Ukraine
Hungary to veto 'von der Leyen-Zelenskiy energy plan' over Russian import restrictions, foreign minister says
The European Commission is set to unveil a June 17 that would legally prohibit imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas into the European Union by the end of 2027.
US resists EU and UK push to cut Russian oil price cap at G7 summit
The US is resisting calls from European governments to reduce the G7 price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel, frustrating efforts by the EU and UK to increase financial pressure on Moscow as leaders meet for a G7 in Canada.
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Slovak PM Fico wants EU leaders to postpone vote on new sanctions against Russia
Fico had previously criticised the plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027, which the EU introduced last month.
Europe’s defence needs to adapt to different US, Czech President Pavel says
Europe must be able to defend its own interests "without active American support if necessary", Petr Pavel tells the Globsec security forum.
Ukraine’s “enemies database” adds foreign leaders over Moscow ties
A Ukrainian website that catalogues perceived "enemies of Ukraine" has added several prominent Russia-friendly foreign leaders to its database, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Serbia's Vucic makes surprise visit to Ukraine
The visit risks aggravating already tense relations with Moscow, after Russian intelligence scolded Serbia for supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Zelenskiy says Orban making "historic mistake" on Ukraine war in first interview with Hungarian press
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of launching a direct attack on Hungary, after the Ukrainian leader gave his first interview to the Hungarian press since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Ukrainian refugees fuelled Polish economy with €16bn boost in 2024
The study by consultancy Deloitte for UNHCR found that nearly 70% of working-age Ukrainians in Poland now have jobs, just shy of the 75% employment rate among locals.
Deloitte EMEA Fast 500 Technology ranking brims with Turkish, CEE and SEE startups
Top entry from Turkey is Novi Robot, a maker of automation systems for manufacturing plants.
Nawrocki’s rise sparks fresh uncertainty for wartime Ukraine
Conservative historian Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the June presidential election in Poland has all but dashed Ukrainian hopes for Warsaw speaking with one voice about Ukraine.
A drone arms race between Russia and Ukraine is in full swing
Drones have increasingly become an offensive, not defensive, weapon.
Ukraine and Russia trade missile and drone attacks as the war enters a new phase
Russian rockets and drones rained down on cities across Ukraine over the weekend of June 7, targeting, amongst other things, a children’s railway park. Dozens were killed and more injured.
Germans overtake Americas and most hated by Russians – Levada
Germans have overtaken Americas to become the most hated by Russians, according to a poll by independent pollster, the Levada Centre.
Britain already at war with Russia, warns Russia expert Fiona Hill
Trump's former Russia adviser Fiona Hill tells The Guardian Britain is already at war with Russia and can no longer rely on the United States as a stable ally.
Ukraine, Russian ceasefire talks are dead
Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have given up on ceasefire talks, calling them pointless as both sides increase the frequency and ferocity of their mutual missile strikes on each other's territory.
Ukraine defaults on $2.6bn GDP warrants as restructuring talks stall
Ukraine has defaulted on $2.6bn worth of sovereign debt after opting not to make payments due June 2 on GDP-linked warrants, the country’s finance ministry confirmed, citing the need to prioritise broader economic stability and recovery.
MOSCOW BLOG: Operation Spiderweb will harden, not soften, Putin’s resolve to defeat Ukraine
Ukraine’s supporters cheered the audacious Operation Spiderweb attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet at the weekend. They argue that it was “Russia’s Pearl Harbour” and “gives Zelenskiy some cards” in talks with Trump.
China helping Russia outpace Ukraine in drone production, Kyiv claims
Russia is rapidly closing the gap with Ukraine in drone warfare thanks in part to covert support from China that is supplying Russia with all the parts and technology it can, but strictly staying within technical limits imposed by sanctions.
COMMENT: Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb strategic strikes will harden, not soften, the Kremlin’s line on Ukraine
Ukraine’s spectacular Operation Spiderweb drone strikes on Russian strategic bombers on June 1 will harden, not soften, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s resolve to continue fighting in Ukraine, says Tatiana Stanovaya.
Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb destroyed fewer Russian bombers than claimed
Ukraine’s spectacular Operation Spiderweb on June 1 destroyed fewer Russian strategic bombers than Kyiv first claimed, according to satellite evidence released by the US firm Maxar.