Nato jets scrambled as Russia launches 'biggest drone bombardment' of Ukraine Ukraine’s air force said 479 Russian drones were launched in the war's biggest overnight drone bombardment Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025
Poland scrambles fighter jets to secure airspace amid Russian airstrikes on Ukraine Poland and NATO scrambled jets to secure Polish airspace after Russian strikes near Ukraine's border. No airspace violations reported. Forces remain on alert. Euronews · Jun 9, 2025
‘It will lift the spirits’: Kyiv to stage ‘most English of ballets’ after Russian repertoire boycott Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée to be performed for first time, replacing classics by Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky after fundraising in London The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
Could an alliance of eight small countries turn out to be Europe’s anchor? Amid geopolitical storms and the rise of populism, the ‘Nordic-Baltic eight’ is gaining clout as a bulwark of western resolve, says Paul Taylor, a visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Poland scrambles planes to secure airspace as Russia targets western Ukraine The Polish response comes as Russian troops advance on east-central Ukraine. What we know on day 1,202 The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025
Coleen Rooney says Unicef support for Ukrainian families is a ‘lifeline’ The media personality, 39, recently travelled to Poland with Unicef to see how Soccer Aid donations have directly supported Ukrainian families. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Kyiv denies Russian forces' presence in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region Russian troops keep pushing into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, claiming they have reached the administrative border. Kyiv denied their presence in central Ukrainian region, saying this is not the first time Moscow troops make similar claims. Euronews · Jun 8, 2025
Ukraine says latest POWs swap with Russia to go ahead after duelling words Kyiv says agreed exchange with Moscow of captured soldiers, bodies will start ‘next week’ after delay accusations made. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2025
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk invites Trump to ‘live in my house’ to experience Russian war Trump should ‘go to Ukraine and live in my house for one week,’ the heavyweight champion said The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk sends Donald Trump ‘live in my house for one week’ message The Ukrainian heavyweight champion was asked what advice he would give the US president amid negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Russian forces launch overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "tough coercion of Russia to peace" after a series of strikes on Ukrainian cities in recent days. Euronews · Jun 8, 2025
Russian forces closing in on Sumy city three years after Ukraine forced them out of region Independent monitors confirm Kremlin claims of new and symbolically important advances in east of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025
'Win-win partnership': French companies to manufacture drones in Ukraine The Russian invasion in 2022 and Ukrainian resistance for over three years have transformed drones into one of the most strategic weapons of the 21st century. However, according to the military, France was until now "insufficiently prepared" for this upheaval in warfare. Euronews · Jun 8, 2025
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘dirty games’ in planned swap of dead troops Russia and Ukraine each accused the other on Saturday of endangering plans to swap 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2025 Russia claims to have shot down 10 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow Flights are halted at Moscow’s Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports amid safety concerns after the drone attacks.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Putin yet to retaliate in full force over Operation Spiderweb, officials say Diplomat predicts ‘huge, vicious and unrelenting’ assault, though a Russia expert thinks Moscow is unable to escalate much beyond current level of attacks. What we know on day 1,201
Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,200 These are the key events on day 1,200 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2025 Canada 4–2 Ukraine: Player Ratings From Canada's Dominant Win Canada's men's national team started quickly and didn't look back in their win over Ukraine to start the Canadian Shield.
We Got This Covered · Jun 7, 2025 Ukraine releases new Spiderweb Op footage of AI drone strike, claims damage to $7 billion in Russian aircraft Ukraine's audacious drone strike using AI stunned the world.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 Donald Trump was wrong – Ukraine still holds some cards THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: All the nations of the world that believe in freedom, democracy and national self-determination must continue to stand by the Ukrainian people
Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2025 Brazil urges United Nations to take lead role in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday called on the United Nations to assemble a group of countries tasked with seeking a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Euronews · Jun 7, 2025 Invest in defence now or start learning Russian later, NATO secretary general says The US has appointed a new Supreme Allied Commander to Europe (SACEUR), much to the relief of NATO allies. Ahead of a major summit in The Hague later this month, allies have agreed to raise spending to 5% of GDP and invest in new capabilities designed to deter the threat…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2025 Everything You Need to Know About the Canadian Shield Tournament: Toronto’s World Cup Preview Canada, the Ivory Coast, Ukraine and New Zealand are set to battle in Toronto
Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2025 Complete Commitment: Canada Ready for Pivotal Summer One Year Out from Home World Cup Canada's men's national team kicks off their summer with the Canadian Shield in Toronto
Euronews · Jun 7, 2025 Massive Russian aerial attack targets Kharkiv, killing at least three Kharkiv’s mayor Ihor Terekhov said the attack damaged 18 apartment buildings and 13 private homes. According to him it was “the most powerful attack” on the city since the full-scale invasion in 2022.