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Russia Targeting, Breaching Western Organizations Aiding Ukraine: CISA Joint Advisory
Organizations from 13 nations have been targeted, including those in the United States, Germany, and France.
Putin Says Russia Creating ‘Buffer Zone’ Along Ukrainian Border
The Russian president says the military is working to suppress enemy firing points as part of new border security push.
Romanian Court Rejects Defeated Presidential Candidate’s Call to Annul Election
George Simion, a conservative, had alleged that the vote had been subjected to meddling by France and Moldova.
Polish Navy Drives Off Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessel Seen Near Baltic Sea Power Cable
Poland’s defense minister said a patrol flight had frightened off the ship, which then made for a Russian port.
German Finance Minister Optimistic About US Ties After Bessent Meeting
Leaders at the Group of Seven ministerial meeting sought to negotiate Trump’s U.S. tariffs.
Starmer Signs Chagos Islands Deal After Court Throws Out Injunction
The legal action was brought by two Chagossian women who have criticized the lack of consultation with the community during the negotiations.
Ukraine’s War Tactics Evolve Weekly—Why Isn’t Australia Keeping Up? General Asks
Australia’s defence establishment ‘lacks a robust learning and adaptation culture suited to the pace of change in the 21st century,’ Mick Ryan warns.
Easter Cyberattack Will Cost British Retailer Marks & Spencer $400 Million
The ‘highly sophisticated and targeted’ hacking over the holiday weekend could take a toll of one-third of the company’s profits in 2025 and 2026.
Former Ukrainian Official Sanctioned by US Shot Dead Outside Madrid School
Spanish authorities confirmed an ongoing investigation is underway into the May 21 shooting of Andriy Portnov, a former aide to a former Ukrainian president.
European Council to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria, EU Foreign Policy Chief Says
The European Council confirmed the move while calling on Syria’s new leadership to safeguard the rights of minority groups.
Losing Romanian Presidential Candidate Challenges Result in Court
Conservative George Simion came first in the initial round of voting before losing to Nicusor Dan in the runoff on May 18.
Macron, Merz Call on EU to Scrap Supply Chain Sustainability Law
French businesses want to indefinitely delay a directive requiring large companies to monitor their global suppliers for human rights and environmental abuses.
EU to Review Trade Agreement With Israel in Response to Gaza Offensive
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected EU criticism and said it ’reflects a total misunderstanding of the complex reality Israel is facing.’
Senate Confirms Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France
The real estate mogul and father of Trump’s son-in-law was confirmed in a 51-45 vote.
London and EU Announce Fresh Sanctions on Moscow
The UK and the EU went ahead with the move without waiting for Washington to join them, just a day after Trump and Putin spoke with each other by phone.
Hungarian Parliament Approves ICC Withdrawal Bill
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his intention to leave the court’s jurisdiction last month as he welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyhu to Hungary.
Russia Fines Apple $131,000 for ‘LGBT Propaganda’ and Content Violations
A Moscow court has hit Apple with fines tied to alleged promotion of ‘non-traditional sexual relations’ and failure to remove banned content.
Vance Says Putin Lacks Exit Strategy in Ukraine War
Vance suggested Putin may not know how to bring the Ukraine war to a close, as Trump pressed the Russian leader to agree to a cease-fire in a high-stakes call.
Russia, Ukraine to Immediately Restart Cease-Fire Talks, Trump Says After Call With Putin
Trump announced that he had plans to hold back-to-back calls with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, in a bid to end the war.
