Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea At least four people have been killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, amid reports of fires at a major fuel depot. AAP · Jun 20
Zelenskiy returns Polish honour, historical row deepens Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he has returned a state decoration after Polish uproar over the renaming of a military unit linked to World War II. AAP · Jun 20
Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war. Euronews · Jun 20
From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job. Euronews · Jun 20
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a military unit honouring Ukrainian insurgents accused of massacring Poles during World War Two. Zelenskiy stated the award was for the Ukrainian people and army, while his chief of staff called…
AAP · Jun 20 Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed Russian bombs have struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
France 24 · Jun 20 Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1 Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least one person and injuring nine, including a child
The Economic Times · Jun 20 India to host key BRICS security conclave amid rising geopolitical tensions; Wang Yi, Shoigu to attend Top security officials from BRICS nations, including China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russia's NSA Sergei Shoigu, are gathering in New Delhi for crucial discussions on pressing geopolitical and regional security issues. Chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, the conclave will address terrorism, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and West Asia's volatile situation.
Euronews · Jun 20 Zelenskyy issues one-week ultimatum to Lukashenka over drone-guidance equipment During a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday, Zelenskyy threatened Ukraine will take down the drone relay equipment on the border if the Belarusian leader, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, doesn't do anything to address it.
Euronews · Jun 20 Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine.
Reason · Jun 20 America Spent a Fortune Shooting Down Cheap Drones. Now the Missile Stores Are Bare. After burning through interceptors in the Iran war, the U.S. faces a dire math problem: Enemies can build drones faster than America can build missiles.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 Ten years on, has the Brexit vote helped or hindered the EU? Some said Britain’s departure would bring down the union, but countries are still queueing to join
The Times of India · Jun 20 Ukraine-born duo jailed over Russia-backed arson attacks on properties linked to UK PM Keir Starmer Two men have been sentenced to prison for carrying out a series of arson attacks targeting a car and properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a plot that investigators say was orchestrated on behalf of Russia.
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Ukrainian officials criticise Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honour Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour