Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the killing of a Russian artist critical of President Vladimir Putin looks like a political assassination The Independent UK · Jun 17
‘We don’t want world war three’: yacht couple call for calm after Russian warning shots British retirees Jane and Alan Kelvey say they do not want incident in Channel to stop them enjoying their sailing trip The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims Global leaders at the G7 summit have united in their support for Ukraine, vowing new sanctions against Russia. President Trump indicated a stronger position on Ukraine's battlefield gains. Discussions also focused on critical minerals and economic imbalances. Trump emphasized that a preliminary Iran deal is not final and could be… The Economic Times · Jun 17
English Channel yacht couple claim MoD tried to shut Russian warship story down IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 17
MoD tried to shut our story down, say British couple on yacht that faced warning shots from Russian ship Jane and Alan Kelvey accuse Ministry of Defence of watering down their story for fear it is ‘inflammatory’ The Independent UK · Jun 17
Russia is firing warning shots off the Isle of Wight: How worried should Britain be? A heavily armed Russian warship opened fire near a civilian yacht sailed by a retired British couple The Independent UK · Jun 17
Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday. France 24 · Jun 17
MoD ‘trying to close down’ Russian warning shots story, say British yacht couple The Prime Minister described the incident in the Channel on Tuesday as ‘reckless’ but not ‘sinister’. Evening Standard · Jun 17
An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors? The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia. Euronews · Jun 17
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Labour accused of ‘destroying’ North Sea jobs ahead of Aberdeen by-election Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho claimed Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is more willing to take oil from Russia or Qatar than Aberdeen.
The Times of India · Jun 17 Russia-UK tensions flare again: What make the English Channel so contentious A recent incident involving a Russian frigate firing warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel has reignited historical tensions. This event, occurring near the Isle of Wight, echoes the 1904 Dogger Bank incident. The Channel's strategic importance for Russia's vital oil exports, often carried by a 'shadow…
The Times of India · Jun 17 Longer than World War I: 10 ways Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed the world for decades to come — for better or worse The Russia-Ukraine war, now longer than WWI, is fundamentally reshaping global order. It has triggered NATO expansion, a European arms race, and elevated drone warfare. Russia faces deep dependency on China, while North Korea and Iran profit as key arms suppliers. Beijing learns from Moscow's failures, and India navigates US…
The Economic Times · Jun 17 'I'm the boss,' Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims Global leaders at the G7 summit in France have united to support Ukraine with fresh sanctions against Russia. President Trump declared 'I'm the boss' as discussions focused on Ukraine's improved battlefield performance. Leaders also addressed economic security, supply chains for critical minerals, and global trade imbalances, particularly concerning China's dominance.…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Ukraine secures fresh air defence commitments at G7 Summit in France Leaders at the G7 Summit in France have agreed to bolster Ukraine's air defence systems. New measures will increase pressure on Russia to end its war. Ukraine's partners will provide support for defence and energy resilience. Global unity is reducing Russia's ability to continue its aggression. The summit also reaffirmed…
France 24 · Jun 17 India is once again not participating in the World Cup. Will it ever? PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 17: Russian and Polish papers discuss the murder of a Russian cartoonist who mocked Vladimir Putin. Next: The New York Times investigates the final days before Jeffrey Epstein's death and his "fraying" mental health. Finally, we ask why India is not in the World Cup…
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025 Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing liberal ideologies. Germans and French nationals led recipients, followed by Americans. President Putin highlighted the program's role in countering Western influence. Russia has intensified its stance against what it terms harmful…
The Economic Times · Jun 17 G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI G7 leaders are calling a US-Iran deal a historic chance. They also agreed to put more pressure on Russia regarding its Ukraine invasion. The leaders will meet with AI company heads to discuss online safety. Discussions also involve increasing air defense for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions on Russia's economy. The…
Euronews · Jun 17 Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow.