Politics
The European Parliament is to investigate an MEP over his contacts with Russia
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, has launched an investigation into Fernand Kartheiser, an MEP from Luxembourg, over his contacts with representatives of the Russian State Duma and his trips to Russia
Zelenskyy discussed the opening of new negotiation clusters for Ukraine with EU leaders
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during the G7 summit.
G7 leaders have agreed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence and step up pressure on Russia
Following the summit in France, the G7 countries agreed to step up their support for Ukraine in the area of air defence, to consider the issue of licensing military production, and to intensify the pressure on Russia through sanctions.
Ukraine has agreed a visa-free transport arrangement with Albania
Ukraine and Albania have signed an agreement on international road transport. It will allow for bilateral and transit transport without the need for permits.
China is demanding that Britain lift sanctions over its ties with Russia
China has called on the UK to lift the new sanctions imposed on Chinese companies due to their alleged links to the Russian military sector. Beijing has described London’s decision as misguided and stated its readiness to defend the interests of its businesses.
Portnov had a falling out with Andriy Yermak – media reports
Andriy Portnov, the former first deputy head of the Presidential Administration, had a long-standing conflict with Andriy Yermak, reports “Ukrainska Pravda”, citing sources close to the lawyer.
Canada has imposed sanctions on Russia — 162 individuals and companies are subject to the restrictions
Canada has imposed sanctions on Russia — the restrictions apply to 162 individuals and companies, as well as vessels in the shadow fleet.
A network linked to the Kremlin organised the arson attacks on British Prime Minister Starmer’s property — media reports
The arson attacks on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s property in May 2025 were organised by a network linked to the Kremlin and by the son of a Russian diplomat, Yevgeny Lyukshin.
Former regional official Ivanyushchenko has been remanded in custody in absentia — he is a defendant in a case involving land fraud amounting to 160 million hryvnias
Апеляційна палата ВАКС відправила ексрегіонала Юрія Іванющенка під варту — але поки лише заочно.
The EU has stated that China was training Russian military personnel for the war against Ukraine
The European Union has confirmed reports that the Chinese military is training Russian soldiers to take part in the war against Ukraine. This was stated by the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, following a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
Zelenskyy and Trump met at the G7 summit in France: what they discussed
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on 16 June. In particular, the US President stated that ‘Russia must agree to a peace deal’.
Iranian vessels have begun passing through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian tankers and cargo ships have begun passing through the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between Tehran and Washington. According to Iranian news agencies, several vessels have already crossed the US control line.
