Politics
Trump claimed that Meloni ‘begged’ for the photo: a scandal has erupted in Italy
US President Donald Trump made some harsh remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, claiming that she had allegedly ‘begged’ him for a photo together. Following these comments, Italian politicians criticised the American leader
Zelenskyy may lose the Order of the White Eagle: Navrotskyy explains the reason behind the decision
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced the decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. The Polish leader attributed this decision to disputes surrounding historical memory and attitudes towards the UPA
The President of Honduras has visited Ukraine for the first time
The President of Honduras, Nasri Asfour, began his first official visit to Ukraine by paying tribute to the Ukrainian servicemen who lost their lives in the war against Russia.
The leaders of France and Germany criticised the EU for its attempts to engage in dialogue with Putin during a closed-door meeting — media reports
The leaders of France and Germany, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, criticised European Council President António Costa’s efforts to establish contact with the Kremlin during a closed-door meeting.
Australia is to provide an additional $100 million for military equipment for Ukraine
Australia will provide Ukraine with an additional $100 million in aid to purchase critical military equipment.
The US and Ukraine are discussing a ceasefire along the front line
At the G7 summit in Evian, France, the leaders discussed the prospects for supporting Ukraine and opportunities for new diplomatic efforts. In Europe, the shift in the US stance on the war is being viewed with caution.
Ukraine wants to end the war before winter – Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the European Union summit in Brussels that Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the EU is the best guarantee of security for Europe. He also emphasised the need to step up military and financial support for Ukraine.
Criticism of Trump’s deal with Iran is mounting within the US Republican Party
Criticism of President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran is growing ever louder within the US Republican Party. Some senators are expressing concern about the terms of the agreement and its implications for the United States.
The Kremlin is preparing to increase spending on the war by 40 per cent, despite the ‘hole’ in the budget
The Russian government plans to significantly increase military spending in 2026, despite a growing budget deficit, which had reached 6 trillion roubles by early June and had already exceeded the figure for the whole of last year.
The EU has extended its sanctions against Russia for a year
Leaders of the European Union member states have agreed to extend sectoral sanctions against Russia for a further 12 months. Previously, such restrictions were traditionally reviewed and extended every six months.
Australia is to provide Ukraine with a further $100 million for military equipment
Australia will provide Ukraine with an additional 100 million Australian dollars for critically needed military equipment as part of the PURL initiative.
The fuel crisis in Russia is gathering pace: will the Kremlin be able to avoid a shortage?
Fuel supply problems are worsening in Russia following a series of strikes on oil refineries and fuel infrastructure. Experts are describing this as the most severe fuel crisis in the history of the Russian Federation, although the country still has some leeway.
