Europe News Russia launched record 5,438 drones at Ukraine in June alone Russia launched a record 5,438 drones against Ukraine in June, intensifying aerial strikes. Only two days in the past 18 months were attack-free. 01/07/2025
Europe News Germany's FM Johann Wadephul makes unannounced visit to Ukraine Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt. 30/06/2025
Europe News Ukraine withdraws from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia. 29/06/2025
Europe News Russia launches biggest aerial strikes on Ukraine yet The Ukrainian airforce also reported the downing of one of their F-16 warplanes with the pilot killed in action. 29/06/2025
Europe News At least 10 killed in overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukraine Russia targeted Ukraine with another wave of deadly missile and drone attacks over the past day killing 10 people and injuring at least 50 others across multiple regions, according to reports by Ukrainian media. 28/06/2025
Ukraine Ukraine halted Russian army's advance in Sumy, top general says Ukraine's top military commander has said that Ukrainian forces have stopped Russia's advance in the country's northeastern region of Sumy. 27/06/2025
No Comment Watch: Emotional homecoming for POWs freed by Russia Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners, including Chernobyl guards and Mariupol defenders. Freed soldiers will receive medical and psychological care, reviving hopes for dialogue. 27/06/2025
Tech News Is Russia using Iran's defence tech in Ukraine? Experts said the labels found on drones in Ukraine are not conclusive proof but the English-language words are consistent with how Iran marks its drones. 25/06/2025
Europe News At least 18 civilians killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine Key US military commitments to Ukraine left over from the Biden administration are expected to run out within months, according to analysts, and there is uncertainty over whether President Donald Trump is willing to provide more. 24/06/2025
Europe News Ukrainian journalist freed from Russian detention in occupied Crimea After spending more than four years in Russian custody on espionage charges that he denies, Vladyslav Yesypenko was released on Sunday. 23/06/2025
Europe News Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least 10 and injure dozens Drones and missiles hit residential areas, hospitals and sports infrastructure in several districts across Kyiv. 23/06/2025
Europe News Russia launches 280 drones and missiles on Ukraine On the same day, Ukraine's Armed Forces reported that more than 170 battles took place on the frontline over the past 24 hours. 21/06/2025
Europe News At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight. 20/06/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after strikes on Kyiv The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others. 19/06/2025
No Comment Zelenskyy visits Kyiv strike site, calls for global pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv on Thursday morning, where a Russian missile strike on Tuesday killed 28 people and injured 142. 19/06/2025
Europe News USAID budget cuts emboldened Russian disinfo, Ukrainian media say Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns. 19/06/2025
Europe News Ukraine’s parliament passes dual citizenship bill to motivate returns The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force, 19/06/2025
Ukraine Rising Kyiv death toll heightens Europe’s concerns over Russia Amid warnings from the EU of Russia’s plans for prolonged aggression in Europe, NATO’s chief warned that Russia could be prepared to attack an ally within the next five years. 18/06/2025
No Comment Russian strike hits Odesa, killing one and injuring 17 A Russian missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Tuesday morning has killed one person and left at least 17 injured, local officials say. 17/06/2025
No Comment Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 At least 14 people have been killed and 44 injured after a combined Russian missile and drone attack struck Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials say. 17/06/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy: Russia's latest deadly attack on Kyiv 'pure terrorism' Ukrainian officials said 15 people have been killed and 131 injured in a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv. The attack comes as world leaders convene in the Canadian Rockies for the G7 summit. 17/06/2025
Europe News Russia launches fresh massive aerial attack on Ukraine The Ukrainian airforce reported an overnight aerial attack with 194 weapons targetting mostly the Poltava Oblast east of Kyiv. 15/06/2025
Europe News Russian strike on warehouse destroys 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid A warehouse in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian drones in the early hours of Saturday, rendering some 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid unusable. 14/06/2025
Europe News Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged at each stage, saying only that the Thursday swap focused on severely wounded soldiers. 12/06/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy: Russia aims to take Odesa and threaten Moldova and Romania At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa on Wednesday, Ukraine's president revealed Russia's plans to attack the Ukrainian port city and move towards Moldova and Romania, stressing the need for protection and peace efforts. 12/06/2025
Europe News Three killed in Kharkiv in latest Russian drone attacks on Ukraine Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced frustration over the lack of response from other countries as Moscow launches nightly attacks across Ukraine. 11/06/2025