Yulia Navalnaya received the Bavarian SPD's European Prize for her steadfast resistance to Russia's authoritarian regime and advocacy for human rights.
President Zelensky proposes a National Pantheon and an 'Order of Europe' to honor Ukrainian heroes amid diplomatic tensions with Poland over historical commemorations.
The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor facing ongoing security challenges.
The Communist Party of Austria won a second consecutive victory in Graz’s municipal elections by focusing on pragmatic housing policies and moderate rhetoric, challenging traditional party dynamics.
Polish opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine's EU accession talks, citing historical disputes and economic concerns amid rising bilateral tensions.
US forces conducted air strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in response to drone attacks on commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Russian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions overnight, injuring two and triggering fires amid ongoing hostilities.
Russia's aviation fuel imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold amid domestic refinery disruptions and export bans, prompting strategic shifts in energy supply management.
The US conducted airstrikes on Iranian military sites after Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global trade routes.
Finland has amended its atomic energy law to lift the ban on nuclear weapons import and storage, strengthening its defense posture amid NATO integration and regional security challenges.
German authorities have granted asylum to Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny after a three-year legal battle marked by refusals and advocacy efforts.
Russia closes Romanian Consulate in St. Petersburg, responding to Romania's closure of the Russian Consulate in Constanța following a drone incident in Galați, Romania.