EU States Call for Travel Restrictions on Russian Diplomats

Eight European states, including Romania, have requested in a letter addressed to the EU's head of diplomacy, Josep Borrell, that Russian diplomats be prohibited from travelling freely within the European bloc and that their right to travel freely be limited to the countries where they are accredited.

Rishi Sunak Announces $309M Aid for Ukraine at G7 Summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce aid of 242 million pounds sterling ($309 million) for Ukraine at the G7 summit in Italy, reports The Kyiv Independent.

Russia's Siege of Mariupol: Starvation Tactics Exposed

Russia engaged in a "deliberate model" of starvation tactics during the 85-day siege of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol at the beginning of 2022, which constitutes a war crime, according to a new analysis submitted to the International Criminal Court, reports news.ro.

Armenia Braces for Peace Deal Amid Violent Protests, Police Crackdown

The Armenian police deployed paralytic grenades against protesters gathered in front of the Armenian parliament building, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was holding a "government hour" session, according to ekhokavkaza.com.

Peace Summit in Switzerland: Russia & China Out, Security Boosted

Moldova and 90 other countries are set to attend the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland. Russia declined the invitation, while China opted out of participating in the negotiations.

President Biden Greenlights Patriot System Dispatch to Ukraine: NYT Reports

Upon President Joe Biden's approval, another Patriot system will be dispatched to Ukraine, as reported by The New York Times (NYT), cited by BBC.

Ukraine Recovery Conference. Volodymyr Zelensky: We can drive the Russians off our land

Ukraine's partners met in Germany at the Ukraine Recovery Conference. President Zelensky argues that Russia must be deprived of its tactical advantages and no longer have air superiority. In the center of attention is the city of Kharkiv, in the direction of which the Russian army had launched an offensive, although spirits have calmed down, the city is under artillery bombardment. The priority is anti-aircraft systems.

Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for people fleeing the war in Ukraine

On 11 June, the Commission submitted a proposal for an EU Council Implementing Decision to extend temporary protection until 4 March 2026. With Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine going into its third year, this decision will affect nearly 4.2 million displaced people currently registered for temporary protection in the EU. The Commission considers that the reasons for temporary protection persist, given Russia’s continuing war of aggression and the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, reads a press release of the European Commission.

Versailles palace briefly evacuated due to smoke from roof works

The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were spotted amid renovation work on the roof near the Marble Court, an area of the original château built in 1623 by French King Louis XIII, AFP reports.

Dnipro hospital says it has received 29,000 injured soldiers since start of full-scale war

Mechinkov Hospital, a regional medical center in the city of Dnipro that treats front-line soldiers from Donbas, has received around 29,000 injured troops since the start of the full-scale war, hospital director Sergii Ryzhenko told the Kyiv Independent.

UN Security Council backs US Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan

The United Nations Security Council has voted to support a US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan, BBC reports.

Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president missing, presidency says

An aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others has gone missing, Malawi's presidency said on Monday, Reuters reports.