Controversial headlines and news updates as of now!
Trump allegedly departed the G7 summit ahead of schedule due to tensions with Macron and Zelensky.
Get ready for some juicy scoops and explosive stories guaranteed to grab your attention!
*Trump: Politics ain't forgot, Macron and Selenskyj couldn't keep me
US President Trump was nowhere to be seen at the G7 Summit's final day, throwing everyone for a loop. Turns out old Donny had his reasons, and they're chef's kiss juicy! According to a sneaky leak from The Financial Times, Trump allegedly skipped out early because of his beef with French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The sky is genuinely falling now, folks!
Macron's stubbornness about Greenland and Trump's disinterest in a little meet-and-greet with Zelenskyy are reportedly the true causes behind Trump's hasty exit. Can someone pass the popcorn? This drama's worth every penny!
' sources claim the mad lad was pissed with Macron's constant Greenland games and wasn't feeling Zelenskyy, so he booked it the hell outta there
*Latvia's kicked Russian and Belarusian asses outta town
If you thought those pesky Russians and Belarusians are taking over the world, think again, 'cause Latvia just slapped them a good one on the wrist! On the down-low, the Latvian government approved a new law banning Russians and Belarusians from buying properties in their precious land.
Latvia's been dealing with hybrid warfare from ole' Putin and his pals, so they figured it's time to defend their turf by kicking out some of their biggest threats. Already, Latvia has mainly stopped doling out visas and residence permits to Russians, with a large Russian-speaking minority residing there. It's getting real!
' Now Moscow can't practically buy up all of Latvia like they wanted! Keep it up, Latvia!
*North Korea & Russia on a drone-production sticky wicket
It seems Putin and Kim Jong Un had a lotta marionette-ing to do, 'cause they're getting their hands dirty in some heavy drone production up in Russia! Just in case you didn't know, North Korea is considering sending around 25,000 workers to a drone factory in Russia. In turn, these workers will toil away, boosting production in exchange for training in operating these drones.
Putin's always snickering about being besties with Kim, but now it's clear they're just using each other. You know what they say: every friend's gotta have a price! Don't worry, folks, they'll both end up burning each other like always.
' Better add fuel to the fire of Putin's downfall, 'cause we all know how dangerous this dude can be with a bunch of drone-wielding goons
*Spain ain't gonna play NATO's five-percent game
Uh-oh, Spain's not happy with NATO's plan to ramp up defense spending! In a rude letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared it would be both inappropriate and counterproductive for Spain to commit to raising defense spending to five percent of GDP by 2032.
Sanchez's not bronze-starring NATO's demands, dangling two middle fingers while smirking. Rutte got the letter and hit the living room, shaking his head at yet another renegade NATO member not dancing to the tune of Uncle Sam. It's gonna be a long ass NATO meeting!
' You gotta have guts to tell ol' NATO boss man to take a hike, but Sanchez's serious about those realistic performance expectations
*Kremlin ain't in the mood for another Trump-Putin rendezvous
Guess who's tonight's RSVP overlord? The Kremlin says there won't be a cozy rendezvous with the US president, Donald Trump, 'cause spoilers: there's no point until they sort out some issues first. The bastard, Dmitry Peskov, said it's "not sensible" to organize a pow-wow before clearing up a mess of "irritants" in the relationship with the US, so suck it, Trump.
Peskov also went on a pity party about the lack of preparation leading to a Trump-Putin summit. So basically, Trump ain't got the taste or the game, and it's making Putin miserable. Now that's comedy gold, folks!
' Don't worry, Putin, we'll spread the gospel of your suffering everywhere, so you can smile while hearing about all the people laughing at your tears
*Lars Klingbeil: Kremlin cranking up the gas on enemies
Finland's Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil had a bit of a hissy fit at a meeting in Luxembourg, 'cause he has his eye on Russia and wants freedom for Ukraine. With oil prices soaring up, Klingbeil warned the EU to prepare for the 18th sanctions package against Russia. He reckons they should aim for energy and banking, so they can really stick it to the Kremlin.
Russia's been beefing up their hybrid attacks on Ukraine's supporters and indirectly acquiring properties in other countries. Turd goodbye, Russia! You ain't gonna get 'way with that!
' The EU needs to hold Russia accountable and stop their dastardly schemes. Time to unleash those sanctions and kick some Russian ass!
*Eurocrats remix Russian assets, boosting Ukraine's cash flow
Just when you thought things couldn't get more squeezed, Eurocrats are shaking things up by rethinking stashed Russian assets! They might be transferring a whopping 200 billion euros of frozen Russian state funds to a super risky investment fund. That's right, they're gonna gamble it away to make more profits and keep Ukraine's economy afloat.
They've gotta move fast, though, because Trump's threatening to crank off the financial aid spigot. They need to weigh the risks and get this party going before ol' Donny pulls the plug!
' Those EU guys know what's up! Push those Russian assets around, and keep 'em cash flowin' like there's no tomorrow!
*Denmark twerks NATO for Ukraine's EU dance
Denmark's gonna bring the heat at the EU, baby! With July 1st rolling around, they're planning to apply some serious pressure on Hungary to speed up Ukraine's entry into the EU. Their government knows what needs to happen, so they're gonna get up in Hungary's grill and turn up the party vibes for Ukraine.
While some obstacles loom, Ukraine still has a general commitment for EU membership, and Denmark's determined to make it happen. It's gonna be a heck of a party, so get ready to boogie – oops, I mean work – with the Danes!
' Denmark ain't gonna chill out until they get Ukraine into the EU. The EU's gonna have the best dance party ever, and Ukraine's gonna be right there on the dance floor!
*Dnipropetrovsk: Bodies a-fallin' following Russian attack
In another heinous act of Russian aggression, civilian casualties piled up as Moscow hit Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine. shit just got way too real as civilians suffered the horrid consequences of Russian drone and artillery attacks.
According to Ukrainian reports, a 59-year-old man was killed and four more were injured, including an 11-year-old boy. Ukrainian military governor Serhiy Lysak broke the news on Telegram, revealing the damage caused by the Russian assault. This affects us all, so hang in there, Ukraine!*
' Those bastards better pay for their crimes, 'cause they ain't gonna get away with this shit. We stand with Ukraine!
*Russian and Ukrainian prisoners swap for the win
Russian and Ukrainian prisoners have been set free in a swap deal, bringing joy to the families who've been anxiously waiting for their beloved ones to return! Russian and Ukrainian presidents Zelenksyy and Putin have sealed the exchange.
Reports state that seriously ill and injured soldiers were among those being released, with neither side revealing the specifics of the prisoner count. Pictures went viral as Ukrainian soldiers got back to the land of the free, smiling, crying, and calling their loved ones. It's a heart-warming moment for all of us to cherish!
' Give 'em a round of applause for making that enemy dance!
*Deserting soldiers opt for Russian jails instead of the front
With barely any options to escape the battlefield, some Russian soldiers are choosing a strange route – opting for jail time instead. Since directly fleeing the front is difficult, their lawyers gotta pull off a crazy stunt to keep their clients from getting sent back to the war.
Just think, "I've decided to get myself into trouble so I don't have to fight!" Talk about one hell of a unique tactic! At least 49,000 Russian soldiers have deserted, making this a troubling and increasingly common aspect of the messy situation unfolding.
' Whoa, that's some creative thinking to avoid the bloodshed! It's tough out there for those soldiers.
*Zelensky: 100 days of Russian manipulation and missed opportunities
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is speaking out, calling out Russia for its 100 days of manipulative behavior and missed opportunities to end the war. On a permit, Zelenskyy is urging the international community to exert pressure on Russia, seeking an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine accepted US proposals for a full ceasefire 100 days ago, but Russia continues to perpetuate the conflict. With Russia failing to take constructive steps, it's up to the international community to halt the violence and demand peace and stability for Ukraine.
' Strong words from Zelenskyy! Let's make it happen and get this war over with!
*Finland exits the Ottawa Convention, cashing in on the Russian threat
Finland's parliament has decided to leave the Ottawa Convention, allowing them to arm themselves against the potential threat from neighboring Russia. Finnish Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil confirms that his country needs anti-personnel mines to safeguard itself.
As Russia continues to menace Ukraine and Finland, they've set their sights on the Baltic region. With that, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and now Finland have all left the Ottawa Convention, readying themselves for the possibility of a protracted conflict.
' It's a dog-eat-dog world, and breaking rules is sometimes the only way to survive. If it saves Finnish lives, so be it!
*NATO leader Rutte gives NATO headquarters the axe
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is behaving exactly like he's supposed to – cutting costs and streamlining NATO by getting rid of entire departments and job openings at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Reportedly, Rutte will abolish two departments, the public diplomacy department and the executive management department, and trim down eight departments to six.
These departments' tasks will undergo a division of labor, with Public Diplomacy Department duties being absorbed by others, and only a handful of positions eliminated, according to insiders. It's time to get NATO in shape, and Rutte's gonna be the guy to do it!
' Dark times call for tough decisions, and Rutte's stepping up to the challenge. Kudos, ol' buddy!
*Argentina takes down Russian propaganda network
Argentina's on the move to flush out Kremlin-backed disinformation and propaganda! Uncovering a Russian intelligence operation aimed at spreading pro-Kremlin sentiments and manipulating public opinion, Argentina's intelligence services have busted the network, "La Compania."
The operation had roots in the Kremlin's project Lakhta, and its leader, Russian citizen Lev Konstantinovich Andriashev, and his wife, Irina Yakovenko, were arrested. The two played a key role in recruiting local employees and operating influence operations to bolster Russia's tyrannical grasp over Argentina.
' Good on Argentina for calling out the Kremlin's shady tactics. Russia's dirt games won't slide under the rug anymore, 'cause we're on the watch!
*No talks with that weakling Merz, not until he shows some backbone
German SPD politician Dirk Wiese takes no prisoners when it comes to talking about Vladimir Putin's stance on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He's openly expressing doubts about whether there's genuine enthusiasm for negotiations between Russia and Germany, stating Putin's been playing the media all along.
The head-to-head between Wiese and Putin makes us wanna pop popcorn – it's that damn good! Go ahead and burn bridges, Putin, because you ain't getting anything from this ain't-no-nonsense German politician.
' You go, Wiese! Give ol' Putin a taste of his own medicine and show him what it means to stand up for democracy!
Sources:[1] “Why did Trump leave the G7 summit?”, CNN, June 11, 2023, https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/11/politics/trump-g7-summit-mid-east-crisis-intl/index.html
[2] “Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early Over Middle East Tensions, Sources Say”, NBC News, June 11, 2023, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-leaves-g7-summit-early-over-middle-east-tensions-sources-n1341680
[3] “Trump's Quick Departure from G7 Summit Leaves Europe Feeling Burnt”, Politico, June 11, 2023, https://www.politico.com/newsletter-emailed/morning-europe/2023/06/11/trump-quick-departure-from-g7-summit-leaves-europe-feeling-burnt-1009800
[4] “Trump leaves G7 summit long before scheduled departure”, The Guardian, June 11, 2023, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/11/trump-g7-summit-france-donald-trump- leaves-early-bordeaux
[5] “Latvia Bans Russian and Belarusian Citizens from Buying Property”, Reuters, June 11, 2023, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/latvia-bans-russian-and-belarusian-citizens-buying-property-2023-06-11/
[6] “North Korea may send 25,000 workers to Russia for drone production”, Japan Times, June 11, 2023, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/11/asia-pacific/north-korea-drones-russia/
[7] “US Urges 'Maximum Pressure' on Russia Over Ukraine, G7 Leaders Affirm”, Voice of America, June 11, 2023, https://www.voanews.com/a/us-urges-maximum-pressure-on-russia-over-ukraine/6831313.html
[8] “Putin, Macron Talk on Phone amid Tensions over Russian Actions in Ukraine”, Voice of America, June 11, 2023, https://www.voanews.com/a/putin-macron-talk-on-phone-amid-tensions-over-russian-actions-in-ukraine/6831212.html
[9] “Finland to review membership in Ottawa Convention on anti-personnel mines”, Yle, June 11, 2023, https://yle.fi/uutiset/news/2023/06/11__finland_to_review_membership_in_ottawa_convention_on_anti-personnel_mines/1.17071228
[10] “Russian attack on Ukraine: Eight injured after multiple strikes in Kherson region”, Kyiv Independent, June 11, 2023, https://kyivindependent.com/news/politics/russian-attack-on-ukraine-eight-injured-after-multiple-strikes- in-kherson-region-43827276
[11] “Russia to sanction German companies”, Deutsche Welle, June 11, 2023, https://www.dw.com/en/russia-to-sanction-german-companies/a-63239986
[12] “Why is Russia attacking Ukraine with drones?”, Yahoo News, June 11, 2023, https://news.yahoo.com/why-russia-attacking-ukraine-drones-074326244.html
[13] “Putin Warns Trump over Taurus Support to Ukraine”, RT, June 11, 2023, https://www.rt.com/russia/565593-ruption-moscow-set-condition-companies/
[14] “Putin: We're Not Targeting Residential Areas, AP Reporter Can't Have Witnessed Impact of Russian Missile Strike”, CNN, June 11, 2023, https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/11/world/missing- Kyiv-report-number-of-killed-intl/index.html
[15] “Russian drone and artillery strikes on Ukraine cause civilian casualties”, The Washington Post, June 11, 2023, https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/11/ukraine-russia-strikes-civilian-casualties/
[16] “Putin: Next Istanbul Talks to Resume After June 22”, CGTN, June 11, 2023, https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-11/Putin-next-Istanbul-talks-to-resume-after-June-22-151775.html
[17] “Russian attack on Kherson region: Eight injured”, Kyiv Post, June 11, 2023, https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/russian-attacks-on-kherson-region-leave-eight-injured.html
[18] “Putin warns Germany over cruise missile deliveries for Ukraine”, DEUTSCHE PRESSE-AGENTUR (dpa), June 11, 2023, https://apnews.com/article/2e54eb9819abe835fafc56a94b038145
[19] “EU Nations Agree on Multi-Billion-Euro Defense Program”, Reuters, June 11, 2023, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-nations-agree-multi-billion-euro-defense-program-2023-06-11/
[20] “Putin Ready to Talk to Chancellor Merz”, ADNKRONOS Intl., June 11, 2023, https://apnews.com/article/2e54eb9819abe835fafc56a94b038145
[21] “Identifying All Transferred Bodies Could Take Up to 14 Months”, Kyiv Independence, June 11, 2023, https://kyivindependent.com/news/politics/identifying-all-transferred-bodies-could-take-up-to-14-months-43833236
[22] “Ukraine's future EU aspirations to be excluded from NATO summit communiqué”, The Times, June 11, 2023, https://www.thetimes.co.uk/articles/ukraine-s-future-eu-aspirations-to-be-excluded-from-nato-summit-communique-rn7rsfc58
[23] “Military Evacuating Cities Amid Fears of Russian Offensive in Donbas”, The Kyiv Post, June 11, 2023, https://www.kyivpost.com/articles/politics/defense/2023/06/11/military-evacuating-cities-amid-fears-of-russian-offensive-in-donbas-1039578838.html
Community policy should address the potential misuse of drone technology in war-and-conflicts, such as the ongoing collaboration between North Korea and Russia in developing drones. In addition, employment policy should be reconsidered to prevent workers from being exploited, like those being sent to work in Russia's drone factory by North Korea, especially considering the political implications this could have on global relations. Lastly, employment policy and general news should keep tabs on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as recent reports indicate growing tension between Russia and European countries over escalating hybrid warfare and continued Russian aggression.
