The Federal Prosecutor's Office of Germany has charged three people suspected of spying for Russia. They were instructed to spy on a former Ukrainian soldier, possibly with the aim of killing him.
A contract has been signed with Diehl Defence for the production of IRIS-T systems and missiles for them. Germany will finance the purchase of Ukrainian long-range equipment and medical equipment.
The SBU has notified a Russian soldier of suspicion of shooting two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk direction. He was taken prisoner after the battle, and now he faces life imprisonment.
In the Poltava region, a school bus with 10 children drove into a ditch. Boys aged 6-7 were injured. The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Journalists from Danwatch have found plans for 11 Russian nuclear weapon storage facilities in tender documentation. Details of fortifications have been revealed, as well as the involvement of European brands in the modernization of Russian bases.
The number of refugees in Germany reached 3. 45 million, a third from Ukraine. 108,000 Ukrainians arrived in a year, with a total of about 1.2 million.
Scientists have discovered 20,000-year-old whale bone tools in Spain. The find indicates a close connection between ancient people and the marine environment.
The USA and Great Britain are conducting joint military exercises in Norway. The goal is to deter Russian aggression and integrate Finland and Sweden into NATO.
Donald Trump stated that Putin is "playing with fire," hinting at consequences for the Russian Federation. Trump also added that he is the one restraining the onset of sufficiently "bad things" for Russia.
A red alert has been declared in Mumbai due to the earliest monsoon in many years. The southwest monsoon provides 70-80% of the annual rainfall in South Asia.
The Kremlin spokesman said that negotiations on resolving the war in Ukraine are at an initial stage. He also reacted to the lifting of restrictions on the range of Western weapons.
Samsung Electronics Co. plans to invest in the American company Exo Imaging Inc., which develops medical equipment and software. The amount of investment may reach 100 million dollars.
The Ministry of Defense will update the product catalog for the Armed Forces, adding new items such as cupcakes and halva, and replacing chilled products with frozen ones to optimize the range.
Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.
The Russian Federation announces the preparation of a memorandum on Russia's war in Ukraine. Moscow is waiting for a counter-document from Kyiv to agree on the terms of the ceasefire.
Ukraine will receive funds for 1. 5 years to purchase weapons, repair equipment and implement defense projects. Funding is provided under the ERA initiative.
In April 2025, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU increased by 1. 3%. Hybrids occupied the largest market share – 35%, and electric vehicles showed positive dynamics.
The United Kingdom and the EU are trying to agree on the terms of a defense agreement, despite disagreements over financial contributions and access to the EU defense fund. The security of Europe is at stake.
Ukraine strives to be part of the NATO summit in The Hague, hoping for strong decisions. Sybiha emphasized the importance of allied unity amid Russian air terror.
Putin said that companies that have not left Russia, but are acting against it, should be "strangled. " He added that Russia had provided them with favorable conditions.
As part of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, Ukraine returned soldiers from 46 units that were not on the lists. Russia has long blocked the return of these soldiers.
It will become known in the near future whether the US will change its policy towards Russia. Russian air strikes prove that it is not ready for a ceasefire, said the Latvian Ambassador to NATO.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to discuss future technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Friedrich Merz plans to inform about the new package of EU sanctions against Russia.
Pentagon calls on African countries to increase their capacity for independence. The US is reducing its military presence, while China and Russia are strengthening their role in the region.
Rafael Nadal officially said goodbye to tennis at the Roland Garros tournament. He was accompanied by sports legends: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, 5757 citizens have already returned from Russian captivity. The Coordination Headquarters is preparing the next exchanges.
The Israel Defense Forces have deployed all of their regular infantry and armored brigades in the Gaza Strip. Israel is preparing to step up its offensive against Hamas.
The third stage of the exchange took place, with 303 Ukrainian soldiers returning home, including 70 defenders of Mariupol. In total, 1,000 Ukrainians have returned home in three days.
A Russian attack damaged the building of the State Tax Inspectorate in Mykolaiv region, where the largest Service Center is located. The explosive wave shattered windows, doors and damaged walls, but no people were injured.
The jury of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival has announced the winners. The main prize was awarded to a film by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, and the Grand Prix went to a melodrama by Joachim Trier.
