Ukraine will not ‘silently die’, vows Zelensky ahead of talks at No 10 The meeting comes after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel near Chernobyl. Evening Standard · Jun 7
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site LONDON - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy arrived in Britain Sunday for defence talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Jun 7
Armenians head to the polls as prime minister works to loosen ties with Russia IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 7
UEFA extends competition ban on Russian teams and clubs for 2026/27 season UEFA has revised its list of eligible teams, confirming the continued exclusion of Russian representatives from its competitions. Clubs and national teams will miss out on European tournaments, the Nations League, futsal champions and other UEFA events. Euronews · Jun 7
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West AAP · Jun 7
The week in pictures: Paris bridge transformed, French Open finals and Albania protests 'Kushner Island' French artist JR transformed the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris into a cave with an ambitious installation, Albanian protesters rallied against a Trump family luxury resort in a nature preserve and Russia's Mirra Andreeva took the women's singles title at the French Open. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the… France 24 · Jun 7
Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’ Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 7
Russia’s new ‘Starlink‑Style’ Rassvet fleet loses its first satellite after weeks — Object 4 drops out of orbit but 15 others remain Object 4, one of 16 satellites in the first operational batch of Russia's Rassvet broadband network, re-entered Earth's atmosphere on approximately June 6th. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 7
Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Armenia goes to polls in pivotal election as nation chooses between Russia or EU ARMENIANS are heading to the polls in a pivotal election as the country decides between Russian and Western cooperation The National (Scotland) · Jun 7
Zelensky arrived in UK for talks with Eu leaders on defence as pressure mounts on Russia The talks will focus on coordinating European support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Euronews · Jun 7
‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU Voters to choose between pro-Russian opposition and incumbent Nikol Pashinyan, who is more closely aligned with the west The Guardian - UK · Jun 7
Radio France Internationale · Jun 7 Armenia election: what the vote could mean for Russia, the West and Azerbaijan As Armenians vote in a parliamentary election seen as a test of Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course, RFI asks two regional experts what the result could mean for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.
The Times of India · Jun 7 Starmer to meet Zelenskyy, Macron over Ukraine support after Putin rejects face-to-face talks UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street on Sunday for high-level discussions on the war in Ukraine and future Western support for Kyiv.
France 24 · Jun 7 Armenia PM Pashinyan's ruling party wins landslide election victory Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Leaders to ramp up hypersonic missile defences after Zelensky’s No 10 visit Sir Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for talks on support for Ukraine