India, China should stick to 'right strategic perception' of being cooperative partners, not rivals: Beijing China urges India to view them as cooperative partners, not rivals, emphasizing mutual development and opportunities. Beijing supports dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve differences. Meanwhile, Russia's President Putin highlighted his nation's strong, independent ties with both India and China, stressing that Moscow's relationships with each do not negatively… The Economic Times · Jun 8
Zelensky confirms Roman Abramovich acted as peace talks messenger for Ukraine and Russia The former Chelsea owner met with the Ukrainian president in Kyiv The Independent UK · Jun 8
Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms The former Chelsea owner reportedly met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Voices: Zelensky is an indispensable ally in Britain’s new security partnership with Europe THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: While Britain has an embarrassingly underpowered military plagued by incompetence, the Ukrainians have the biggest army of any European nation The Independent UK · Jun 8
Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. Radio France Internationale · Jun 8
While world makes beeline for Beijing, Xi flies to North Korea - Why China is worried about Kim Jong Un and Russia Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in North Korea for his first overseas trip of the year. The Times of India · Jun 8
UK among European nations responding to Putin’s hypersonic missile threat IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 8
Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts. Euronews · Jun 8
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘recaptures area two times size of Birmingham’ as Zelensky calls Trump envoys Zelensky says he has held a 'positive conversation' with Witkoff and Kushner about ending Putin's invasion The Independent UK · Jun 8
France, UK, Germany back face-to-face Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks The leaders of France, Britain and Germany said they support a proposal for direct ceasefire talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following defence talks in London on Sunday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 8
China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit SEOUL - China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing. Bangkok Post · Jun 8
UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation' The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said in a joint statement with Zelenskyy. Euronews · Jun 8
Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits The Independent UK · Jun 8
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he met Roman Abramovich in Kyiv in backchannel to Putin Russian billionaire offered to take a ‘silent’ message on peace talks back to Moscow, Ukraine’s president says. What we know on day 1,566
France 24 · Jun 7 European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. The appeal came as Russian strikes reportedly damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Europe to ramp up defence against Putin’s hypersonic missiles after Ukraine strike The PM and Volodymyr Zelensky hold talks at No 10 together with Macron and Merz on how to deal with Putin’s war
Evening Standard · Jun 7 Starmer hosts Zelensky and French and German leaders for talks on Ukraine The leaders called on Vladimir Putin to agree ‘an immediate and complete ceasefire’, No 10 said.
Reason · Jun 7 Keep the Blockade of Iran in Place The government of Iran is likely to experience real regime change, and to surrender unconditionally in two to four months.
Bangkok Post · Jun 7 China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin SEOUL - Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive in North Korea on Monday after hosting back-to-back summits with US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin last month.
AAP · Jun 7 E3 leaders push ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia The leaders of Britain, Germany and France have called on Vladimir Putin to agree 'an immediate and complete ceasefire' in Ukraine, after meeting in London.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7 Zelenskyy discusses ‘urgent need to scale up’ air defences with key allies in London Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Zelensky asked Roman Abramovich to send peace talks plea to Putin, report says The former Chelsea FC owner was hosted by Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, reports suggest
AAP · Jun 7 Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West
The Independent UK · Jun 7 Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’ Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine