The G7 will give Ukraine a $50 billion loan backed by frozen Russian assets to keep Putin’s war machine at bay “Thanks to every American heart that supports freedom,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Fortune · Jun 14, 2024
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024
Putin Sets Conditions For Ending War In Ukraine Putin demands Ukraine's surrender of four regions and NATO bid cessation for war end. Ukraine rejects ultimatum, likening Putin's tactics to those of Adolf... Top News · Jun 14, 2024
Pope Francis urges G7 not to lose control of AI in historic speech Pope Francis urges world leaders at summit in Italy that AI must not be allowed to make choices on behalf of humanity The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024
Vladimir Putin makes ceasefire offer but demands Ukraine concessions Kyiv dismissed proposal as ‘absurd’ and ‘an offer for Ukraine to admit defeat’ Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024
Florida Gov. DeSantis blasts Biden over Russian military drills near the U.S.: 'It's problematic' The governor said that if he were president he wouldn't allow the exercises to take place Latin Times · Jun 14, 2024
Russian warship visit brings cold war frisson to sweltering Havana Hundreds of Cubans queue for hours to visit naval vessel as tensions rise between Russia and United States The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2024
Soviet-era cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov, who survived only Soyuz splashdown, dies Soviet-era cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov, whose failed Soyuz 23 docking with Russia's Salyut 5 space station ended with the first and only emergency splashdown on board a Soyuz spacecraft, has died. Space · Jun 14, 2024
NATO Approves Long-Term Security Aid Plan For Ukraine NATO approves plan to enhance security aid and training for Ukraine amid Russian aggression. Efforts aim to bolster Ukrainian defenses and counter Russian ... Top News · Jun 14, 2024
Putin Proposes Cease-Fire In Ukraine With Conditions Russian President Putin proposes a cease-fire in Ukraine, contingent on Kyiv's actions, amid ongoing conflict and international discussions. Top News · Jun 14, 2024
US Hostage Negotiator Defends Prisoner Swaps For Americans U.S. hostage negotiator defends prisoner swaps for wrongfully detained Americans, emphasizing importance of efforts to secure their safe return. Top News · Jun 14, 2024
Switzerland Hosts Peace Summit On Ukraine Crisis Switzerland hosts peace summit on Ukraine conflict without Russia, focusing on de-escalation and international support. Top News · Jun 14, 2024
Putin Says Ukraine Must Withdraw Troops To Start Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would only halt its offensive on Ukraine if Kyiv effectively surrenders by pulling its troops out of the east and south and dropping its bid for NATO membership. International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024
Putin's peace conditions are Hitler-like, Zelensky says Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin's proposal “manipulative” and “absurd”. France 24 · Jun 14, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 Vladimir Putin issues fresh demands to Ukraine to end war Russian president’s new ultimatum comes as foreign envoys meet in Switzerland to discuss western-led peace plan
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 European populists back Putin as they roll out their anti-Ukraine positions Vladimir Putin looks to be a big winner from the far-right surge in the recent European Parliament election.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2024 Vladimir Putin pledges ceasefire in Ukraine but only if Kyiv withdraws troops RUSSIAN president Vladimir Putin has promised to “immediately” order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv starts to withdraw…
International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024 Parents In 'Emotional Shock Wave' After Son Freed From Gaza When Andrey Kozlov saw his mother after being rescued from eight months of captivity in Gaza, the Russian-Israeli fell to his knees while she hugged him.
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024 Putin calls G7 deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan ‘theft’ Western countries have agreed to use interest on frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a $50bn loan.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 14, 2024 Russian chipmaker unveils Raspberry Pi competitor — despite US sanction woes, Elbrus packs its homegrown chip into the smallest form factor yet The Elbrus-2S3 processor is being used to power a Raspberry Pi 5 competitor from Russian state agency Rostec. The problem? The Elbrus-2S3 hasn't been produced since 2022 when Taiwan sanctioned Russia.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2024 Hitler was ‘hypnotic in a very dangerous way’ as a public speaker, says Farage Reform UK leader reitterated his praise of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s skill as a political operator
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2024 Briton accused of spying for Russia set for trial next year Howard Phillips is accused of trying to pass an MP’s details to Russian intelligence
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024 G7 to use Russian assets for $50bn Ukraine loan: How will it work? The funds could help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. But the plan carries risks — and the threat of retaliation.
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024 S Korea, US ‘closely monitoring’ potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September.
France 24 · Jun 14, 2024 Peace summit for Ukraine opens in Switzerland, but Russia not invited Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though Russia, which launched and is continuing the war, won’t take part.