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Orban secures new term as Fidesz party leader despite election defeat
Viktor Orban was re-elected leader of Hungary's Fidesz party on June 13, securing another one-year term despite the party's defeat in April's elections.
Trump, Zelensky to join G7 working session in France
U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in a working session with President Volodymyr Zelensky during the G7 summit in France next week.
UN records highest civilian casualty toll in Ukraine since 2022
The mission verified at least 274 civilian deaths and 1,763 injuries during the month, the highest monthly casualty toll recorded in the past four years.
Russia's recruitment system nears breaking point, forcing debate over forced mobilization
As Russian battlefield gains slow and recruitment drive falters, Ukraine is warning that the Kremlin may finally reach for the measure it has long resisted — a forced mobilization. According to Kyiv, Moscow is preparing to call up tens of thousands of fresh soldiers to offset its climbing battlefield losses. But analysts believe Russia would only take that gamble in case of an imminent front-line collapse, or a sweeping pivot to a war economy — one that could signal preparations to push the co
Hiking the road inside the 'kill zone' in Ukraine
We followed Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade on the "road of life" between the front-line cities of Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.
Ukrainian boxing champion Usyk visits White House, meets with Trump
Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on June 12, according to a post shared by presidential communications adviser Margo Martin on X.
About Patriot Air Defense System
The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.
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The confirmed hit put the bridge out of commission, and additional strikes are not needed, the Da Vinci Regiment said, adding that "the enemy's important logistical route is completely paralyzed."
