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2025-06-09

Zelenskyy says US has not answered Ukraine’s request to buy air defense

Ukraine is urgently seeking air defense systems from the United States, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized in his address on June 7. This call comes amid a significant escalation in Russian air assaults, with Kharkiv city recently …

2025-06-08

Several killed in Russian strike on Ukraine

In the early hours of Friday, Russia launched a devastating missile and drone assault on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The intense barrage resulted in the deaths of at least five people, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions echoed across the city, underscoring the …

2025-06-07

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1198: Ukrainian GenZ engineers transform TikTok drones into tank killers

Ukraine has launched a series of bold military operations, notably "Operation Spiderweb," which targeted and destroyed over 40 Russian strategic aircraft across five airbases, significantly depleting Russia's bomber fleet. This deep-strike mission, executed with advanced intelligence and …

2025-06-06

Ukraine warns of Europe-wide nuclear disaster as Russia plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia plant

Ukraine has raised alarming concerns about the potential for a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), the largest in Europe, which could have catastrophic consequences for the entire continent. The plant, currently under Russian …

2025-06-05

ISW: Russia continues to want Ukraine’s “complete destruction.” Russian missile stockpile only grows.

Russia has made it clear that it seeks the "complete destruction" of Ukraine, with no genuine interest in peace negotiations. This stance was underscored by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairperson Dmitry Medvedev, who stated that Russia …

2025-06-04

Russia captures Sumy’s Kostiantynivka village as Russians try to widen frontline in region

Russian forces have intensified their assaults in northern Sumy Oblast, capturing the village of Kostiantynivka and advancing toward Sumy City. Moscow's strategic goal is to approach the Khotin-Khrapivshchyna line, placing Sumy within range of Russian artillery …

2025-06-03

Report warns of rising Turkish mafia presence

Greek authorities have uncovered a significant presence of Turkish organized crime groups within the country, with at least 10 identified gangs operating in Greece. Over the past five months, more than 80 suspects have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into …

2025-06-02

Ukraine strikes Russian bombers, over 40 Russian military planes destroyed

Ukraine launched a significant drone strike deep within Russian territory, destroying over 40 Russian military aircraft. The attack, confirmed by a Ukrainian security official, comes as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine with missiles and drones. This escalation occurs just before …

2025-06-01

Russian bomb kills child, injures teen in massive attack. Terror of Ukrainian civilians continues.

On the night of May 30-31, Russian forces launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying over 100 drones and five missiles across the country. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 71 of the 114 launched …

2025-05-31

Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports

Hungary and Slovakia remain heavily dependent on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel, despite possessing the technical and economic means to diversify their energy sources. A joint report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy and the Centre …