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Tatneft Imposes Temporary Fuel Sales Restrictions at All Its Gas Stations in Russia

Russian oil company Tatneft has announced temporary restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales at all its gas stations across Russia, with stations accepting cash only.

Meduza · 21 min ago

Ukraine

Macron and Zelenskyy caught on camera planning how to handle Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were filmed discussing their approach to Donald Trump as Kyiv's allies worry about the US stance.

Politico Europe · 1 h ago

Ukraine

UK Becomes First G7 Nation to Sanction Russia’s New Arctic LNG Fleet

Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four ships acquired for Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, making it the first G7 country to target such vessels. The measures are part of a broader package against 70 individuals and entities accused of supporting Russia’s war economy.

The Moscow Times · 2 h ago

Ukraine

Zelenskyy, Trump, Macron Hold Trilateral Meeting on G7 Sidelines

The leaders of Ukraine, the US, and France met in person for the first time since February to discuss Russia's war and potential paths to peace talks.

Ukrainska Pravda · 2 h ago

Ukraine

Zelenskyy, Trump, and Macron meet on sidelines of G7 summit – media

The presidents of Ukraine, the US, and France held a trilateral meeting during the G7 summit in France. This is the first in-person meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in nearly four months.

Pravda — ziņas · 2 h ago

Ukraine

Doctor Arrested for Faking Pregnancy to Help Female Soldier Evade Service

Ukrainian police detained a military hospital doctor who allegedly accepted a bribe to produce fake pregnancy documents for a female soldier, aiming to secure her discharge from the armed forces.

Ukrainska Pravda · 3 h ago

Ukraine

Power outages hit four Ukrainian regions after Russian attacks

Parts of Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv oblasts remain without electricity due to hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure. Three settlements in Sumy Oblast are also without power due to severe weather.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 h ago

Ukraine

Drone strikes on St. Petersburg and a letter to Putin: Zelenskyy's new strategy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a new military-diplomatic campaign involving long-range drone strikes on Russian infrastructure and an open letter to Putin, aimed at forcing Russia into serious negotiations.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 4 h ago

Ukraine

Russia Denies Responsibility for Strike on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Blames Ukraine

Russia's mission to UNESCO said it strictly adheres to its obligation to protect cultural property, denying it struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and claiming a Ukrainian Patriot missile caused the damage.

Meduza · 4 h ago

Ukraine

Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv: Casualties Reported, Drone Hits Apartment Building

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with drones on June 16, causing damage and casualties in the city's Kholodnohirskyi and Kyivskyi districts, with one drone falling on the territory of a multi-story apartment building.

Pravda — ziņas · 4 h ago

Ukraine

G7 leaders begin summit with Ukraine top of agenda

Leaders of the G7 nations met in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and other global challenges. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the talks and announced a Ukrainian strike on a Moscow oil refinery in retaliation for recent attacks on Kyiv.

Guardian Ukraina · 4 h ago

Ukraine

Russian drone hits minibus in Kherson, killing one, injuring three

On the morning of June 16, a Russian drone struck a minibus in Kherson's Korabelny district, killing one man and injuring three people.

Pravda — ziņas · 6 h ago

Ukraine

Russian forces storm 25 times in Pokrovsk direction; 228 combat clashes in total over past day

Over the past day, 228 combat clashes were recorded on the front, with the most attacks by Russian forces in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Huliaipole directions, according to Ukraine's General Staff.

Ukrainska Pravda · 7 h ago

Ukraine

Russian forces launch 228 attacks on Ukrainian positions, most intense in Pokrovsk direction

On June 15, 228 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, with the highest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Huliaipole directions.

Pravda — ziņas · 7 h ago

Ukraine

Latvia donates 14 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

Ukrainian general thanked Latvia for delivering 14 infantry fighting vehicles, highlighting its significant contribution.

LSM · 7 h ago

Ukraine

Ukraine Officially Opens First Phase of EU Membership Talks

Ukraine has officially begun the first stage of negotiations to join the European Union on Monday.

Al Jazeera · 8 h ago

Ukraine

Russian drone attack on Balaklia: 8 injured, including 2 children

Eight people, including a 4-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy, were injured in a Russian drone attack on the town of Balaklia, Kharkiv region, on the night of June 16. Four private houses, cars, outbuildings, and a garage caught fire.

Ukrainska Pravda · 8 h ago

Ukraine

Russian strike on village in Kharkiv Oblast: seven injured, including two children

Russian forces launched a missile strike on the village of Dobrenka in Kharkiv Oblast on the evening of 15 June, injuring seven people, including two girls aged 7 and 10.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 9 h ago

Ukraine

Centuries-Old Cathedral Catches Fire in Russian Strike on Ukraine

A centuries-old cathedral was struck in a Russian attack on Ukraine, with President Zelensky calling it one of the largest Russian crimes against Christian culture.

The New York Times · 9 h ago

Ukraine

G7 leaders to meet Zelensky as Trump signals possible Ukraine breakthrough

G7 leaders will hold a special session with Ukraine's President Zelensky on Tuesday. US President Trump expressed optimism about possible progress, while Zelensky urged a firm response after Russian strikes on Kyiv.

France 24 · 9 h ago

Ukraine

Over 100,000 Exhibits Evacuated from Kharkiv Region Museums During War

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, more than 100,000 valuable museum items have been evacuated from Kharkiv region; some museums are completely empty. A shelter for cultural valuables is planned in the region.

Ukrainska Pravda · 9 h ago

Ukraine

UK to announce new sanctions against Russia targeting LNG tankers and nuclear fuel deal for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a new sanctions package against Russia at the G7 summit, targeting the 'shadow fleet' including LNG carriers, while also announcing a £210 million deal to supply enriched uranium to Ukrainian nuclear plants.

Pravda — ziņas · 10 h ago

Ukraine

Russian strike on Kyiv destroys Dovzhenko Film Studio's costume collection

A Russian missile and drone attack on June 15 damaged the Dovzhenko Film Studio, destroying Ukraine's oldest costume collection, and set fire to the roof of the Assumption Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

Meduza · 11 h ago

Ukraine

At G7 summit in France, leaders push for peace in Ukraine amid fresh attacks

World leaders at the G7 summit in France pledged support for Ukraine, with the UK promising new sanctions and nuclear fuel, while a Russian attack burned a UNESCO-listed cathedral in Kyiv. Ukraine officially launched EU membership talks.

Guardian Ukraina · 11 h ago

Ukraine

Oil depot on fire in Russia's Krasnodar Krai after drone attack

A drone attack caused a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, leading to temporary closure of a highway and activation of firefighting teams.

Pravda — ziņas · 11 h ago

Ukraine

Lukashenko apologizes to Zelensky, admits Belarus is militarily vulnerable

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for previous harsh remarks and stated that drawing Belarus into the war is unacceptable as the country is militarily very vulnerable.

Meduza · 12 h ago

Ukraine

Ukrainian deputy PM expects unanimous EU support for opening remaining negotiating clusters

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka has expressed confidence that EU member states will unanimously support the opening of the remaining five negotiating clusters with Ukraine.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 13 h ago

Ukraine

Russian Strikes Damage Ukraine's Cultural Heritage: Kharkiv Art Museum and Kyiv Monastery

Russian attacks have damaged the Kharkiv Art Museum and the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv, highlighting the war's toll on cultural and religious sites.

NPR World · 14 h ago

Ukraine

Ukraine's Intensified Strikes on Crimea Suggest Planned Isolation

Ukraine has ramped up attacks on occupied Crimea, targeting infrastructure and logistics. An independent analyst believes this marks the beginning of a deliberate blockade of the peninsula.

TVNET · 14 h ago

Ukraine

Starmer vows new sanctions on Russia and nuclear energy support for Ukraine at G7

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced fresh sanctions against Russia and £210 million in nuclear energy support for Ukraine at the G7 summit in France.

The Guardian World · 14 h ago