New EU sanctions target Russia's oil cap, financial links

Two EU member states, Hungary and Slovakia, are continuing to oppose the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which is set to be presented to EU leaders at the Brussels summit later this month.

Russia downplays damage from Ukraine drone strike

Russia has played down the impact of recent drone strikes launched by Ukraine against its military airfields, particularly the Engels airbase in the Saratov region, where long-range strategic bombers are stationed.

Russia-US dialogue moves to capitals amid tensions

Russia and the United States have decided, following their April 10 consultations in Istanbul, to continue bilateral dialogue in their respective capitals in an attempt to reduce tensions.

France’s ongoing political deadlock: Macron and snap elections

Exactly one year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised France and the entire European continent by dissolving Parliament, losing his majority and triggering a political crisis that continues to this day.

Estonia tightens state secret access for MPs

Members of the Riigikogu (Estonia's unicameral parliament) from the Social Democratic Party have launched an initiative to restrict access to state secrets for pro-Russian parliamentarians, according to Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the faction.

Graz school shooting: 8 killed, many injured

Eight people were killed and several more injured on Tuesday in a school shooting in Graz, Austria, local media, including Kronen Zeitung, reported.

NATO's 5% GDP defense target: A new era for collective security

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Slovakia to block EU sanctions impacting national interests

Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that impact its national interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico stated, after Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Bratislava government not to back further measures against Russia, Reuters reports.

Newsom battles Trump over National Guard in LA

California National Guard troops were deployed Sunday to Los Angeles streets to support law enforcement amid protests sparked by the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship with Greta Thunberg

The Israeli naval forces intercepted the "Madleen" vessel, carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and with Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg on board, overnight from Sunday to Monday, June 9, DW reports.

Ukraine will build new Danube bridge to Romanian city of Isaccea

A new bridge will be constructed over the Danube River in the southern part of the Odessa region. This bridge will connect the village of Orlivka, located in the Ismail district, to the Romanian city of Isaccea. According to Ukrainskaia Pravda, the Orlivka-Isaccea bridge will be a key component of the broader southern transport corridor, facilitating connections between Ukraine and the European Union through Romania.

Elections in Poland: Congratulations to Karol Nawrocki. Maia Sandu: "Moldova looks forward to continued cooperation"

European leaders congratulated Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, and expressed their hopes for continued close cooperation with Warsaw. Ursula von der Leyen, Viktor Orban, and Petr Pavel were among those who sent messages of support following the conservative candidate's narrow victory in the second round of the presidential election. President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also sent congratulations.