Trump reluctant to confront China over support for Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Despite Trump’s current stance, the European Union has maintained public pressure on China, both through diplomatic channels and public statements.
Russia news
Ukraine war latest: Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb; Ukraine targets Russian air bases in 'preemptive strike'
Key developments on June 6: * Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb * Ukraine strikes Russian air bases in 'preemptive strike' ahead of drone, missile attack, General Staff says * Ukrainian drone attack destroys helicopter at Russian airfield in Bryansk, media says * Russia plans to occupy Ukraine east of
Russia's National Guard kills man attempting drone attack on military site, agency claims
The suspect was allegedly preparing to launch a drone packed with grenades at a military facility in Russia's Ryazan Oblast. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claim.
‘Find and destroy’ – how Ukraine’s own Peaky Blinders mastered the art of bomber drones
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only. DONETSK OBLAST – From the moment the vehicles duck into pre-prepared positions in the leafy treeline to the first dead Russian soldiers, less than twenty
Russia cuts key interest rate for first time since 2022
The decision reflects a decrease in inflation and mounting political pressure to ease borrowing costs amid Russia's economic slowdown.
Trump offers Germany US gas deals, but no promises on Ukraine aid or Russia sanctions
When asked whether Trump would impose additional sanctions on Russia, the president dodged the question by boasting that he "ended Nord Stream 2" and hinting at future energy deals with Germany in a press conference with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Ukrainian drone attack destroys helicopter at Russian airfield in Bryansk, media says
The drone attack on Bryansk was part of a broader Ukrainian operation targeting multiple Russian airfields and military facilities overnight on June 6.
Moscow ready to grant Musk asylum if necessary amid rift with Trump, Russian official says
"I think Musk is playing a completely different game," Dmitry Novikov, deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said.
'Loud night in Kyiv, Dad' — US envoy's daughter appeals to Kellogg during Russian attack
"It might be the explosions and gunfire in the dead of night, but I get the strange feeling the Russians don't want peace," Meaghan Mobbs, daughter of U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, wrote on X.
EU considers adding Russia to money-laundering 'gray list,' Financial Times reports
Inclusion on the list would damage Russia's global financial standing and compel banks to apply stricter scrutiny to transactions involving Russian individuals or entities — raising compliance costs and increasing operational burdens.
Ukraine strikes Russian air bases in 'preemptive strike' ahead of drone, missile attack, General Staff says
Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted Engels and Dyagilevo airfields — two key hubs for Russia's long-range bomber fleet, as well as logistics sites in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
5 killed, 73 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 407 drones overnight, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type suicide drones, along with 44 missiles of various types, Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said.
Russia plans to occupy Ukraine east of Dnipro, cut Black Sea access, Ukrainian official says
"Unfortunately, they are not speaking about peace. They are preparing for war," President Volodymyr Zelensky's Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 993,910 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,160 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Russian weapons plant hit by drones in Tambov Oblast, media reports attacks across country
The JSC Progress Plant in the city of Michurinsk, which produces aviation and missile control systems, came under fire on June 6. Attacks were also reported in Russia's Saratov, Moscow, Tula, Belgorod, and Kaluga oblasts.
Russia's Engels oil refinery ablaze after reported drone attack in Saratov Oblast
Governor Roman Busargin claimed that a fire broke out at an unspecified "industrial enterprise" in Engels, as locals shared footage of an oil depot in flames. The Kristal Plant refinery supplies fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield.
UPDATE: Russia hits Ukraine with large-scale attack days after Operation Spiderweb
The attack killed three first responders in Kyiv and injured civilians across the country, including cities far from the front lines in western Ukraine.
'Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight,’ Trump says on Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump likened the war between Russia and Ukraine to a fight between two children in a park, suggesting it might be better to let them clash for a while before stepping in, given the depth of animosity between them.
Russia bombs central Kherson, partially destroys regional administration building
Russian forces launched high-explosive bombs at the center of Ukraine's southern city of Kherson on June 5, hitting and partially destroying the Regional State Administration building and damaging several surrounding structures.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers; Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
Key developments on June 5: * Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says * 'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions * 'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb * Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone
Russia's response to Operation Spiderweb is likely 'not going to be pretty,' Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump warned on June 5 that Russia's response to Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb is likely "not going to be pretty," following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin the day prior.
'Deadline is in my brain' — Trump dismisses timeline to impose Russian sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump sidestepped questions on June 5 as to when he can be expected to impose additional sanctions on Russia, as the Kremlin continues to reject a ceasefire in Ukraine.
'Not destroyed but damaged' — Russia claims it will repair bombers struck in Operation Spiderweb
In addition to supply-chain challenges brought upon economic sanctions, Russia would also likely face challenges due to the complexities of Soviet-era technology present in the aircraft, if it were to attempt to restore the bombers.
'Time to put an end to insanity of war,' Brazil's Lula told Putin, calls for restraint following Operation Spiderweb
"I said (to Putin) it's time to open our eyes and to put an end to the insanity of war, which destroys everything and builds nothing," Brazilian President Lula da Silva told reporters during a visit to France.
Controversial Russian literature prize sparks debate on separating culture from war crimes
Launched to promote Russian literature on the global stage during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the new Dar (“Gift”) literary prize is already mired in controversy — and not just for its troubling timing. After Ukrainian author Maria Galina declined the award for her wartime chronicle of Odesa, attention shifted
Without justice, war will come back, veteran reporter says
Janine di Giovanni, a veteran war reporter and author who has covered decades of conflicts in Rwanda, Syria, Iraq, and Bosnia, reflects on her work in Ukraine and other conflicts.
Damage, disruptions reported following explosion on train tracks in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, official claims
Ukraine's intelligence agencies as well as Ukrainian partisan movements have previously been involved in sabotage attacks on Russian railways, disrupting the transport of military cargo toward the front line.
Slovak parliament urges government to oppose new Russia sanctions
The non-binding resolution argues that the sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have driven up energy prices, disrupted supply chains, and harmed Slovak industry.
Russia plans to produce 2 million FPV drones in 2025, Ukrainian intelligence says
The ramp-up marks a critical expansion of Moscow's drone warfare program, as both Ukraine and Russia increasingly rely on unmanned systems for reconnaissance and front-line attacks.
Trump privately praises Ukraine's drone strike on Russian bombers as 'badass,' Axios reports
While Trump has remained silent in public about the attack, he reportedly expressed enthusiasm behind closed doors.
Ukraine strikes Russian missile base in Bryansk Oblast, damages Iskander launchers, Ukrainian military says
The strike reportedly destroyed one Iskander missile launcher and seriously damaged two others.
Russia impersonating Ukraine's security service to recruit saboteurs, SBU warns
The SBU said this marks a notable escalation and shift in Russia’s recruitment strategy.
(Updated: )
Most popular
Editors' Picks
‘Neither side wasted time' — Ukraine's economy minister on minerals deal negotiations with Trump’s ‘business-oriented’ administration
Russia increasingly targets Ukraine's cities with cluster munitions, raising civilian toll
As US aid to Ukraine dries up, new platform connects American investors with Ukrainian startups
