The European Union has approved a powerful new set of sanctions against Russia, banning imports from the Nord Stream pipelines and tightening limits on oil exports.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that while Russia has no plans to attack NATO or Europe, it will respond fully and potentially with pre-emptive strikes – if the West escalates the Ukraine conflict. That’s according to state TASS news agency.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a bold €2 trillion (about $2.3 trillion) EU budget proposal that includes new taxes on large corporations, tobacco, and electronic waste—setting the stage for intense political battles over the bloc’s financial and strategic priorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Patriot missile systems for Ukraine are already being shipped from Germany under a NATO deal, with full reimbursement to the U.S. from European allies.
The European Commission has pledged to address Slovakia’s concerns over the planned phase-out of Russian gas by 2028, aiming to secure support for its latest sanctions package against Moscow.
The Kremlin says President Donald Trump’s recent comments, including threats of sanctions and military support to Ukraine, are serious and directly aimed at President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly asked Ukraine's president if he could strike Moscow using U.S.-supplied long range weapons. The conversation allegedly followed a separate call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, marking the fourth major attack this month, with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles striking cities across the country. At least two people were killed in Chernivtsi, near the Romanian border.
European Union member states have asked the European Commission to keep secret their national strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027.
Italy has called for companies with ties to Russia to be excluded from Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, arguing that those who helped fund Moscow’s war should not profit from rebuilding the country they helped destroy.
The European Commission announced €2.3 billion in financial support to help Ukraine rebuild despite ongoing Russian attacks.
Russia accuses Ukraine of repeatedly using anti-personnel mines on civilians and says Kyiv’s recent withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention will not change the conflict dynamics.
The Kremlin says it remains calm after Donald Trump’s criticism of Vladimir Putin, expressing hope for ongoing dialogue with Washington despite rising tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies after officials claimed Chinese-made parts were found in Russian drones used in a recent attack on Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy will attend a key aid summit in Rome, just after Trump announced the resumption of weapons shipments to Ukraine.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia’s recent large-scale drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, calling them the biggest since the war began over three years ago.
Ukraine’s top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, warned on Saturday of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region. The area in northeastern Ukraine has seen heavy fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Russia accuses a top Ukrainian commander of downing a military plane carrying prisoners of war, escalating tensions over the deadly January incident.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Paris to discuss enhancing trade, multilateralism, and cooperation on global challenges.
Ukrainian special forces hit a key Russian airbase in Voronezh, targeting a bomb store and aircraft in a bold overnight strike.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine needs Patriot missiles for defense after a positive call with President Zelenskyy, expressing frustration over Russia's refusal to pursue a ceasefire.
Russia and Ukraine have carried out another prisoner exchange under the June 2 Istanbul agreement, with both sides confirming the swap on Friday.
The Kremlin says it is closely watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements after he expressed disappointment with his latest call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine war.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the sudden pause in American weapons shipments to Ukraine during a call on Friday,
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