Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WWII dispute Ukraine president’s chief of staff renounces his Polish medal as rift deepens Bangkok Post · Jun 20
Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour amid WW2 dispute Poland and Ukraine risk a major diplomatic crisis after the Polish president stripped an honour from Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a spat over a unit in World War II. AAP · Jun 20
'Ideologies responsible for genocide': Poland strips Zelenskyy of highest honour over army unit naming Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honour, over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), nationalists who massacred Poles during World War Two. The Times of India · Jun 20
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Belarus – remove Russian relay stations or ‘we’ll do it’ Zelenskyy says a week should be enough time for Belarus to remove stations, calls for a stop to refined oil supplies to Russian army. What we know on day 1,578 The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier appealed to both nations… France 24 · Jun 19
Polish president strips Zelenskyy of honor over naming of army unit after notorious WWII group Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state distinction The Independent UK · Jun 19
Europe’s Russia dilemma: Why EU is opening a channel with Moscow despite Ukraine war European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's direct diplomatic outreach to Russia, emphasizing the need for communication channels despite the absence of immediate peace talks over Ukraine. While some EU leaders expressed concerns about uncoordinated efforts and maintaining pressure on Moscow, others, like Spain and Ireland, backed the initiative… The Times of India · Jun 19
'If Ukraine Burns, Your Moscow Will Burn Too': Zelensky's Explosive Warning to Putin After Deadly Russian Strikes Zelensky warns of retaliation after Russian strikes, saying 'If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn too' as drone warfare and border tensions escalate. International Business Times UK · Jun 19
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn too’: Ukraine steps up the offensive, launches ‘a fully justified response to Russian strikes’ ““We don't want this war and have never wanted it." We Got This Covered · Jun 19
Von der Leyen told EU leaders it's right time to consider a mandate for talks with Russia European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa's controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback. Euronews · Jun 19
Russia Says It Will Conduct More 'Massive Group Strikes' Against Ukraine After Moscow Attack Russia vowed to escalate its attacks against Ukraine after the latest attack on Moscow, which hit a refinery just ten miles from the Kremlin. International Business Times · Jun 19
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies The Independent UK · Jun 19
Black rain in Moscow after Ukrainian drone strike damages oil refinery, Zelenskyy says if Ukraine burns so will Moscow Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia, hitting a refinery in Moscow. Residents reported black residue falling from the sky. Authorities advised people to stay indoors. The attack damaged the refinery and caused fires. Russia intercepted hundreds of drones. This strike is seen as a response to an earlier… The Economic Times · Jun 19
Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links Polish police make arrest in artist Robert Kuzovkov’s murder; Russia threatens huge ‘group strikes’ after attack on Moscow. What we know on day 1,577 The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
Euronews · Jun 18 Ukraine deserves fast EU membership ‘more than any other country,’ Zelenskyy says Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to open all accession clusters in the coming weeks and eventually endorse Kyiv’s fast-track membership bid, saying it "deserves full EU membership more than any other European country”.
AAP · Jun 18 Russia vows 'massive' strikes after Ukraine hits Moscow Ukraine has struck a major Moscow oil refinery as part of a bid to force Russia to the negotiating table, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
The Mary Sue · Jun 18 Zelenskyy Accuses Putin of a Crime Against History After a Massive Overnight Bombardment Ignited the Roof of a 1,000-Year-Old Cathedral The Russian Defense Ministry has denied responsibility for the strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
The Conversation · Jun 18 Macron plays ‘Trump whisperer’ as the US president signs Iran ceasefire deal after a successful G7 summit For the French president, Emmanuel Macron, this year’s meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) in the spa town of Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17 had several pressing issues to address. As well as reaching a coordinated approach towards artificial intelligence, trade and conflicts in the Middle East and…