Politics
Zelenskyy said he had suggested to Putin that they meet this week
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has stated that he offered to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin this week.
Russian oil refineries have been allowed to produce lower-quality petrol amid drone attacks — *Kommersant*
The Russian government has authorised some oil refineries to produce Euro 5-grade petrol and diesel for the domestic market, albeit with Euro 3 emission standards.
Germany has stated its readiness to defend every inch of NATO territory in the event of a Russian attack
The Chief of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Holger Neumann, has stated that the Bundeswehr is ready to respond immediately to any aggression against NATO countries and to defend every inch of the Alliance’s territory.
Russia has come up with new versions of the attack on the Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios
Following the attack on Kyiv on 15 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that a Patriot missile had allegedly struck the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, and that drones were reportedly being assembled at the Dovzhenko Film Studios.
Kata Tyutto, President of the European Committee of the Regions, has arrived in Kyiv
Kata Tyutto, President of the European Committee of the Regions, has arrived in Kyiv on a visit focused on Ukraine’s recovery, community development and strengthening cooperation between Ukrainian and European regions.
Taiwan has launched a platform for gathering intelligence from Chinese citizens
The Taiwanese authorities have launched a dedicated website through which Chinese citizens can pass on intelligence. The National Security Bureau stated that the initiative is designed to facilitate the collection of information against a backdrop of growing tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
The G7 summit kicks off in France: Ukraine, the war and negotiations with the EU are on the agenda
The three-day G7 summit is set to begin on 15 June in Evian-les-Bains, France. One of the key topics of the meeting will be Russia’s war against Ukraine, support for Kyiv and possible diplomatic steps to bring the war to an end.
Russia may attempt to attack Europe in the very near future
In Sweden, it is believed that Russia may attempt to test NATO’s unity and the Alliance’s readiness to fulfil its collective defence commitments. According to Swedish experts, such a scenario is possible in the relatively near future.
The EU plans to open all negotiation chapters on Ukraine’s accession as early as July
The European Union expects to open all negotiation chapters on Ukraine’s accession to the EU as early as July 2026.
The three-day G7 summit begins today in France
The G7 summit in Evian is getting underway against the backdrop of statements from Washington and Tehran regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war. The main topics of the meeting will include Iran, Ukraine, the global economy and the supply of critical resources.
Trump is prepared to resume strikes against Iran should negotiations over the nuclear programme break down
US President Donald Trump has stated that the agreement reached with Iran should ensure the continued freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He also commented on the negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and the roles of China and Russia, and criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Poland, Lithuania and France are to hold military exercises near the Suwałki Corridor
Poland and Lithuania are set to begin joint military exercises near the Suwałki Corridor, with France also taking part. The manoeuvres will take place from 16 to 26 June and will focus on practising allied cooperation and defending a strategically important section of the border with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation.
