Morning Mail: Ukraine hits Moscow, Hanson pulls MP into line, Messi pleads for ‘humanity’ One Nation leader says she had to ‘have a conversation’ with new MP The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Russia vows 'massive' strikes after Ukraine hits Moscow Ukraine has struck a major Moscow oil refinery as part of a bid to force Russia to the negotiating table, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says. AAP · Jun 18
Bulletin world briefing: Huge attack on Moscow and oil flows through Hormuz Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today The Independent UK · Jun 18
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack? Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response
The Independent UK · Jun 18 ‘Moscow will burn’ says Zelensky as Ukraine launches huge attack on Russian capital IN FULL
The Times of India · Jun 18 1,000 drones & cruise missiles: Ukraine launches largest attack against Russia since war began in 2022 Moscow faced its largest Ukrainian drone assault, with nearly 200 unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital, causing fires and flight disruptions. Russia claimed to have intercepted almost 1,000 drones nationwide. Kyiv framed the strikes as retaliation and a warning, highlighting its growing long-range capabilities and aiming to pressure Moscow towards…
International Business Times · Jun 18 Ukraine Launches Major Strikes On Moscow, Hitting Key Oil Refinery Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest strike on Moscow yet, hitting a major oil refinery.
Euronews · Jun 18 Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of education and jobs before some are sent to the front lines or into drone factories.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia EU officials say that the European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine