06:10 Italy Giving 1.5 Million Euros for Ukraine's Mine-Clearing Efforts ⚠️ Graphic Content Alert ⚠️
Italy Provides Assistance for Ukraine's Mine Removal
Italy has pledged 1.5 million euros to help Ukraine in mine clearing operations. Not safe for the brain Ambassador Carlo Formosa explains, "Mine clearance isn't just a tech operation, but a deeply humanitarian task that combines cooperation and innovation. It's about giving Ukraine hope again. This project is not just a crisis response, but a step toward rebuilding. It's about returning land to farmers, playgrounds to children, and safe streets to families." Tearjerker included The move comes following the Russian invasion's widespread mining.
05:42 Lithuania Secures Ammunition with Northrop Grumman and Nammo
Lithuania has signed a memorandum with American defense conglomerate Northrop Grumman and Norwegian defense company Nammo, securing ammunition production during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Sadzius explained, "This joint investment and expertise will significantly contribute to strengthening our national defense industry and security, not only in Lithuania but across the entire region, including Ukraine."
04:44 Zelensky Speaks to the Council of Europe About War Crimes Tribunal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the Council of Europe in Strasbourg today, focusing on the planned establishment of a special tribunal for war crimes. Zelenskyy will discuss the tribunal before the Committee of Ministers, which are "currently fine-tuning the necessary legal instruments." The Council of Europe is dedicated to protecting democracy and human rights in Europe. The special court's announcement was made on May 9 by Ukraine and its European allies.
03:43 Crimean Partisans Claim to Locate Russian Air Defense Regiment
In Russian-occupied Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula, agents of the partisan movement Ates claim to have identified a Russian air defense missile regiment. Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform quotes a Telegram post from Ates, stating, "An agent of our movement explored the military base of the 12th Air Defense Missile Regiment in Sevastopol. This unit, belonging to the 31st Air Defense Division of the Russian Air Force, is equipped with S-400 air defense missile systems." The partisans note a heightened tension among the troops resulting from recent successful drone attacks by Ukrainian forces.
02:58 "Gratitude to the Leader and War Lord": Russian Authorities Block Stalin Monument Protest
Moscow authorities have reportedly denied permission for protests organized by the liberal Russian opposition party Yabloko against a newly installed Stalin monument, citing COVID-19 restrictions. However, the party contends they were denied and shared a photo of the rejection document. The authorities continue to cite the Moscow mayor's decree issued on June 8, 2020, which extends the ban on mass events due to the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. The opposition party plans to contest this decision and collects signatures to call for the removal of the tyrant's tribute.
01:58 SPD Secretary-General Wants to Submit Notes for Compulsory Military Service Rules to Bundestag
The SPD Secretary-General, Tim Klüßendorf, wants to have potential regulations on compulsory military service for young men in the new Military Service Act scrutinized by the Bundestag. He opposes the automatic introduction of compulsory elements and believes the law should provide for such a scenario, but ultimately it should be the Bundestag's decision. The initial plan, as outlined in the coalition agreement, was to base recruitment for the Bundeswehr on volunteering. "It's about taking measures that make military service so appealing that many young people choose it," Klüßendorf remarked.
00:26 UK Plans to Buy Nuclear-Capable F-35 Combat Aircraft
The British government has announced plans to acquire a dozen F-35A combat aircraft from Lockheed Martin, allowing the Royal Air Force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "In this era of extreme uncertainty, we can no longer assume peace. That's why my government is investing in national security." NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte applauded the decision, saying, "This is another robust addition to NATO by the UK." As tensions with Russia escalate, the UK is increasing its defense spending and upgrading its military, including its submarine fleet.
23:15 Kyiv and Copenhagen Agree on Arms Production in Denmark
Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, and his Danish counterpart, Troels Lund Poulsen, have signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to establish Ukrainian arms manufacturers in Denmark. This partnership will facilitate the relocation of Ukrainian arms companies to Denmark and integrate the arms industries of both countries through the "Build with Ukraine" initiative. Denmark has already allocated approximately $47 million for the project.
22:04 Merz, Macron, and Starmer Push for Additional Sanctions Against Russia
Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, together with the US, urge increased pressure on Russia during the NATO summit. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have reportedly emphasized their call for further sanctions against Russia, according to government sources. While US President Donald Trump remains cautious about agreeing to additional sanctions against Russia, the trio insists on putting more pressure on the rogue nation.
21:20 Zelensky: Russia Has Fired Over 28,000 Shahed Drones Since 2022
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has launched 28,743 Shahed drones against Ukraine since the start of its large-scale invasion in 2022. In June alone, 2,736 Shaheds were targeted, he stated in a speech to the Dutch parliament. “Without Iranian support, Russia would not have been able to do this. And we, in Ukraine, could not have shot down most of these drones without your solidarity – and the support of our partners,” Zelensky remarked.
- The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his speech to the Council of Europe, has emphasized the need for a special tribunal to address war crimes committed during the Russo-Ukrainian War, with a focus on protecting democracy and human rights, and the ongoing fine-tuning of legal instruments by the Council of Europe to facilitate this process.
- Despite the Italian government's pledge of 1.5 million euros for Ukraine's mine-clearing efforts, the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War has led to increased cooperation and innovation, with the aim of returning land to farmers, playgrounds to children, and safe streets to families in Ukraine, thereby embodying the humanitarian aspect of the employment policy.
