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Tuesday, June 16
Drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
A fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on June 16 after drone debris fell on the facility, local authorities said.
Polish official explains delay in MiG fighter jet transfers to Ukraine
"We have not transferred the MiGs to Ukraine. There is an ongoing dialogue between Poland and Ukraine," Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said in an interview with Radio ZET.
Lukashenko says Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine, apologizes to Zelensky for past remarks
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus poses no military threat to Ukraine and apologized to President Volodymyr Zelensky for previous harsh remarks, according to an interview with Al Arabiya.
Monday, June 15
EU opens 1st negotiation cluster for Ukraine, Moldova
"Today, we're launching talks on the backbone of the accession process: including justice, freedom, and fundamental rights," the European Commission said.
Zelensky reveals G7 sidelines meeting offer to Putin, says Russia again refused talks
"We sent a message expressing our willingness to meet with Putin during the G7 summit because Trump and Macron will be there," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Exclusive: European Parliament to scrutinize its most pro-Russian member
A special committee of the European Parliament is set to investigate its pro-Russian Luxemburger, Fernand Kartheiser, for potential breaches of parliamentary rules linked to his ties to Russia, according to a letter first seen by the Kyiv Independent on June 15. The news comes shortly after Kartheiser visited the economic forum in St. Petersburg and subsequently sent to fellow members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their staff a so-called St. Petersburg declaration, the backers of which
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Ukrainian athletes compete internationally across multiple sports, including in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. International sports federations initially banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under their national flags from most competitions after February 2022. Ukraine’s sports infrastructure has suffered extensive damage from Russian attacks, while many athletes continue training abroad.
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"We ask for prayers for the salvation of the shrine from destruction. Another Russian crime against humanity, against history, against Christianity," Metropolitan Epiphanius, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, said amid Russia's attack.
