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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Belarus to dismantle relay stations on its territory that Kyiv says are guiding Russian drones into Ukraine, warning that Kyiv will act unilaterally if Minsk fails to comply. The warning, delivered on Friday, follows repeated Ukrainian accusations that Belarusian infrastructure is enabling Moscow’s strikes, including a claim by Ukraine’s Air Defence Forces that 92 of 99 Russian drones were shot down overnight .
Zelenskyy’s demand, echoed in French-language media and confirmed by Politico , marks a sharp escalation in Kyiv’s pressure on Minsk. Belarusian state media have not yet responded publicly, but pro-government figures have reacted with alarm, with chief propagandist Dzmitry Azaronak criticising the ultimatum on Friday .
The ultimatum comes as European Union leaders remain divided over whether to engage directly with Moscow. António Costa, President of the European Council, defended his decision to open a channel to the Kremlin, arguing that the EU cannot rely on third parties to convey messages to Russia . Meanwhile, EU heads of state reaffirmed their “firm and unwavering support” for Ukraine and demanded a full, unconditional ceasefire from Moscow, insisting that any peace process must include Kyiv and respect existing borders .
Russia, for its part, has dismissed the idea of a ceasefire, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov describing a proposed two-stage truce as a “British bluff” in an article published on Thursday . The Kremlin’s stance was echoed in Greek media, which quoted unnamed officials rejecting the EU’s ceasefire call .
Analysts warn that the dispute over Belarusian relay stations could trigger further military action. Ukraine’s deep-strike campaigns against Russian logistics in Crimea and energy infrastructure near Moscow are expected to continue through mid-August, with Kyiv scaling drone production by 300% year-on-year . Meanwhile, the Baltic Times cautions that Europe’s security architecture is entering a phase where the line between active warfare and potential conflict zones is increasingly blurred .
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⚡ NEWSUkraine deploys interceptor drones to counter Russian Shahed attacksUkraine is deploying new kamikaze interceptor drones to defend against increasingly sophisticated and numerous Russian Shahed drones. These weapons are being used by teams in Eastern Ukraine to counter long-range attacks involving ballistic and cruise missiles.📰 #Military #Russia #Geopolitics #GeoWire
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Merz: Ukraine cannot join EU but eligible for associate membership #UkraineMerz: Ukraine cannot join EU b...
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Zelenskyy meets EU leaders at Brussels summit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with European Council President Antonio Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the EU summit in Brussels. He urged the opening of five remaining negotiating clusters and requested the first tranche of EU financial support for defense.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
EU leaders urge decisively ramped up defense by 2030 European Union leaders concluded a Brussels summit on Thursday with a call to accelerate defense preparedness "decisively ramped up" by 2030, condemning a recent Russian drone strike in Romania and urging member states to close critical capability gaps while maintaining NATO as the bedrock of continental security.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
EU demands Russian ceasefire, vows unwavering Ukraine support European Union leaders on Thursday reaffirmed their "firm and unwavering support" for Ukraine and pressed Moscow to accept a full, unconditional ceasefire, warning that the path to peace cannot be decided without Kyiv and that borders must not be changed by force.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Russia taking measures to mitigate drone strikes, Kremlin says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia is taking necessary measures to counter Ukrainian drone attacks, warning that European attempts to negotiate from a position of strength will prove futile as aerial warfare intensifies between Moscow and Kyiv.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
„Nu este bine. Guvernul de la Moscova susține că sunt prea mulți ruși cu studii superioare. Ce probleme invocă Rusia se confruntă cu un surplus de persoane cu studii superioare, iar interesul ridicat al elevilor pentru universități nu mai corespunde cerințelor pieței muncii, a declarat ministrul Educației și Științei, Valeri Falkov. În opinia sa, situația reprezintă o problemă pentru economie, relatează The Moscow Times.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
Article by Sergey Lavrov «Ukraine, Europe and Global Security», 19 June 2026
gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
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gdeltproject.org · about 3 hours ago
The secret drone operation thats changing the Ukraine war Inside Kyivs secret drone program thats hitting targets deep inside Russia.
politico.eu · about 3 hours ago
Operators from Ukraines 42nd Brigade flew a reconnaissance drone over occupied Donetsk, capturing rare aerial footage that includes the Donbas Arena. The video was recorded by the Engineer UAV crew of the brigades reconnaissance unit behind enemy lines. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus a one-week ultimatum to remove relay equipment on its territory that he says is helping Russia attack Ukraine, warning that Kyiv will otherwise intervene itself to halt the transmissions.
bluesky bot · about 3 hours ago
Russia will not achieve its aggressive objectives, and Ukraine will be a free, democratic country within EU - Braze - The Baltic Times RIGA - Russia will not achieve its aggressive goals, and Ukraine will be a free, democratic country within the European Union (EU), emphasized F......
baltic times · about 3 hours ago
Latvia will emphasize at European Council need to accelerate implementation of defense projects aimed at strengthening Eastern Flank - The Baltic Times RIGA - At the upcoming European Council meeting, Latvia will emphasize the need to accelerate the implementation of European Union (EU) defense ......
baltic times · about 3 hours ago
Rusia pierde, Occidentul câștigă. Ce înseamnă pentru NATO răcirea relațiilor Putin-Erdogan și realinierea discretă a Turciei Timp de două decenii și jumătate, ori de câte ori Guvernul turc avea o dispută cu Statele Unite și Europa, analiștii începeau să se îngrijoreze frenetic că Occidentul „pierduse Turcia. S-a întâmplat prima dată în 2003, după ce Parlamentul turc a votat împotriva acordării accesului forțelor americane pe teritoriul turc pentru invazia Irakului. S-a întâmplat din nou în 2010, când Turcia a votat împotriva intensificării sancțiunilor ONU asupra Iranului. Avertismentele au devenit și mai urgente în 2017, când Ankara a achiziționat sistemul de apărare antirachetă S-400, fabricat în Rusia, stârnind temeri că a doua putere militară a NATO se apropia de principalul adversar al alianței, se arată într-o analiză Foreign Affairs.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
Ukraine Brief — 2026-06-20Ukraines deep-strike campaigns against Crimea logistics, Moscow energy infrastructure, and Black Sea shadow fleet vessels will likely sustain operations across at least two of three axes through mid-August 2026. Moderate confidence reflects 300 percent year-on-year drone production scaling, total closure of Crimeas land approaches, and Kapotnya refinerys established strike cadence. Russian air defense reinforcement around Moscow energy nodes is the primary risk to sustained access, though consecutive Kapotnya penetrations indicate defenses have not yet adapted.Russian southern front operations will likely remain at or below current levels through the same period as logistics disruption compounds shortages the 18th Combined Arms Army cannot bypass. At least one additional UDCG member will likely commit air defense interceptors within 60 days of the June 18 Ramstein-format meeting, building on Germanys PAC-3 funding call and the G7s manufacturing license language.Polands symbolic rupture over the White Eagle revocation is very likely to leave military aid deliveries unaffected through mid-September, and no Polish political actor has proposed linking aid to the UPA naming dispute. #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
KYIV POST: UK Develops Low-Cost Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine The UK Ministry of Defence is accelerating Project Brakestop, an initiative to produce cost-effective, long-range missiles for Ukraine without relying on US parts or navigation data. Developed by MBDA, MGI Engineering, and Rotron Aerospace, the weapons are designed to carry a 225-kilogram warhead over 500 kilometers and cost approximately £400,000 per unit. #Europe #World
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Ukraines participation in next weeks reconstruction conference in Gdansk is now in doubt, Ukraine Context reports. Zelensky, most city mayors, regional heads and ministers were expected to attend.
telegram bot · about 3 hours ago
Opinion: The future of the China-US-Russia triangle after Pelosis visit to Taiwan Since February 24, 2022, the international communitys focus was concentrated entirely on the war in Ukraine and the growing Russia – West confrontation. It seemed that nothing could change the situation until the end of hostilities in Ukraine. However, on August 2 and 3, almost everyones attention shifted from Ukraine to Taiwan. As the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, stated her intention to visit Taiwan, up to half a million people were watching the trajectory of her plane on air flight tracking sites. The negative reaction of China, including the warning of President Xi during his conversation with President Biden that those who played with fire would be perished by it, created hype around this visit. Many were discussing the possibility of Chinese military jets closing the airspace over Taiwan and preventing Pelosis plane from landing in Taiwan, while some enthusiasts were even contemplating the possibility of a US-China direct military clash. As Pelosi landed in Taiwan and met with the Taiwanese President, the global social media was full of amateur assessments about the strategic victory of the US and the confirmation of the US global hegemony. However, as the dust settles down, and information noise and manipulation eventually decreases, a more serious assessment is needed to understand the real consequences of this visit.
commonspace · about 3 hours ago
This small kamikaze helicopter defends Ukraine from Shahed drones Russias long-range attacks on Ukraine usually involve a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on the Iranian Shahed design, are getting faster, more sophisticated, and more numerous – but since last summer Ukraine has been deploying a powerful new weapon in defending against them: the interceptor drone. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg spent a day with one of the teams using them to defend the skies over Eastern Ukraine.
france24 · about 3 hours ago
Putins war trap and the potential price of peace An economy fueled by fighting. From TV screens to classrooms, an all-pervading narrative of civilizational confrontation with the West. Thousands of war-scarred soldiers, some of them violent convicts sprung from prison to fight in the bloodiest battles in Ukraine, returning to cities and towns across Russia.
lrt · about 3 hours ago