Zelenskiy says Russia rejected meeting with Putin at G7 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit for talks to end their four-year-old war. AAP · Jun 15
Russia's Manpower Edge in Ukraine War Shows Signs of Erosion Despite Massive Recruitment Incentives Russia's long-standing strategy of leveraging its larger population to outlast Ukraine may be facing new challenges as recruitment rates decline despite incentives for military service. International Business Times · Jun 15
This Week in History: From a post-Soviet purge to the ‘Velvet Divorce’ Explore how major events between 15 and 21 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages The Independent UK · Jun 15
Newsletter: The G7's moment of reckoning Also in this newsletter: Ukraine and Moldova enter first phase of talks on joining the European Union; and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to join G7 leaders after Russian strikes kill nine and damage landmark cathedral overnight. Euronews · Jun 15
Putin’s paranoia: AI espionage pushes Kremlin to reinforce security measures Russia’s security services temporarily disconnected a special surveillance system protecting Putin and his close circle in the wake of the US-Israeli killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times reported. The alleged incident highlights the heightened security threat of AI video analysis for the Russian leadership, said… France 24 · Jun 15
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11 and leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine. Euronews · Jun 15
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomy European ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. While Europe is a participant, it must be involved in negotiating an end to the conflict and finding Russia's place in the European security architecture. This requires Europe to first define its approach… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames KYIV (UKRAINE) - Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow. Bangkok Post · Jun 15
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Moscow deal could be ‘next’ after talks with Putin and Zelensky The US president was speaking immediately after announcing that he had signed a memorandum to bring an end to the Iran war The Independent UK · Jun 15
Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks Kyiv experienced its most intense Russian air assault in two weeks. The historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery suffered severe damage and caught fire. Four people died and 23 were injured in the strikes. Other Ukrainian cities also faced attacks. Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange drone and missile strikes across… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Who Was the First Foreign Leader to Greet Trump a Happy 80th Birthday? You'll Be Surprised Russian President Putin was the first foreign leader to call Trump on his 80th birthday, discussing Ukraine tensions and broader international issues during the conversation. International Business Times UK · Jun 14
Trump tells Putin in phone call that ending Ukraine conflict is vital and he can help, Kremlin adviser says Russian President Vladimir Putin received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump conveyed that ending the conflict in Ukraine is crucial and he is prepared to assist. Additionally, Trump informed Putin that an agreement to conclude hostilities with Iran is nearing completion. Putin expressed his satisfaction regarding the impending… The Economic Times · Jun 14
Russia Threatens To Trigger Shadow Fleet Blasts After UK Intercepts Vessel Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the UK's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind." International Business Times · Jun 14
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain Since the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutions to circumvent state monitoring and restrictions on popular foreign apps like Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and the Telegram messenger. The Economic Times · Jun 14
Euronews · Jun 13 Russia's opposition looks for a leader as new party launches in Berlin Around 71% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run pollster VCIOM. Yet a newly founded opposition party in exile believes it can help shape Russia's political future. How realistic are its ambitions?
The Times of India · Jun 13 1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict since WWII, defying early predictions. Despite diplomatic efforts and Western support for Ukraine, a durable peace remains elusive, with no clear end…
Euronews · Jun 12 Washington plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe, US media report The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Why a bleak poll on Russia’s economy spells bad news for Putin as war in Ukraine bites As EU sanctions and Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure take their toll, Russian citizens are increasingly feeling the squeeze
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 Russian Military Official Killed in Car Bomb Near Moscow One Year After Similar Assassination Colonel Damir Davydov, a senior Russian military official, was killed in a car bombing near Moscow, echoing a similar attack on another officer last year, raising security concerns.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 ‘Highway of death’: the Ukrainian drone campaign menacing Russian logistics Remote aircraft targeting supply traffic on route connecting occupied regions to Russia
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Putin Disables CCTV Security System Around Him After Fears AI Surveillance Could Be Used to Hunt Him Down Russia's security services temporarily shut down parts of a surveillance network protecting President Putin due to AI surveillance concerns, reflecting global anxiety over AI's role in espionage.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Moscow’s latest car bombing shows Putin’s generals who the real target is ANALYSIS: Ukraine has combined assassinations with bombings in a bid to break the logistical spine of Russia’s war effort, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries