NATO summit statement omits Ukraine's entry bid, $40 billion pledge, Bloomberg reports
The unusually brief document recognizes Russia as a threat to NATO but not as an aggressor in Ukraine.
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Kyiv, not Kiev — Kyiv Independent community helps rename street in Oregon
Photos shared with the Kyiv Independent show the newly installed blue-and-yellow street sign, reflecting both the correct Ukrainian transliteration and the national colors of Ukraine.
Poland detains citizen suspected of spying for Russia
According to prosecutors, 28-year-old Wiktor Z. was detained on June 4 by Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) on charges of gathering and passing sensitive information to Russia's intelligence services.
Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers
The remains of soldiers were returned from multiple front-line regions, including Kharkiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Sumy oblasts.
Serbia's Vucic, Romania's Dan travel to Ukraine in their first official visits
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will visit Ukraine on June 11 to take part in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa, Serbia's Presidential Office announced.
Ukraine's SBU releases fresh video of Operation Spiderweb, teases 'new surprises'
"The SBU is hitting and will hit (Russia) where it considers itself unreachable!" SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk said. "We are working on new surprises, no less painful than the Operation Spiderweb."
Ukrainians among foreign nationals in US targeted for transfer to Guantanamo, WP reports
The detainees reportedly include individuals from countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ukraine. The move is part of a broader plan to free up capacity at overcrowded domestic facilities.
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 73 across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia deployed 85 attack drones, including Shahed-type UAVs and decoy drones, along with one Iskander-M ballistic missile launched from Russia's Kursk Oblast.
US-Russia talks to be held in Moscow 'very soon,' Russian ambassador claims
"I can confirm that the next round of negotiations between the delegations will take place very soon in Moscow," Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 999,200 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,120 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Fire, explosions reported at gunpowder plant in Russia's Tambov Oblast amid drone attack
A large fire reportedly broke out at a gunpowder plant in the town of Kotovsk in Russia's Tambov Oblast overnight on June 10, Russian Telegram channels reported.
Russian jet suspected of violating Finnish airspace, Defense Ministry says
The alleged violation occurred near the city of Porvoo, located about 50 km east of Helsinki, according to the Finnish Defense Ministry.
Slovak PM threatens to veto 18th sanctions package against Russia over energy concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that he would block additional sanctions unless the EU finds "a real solution to the crisis situation that Slovakia would face following a complete halt in the supply of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel from Russia."
Massive Russian drone attack kills 3, injures at least 64 in Kharkiv
Russia attacked homes and apartment buildings in Kharkiv with drones overnight on June 11, killing at least three people and injuring 64 others, including nine children, authorities reported.
Russia ships weapons to Africa, violating sanctions, AP reports
The deliveries — which reportedly include armored vehicles, howitzers, and artillery — represent another sign of Russia's expanding military footprint in Africa.
Zelensky calls on West to slash Russian oil price cap in half as strikes on Ukraine escalate
"Each of the partners knows what price cap is needed — $30, no higher. Such a price level will mean real pressure on Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 10.
The Kyiv Independent launches 603,628 km² T-shirt in response to Russia’s territorial demands
All profits from the sales of the 603,628 km² T-shirt for the next month will be donated to the Ukrainian charitable foundation East SOS.
US to cut military aid to Ukraine, Hegseth says
The U.S. will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a congressional hearing on June 10.
Zelensky imposes sanctions against individuals, organizations involved in deportation of Ukrainian children
President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on 48 individuals and nine organizations.
Russia's State Duma passes bill to create state messaging app as it considers blocking WhatsApp
The new app "combines the features of a messenger and the functions of government services," the Duma's press service reported.
Russia significantly improved North Korea's shoddy KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine's Budanov says
It was reported last year that around half fired at Ukraine by Russia malfunctioned and exploded in mid-air.
EU unveils 18th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting energy, banking, oil
The EU has proposed for the first time a ban on transactions involving the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, as well as a reduction in the oil price cap from $60 to $45 per barrel, among other measures.
Ukraine, Russia conduct second prisoner swap under Istanbul deal
"All of them require immediate medical attention," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Allies won't impose new sanctions on Russia because of Ukraine's refusal to mobilize at age 18, Zelensky says
"I do not believe that we should mobilize people from the age of 18, as the leaders of other countries have thought," Zelensky said.
Russia admitted its 'peace memorandum' is an ultimatum Kyiv won't accept, Zelensky says
"They (Russian officials) even told our delegation: we know that our memorandum is an ultimatum, and you will not accept it," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Western firms reportedly paid at least $46 billion in taxes to Russia amid full-scale war in Ukraine
Seventeen of the 20 largest foreign corporate taxpayers in Russia come from G7 and EU countries, which are Ukraine's main international supporters, according to investigative outlet Follow the Money.
Israeli Foreign Ministry denies sending Patriot systems to Ukraine amid conflicting claims
The denial contrasts with statements made by Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky, who said in a recent interview that Israel had agreed to transfer retired Patriot missile systems — originally supplied by the U.S. in the 1990s — to Ukraine.
Over 40% of Ukrainians willing to compromise on 'de facto' recognition of Russian occupation for peace, poll shows
Some 48% of Ukrainians oppose even a "de facto" recognition of Russian occupation of Ukraine's territories to achieve peace, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology published on June 10.
Russian soldier recorded launching grenade at residential building in retaken Kursk Oblast town
In the footage, the soldier is seen loading a grenade launcher while repeatedly shouting "Akhmat! Chechnya!" — a reference to Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's forces — before firing in the direction of a residential area.
Russia to help North Korea produce Shahed-type drones, Ukraine's spy chief says
Shahed drones could enable North Korea to strike targets across South Korea, potentially overwhelming air defenses, and could also assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Russia doubts NATO's Article 5, could use 'little green men' to test it, German intelligence chief warns
"They don't need to send tanks for that," German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl told Table Media. "They just have to send 'little green men' to Estonia to defend the allegedly oppressed Russian minority."
Ukraine's NATO membership remains 'irreversible' despite possible communique omission, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's comments follow reporting that this year's summit communique may exclude references to Russia and Ukraine.
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