Harvard researcher released from US custody after arrest for smuggling frog embryos Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova had been charged with smuggling after detention at Boston airport in February The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025
Hegseth’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan slammed – is it a strategy to ensure ‘Russia wins and America loses?’ Not every republican agrees with Trump. We Got This Covered · Jun 12, 2025
Iran’s nuclear facilities may be bombed by Israel. That would be bad for the US – but not Trump’s friends ANALYSIS: Israel may bomb Iran. Putin and Netanyahu will gain but that suits Trump, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
France’s final nuclear tests in the South Pacific, 30 years on In recent months, the viability of France’s nuclear arsenal has been making headlines with talk of a French “nuclear umbrella” that might shield its allies on the European continent. In the face of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in… The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
Many Russian speakers in Ukraine have switched language – but changing perceptions may be much harder After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a lot of Ukrainians who would normally have used Russian as their first language started instead to speak only in Ukrainian. It was part of a cultural shift, particularly in areas close to Russia. Streets were renamed, statues of Russians taken down… The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
SpaceX launch of private Ax-4 astronauts postponed indefinitely due to leaky ISS module The launch of Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission has been delayed again, this time by a leaky Russian module on the International Space Station. Space · Jun 12, 2025
Ukraine keeps up pressure on Russian airfields and war production Russia responds with ever-larger strikes on Ukraine’s cities and scales up drone and missile production. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Telegram rejects allegations over links to Russian Intelligence "Unauthorized access to any data is impossible," said the provider – rejecting a new report’s allegations. TechRadar · Jun 12, 2025
Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged at each stage, saying only that the Thursday swap focused on severely wounded soldiers. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
Keir Starmer Could Be Moved to Secret RAF Base as Tensions With Russia Grow Keir Starmer could be relocated to a secure RAF base in the event of escalating conflict with Russia, according to a new report from i. The The Fashion Central · Jun 12, 2025
International investigation reveals Wagner Group's secret prisons in Mali A collaborative investigation by international media outlets has uncovered secret prisons run by Russian Wagner mercenaries in Mali, where abuse and torture are carried out with impunity. Reporters with the Forbidden Stories consortium – which includes RFI's sister channel France 24 – reveal how the Wagner paramilitary group duplicated methods… Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2025
Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the 1 million mark, Kyiv says The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Thursday that Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion. Kyiv says the 1 million mark is not just a statistic, but "a symbol of resistance and resilience". Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
3 killed and scores injured as Russia targets Ukraine with new attacks Russian forces have pummeled Ukraine with drones and other weapons, killing three people and injuring scores of others despite international pressure to accept a ceasefire The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Russia aims to capture Odesa and threaten Moldova and Romania, Zelenskyy warns At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa on Wednesday, Ukraine's president revealed Russia's plans to attack the Ukrainian port city and move towards Moldova and Romania, stressing the need for protection and peace efforts. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,204 These are the key events on day 1,204 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: severely wounded soldiers next in prisoner exchanges Ukraine and Russia earlier returned fallen soldiers’ remains; Moldova and Romania next for putin, Zelenskyy tells regional summit. What we know on day 1.205
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Serbia's Moscow-friendly president visits Ukraine but refuses to sign 'anti-Russian' declaration Serbia’s Russia-friendly leader has made a surprise visit to Ukraine
Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025 Hegseth Dodges Question on Who He Wants to Win the Russia-Ukraine War: 'Peace Serves Our National Interest' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew ire after he avoided a question from Senator Mitch McConnell on which side he was supporting in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025 Putin forced to send wounded back to fight and offer huge military salaries as Russia suffers a million casualties Russian military casualties in the war in Ukraine are expected to reach a million before the end of June. This figure, which is composed of combat-related injuries as well as deaths, reveals that Moscow is prepared to see its soldiers to pay a staggeringly high price for Russia to maintain…
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits Russia aggressor in Ukraine war but won’t say who he wants to win Hegseth accused senators of being against ‘peace’ in the three-year-old conflict
We Got This Covered · Jun 11, 2025 Russia might strike NATO, but Trump’s only battle plan involves a golf cart and a Diet Coke Russia may not stop at Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Russian court jails Navalny ally in absentia for 18 years as dissident crackdown continues Two key figures in Russia’s beleaguered political opposition were targeted by Russian courts as Moscow continues its crackdown on dissent
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025 Aircraft leasing firms win multibillion-dollar lawsuit over planes ‘lost’ in Russia High court in London rules companies can recover losses from insurers for aircraft stuck since invasion of Ukraine
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Serbia's president visits Ukraine for the first time in EU realignment signal Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has visited Ukraine on Wednesday in what marks his first ever visit to the country. According to Euronews’ European political sources, the Serbian president’s participation in the summit signals Serbia’s realignment with the EU regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Fake Euronews Telegram channel spreads false claims about Romanian and Moldovan leaders Euroverify has detected the latest fake Euronews reports being mirrored in Russian state-sponsored media.