Putin calls Zelensky illegitimate. He’s describing himself.

The Russian dictator’s obsession reveals exactly what occupies his own subconscious.

By Vladimir Kara-Murza

EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live

G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit The G7 summit host, France’s president Emmanuel Macron, also condemned the attack on the Unesco-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. In a post on X, he said that “nothing justifies this attack on our universal heritage.” ...

By Jakub Krupa

Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack

Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack

Commander of 19th Army Corps: Russia does not control any part of Kostiantynivka, there's only around 123 Russian troops in the city

According to estimates by the 19th Army Corps, around 123 Russian troops are likely to be present in the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast.

By VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

EU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing

The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the bloc has verified reports that China’s military has been “training Russian military personnel to fight in Ukraine”, a development that could deepen tensions between the two sides. Kallas, speaking after chairing a meeting of the EU’s 27 foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday, said that the EU was “carefully assessing the implications” of the assessment, adding that the ministers had agreed to sanction several Chinese entities during th...

By Finbarr Bermingham

Mysterious Russian-speaking handler orchestrated arson attack on Keir Starmer’s former home

Ukrainian builder Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was recruited by a Russian speaking Telegram account known as ‘El Money’

By Amy-Clare Martin

Ukraine weighs damage to historic cathedral after Russian strike causes blaze

Russia fires 70 missiles, 611 drones at Kyiv in massive assault

Russia unleashed a massive overnight aerial assault with 70 missiles and over 600 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv retaliated, striking a Russian oil facility and a major chemical plant. Both nations reported successful strikes on military and industrial sites, highlighting an escalating long-range warfare strategy as the conflict continues.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Video: Russian Strikes Set Kyiv's 1,000-Year-Old Monastery Complex Ablaze

Flames were seen coming out of the ancient buildings, including the Dormition Cathedral.

Ambassador Formosa visits the Kiev monastery damaged by Russian attacks

(ANSA) - ROMA, 15 GIU - Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Tetyana Berezhna and the diplomatic corps, visited the Pechersk Lavra complex in Kyiv, the cave monastery struck last night by Russian airstrikes. The monastic citadel, founded in 1051, is among the oldest testimonies to Slavic Christianity; with its numerous cathedrals, structures, and catacombs, it constitutes a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has suffered extensive damage. ...

By ANSA

Zelensky says he offered to meet with Putin at the G7 summit. Putin did not respond.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he offered Russian President Vladimir Putin a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Reuters reported. Zelensky made the remarks to journalists during a visit to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

Marcos, Putin to explore mutual interests

President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will explore ways to further strengthen the two countries’ cooperation in “areas of mutual interest” during their meeting in Kazan this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

By Helen Flores

At least 11 dead, iconic Kyiv cathedral burns in new Russian strikes

At least 11 people were killed and a landmark cathedral was set ablaze after Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s largest cities overnight, Ukrainian...

FM Sybiha at EU Council: ballistic missile defense should become shared European priority

A joint European ballistic missile defense system should serve as the strategic response to Russian terror.

Zelensky says had proposed Putin meeting at G7

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he had proposed a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin at the G7 in France, but that Moscow was "not ready" for it. The post Zelensky says had proposed Putin meeting at G7 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

At least 11 people have been killed in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine that set a major religious landmark in Kyiv on fire, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Russian strike sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze as nine die in attacks

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine people across Ukraine overnight and damaged one of the country's most important religious landmarks, as a large-scale assault struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and other regions. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in the capital and five rescue workers died in Kharkiv after a second strike hit emergency crews responding to an earlier attack. The barrage also set fire to the Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNES...