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Thursday, June 11
European trust in US security falls to all-time low, survey finds
Most Europeans no longer view Washington as a reliable ally under President Donald Trump, according to a survey published June 10.
Explosions rock Russian-occupied Crimea amid apparent large-scale attack across peninsula
Multiple explosions were reported in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight amid an apparent wide-ranging attack targeting multiple sites across the peninsula.
Major oil refinery in southern Russia ablaze after Ukrainian attack, officials say
A fire broke out at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on June 11, amid a massive Ukrainian attack, eyewitnesses claimed.
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.
Wednesday, 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.
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Ukrainian Flamingo missiles strike military plant in large-scale attack on Russia, Zelensky confirms
The attack on Cheboksary was part of a broader Ukrainian assault that also struck the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia's Samara Oblast, as well as two oil infrastructure facilities in Russia's Vladimir Oblast.
