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Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities

Reuters Cars queue at a petrol station on the peninsula in early June amid already restricted fuel sales Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula. Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Ukraine’s recent campaign against … Read moreFuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

EPA/Shutterstock A multi-storey residential building was hit by a Ukrainian drone in Moscow’s region, local officials said At least three people were killed and several injured overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said. A woman died in Khimki, north of Moscow, and a person was trapped under … Read moreLarge-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?

European leaders are seeking to clarify a rarely used mutual defence clause in the European Union treaty as questions grow over Washington’s long-term commitment to NATO during a deepening rift with the United States. NATO, founded in 1949, is a military alliance of North American and European countries built on the principle that an attack … Read moreEurope’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?

Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody

Reuters The Grinch was intercepted by the French navy on Thursday French officials have taken the Indian captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker into custody days after the oil tanker was seized. On Thursday, the French navy intercepted the tanker – named the Grinch – which President Emmanuel Macron said was “subject to … Read moreCaptain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody

Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?

At the beginning of the year, German men aged 18 began to receive a compulsory questionnaire registering their fitness for army service under a law passed last month. Joining the army is voluntary for now, but the law allows the government to introduce mandatory service to meet its goal of building what it says will … Read moreWhy is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?

Zelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talks

Reuters President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet key European leaders in London on Monday, as Ukraine’s allies plan their response to an ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions in peace talks. The leaders of France and Germany will join Zelensky and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No 10 as they seek to ensure … Read moreZelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talks

Europe’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart

More than a dozen European search and rescue organisations have announced the formation of a new alliance and suspended cooperation with their Libyan counterpart in response to what they say are years of ill-treatment of refugees and asylum seekers making the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe. The 13-member alliance, which includes organisations from … Read moreEurope’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart

Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters

The European Union is preparing to adopt a new round of sweeping sanctions against Russian energy exports on Thursday, a day after United States President Donald Trump imposed similar measures against Moscow amid setbacks to his efforts at diplomacy with Vladimir Putin. These steps come as Russia and Ukraine are increasingly targeting each other’s energy … Read moreTrump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters

Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace

Estonia has requested a consultation with other Nato members after Russian warplanes violated its airspace on Friday morning. Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the Estonian skies “without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minutes” over the Gulf of Finland, the government said. Italy, Finland and Sweden scrambled jets under Nato’s mission … Read moreEstonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace

What are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?

European leaders are scrambling to convince United States President Donald Trump to use his upcoming summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to amplify pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine on terms acceptable to Kyiv. Trump, who has promised to end the three-year war, plans to meet Putin in Alaska on Friday, … Read moreWhat are Zelenskyy, Europe demanding of Trump ahead of Putin summit?

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