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During a massive Russian strike on Kyiv on June 17, 62-year-old American volunteer Fred Grandy died. He arrived in Ukraine in May, devastated by the US's turning away from the war, and wanted to help.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is trying to save Iran's nuclear program. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions and cooperation to counter aggressive regimes. This was agreed upon at the G7 summit in Canada.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to meet with Vladimir Putin for a real ceasefire, emphasizing the exceeding of constitutional powers by the Russian president. Ukraine strives to end the war and needs sanctions, diplomacy, and security.

US President Donald Trump will decide on possible strikes against Iran within two weeks. The decision depends on the chances of success of negotiations with Tehran. The Iranian leadership has warned the US about serious consequences of military intervention.

Apple and Meta will not face immediate sanctions for non-compliance with EU digital rules. Financial penalties will only be applied after prior analysis, not automatically, after a sixty-day grace period.

US President Donald Trump sees the necessity of shutting down Iran's nuclear facility in Fordow due to the risk of rapid weapons production. He approved attack plans, but the final decision on the strike has not yet been made.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the NATO summit in The Hague and will meet with the Secretary General of the Alliance and European leaders. Zelenskyy's participation will involve changes in diplomatic rank to avoid awkward encounters with Trump.

Israel's Defense Minister said Ali Khamenei "should not continue to exist" after Iranian missiles damaged a hospital and injured over 200 people.

The High Court of Malaysia has issued a temporary court injunction against Telegram over content that undermines trust in state institutions and threatens public harmony. The regulator accuses the platform of ignoring warnings about harmful publications.

US President Donald Trump stated that The Wall Street Journal journalists have no idea about his plans regarding Iran. This is a response to the publication's report about approving a strike on Iran without a final order.

For the first time since 2011, Syria has made an international bank transfer via SWIFT, opening the door for similar operations. This marks a significant step towards the country's reintegration into the global financial system amid the lifting of EU sanctions.

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to review the ban on chrysotile asbestos, rejecting the Biden administration's 2024 decision. This carcinogenic material may be allowed for production again.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.

Spain will not support NATO's proposal to raise the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. The country considers the current 2% sufficient and will block the plan at the summit in The Hague.

Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.

In 2024, at least 975 people were executed in Iran, the highest number since 2015. The majority of executions (52%) were related to drug offenses.

Israeli officials are considering options other than airstrikes on Iran, including a special forces raid on the uranium enrichment facility in Fordo. While US President Donald Trump doubts the effectiveness of bombs against fortified targets, Israel is preparing to act alone.

North Korea is supplying Russia with weapons and soldiers, receiving modern technologies and resources in return. Iran, which provides drones, does not see mutual benefit, remaining vulnerable to attacks.

Brent and WTI oil futures fell on Thursday. Investors are awaiting signals from the US regarding the Iran-Israel conflict and the Fed's decision on interest rates.

Iran will strike everywhere if the US intervenes in the conflict. Tehran also stated that it would not negotiate under the threat of bombing.

The US State Department has resumed the process of issuing student visas, requiring applicants to provide access to social media. The goal is to identify hostile attitudes towards the USA. New applicants who refuse may be denied a visa.

Putin announced his readiness to meet with Zelensky at the final stage of negotiations on Ukraine. According to him, Russia aims for the earliest possible peaceful settlement of the conflict.

US President Donald Trump approved plans to attack Iran, but is delaying its implementation, observing Tehran's reaction to its nuclear program. This concerns the uranium enrichment plant in Fordow.

The Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, and Great Britain, as well as the head of EU diplomacy, will hold talks with Iran in Geneva. The main goal is to guarantee the use of the nuclear program exclusively for civilian purposes.

The NATO summit in The Hague will last only two and a half hours due to Trump's desire to shorten meetings. Zelensky was invited, but with a diplomatic demotion to avoid meetings with Trump.

Japan plans to evacuate approximately 90 citizens and their family members from Iran by land to Azerbaijan due to airport closures. The government is considering sending a Self-Defense Force transport plane to a base in Djibouti.

Donald Trump did not give a clear answer regarding the US's potential participation in Israeli strikes on targets in Iran. He stated that Iran has many problems and wants to negotiate.

The visit of a high-ranking WHO official to Russia is seen as the aggressor's return to the international arena. Political scientist Oleg Lisny believes that this indicates the need to reform international organizations to meet modern challenges.

The U. S. President's emergency command aircraft, Boeing E-4B, made a four-hour flight from Louisiana to Maryland under the unusual call sign ORDER01. This has led to speculation about a connection with the escalation in the Middle East.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump's call for unconditional surrender and threatened the US with irreparable damage in case of military intervention.