Putin trying to divert attention from war against Ukraine - ISW
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is trying to shift international attention away from Russia's war against Ukraine by offering the United States help in the Middle East settlement.
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16 June 2025
15 June 2025
MFA verifying information about Ukrainian citizens in Israel, Iran – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky is awaiting a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine regarding Ukrainian citizens currently located in Israel and Iran.
Senators Graham, Blumenthal urge Trump to step up sanctions on Russia, Iran
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to take immediate action to pass legislation that would toughen sanctions against Russia.
Trump says peace to come soon for Israel, Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that peace would soon be achieved by Israel and Iran, stressing he was making an extensive effort to make it happen.
G7 leaders to reaffirm strong support for Ukraine at summit in Canada – expert
Following the summit, which kicks off in Canada today, the leaders of the Group of Seven nations will reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine.
Israel says it struck 170 military and nuclear sites in Iran over three days
The Israel Defense Forces reported that Israeli military aircraft have attacked more than 170 targets and more than 720 military infrastructure facilities since Friday.
After deadly strike on Kremenchuk, Ukraine urges world to hit Russia with harshest sanctions
Following the Russian attack on Kremenchuk in Poltava region, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) called on the international community to impose the harshest possible sanctions on Russia and to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
14 June 2025
Trump tells Putin his war should end
U.S. President Donald Trump dwelled on Saturday's phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Hegseth explains U.S. move to send to Middle East anti-drone tech intended for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explained why the United States redirected critical anti-drone defense technology products initially intended for Ukraine’s Armed Forces to American troops deployed in the Middle East.
Kremlin says Putin spoke with Trump, discussed Ukraine
Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said the Kremlin boss had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, June 14.
Neither Ukraine nor Israel trusts US - Hodges
The recent stun operations executed by Ukraine and Israel targeting military facilities on their adversaries’ soil indicate that both countries no longer trust the United States.
Netanyahu says Israel dealt ‘serious damage’ to Iran’s nuclear facilities, announces more strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the Israeli military has inflicted “serious damage” on Iran’s nuclear facilities as a result of airstrikes over the past two days.
Ukraine’s NATO membership best security guarantee for Europe – Estonian FM
Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance would be the best security guarantee not only for the country itself but for all of Europe.
U.S. should change its tone in talks with Russia – Zelensky
Currently, the dialogue between the United States and Russia resembles a warm conversation, which does nothing to stop Russian aggression. Dictator Vladimir Putin is feigning a willingness to de-escalate merely to avoid sanctions, not to end the war.
Zelensky: Russia’s peace memo never meant to be accepted
The Russian side deliberately crafted its "peace proposal" in a way that contradicts both the Constitution of Ukraine and international law, making it impossible for Ukraine to comply with.
CinC Syrskyi congratulates U.S. Army on 250th anniversary, thanks for supporting Ukraine
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, congratulated the United States Army on its 250th anniversary and expressed gratitude for its continued support of Ukraine.
Trump can stop Putin's aggression - Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump is able to stop Russia in their intentions to seize Ukraine.
Tusk: Escalation between Israel, Iran could destabilize entire world
The head of the Polish government, Donald Tusk, warned that a confrontation between Israel and Iran could destabilize the rest of the world.
G7 summit on June 17 to focus on "strong and sovereign Ukraine" - program
At the G7 leaders' summit, which will be held next week in the Canadian city of Kananaskis, the theme of the working session on Tuesday, June 17, will be "A Strong and Sovereign Ukraine."
Armenia wants to seal peace with Azerbaijan by year-end - Pashinyan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia says Yerevan seeks to complete the process of signing a peace agreement with Azerbaijan by the end of 2025 before the negotiation structures created in the format of the OSCE Minsk Group are dissolved.
Von der Leyen urges for de-escalation in Middle East in call with Israel’s president
During a call with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated Israel's right to self-defense and the protection of its people, while calling for de-escalation in the wake of the latest crisis in the Middle East.
Canadian Senate passes resolution on protection of Ukrainian children, condemns Russian attacks
The Canadian Senate has adopted a resolution on protection of Ukrainian children from Russian aggression.
Zelensky appoints new head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree appointing Alyona Getmanchuk as the new head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO.
13 June 2025
Zelensky receives credentials from Austrian, Kazakh ambassadors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Austria and Kazakhstan.
US House Appropriations Committee rejects $300M in aid for Ukraine
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed its version of the fiscal 2026 defense spending bill but rejected a Democratic proposal to allocate $300 million in military aid for Ukraine.
Support for Ukraine now core European value, says FM Sybiha
The understanding that it is necessary to help Ukraine in order to achieve a just and lasting peace has become a mainstream view in Europe.
Russia plotting crisis in Transnistria to meddle in Moldova elections - Sandu
Moldovan President Maia Sandu believes Russia may provoke an even greater crisis in Transnistria in order to destabilize Moldova ahead of parliamentary elections this fall and influence public votes on the left bank of the Dniester.
EU extends temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 4, 2027
The European Union member states agreed to extend temporary protection status for Ukrainian nationals, who fled Russian invasion to find shelter on EU territory.
Volker: Minerals deal should shift Ukraine narrative in U.S.
The agreement on minerals, signed by Ukraine and the U.S., is more political than economic in nature and is aimed at changing the narrative in the U.S. regarding Ukraine.
"Forgot to look at the mirror”: MFA Ukraine on Russia's Middle East statement
Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, said Russia “forgot to look at the mirror” when condemning Israel for "unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign UN member state" Iran.