Trump wants to slash war crimes investigation funds, Reuters reports
One of the groups targeted for termination is Global Rights Compliance, which gathers evidence of Russian war crimes across Ukraine, including torture and sexual violence.
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Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.
Kyrgyz citizen pleads guilty to illegally exporting US firearms to Russia
"The defendant admitted that he purchased American-made, military-grade firearms and re-exported them to Russia," U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella for the Eastern District of New York said.
Trump gets king’s treatment at NATO summit while Ukraine sits on the sidelines
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — As NATO leaders convened in The Hague for a two-day summit on June 24–25, allies and Kyiv braced for the first annual meeting since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to office. With the Israel-Iranian conflict dominating the news and the summit agenda focused on
Taking lessons from Ukraine war, Trump's US defense budget prioritizes drones, missiles
The budget includes increased investment in small drones, a response to their proven battlefield value in Ukraine.
Meloni tells Trump US must show 'same determination' on Ukraine as with Iran
"I said the same determination is needed to achieve two other important ceasefires," Meloni said.
Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal
After a high-level U.S. visit to Belarus led to the release of 14 prisoners, observers have been left wondering what autocrat Alexander Lukashenko may have secured in return. U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg’s visit to Minsk on June 21
Trump signals support for sending more Patriot missiles to Ukraine
"They (Ukraine) do want to have the anti missiles. As they call them, the Patriots, and we're going to see if we can make some available," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
'It's possible' — Trump on Putin's territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine
"I consider him (Russian President Vladimir Putin) a person I think is misguided," U.S. President Donald Trump said speaking at a NATO press conference in The Hague on June 25.
Zelensky, Trump hold talks on NATO summit sidelines
"We covered all the truly important issues," President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "We discussed how to achieve a ceasefire and a real peace. We spoke about how to protect our people. We appreciate the attention and the readiness to help bring peace closer."
'Crushing' Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says
"If we did what everybody here wants us to do, and that is come in and crush them with more sanctions, we probably lose our ability to talk to them about the ceasefire and then who's talking to them?" U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
US citizen wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Ukraine after 30 years on the run
According to U.S. law enforcement, the suspect worked as the director of a preschool in Pima County, Arizona, and committed a series of sexual offenses against four children aged 4 to 9 between 1984 and 1991.
'Treasonous' — Trump, Witkoff slam intel leak undermining US strikes on Iran, insist nuclear targets 'obliterated'
"It goes without saying that leaking that type of information, whatever the information, whatever side it comes out on, is outrageous. It's treasonous," U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said during an appearance on Fox News.
Lithuania signs memorandum with Northrop Grumman, Nammo amid Russian threat to regional security
Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American defense firm Northrop Grumman and Norwegian Nammo to secure the production of ammunition amid Russia's war against Ukraine, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced.
Strikes didn’t destroy Iran’s nuclear sites, US intel finds, contradicting Trump, CNN reports
The U.S. intelligence assessment, based on a battle damage report from Central Command, contradicts public statements by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who claimed the operation had "obliterated" Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia
The ongoing and escalating slaughter of Ukrainian civilians depends on two preconditions: Moscow’s determination to erase Ukraine, and the tacit permission it receives from America and Europe. On Monday, a Russian missile tore through a residential building in Kyiv, leaving at least six civilians dead and over a dozen
Trump says Putin called him to offer help with Iran
"He (Vladimir Putin) said, can I help you with Iran? I said, 'no, I don't need help with Iran. I need help with you,'" Donald Trump said.
Iran strikes show peace can be achieved through strength, US Ambassador to NATO says
U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities demonstrated how precision military action can achieve rapid peace, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.
Trump downplays Iran's missile strikes on US bases in Iraq and Qatar, calls response 'very weak'
At least 10 missiles were fired at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and at least one toward a base in Iraq, Axios reported.
Amid Iran-Israel tensions, Trump calls for action to keep oil prices down
The surge in oil prices risks undermining Western attempts to curb Russia's war funding, as the Kremlin relies heavily on oil revenues to sustain its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine calls for an end to Iran’s nuclear program in wake of US strikes
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on June 22 that Iran’s nuclear program must be dismantled to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world, following U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran's top diplomat to meet Putin in Moscow after US air strikes on nuclear sites
"We enjoy a strategic partnership and we always consult with each other and coordinate our positions," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said with reference to Russia.
Ukraine evacuates 176 citizens, foreigners from Israel ahead of US strikes on Iran, Zelensky says
The foreign nationals evacuated by Ukraine included citizens of the U.S., Moldova, Latvia, Azerbaijan, and Estonia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Amid its war against Ukraine, Russia condemns US strikes on Iran as 'violating international law'
Moscow condemned on June 22 the recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and Iran's sovereignty, a statement in stark contrast to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
US conducts air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
The United States conducted air strikes on nuclear sites in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post to Truth Social on June 21.
NATO summit to sideline Ukraine, focus on flattering Trump, Politico reports
"(Trump) has to get credit for the 5% — that's why we're having the summit," one unnamed European defense official told Politico. "Everything else is being streamlined to minimize risk."
'My husband is free' — Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed after US envoy visits Minsk
Sergei Tikhanovsky was sentenced to 18 years in prison on politically motivated charges in 2021.
'In any case, the aggressor loses' — Zelensky urges Trump to 'make the right choice for history'
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is attempting to influence U.S. President Donald Trump amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump administration sends layoff notices to 600 Voice of America staff, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown against Voice of America has been celebrated by Russian propagandists, who welcomed the cuts to the network.
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.
Trump administration doesn't like working with Zelensky's top aide, Politico reports
"All the people here who want to withdraw and abandon Ukraine are thrilled to have Yermak around," one source told Politico.
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