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Zelensky says he had 'positive' talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Monday, signalling renewed efforts to advance diplomacy over the war with Russia. The call came as European leaders backed a proposed meeting between Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to seek a ceasefire.

France 24

UK overtakes Russia as Labour hike nuclear weapon spending by 17 per cent

THE UK Government increased its spending on nuclear weaponry by 17 per cent in the first full year of Labour in power, according to new statistics…

The National (Scotland)

Zelensky weighs in on Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags

Some Reform-run councils have lowered the Ukrainian flag from their civic buildings which were hoisted in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.

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Ukraine Says It Recaptured More Than 600 Square Kilometers From Russia in 2026

Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces, said Ukrainian troops had regained more land than they lost in May alone, with a net recovery of 100 square kilometers during the month.

International Business Times

Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again

Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…

France 24

Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

France 24

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Xi And Kim Push For Increased Cooperation As Beijing And Pyongyang Get Closer

Kim Jong Un hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang on Monday with a large-scale ceremonial welcome featuring military honors, flag-lined streets and coordinated displays across the North Korean capital as part of a rare visit by the Chinese leader.

International Business Times

French jet downs drone over Latvia amid Ukraine war

A NATO combat jet has shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military says.

AAP

India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with Pak

India emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nuclear arsenal saw an expansion. A severe military crisis between India and Pakistan occurred in May 2025. Global military spending rose to a record USD 2.9 trillion. Arms imports saw…

The Economic Times

‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's economy,…

France 24

‘You can stop your war’: Putin dismisses Zelenskyy’s open letter asking for a face-to-face meeting to end the Russian-Ukraine war calling it ‘rude’

Ukraine followed the rebuff with an “unprecedented attack” in St. Petersburg.

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Apple pulls Russia's state-backed MAX app from App Store over sanctions compliance

Apple has confirmed the removal of Russia's state-backed super-app, MAX, from the App Store due to sanctions compliance. While existing installations still function, users have lost critical push notifications for calls and messages. Here is everything we know so far

TechRadar

Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia's war in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv.

Euronews

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Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia

Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency.

International Business Times UK

Inside Putin's Fiery St. Petersburg Rant: Nuclear Enriched Uranium, Trump Defended, and the Threat to Europe

Vladimir Putin defended Donald Trump and addressed nuclear concerns at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, highlighting Russia's diplomatic role amid tensions in Iran and Ukraine.

France 24

French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as another explodes in Moldova

A drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday was shot down by a French military fighter jet, as fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it entered from Ukraine earlier the same day. Military drones straying into the airspace of Russia's…

Guitar World

“In ’84 that was it. We were done. I was completely bankrupt. It was devastating”: How Mike Matthews saved pedal pioneers Electro-Harmonix from the brink – and managed to secure its longterm future

When Electro-Harmonix went bankrupt in the mid-’80s, Matthews was forced to pivot and find an alternative market for his business, away from the States

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“They don’t even say it’s not a real band. And they have a one-neck guitar”: A fake Angine de Poitrine has been passing themselves off as the real deal in Russia

The imitators are passing themselves off as the real thing – and show just how far the band’s success has gone

Euronews

Kremlin-backed artist uses AI deepfakes and stirs controversy

Kremlin-backed artist Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, has made extensive use of AI deepfakes in his latest music video 'Mother Russia' ('Rossiya – Mama'). This has stirred much controversy.

International Business Times UK

Influential Sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Describes Call For Denuclearisation as 'US Fantasy'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong rejects US calls for denuclearisation, labelling them outdated. Her remarks highlight Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal amid international tensions.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces have struck several oil facilities inside Russia and occupied Ukraine, aiming to make Moscow bear the economic cost of the war

The Economic Times

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…

Evening Standard

Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms

The former Chelsea owner reportedly met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Zelensky confirms Roman Abramovich acted as peace talks messenger for Ukraine and Russia

The former Chelsea owner met with the Ukrainian president in Kyiv

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