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Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea

Moscow’s culture minister visits Pyongyang; Russian troops surge toward Kostiantynivka. What we know on day 1,222 See all our Ukraine war coverage

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,221

Here are the key events on day 1,221 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2025

A Russian drone strike on Odesa kills a married couple and injures 17 other people, Ukraine says

Ukrainian authorities say two people were killed and some 17 injured after Russian drones attacked the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Why experts expect Russian interference in upcoming election on Ukraine’s borders

When Moldovans go to the polls in parliamentary elections on September 28, it will be the third time in less than a year – after a referendum on future EU membership and presidential elections last autumn.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2025

Gold Consolidates- Why is Gold’s Role in the World Financial System Rising?

Gold prices reached their most recent record peak in April 2025, when the price probed above $3,500 per ounce. After correcting, gold futures for August delivery were hovering around the $3,280 level in late June, but the precious metal remains in a multi-decade bullish trend.

Barchart · Jun 27, 2025

Putin confirms he wants all of Ukraine, as Europe steps up military aid

Trump made no pledge of assistance to Ukraine at NATO summit, but said he’d ‘try’ and sell Patriot interceptors.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2025

Everyone, including Spain, should reach 5% defence spending, Estonia's prime minister tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia.

Euronews · Jun 27, 2025

Why did Robert Fico veto the new EU sanctions on Russia? Money is key

Robert Fico's decision to veto the new package of EU sanctions against Russia has a lot to do with financial compensation. Here's why.

Euronews · Jun 27, 2025

Claudia Sheinbaum Criticizes AG Pam Bondi for Calling Mexico a Foreign Adversary: 'She's Not Well Informed'

Sheinbaum responded to recent remarks by AG Pam Bondi', saying she was wrong to list Mexico alongside Iran, Russia and China as a foreign adversary

Latin Times · Jun 27, 2025

UK launched huge operation to find suspected Russian double agent in MI6

Exclusive: Operation Wedlock lasted up to 20 years and took MI5 teams across world amid panic about ‘another Philby’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025