WorldOpinion shifts: support for continued war declines, as does faith in NATO and EU.
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Nordic countries unite on new major aid package for Ukraine
The Nordics"We stand by their side for as long as it takes, aid package after aid package", promises Swedish Integration Minister Simona Mohamsson.
Greene: Ukraine support a betrayal of the American people
World"American taxpayers don't want to pay to murder people in some foreign country", states the Republican congresswoman.
Russia rules out talks between Putin and Zelensky without final agreement
World"There’s no point in meeting only to begin negotiations from square one", says Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin's lead negotiator.
Ukraine’s parliament passes law undermining anti-corruption efforts
WorldThe independence of the country's two central anti-corruption agencies is being restricted while large sums sent from the West are feared to disappear.
Russian drone swarms break through Ukrainian air defenses at record pace
WorldThe hit frequency has tripled during the spring while the Ukrainian defense is overwhelmed by new swarm tactics and modified drones.
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Hungary wants EU sanctions on Ukrainian forced conscription officers
EuropeHungarian Foreign Minister demands that those responsible must be held accountable for the murder and brutal assault of people who refused to go to war.
North Korea declares “full support” for Russia
WorldRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Kim Jong-Un on Saturday.
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War hawk: Trump will send “record amounts of weapons” to Ukraine
WorldThe Trump administration is signaling a "major statement" about Russia during the day.
Ukraine reports record civilian casualties in June
WorldAt least 232 civilians were killed and 1,343 injured during the month primarily as a result of Russian missile attacks, according to a new UN report that testifies to an escalation.
Majority of Ukrainians want peace through compromise
WorldOnly a fifth of the population advocates continuing the war to reclaim previously lost territories.
95 percent of Hungarians reject Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe"Now there were 2.2 million of us standing in their way, saying that this is not the way forward", declares Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
A war without end – financed by you
AnalysisSwedish taxpayers are forced to fund an endless war in Ukraine – while war profiteers line their pockets.
Russia: Kiev and London planning false flag attacks
WorldStaged “Russian” attacks on American ships are being pointed to as one of several options for sabotaging the peace talks.
Hockey legend Ovechkin added to Ukrainian “kill list”
SportSeveral critics of the regime and opposition politicians listed on Mirotvorets were assassinated shortly afterwards or died in unclear circumstances.
Ukraine’s ex-prime minister: US has given the go-ahead to oust Zelensky
World"He will request protection, most likely from special forces, but they will not make such sacrifices for him", Mykola Azarov assesses.
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Trump: Zelensky gave Putin reason to bomb Ukraine to pieces
WorldAfter Ukraine attacked Russian nuclear bombers deep inside Russian territory, a strong response and escalation was expected, says the US President.
Thousands rally in London to oppose welfare cuts
EuropeIn their speeches, the organizers called for the country's resources to be directed to healthcare, housing and education.
Large-scale Ukrainian attack on Russian air bases
WorldDuring the night of Sunday, at least five military airfields deep inside Russia were reportedly attacked.
Russia plans large buffer zone in Ukraine
WorldMeanwhile, the war is escalating - here's the latest on developments.
USA signs mineral deal with Ukraine
World"A good international deal on joint investment in the development and restoration of Ukraine between the governments of the United States and Ukraine", says Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Putin: The entire Kursk region has been retaken
World"The enemy’s complete rout in the borderline Kursk Region creates conditions for further successful operations by our troops in other major frontline areas", declares the Russian President.
Ukrainian child soldiers praised by German state media
World"Secret military camps across the country are teaching kids the art of war", DW's reporter declares, noting that "today's children may just be tomorrow's soldiers".
Comment: The military-industrial complex excels
SwedenJenny Piper: The military-industrial complex is using Ukraine as a playground and has no interest in stopping the suffering it has created.
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