Ukraine urges ‘action’ from allies as Russian attacks mount President Zelenskyy tries to persuade US President Trump that Moscow is not interested in a ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025
Ukraine says Russia took 20,000 children during war. Will some be returned? Moscow says it has received a list from Kyiv, demanding the release of hundreds of children as ceasefire talks stumble. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025
Zelenskyy calls for ‘concrete actions’ as Russian strikes hit seven of Kyiv’s 10 districts Ukraine president criticises lack of response from US and others after one of Moscow’s largest attacks of war on Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
Russia attacks Kyiv residential areas and Odesa maternity hospital with missiles and drones Russia launched another mass missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday. Kyiv and Odesa were specifically targeted, with the residential areas and medical facilities damaged, including a maternity hospital in the port city on the Black Sea. Euronews · Jun 10, 2025
10 people dead and 12 injured in school shooting in city of Graz in Austria – as it happened Interior minister says there were six female and three male victims of the shooting and suspect is dead The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
Russian drone and missile attacks kill 1 and wound 8 in Ukraine Ukrainian officials say one person was killed and eight wounded in two major Ukrainian cities after Russia attacked the country with waves of drones and missiles The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Russia skirts Western sanctions to ramp up its military footprint in Africa Even as it pursues its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is also expanding its military footprint in Africa The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,202 These are the key events on day 1,202 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odesa a day after massive drone bombardment One person killed in Odesa drone attack that struck residential buildings and medical facilities, says governor; Russia launches biggest overnight drone attack of the war. What we know on day 1,203 The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025
Ukraine as Hidden Frontier for Bold Investors: B4P's Mark Thornton on Turning Crisis into Capital The prevailing narrative around Ukraine is usually dominated by images of destruction and disruption. For many in the global business community, these headlines paint a picture of uncertainty and instability. Mark Thornton, the founder and CEO of Business for the Planet (B4P), is among the voices cutting through the noise. International Business Times · Jun 10, 2025
Zelensky confirms Ukraine and Russia have begun prisoner of war exchange Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war on Monday (9 June), the first swap since the two nations engaged in a second round of peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month. The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
The nerve! Barbra Streisand has one wickedly simple reality check that Trump’s fanbase doesn’t want to answer She’s been right before. We Got This Covered · Jun 9, 2025
Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war as fighting continues Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange involving people under 25, a result of direct talks in Istanbul on June 2, with plans for larger swaps to follow. The exchange aims to repatriate at least 1,200 POWs on each side and return the bodies of those killed, a… The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025
‘All designated facilities’ hit: Russia claims success in largest drone attack on Ukraine since war began The attack was in response to Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb." We Got This Covered · Jun 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Why Nato has raised the voices of doom to a scream ANALYSIS: Mark Rutte’s demands for a huge increase in defence spending are a necessary evil, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Jun 9, 2025 Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv and Moscow agreed that the exchange would include young soldiers under 25 years old and those severely ill.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Czech court sentences Colombian to 8 years for arson attack which officials think is tied to Russia A court in the Czech capital has sentenced a Colombian national to eight years in prison for an arson attack and planning another one in a case which authorities believe may be linked to Russia
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2025 Russia hits Ukraine with record 479-drone strike ahead of POW swap Large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine continue despite the Kremlin showing interest in pursuing peace talks.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Zelensky claims Trump diverted 20,000 missiles promised to Ukraine to the Middle East President Volodymyr Zelensky said the missiles had been meant to counter Moscow’s Shahed drones
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Ukraine says Russia launched the biggest overnight drone bombardment of the war Russia launched 479 drones at Ukraine in the war’s biggest overnight drone bombardment, the Ukrainian air force said
Euronews · Jun 9, 2025 Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and missiles in latest record strike Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 Russia could be ready to attack Nato within five years, says secretary general In speech in London Mark Rutte says he expects alliance members to agree to raise military spending to 5% of GDP
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk sends invitation to Trump over Russian war The invitation comes after Trump claimed he could resolve the war "in 24 hours" before he took office
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 Ukraine claims to have damaged Russian fighter jets in night-time raid Special forces reportedly launched assault on Russian airfield about 400 miles from Ukrainian border
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Ukrainian Opera star killed in latest attack on war-torn Sumy region The tenor was designated in 2013 as an Honoured Artist of Ukraine thanks to his contributions to music