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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there are 695,000 Russian military personnel on the territory of Ukraine. In the Sumy direction, the enemy advanced 200 meters, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed them back 200-400 meters.

US President's Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, met with Alexander Lukashenka in Minsk. International and regional issues, as well as Belarusian-American relations, were discussed.

The Trump administration demands Asian allies, including South Korea, spend up to 5% of GDP on defense. This could lead to significant increases in defense budgets and disputes over their military presence.

Toyota Motor Corporation plans to raise prices on some Toyota and Lexus car models in the US, starting next month. This increase, averaging $270 and $208 respectively, is part of a regular price review taking into account market conditions and competition.

Pakistan's government has nominated Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "crucial leadership" in de-escalating the conflict between India and Pakistan. However, India denies US mediation, claiming the ceasefire was achieved through direct talks.

A US federal court has indefinitely blocked the Donald Trump administration's ban on accepting international students at Harvard University. This decision extends the temporary injunction issued after the Trump administration revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

Donald Trump announced successful mediation in concluding a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, which had been at war for decades. Representatives of the countries will arrive in Washington for the final signing of the agreement.

The Donald Trump administration is laying off more than 600 Voice of America employees, reducing the staff to fewer than 200 people. This is part of a broader plan to cut funding for federal media organizations, which the White House justifies as combating "radical propaganda".

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plans to visit Moscow on June 23 for talks with Vladimir Putin. This meeting will take place after Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump announced "minor progress" in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, calling himself a "peacemaker. " He also set a two-week deadline for Iran regarding the nuclear deal.

According to new polls, US President Donald Trump's approval rating is declining. The RealClearPolitics average shows that as of June 17, 46.5% approve of his performance, while 51% disapprove.

Spain is blocking a new NATO agreement to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, as demanded by Donald Trump. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez considers the commitment "unreasonable and counterproductive," which has angered other members of the Alliance.

European and Iranian foreign ministers met to assess Tehran's readiness for talks on a new, strengthened nuclear deal. This happened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the United States expressing readiness for direct contacts with Iran.

The German military considers Russia to be an "existential threat" to the country and Europe, according to a new strategic document from the Bundeswehr. The document indicates that the Kremlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade.

Over 13 million people in Africa could contract malaria due to reduced funding for the U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). International aid budgets are under increasing pressure.

The European Union will not lower the price cap on Russian oil due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The proposal to lower the price from $60 to $45 per barrel has been postponed due to market instability.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials met with Trump administration officials. The meeting took place amid US deliberations on possibly joining strikes on Iran.

Iran's Fordow nuclear facility is located deep in the mountains for protection against attacks. The US is considering a plan to use the 14-ton GBU-57 "bunker buster," capable of penetrating thick layers of protection, but a wave of attacks would be needed to completely destroy the facility.

These aircraft are command posts for managing the Armed Forces during nuclear war, protected from nuclear explosion, have strategic communication systems, and ensure vital activity on board for a long time.

The Trump administration has intensified its monitoring of pro-Iranian groups in the U. S. amid consideration of possible strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Law enforcement agencies have increased surveillance of cells linked to "Hezbollah" after Israel's "Nation of Lions" operation began.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported damage to key buildings at the nuclear facility in Khondab, Iran, as a result of Israeli strikes. It was noted that the distillation plant was also affected, while the IAEA continues to monitor the situation.

13-year-old Arabella Kushner surprised with her dress choice for a visit to the White House, wearing her mother Ivanka Trump's outfit worth over $2,000. This stylish look was chosen for the swearing-in ceremony of her grandfather Charles Kushner as the US Ambassador to France and Monaco.

US President Donald Trump relies more on a narrow circle of advisers when making decisions about military action in Iran. He also consults with many outside the White House.

US intelligence believes that Iran has not made a final decision on creating nuclear weapons, but is close to it. Tehran may accelerate the process in case of an attack or the killing of its leader.

EU countries have agreed to increase the European Investment Bank's annual lending limit to €100 billion and triple financing for the defense industry. The bank also plans to invest €70 billion in technological innovation and renewable energy sources.

A federal appeals court in San Francisco has allowed the use of National Guard troops for protests. Trump's decision was called likely legal, but not final.

Brent crude oil prices have cut their gains and fallen by almost $2 after the US postponed a decision on the conflict between Israel and Iran. Brent crude is heading for its third week of rising prices.

European officials are trying to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, and the United States is considering its decision on the conflict within two weeks. The situation remains dangerous, but there is a window for a diplomatic solution.

Gold prices fell by 0. 5%, heading for their first weekly decline in three weeks. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have reduced demand for the safe-haven asset, while the Fed's inflation warnings have increased the likelihood of fewer rate cuts.

The European Union is making progress in trade negotiations with the United States on the eve of the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for the introduction of new customs duties on July 9. The bloc is ready to take measures to protect its economic interests in the absence of a mutually acceptable solution.