be at war

Moscow said its troops had crossed into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and were conducting offensive operations in the region, a claim Kyiv quickly denied as “Russian disinformation.”
Russian troops have been pushing toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for months, …
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Zelensky imposes sanctions against individuals, organizations involved in deportation of Ukrainian children

President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 10 imposed sanctions on 48 individuals and nine organizations associated with the deportation of Ukrainian children, according to a decision of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
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Why some Ukrainians don't leave their country despite attacks

Russia has conducted another mass attack on multiple Ukrainian cities on June 10. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the attack was one of the largest on Kyiv during the full-scale war. The Kyiv Independent has visited the apartment complex …
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Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp

The State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia’s parliament, passed a bill on June 10 to create a new messaging app, the so-called “national messenger,” the Duma’s press service reported, as the Kremlin tries to reduce its …
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Zelenskyy: “Catastrophes are the very meaning of RUSSIA’s existence” #shorts
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'We love our country’ — As Russia steps up its attacks, Kyiv residents choose to stay

Sales manager Victoriia Nikishyna was sheltering with her cat in the stairwell when a Russian drone struck a residential building in Kyiv, leaving several rooms in her apartment without windows.
“We’re still holding on. We haven’t fully processed what …
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In African universities, Russia’s war against Ukraine finds new supporters

The halls of academia have long been considered sanctuaries of critical thinking, intellectual discourse, and the pursuit of truth. Universities across the globe pride themselves on fostering environments where diverse perspectives can be examined, …
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Russia significantly improved North Korea's shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine's Budanov says

Russia helped significantly improve North Korea’s KN-23 ballistic missiles, also known as Hwasong-11, after receiving the first inaccurate batch from Pyongyang, Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) chief, said in an …
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Open Interview “Side by Side: Poland as a Partner of Change for Ukraine”
During the open interview at the conference “EU. BUT THERE IS ONE TWIST,” Piotr Łukasiewicz, Chargé d’affaires of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine, shared Poland’s experience of European integration, spoke about the evolution of Polish-Ukrainian …
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Montenegro's drone production initiative for Ukraine draws fire from Russian media
Montenegro has announced plans to initiate drone assembly on its territory, with the first shipment set to be delivered to Ukraine as military aid.
According to reports from the Russian outlet Kommersant, citing regional media, On May 29, the …
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Ukraine prepares for “Spiderweb” IN CRIMEA! Occupiers are on edge
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Ukrainians are returning from Russian captivity! A new phase of exchange has taken place #shorts
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EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil

The 18th package of European Union sanctions against Russia will include additional restrictions on energy, banking, oil, and other areas, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on June 10.
After the 17th package of sanctions …
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Ukraine increases use of ballistic missiles, testing domestic systems against Russia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been increasingly deploying ballistic missiles on the battlefield, with recent operations targeting Russian command centers more frequently since May, says Valeriy Ryabykh, the director of Defense Express, who suggests …
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Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange on June 10, concluding the second phase of an agreement reached during the most recent round of peace talks in Istanbul, …
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Ukraine in talks with U.S. over $50 billion arms deal
Diplomatic discussions concerning arms purchases from the United States are actively underway, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement comes as aid packages continue to arrive from the U.S.
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Allies won't impose new sanctions on Russia because of Ukraine's refusal to mobilize at age 18, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s Western allies are not imposing new sanctions on Russia in part because of Kyiv’s refusal to lower the mobilization age to 18, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Valasz Online published on June 10.
With the …