Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists Body unveils plans to ban all gas imports from Russia by January 2028 – but faces backlash from Hungary, Slovakia and Austria The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
UK pushes for lower Russian oil cap as PM denies coalition of the willing is dead The Prime Minister said he ‘strongly’ believes that restrictions on the price of Russian crude oil should be increased. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
Ukraine bids to host Harry’s Invictus Games in 2029 War-torn Kyiv is among six cities and regions hoping to stage the sporting competition in four years. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
World’s oldest professional footballer on playing at 59: ‘I won’t put limits on myself’ Mykola Lykhovydov is living his sporting dream with Ukraine’s Real Pharma, helped by a haka-like warm-up, local water and naps The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 16 people Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls it ‘one of the most horrific attacks’ on Ukraine’s capital since full-scale war began The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
What Is the G7 Summit: Where It's Held, Who Attends and Why Donald Trump Left Early US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada a day early to focus on the Israel-Iran conflict, skipping key meetings. What does this mean for global unity? International Business Times UK · Jun 17, 2025
How will Russia respond to the Israel-Iran conflict? A delicate balancing act awaits Russia, one of Iran’s key allies that also maintains ties with Israel. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident? Israel’s attacks on Iran’s atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
EU plans new Russian gas ban despite opposition Two EU members continue to import Russian gas via pipeline The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
At least 15 dead and dozens injured in ‘one of most horrific’ Russian strikes on Kyiv of war More than 440 drones and 32 missiles fired at Ukraine’s capital on Tuesday, Volodymyr Zelensky says Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
Trump's early departure casts shadow over G7 summit amid Middle East crisis G7 leaders meeting in Canada for a two-day summit have called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East with regards to the Israel-Iran conflict and the war in Gaza. However, US President Donald Trump's decision to leave a day early cast a shadow over the discussions which are set to take… Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2025
Russian media say top official is in Pyongyang again to meet North Korean leader Russian state media has reported that a top Russian security official traveled to Pyongyang for the second time this month for another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the latest display of the countries’ deepening ties amid President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Stay off Russian gas even after peace, says EU energy chief Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 with apartment building hit; 6,000 casualties out of 10,000 North Koreans fighting against Ukraine. What we know on day 1,210 The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
Euronews · Jun 17, 2025 Russia's latest deadly drone and missile attack on Kyiv 'pure terrorism', Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials said 15 people have been killed and 131 injured in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv. The attack comes as world leaders convene in the Canadian Rockies for the G7 summit.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Trump talks down prospect of US sanctions on Russia despite G7 push The US president said he wanted to ‘see whether or not a deal is done’ over the Ukraine war before targeting the Kremlin.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Fears Trump will veto G7 joint statement on Russia sanctions and Israel The G7 countries are planning on discussing a new package of sanctions against Russia and a joint approach to the Israel/ Iran Middle East crisis but it appears Trump is preparing to reject the proposals
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025 Sir Keir Starmer vows G7 will ‘squeeze’ Russia in Ukraine ceasefire bid The Prime Minister is meeting allies in the Canadian Rockies.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025 Donald Trump repeats call for Russia to be readmitted at G7 summit in Canada US president said Ukraine war would not have happened if Moscow had not been thrown out in 2014 over Crimea
Euronews · Jun 16, 2025 Zelenskyy secures non-military support package from traditionally neutral Austria The Ukrainian leader confirmed the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements in areas such as agriculture, reconstruction, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.
Latin Times · Jun 16, 2025 Trump Proclaims There 'Wouldn't' Be a Ukraine War if Russia Was Still in G8 Despite Being Kicked Out for Annexing Crimea Trump claimed the Ukraine war wouldn't have occurred if Russia had remained in the G8, sparking criticism for overlooking Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025 ‘It’s about self-destruction’: director Serebrennikov on his bleak operatic vision of Russia Staging of Boris Godunov explores the effects that Putin’s regime and war in Ukraine is having on the Russian public
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 North Korea suffered more than 6,000 casualties in Ukraine, UK intelligence says North Korea’s total casualties amount to more than half of the approximately 11,000 DPRK troops initially deployed to Kursk, says UK