Russia says it intercepted about 300 Ukrainian drones as Moscow airports briefly suspend operations
Russia said it intercepted about 300 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight, including nearly 60 heading towards Moscow, in one of the largest reported cross-border drone attacks of the war. The capital's airports briefly suspended operations during the attack, according to the report. At the same time, a Russian drone strike killed three members of one family, including a 13-year-old boy, in Ukraine's northern Sumy region.The figures were given by Russian authorities, who said the drones were downed in multiple parts of the country. The Moscow-related disruption was temporary, but it affected airport operations at a time when the city... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukrainian strikes kill four and hit Krasnodar
Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea have suspended public fuel sales after a new wave of Ukrainian strikes on oil and logistics targets. The move comes as the peninsula continues to face shortages and rationing linked to attacks on supply routes in Russian-occupied territory. Governor Sergey Aksyonov said individuals and businesses would be turned away from petrol stations, with fuel reserved for government agencies responsible for Crimea's functioning and security.Aksyonov said four people were killed and 28 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot in Kerch overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had also hit a logistics facility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv as Zelenskyy warns of a possible massive attack
Russian glide bombs and aerial strikes hit the Ukrainian cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv on Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 20, according to local officials. The attacks added to a day of renewed violence across Ukraine as warnings grew that Russia could be preparing a larger assault. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that people should pay close attention to air raid alerts.In Zaporizhzhia, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said Russian forces used glide bombs in an attack that killed five people and injured 11 others. He said the strikes destroyed and damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 21:04 LONDON
Zelenskyy gives Belarus one-week ultimatum over alleged drone-guidance equipment
Ukraine's president has given Belarus one week to shut down relay equipment on the border that Kyiv says is helping guide Russian drone attacks. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the equipment should be removed immediately and warned that Ukraine would act if Minsk does not comply. He made the remarks during a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday.Zelenskyy said there are relay stations on towers along the border and questioned why Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka had not taken them down. He said a week would be enough time to deal with the issue and linked the demand to civilian harm in Ukraine.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
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Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards amid World War Two memory dispute
Top Ukrainian officials have said they will return Polish awards after Poland stripped President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of its highest honour in a dispute over World War Two massacres and the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The move marks a fresh diplomatic rift between two countries that have remained close allies since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It also brings a long-running historical argument back into the centre of bilateral relations.Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's ambassador to Warsaw, Vasyl Bodnar, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that they would relinquish awards bestowed by Poland. Budanov said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 14:05 LONDON
Moscow refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home as death toll rises
A Ukrainian drone attack on Thursday struck an oil refinery in south-east Moscow, with smoke visible across the city and damage also reported to shopping centres and residential buildings. The incident was described as one of the largest aerial assaults on the Moscow region since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It also marked another sign that the war is reaching deeper into the Russian capital and its surrounding area.According to the governor of the Moscow region, an eight-year-old girl was killed in a fire caused by one of the drone strikes. The supporting report says the refinery was hit during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
US reviews force presence in Europe as NATO tensions deepen in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of the American force posture in Europe, sharpening pressure on NATO allies during a meeting in Brussels. He told counterparts the review would test whether Europe is moving quickly enough to take primary responsibility for its own defence. The remarks came as Washington continues to send mixed signals about the future size of its military footprint on the continent.Hegseth said the review would be a "real review" and suggested that some countries would "fail" while others would "pass with flying colours". He also criticised allies for not giving US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 05:31 LONDON
Zelensky urges fast-track EU membership for Ukraine at summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the European Union to put Ukraine on a fast-track path to membership, telling an EU summit that Europe's future security is being shaped by the defence of his country. He said Ukraine deserved a place in the bloc and argued that the best guarantee for Europe's future would be to grant Kyiv accelerated accession. His remarks were delivered in a video message posted on X and addressed to leaders gathered for the summit.Zelensky said every democratic nation in Europe deserved to be in the EU and argued that Ukraine had paid a higher price... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 01:02 LONDON
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Moscow uses Russian Houses in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows
An investigation has found that Russian cultural centres in Africa are being used to help recruit people for the war in Ukraine. The report says the network of so-called Russian Houses has been linked to efforts to draw in recruits across the continent. The findings point to a wider campaign that extends beyond the battlefield and into public-facing institutions.The investigation was published on 18 June 2026 and focuses on how the centres are being used in practice. It says the Russian Houses are part of a broader Russian presence abroad and are being used to support recruitment efforts. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:05 LONDON
Modi meets Zelenskyy at G7 summit in Evian, says India will be on side of peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian on Wednesday, in a bilateral encounter focused on trade, industrial projects and wider cooperation. Modi said India would "always be on the side of peace", according to remarks he posted after the meeting. Zelenskyy said the two countries have "great potential for cooperation" and that their teams would work through the details of expanding it.The meeting came as India and Ukraine discussed restoring trade ties to pre-war levels and broadening industrial collaboration. Modi said the talks reviewed different aspects of bilateral... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 23:33 LONDON
G7 closes in France with united pressure on Russia over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains had ended as a success, describing the three-day meeting as a moment of unity and real cooperation among the leaders. He said the group had agreed that Russia had shown no serious willingness to make peace in Ukraine. Macron also said the G7 was remobilising to increase pressure on Moscow.The remarks came as the summit closed on Wednesday after discussions that also covered the Middle East and artificial intelligence. Macron said the talks had moved beyond months of disagreements and fragmentation, and he framed the outcome as a sign that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
Belarus opposition urges EU to stop alumina exports to Russia
The exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has called on the European Union to end alumina exports to Russia, saying raw materials that could help Moscow build weapons should be stopped. She made the appeal in remarks ahead of a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. Her comments were linked to allegations that alumina from Ireland's Aughinish refinery may be reaching Russian weapons systems.Tsikhanouskaya said she was grateful for the work of investigative media that had raised the allegations, and argued that the EU should close loopholes that allow resources to reach Russia. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:38 LONDON
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Finland lifts ban on nuclear weapons under new defence law
Finland has passed legislation removing a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons, in a move that broadens what the country can legally allow on its territory for national defence. The change means nuclear arms can now be imported, transported, supplied and possessed under Finnish law. The government has said Finland will not host any nuclear weapons at present.The legislation replaces restrictions linked to the 1987 Nuclear Energy Act, which had prohibited nuclear weapons on Finnish soil. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said the earlier law created an awkward situation for Finland, which became a NATO member in April 2023. The new rules... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
Russian anti-Putin artist shot dead in Poland as Tusk calls killing likely political
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The killing took place in eastern Poland on Monday, and Polish officials say the artist was shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman armed with a handgun. Two Belarusian citizens were briefly detained in connection with the case and later released, according to officials.Tusk said there were "all indications" that the death was a political murder, and added that if it was commissioned by Russia it would have an international dimension. Polish officials said Skrepetsky, whose real name was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 13:59 LONDON
Russian warship warning shots near UK-flagged yacht in Channel as Starmer calls incident reckless
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described as "reckless" the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate near a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel. The incident took place on Tuesday about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters, according to statements from the British and Russian defence ministries. Starmer said the episode was "deeply concerning" but did not amount to anything more sinister, while stressing that Russia remains aggressive across Europe.The Russian Ministry of Defence said the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after its crew spotted the yacht Bright Future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
G7 in France backs more air defence and long-range support for Ukraine as sanctions tighten
G7 leaders meeting in France have agreed to step up military support for Ukraine, including more air defence systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities. The statement says the group remains committed to what it called "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also says the leaders are ready to consider extending licences to help increase Ukraine's own military production.The new language adds detail to the summit's Ukraine discussions and follows earlier signs of concern about Donald Trump's position. The statement also says the G7 will increase pressure on the Russian war economy and strengthen sanctions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
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Ukraine deploys AI-powered interceptor drones against Russian attacks
Ukraine is fielding AI-assisted interceptor drones as Russia intensifies large-scale aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. At a test site in a pine forest in central Ukraine, engineers recently demonstrated the P1-Sun Long, described as one of the country's first AI-assisted interceptor drones. The system is designed to identify and destroy Shahed-type drones used by Russian forces, and was shown tracking a replica target before moving into position for an attack.The development comes as Ukraine faces repeated waves of drones and missiles that have put heavy pressure on its air-defence network. Ukrainian officials have said Russia recently launched more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
Mondelez chief defends staying in Russia as Ukraine war taxes draw criticism
The chief executive of Mondelez has defended the company's decision to keep operating in Russia, saying it was the "right decision" after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Dirk Van de Put said the move was intended to protect thousands of jobs and avoid the risk of the Kremlin taking control of the company's local operations. He also acknowledged that he was "not pleased" that taxes paid in Russia are helping fund the war.Van de Put made the comments in an in-depth interview, where he said the company had tried to remain neutral in the conflict. He said Mondelez... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
Russia's shadow fleet used to evade sanctions and support hybrid operations
Russia is using a so-called shadow fleet of tankers to keep oil moving by sea despite Western sanctions, according to the supplied material. The vessels are described as carrying millions of barrels of crude to buyers seeking lower prices while avoiding restrictions linked to Moscow's war in Ukraine. The same network is also said to be connected to espionage and sabotage activity against NATO countries and undersea infrastructure.The row says the Kremlin has claimed Russia is "imune" to sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on two of the country's largest oil companies. It adds that the shadow fleet has expanded sharply... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
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