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Macron invites Zelensky to upcoming G7 summit
Zelensky's participation "is very important for us because we need to rebuild consensus within the G7 in support of Ukraine on the various aspects of the war," French President Emmanuel Macron said on June 10.

Ukrainian defense company teams up with Taurus missile maker to develop deep strike systems
The defense company Ukrainian Armor and European firm MBDA on June 10 initiated a strategic partnership aimed at developing deep strike and anti-drone systems.

Poland, Germany in dispute over how to disburse unblocked EU funds for Ukraine
Poland is fighting for its piece of the 6.6 billion euro ($7.7 billion) package under the European Peace Facility, while Germany has called for full reimbursement to Kyiv.

'Disappointing' — Russian Arctic LNG imports to EU rise despite ban as loophole persists
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal project increased by nearly 18% in the first five months of 2026, according to a report by environmental and sanctions-monitoring NGO Urgewald shared with the Kyiv Independent. The figures show the challenges facing EU's effort to end its dependency on Russian energy, despite the bloc's phased ban on Russian gas imports. While Brussels has introduced restrictions on Russian LNG imports, loopholes in the current scheme have allowe

Ukraine war latest: Russian-occupied Mariupol port no longer operational after Ukrainian strikes
Key developments on June 10: * Russian-occupied Mariupol port no longer operational after Ukrainian strikes, Azov Corps says * Chonhar Bridge linking Crimea to Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast destroyed after Ukrainian drone strike, Ukraine says * Ukrainian Flamingo missiles strike military plant in large-scale attack on Russia, Zelensky confirms * 'Time to sit at the negotiating table' — Bulgaria to stop sending arms to Ukraine Ukrainian forces have disabled the Russian-occupied port of Ma

Ukraine's political and military prospects for 2026 - KI Insights at URC
KI Insights is coming to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk! Join us at a networking event on the eve of URC, on June 24, 2026. We will be hosting a discussion on the new power mapping of Ukraine and the key roadblocks to reform. The briefing will feature exclusive insights and research from across our research programs. It will cover how key political risks in Ukraine, the EU reform trajectory, and the military situation are viewed from Kyiv. The event will be followed by a historical

About Oryol Oblast
Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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Damir Davydov, a Russian military official responsible for missile and artillery ammunition supplies, was killed in a car bombing outside Moscow on June 9.



















