Russia
Russia arrests nationalist Igor Strelkov on charges of extremism
A prominent hard-line nationalist who accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was arrested Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company
Ukraine
Euroviews. Viktor Yushchenko had a lasting impact on Ukraine's national revival
The strength shown by the Ukrainian people today is a continuation of the work started by past leaders like Yushchenko, who began tearing the country free from the oppressive grip of its tyrannical neighbour, David Kirichenko writes.
Ukraine
Euroviews. Ukraine’s Africa troubles continue after delegation's peace talks trip
African representatives seemed to have come to Kyiv earlier in June with a list of priorities that included their own stability, food security, imported goods, and the continuity of their regimes and countries, David Kirichenko writes.