7 Ukrainian children returned from Russian-occupied territory

Seven Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from Russian-occupied areas of Kherson Oblast, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on June 21, writes The Kyiv Independent.

Turkey wildfire kills 12 and devastates flocks

A huge wildfire killed 12 people and injured more than 75 as it ripped through Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast, the health minister said, AFP reports.

Donald Trump receives a significant financial donation from billionaire Timothy Mellon

Billionaire Timothy Mellon donated $50 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump as part of a major influx of funding that helped the former president’s campaign outraise President Joe Biden in May, writes Forbes.

USA Prioritizes Ukraine in Rocket Deliveries, Postpones Others

The United States of America (USA) is modifying the priority of rocket deliveries purchased through contracts with other states – postponing them by 16 months – and will supply the rockets coming off the production line to Ukraine, announced the White House in a statement.

Greece on High Alert: Wildfire Risk Shuts Parks

Greek Civil Protection declared a state of high alert in Athens today due to an extremely high risk of wildfires. As a result, authorities have ordered the closure of surrounding parks and forests.

Ukraine's Right to Self-Defence: US Weapons Authorised for Russian Targets

The Ukrainian armed forces are authorised to use weapons supplied by the United States to target military installations across Russian territory, not limited to those near the Kharkiv region.

Mark Rutte Named Next NATO Secretary General

Mark Rutte will be the next Secretary General of NATO, after all 32 members of the alliance agreed that the Dutch Prime Minister will succeed Jens Stoltenberg. Hungary and Slovakia announced on Tuesday that they no longer oppose Mark Rutte's appointment as NATO leader.

Romania Sends Patriot System to Bolster Ukraine's Defence

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, sent a message of thanks to Romania and the leader at Cotroceni, Klaus Iohannis, for the decision to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine.

Germany Reaffirms Support for Moldova's EU Integration Path

On the eve of the first intergovernmental conference marking the official launch of accession negotiations, Germany reiterated its support for the Republic of Moldova's European integration path.

Hajj Pilgrimage Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 Amid Intense Heat

The death toll at the great Muslim pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which took place under intense heat, has exceeded one thousand, according to a report by AFP based on data provided by various countries.

Seventh Attack on DTEK Plant Amid Ongoing Russian Strikes

The Ukrainian energy company DTEK reports that, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, the Russian army fired on one of the company’s thermal power plants.

US and key allies debating what commitment to give on Ukraine joining NATO at upcoming summit

The United States and several key allies, including the United Kingdom, are actively debating how strongly to commit to Ukraine’s NATO membership at the alliance’s upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, with the US facing criticism from a variety of European countries for not being willing to go as far as several – especially those close to Russia’s border – would like, according to multiple US and European sources familiar with the discussions, CNN reports.