Russia has drastically increased its aerial attacks on Ukraine, battering the country with an ever-increasing number of missile and drone attacks. June saw 5,337 exploding Shahed drones unleashed upon Ukraine, smashing the previous record of 4,198 in March, according to the Ukrainian Air Force and Dragon Capital.

Donald Trump has halted a number of key weapons shipments to Ukraine over concerns American stockpiles are running too low. Despite the military aid being promised to Kyiv under Joe Biden, a recent Pentagon review found that levels of at least three types of weaponry were dwindling.

The Trump administration has halted the delivery of certain military firepower to Ukraine over concerns that US stockpiles were dropping too low. The White House on Tuesday confirmed that 155mm

Day War" between Iran and Israel continues to draw international attention, including from the White House, Russian President Vladimir Putin has seized on the opportunity to fuel new momentum for his ongoing war in Ukraine.

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.

The Russian president dismisses a temporary ceasefire and warns that the solution must be "long-term". Emmanuel Macron has had his first video conference contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022. The French president has emphasized his "unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine" and has called on the Russian president for "a ceasefire as soon as possible" and "the start of negotiations for a solid and