Russia begins second stage of tactical nuclear weapon drills with Belarus

Russia said on Tuesday its troops had started the second stage of drills to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons alongside Belarusian troops after what Moscow said were threats from Western powers, Reuters reports.

Von der Leyen pledges €1.4B for investments in Ukraine

The European Union has signed agreements worth €1.4 billion with banks in a bid to attract private sector investment in Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the opening of a two-day conference in Berlin on international support for the country's reconstruction, Politico reports.

Russian Su-34 warplane crashes in North Ossetia

A Russian Su-34 military aircraft crashed in the mountainous region of North Ossetia, killing the crew, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on June 11, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Report: Russia's war has caused over $56 billion in damage to Ukraine's energy sector

Russia's full-scale invasion has inflicted $56.2 billion in damage to Ukraine's energy sector as of May 2024, according to the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) report published on June 10, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Russian military plane suspected of violating Finnish airspace

A Russian military plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace early on Monday, flying some 2.5 km (1.6 miles) inside the Nordic country's border, Finland's defence ministry said in a statement. The violation in the eastern Gulf of Finland lasted for about two minutes, the ministry said, Reuters reports.

Belarus to participate in Russia's nuclear drills

Belarus will participate in the second stage of Russian drills simulating the launch of tactical nuclear weapons, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced on June 10, The Kyiv Independent reports.

90 states, including the Republic of Moldova, will participate in the Swiss Peace Summit for Ukraine

90 states and organizations, including the Republic of Moldova, will participate in the Global Peace Summit for Ukraine that will take place in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on June 15-16. This was announced by the President of Switzerland, Viola Amherd, in a press conference. According to the official, the event will be attended by heads of state and government from all continents. Summit participants will address issues of international concern - such as nuclear and food security, freedom of navigation and humanitarian issues. We remind that Russia was not invited to the summit.

Blinken returns to Egypt and Israel at a critical moment in the situation in the region

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected on a visit to Egypt and Israel on Monday at a critical moment in the situation in the region. Washington is trying to increase its pressure on the Islamist group Hamas and the Israeli state to reach a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and to ensure that the war does not spread to neighboring Lebanon, reports Reuters quoted by Agerpres.

Inside Israel's Complex Operation: Rescuing Hostages from Hamas

Israel meticulously planned the operation to liberate four hostages held by the radical Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip over several weeks.

Indonesian Woman Found Inside Python After Disappearing

Farida, a mother of four, left her village of Kalempang to sell food in a neighbouring village. When she failed to return, search efforts began. A search party in the forest first discovered some of the woman's belongings.

Ukraine Claims Strike on Russia's Su-57 Jet

The Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) claims to have destroyed Russia's newest Su-57 multirole fighter jet.

Zelensky Hails Key Victory as Russian Army Fails in Kharkov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in his evening speech that the Russian army failed to accomplish the Kharkov operation.