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EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin

EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU membership, while Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his European Council debut.

Euronews

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”.

Euronews

Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia

António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.

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What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?

Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response

The Guardian - UK

Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows

Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of education and jobs before some are sent to the front lines or into drone factories.

Euronews

Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as ‌Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport.

France 24

‘Rubles don’t fight wars’: Kremlin’s strategy in Ukraine relied on its population. But now, Russia is scrambling for manpower

Russia is considering foreign recruitment even as it increases sign-up bonuses.

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Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war

Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its war

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments

Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate.

Euronews

Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in eastern Poland on Monday.

France 24

An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors?

The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia.

Euronews

A sharp critic of Putin: Russian artist killed shot in Poland

A Russian artist, Robert Kuzovkov, known for his anti-Putin satirical art, was fatally shot near his home in Poland. Prosecutors confirmed the 44-year-old, who used the name Semyon Skrepetsky, was attacked by an unidentified man. Investigators are exploring if his political activism played a role, with two Belarusian nationals reportedly…

The Times of India

US support could be Ukraine's 'trump card' against Russia, says Ukrainian former Prime Minister

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Euronews that Moscow had expected a “spat” between G7 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but said the “optics of the summit are much better than expected.” He added that the key question now is whether Ukraine and the EU can win Donald Trump’s sup

Euronews

'Zelenskyy can always come to Moscow': Russia's open invitation to Ukrainian prez for ‘serious’ dialogue

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for serious peace talks, the Kremlin stated, though no official communication channels exist. This comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including US President Trump's discussions with Zelenskyy and anticipated visits by American representatives to Russia. European leaders urged a firmer stance against Moscow at…

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Euronews

New report raises concerns over Russian propaganda spread by Europe’s flagship AI company Mistral

All four Mistral models evaluated by the Institute of the Estonian Language were deemed likely to use Russian propaganda in their answers.

The Economic Times

UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrest

Ajay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.

AAP

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

The UK has unveiled a package of new sanctions to target Russia's shadow fleet to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Trump’s ‘very good’ meeting at G7 boosts hopes for peace

G7 leaders agreed that Putin was not winning the war, Zelensky says

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Zelenskiy says Russia rejected meeting with Putin at G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit for talks to end their four-year-old war.

International Business Times

Russia's Manpower Edge in Ukraine War Shows Signs of Erosion Despite Massive Recruitment Incentives

Russia's long-standing strategy of leveraging its larger population to outlast Ukraine may be facing new challenges as recruitment rates decline despite incentives for military service.

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From a post-Soviet purge to the ‘Velvet Divorce’

Explore how major events between 15 and 21 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages

Euronews

Newsletter: The G7's moment of reckoning

Also in this newsletter: Ukraine and Moldova enter first phase of talks on joining the European Union; and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to join G7 leaders after Russian strikes kill nine and damage landmark cathedral overnight.

France 24

Putin’s paranoia: AI espionage pushes Kremlin to reinforce security measures

Russia’s security services temporarily disconnected a special surveillance system protecting Putin and his close circle in the wake of the US-Israeli killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times reported. The alleged incident highlights the heightened security threat of AI video analysis for the Russian leadership, said…

Euronews

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11 and leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames

The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine.

The Economic Times

Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomy

European ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. While Europe is a participant, it must be involved in negotiating an end to the conflict and finding Russia's place in the European security architecture. This requires Europe to first define its approach…

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