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The UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery in the Ukrainian capital suffered serious damage and a large fire after an overnight strike. Ukrainian officials attributed the hit to a Russian drone while Russia’s Defense Ministry blamed a misfired Patriot missile; world leaders condemned the attack as G7 talks began.
As the US-Iran peace deal takes shape, American public opinion is split into four distinct camps, with the largest group opposing the war but supporting the peace. Congressional Democrats largely oppose the president's actions, while Republicans are divided. Meanwhile, critics warn that Iran's ideological commitment undermines the deal's long-term viability.
European Union member states have agreed to open the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, a move long blocked by Hungary's previous government. The talks are set to begin on Monday in Luxembourg, marking a significant step in both countries' efforts to join the bloc.
The New York Times reports that the US plans to reduce the number of fighter jets and warships it assigns to NATO operations in Europe, including cutting F-16 and F-15E jets from 150 to 100 and removing all eight aerial refueling tankers. NATO officials say the move reflects a shift toward European responsibility for defense, while some analysts warn it could limit NATO's long-range strike and surveillance capabilities.
US President Donald Trump paused a planned ground operation into Iran to recover enriched uranium, according to CNN. The emerging US-Iran deal reportedly includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and US collection of the uranium, with Iran escalating efforts to secure its stockpile.
US President Donald Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran that could be signed as early as this weekend in Europe, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry says nothing has been finalised.
Labour MP Melanie Ward has called on the Charity Commission to investigate 32 UK charities that reportedly donated at least £28m to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move follows government statements that settlements are illegal under international law, with potential implications for tax relief and sanctions.
The ambassadors of France, the UK, and Germany met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow, with the French envoy calling the discussion constructive. Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, offered contrasting assessments, portraying the meeting as unproductive and accusing the Europeans of presenting unacceptable conditions.
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, ending a long-running dispute and allowing the first cluster of EU accession negotiations to open. The deal, announced by Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, improves language, cultural, and educational rights for over 100,000 ethnic Hungarians. Hungary has warned that non-compliance would halt the accession process.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Israel's military actions in Syria and Lebanon now threaten Turkey and called Israel's aggression a threat to the whole world. Analysts see Lebanon as a new area of competition between Turkey and Israel, as Turkey expands its soft power in the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a 'very positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, following talks with European leaders about ending the war. Meanwhile, Russian strikes killed four people, including a pregnant woman, in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions.
The European Union has unveiled its latest sanctions package against Russia, including a proposed ban on Russian military servicepeople entering the bloc, new restrictions on banks, crypto firms, and oil revenues, and a plan to maintain the oil price cap. The proposals, announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also target Russia's 'shadow fleet' and fishing industry.
A new survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations shows only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, a historic low. Majorities in all surveyed countries doubt the US would come to their defense, fueling support for European defense autonomy. The findings come ahead of key G7 and NATO summits.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said relations with the US have transformed under President Trump, citing a focus on economic cooperation. He invited Trump to visit Serbia and expressed support for Trump’s push for negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned a Ukrainian drone attack on the Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 panorama museum, calling it a 'barbaric act' and urging international organizations to assess it under international law. The museum, a cultural heritage site, sustained damage in the strike early on June 10. Zakharova also linked the attack to historical attempts to erase Russian memory and vowed restoration.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Kazan for a CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting on June 10, part of Russia's 2026 chairmanship. Discussions are set to cover the international and regional situation, cooperation prospects, and potential charter-based action against Armenia over unpaid contributions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged that drones entering Baltic airspace were Ukrainian, calling them 'occasional.' Meanwhile, Russian officials report 11 incidents in three months, with a NATO jet shooting down a drone over Latvia and political fallout in the region.
Finland's parliamentary Defense Committee has approved a government bill permitting the import and storage of nuclear weapons in the country, marking a historic policy shift. The legislation, which lifts a decades-old ban, is part of Finland's alignment with NATO's defense strategy following its accession to the alliance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 'positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, praising their readiness to work on a settlement. The remarks come amid reports that Trump's foreign policy focus has shifted to the Middle East, and following European leaders' support for a potential Zelensky-Putin meeting.
A French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about spillover from the war in Ukraine. Latvia attributed the drone's entry to Russian electronic warfare, with no injuries or damage reported.