Zelensky to attend NATO summit despite media reports that he won't
President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to attend a NATO summit in The Hague next week, the European Council confirmed on June 20.
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Russian political party requests political asylum for Musk, senior MP claims
Davankov, deputy speaker of the State Duma, told reporters at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that his party had formally petitioned the Russian Foreign Ministry to provide Musk with asylum. The request is expected to be reviewed within a month, he reportedly said.
Russia would react 'very negatively' to Iran leader's assassination, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that any attempt at regime change in Tehran or threats to its leadership would "open Pandora's box," deepening instability across the Middle East and beyond.
Putin-Trump meeting currently not on the table, Kremlin says
"Until the necessary 'homework' is done to remove the irritants in our relations with the United States, it makes no sense to organize a meeting," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Diplomacy in crisis: G7 letdowns reveal limits to Western solidarity on Ukraine
KANANASKIS, Canada — The Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit ended on June 17 with no joint statement in support of Ukraine, no commitments to provide desperately needed U.S. weapons, and no meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. The Ukrainian delegation headed into the summit,
Senate reportedly delays Russia sanctions as Middle East crisis, Trump’s tax bill take priority
The U.S. Senate is postponing action on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill until at least July, as other legislative and foreign policy priorities dominate the agenda, Semafor reported on June 18.
Ukraine war latest: 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
Key developments on June 18: * 'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer * Ukraine kills collaborator tied to POW torture in occupied Berdiansk, intelligence source claims * Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance * Ukraine dismisses Russia's 'absurd' ceasefire condition
'Do me a favor Vladimir, mediate Russia first' — Trump roasts Putin over Israel, Iran offer
"I said, Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
All NATO members to hit 2% defense spending in 2025, Rutte says
"This is really great news," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
Zelensky may reportedly skip NATO summit over uncertainty about Trump's attendance
According to the Guardian, some in Kyiv are unsure if President Volodymyr Zelensky's presence at the summit would be worthwhile without a confirmed meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
As Trump stays silent, US Embassy makes late denunciation of Russia’s attack on Kyiv
"We extend deepest condolences to the victims' families. This senseless attack runs counter to President Trump's call to stop the killing and end the war," the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said in a statement.
Zelensky welcomes G7 support as summit delivers no strong breakthrough for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 17 that the G7 summit had produced concrete results for Ukraine, including increased military support, new tranches of aid using frozen Russian assets, and additional sanctions targeting the sources of Russia’s war effort.
Zelensky leaves G7 early without meeting Trump as Canada drops Ukraine statement amid US pushback
President Volodymyr Zelensky is cutting his visit to Canada short and will return to Kyiv on June 17, while G7 talks are still ongoing, a source told a Kyiv Independent journalist on the ground.
G7 allies push for stronger Russia sanctions as Trump resists, Bloomberg reports
The debate over sanctions comes as intensified Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 14 people and injured 117 in Kyiv overnight on June 17.
Ukraine war latest: Massive Russian attack kills 28, injures 134 in Kyiv
Key developments on June 17: * 'A brutal strike' — Massive Russian missile and drone attack hits Kyiv, killing 28, injuring at least 134 * Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs * US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports * US reportedly considers
Trump reportedly considers strikes on Iran as he demands 'unconditional surrender'
Trump said that "we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding." "He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," he continued.
Zelensky arrives at G7 summit hours after Trump departs
Zelensky was expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the summit. However, it is not clear if the meeting will take place because Trump left the summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv, Trump was unaware it had even happened
At the time of writing some seven hours later, the White House has still yet to comment on the attack.
US group designed to pressure Russia into peace in Ukraine disbanded by Trump administration, Reuters reports
"It lost steam toward the end because the president wasn't there," an official told Reuters.
Trump leaves G7 summit early ahead of anticipated June 17 meeting with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump departed the G7 Leaders' Summit late on June 16, ahead of an anticipated high-stakes meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 17.
Ukraine moves forward on lithium mining under US minerals deal, NYT reports
On June 16, the Ukrainian government reportedly agreed to begin drafting recommendations for a bidding process to develop the Dobra lithium field in central Ukraine.
Trump arrives at G7 summit ahead of high-stakes meeting with Zelensky
The anticipated third meeting, scheduled for June 17, will focus on sanctions, peace talks, weapons purchases, and economic relations — and may shed light on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.
Trump says he's 'open to' Putin mediating between Israel, Iran
"Yeah, I would be open to it," U.S. President Donald Trump said. "He is ready. He called me about it. We had a long talk about it. We talked about this more than his situation. This is something I believe is going to get resolved."
With no new US aid packages on the horizon, can Ukraine continue to fight Russia?
The U.S. has not announced any military aid packages for Ukraine in almost five months, pushing Kyiv to seek new alternatives. But time is running out quickly as Russian troops slowly advance on the eastern front line and gear up for a new summer offensive. "While Ukraine's dependence on
Russia hits 1 million losses in Ukraine | Ukraine This Week
Ukraine This Week with host Anna Belokur returns to break down the top stories of the week, including Russia’s advances in Sumy Oblast. This week also marks Russia’s 1 million casualties in its war on Ukraine.
Berlin wants more defense, no budget hike in EU plan, FT reports
Germany aims to increase domestic military spending in response to Russia’s ongoing threat and amid calls by U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to shoulder more of its own defense.
High stakes, low resolve: What Ukraine can expect from the upcoming G7 summit
As world leaders prepare to gather in the remote community of Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada for the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders' Summit on June 15-17, Russia's war in Ukraine once again holds center stage — but views on how to address the three-year conflict diverge sharply. In the five months
Israel asks US to join strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, officials told Axios
The request comes as Israel continues its assault on Iranian targets and warns that it lacks the capability to destroy Fordow uranium enrichment site alone.
Putin, Trump hold phone call, discuss Ukraine, Middle East conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on June 14 in which the two leaders discussed Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump gave Putin a ‘two-week’ deadline to consider peace in Ukraine. Instead, Russia just launched more drones.
A "two week" deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to see if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine has come and gone, with Moscow's escalation of attacks on civilians during this period failing to draw the slightest condemnation from the White House. "We're going to find out
'Europe hasn't decided what to do if US steps back' — key takeaways from Zelensky's closed-door briefing
"Both teams are working to ensure we meet," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Amid Moscow's war in Ukraine, Trump wonders why 'everybody hates' Russia
"He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) fought with us in World War II… and now everybody hates Russia and loves Germany and Japan. It's a strange world," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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