Europe
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Jun- 2023 -13 June
Putin Admits Russia Lacks Modern Weapons to Defeat Ukraine
In a rare admission, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country lacks modern weapons and equipment to win the war in Ukraine.
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13 June
Ukraine Eyes Australian F-18s to Help War Effort
Ukraine has asked Australia about the condition of dozens of retired F-18 fighter jets, eyeing a potential weapons transfer that could significantly boost Kyiv's airpower.
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13 June
Blinken Hopes Ukraine Spring Offensive Would Force Putin to Negotiate
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope that a successful Ukraine offensive would force Russian President Vladimir Putin into talks about ending its invasion.
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12 June
US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Send Longer-Range Missiles to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Biden to deliver more capable US weapon systems to Ukraine, including the Army Tactical Missile System.
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12 June
NATO Begins Unprecedented Air Drill in ‘Show of Strength’
NATO began its largest ever air force deployment exercise in Europe, in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats.
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12 June
Ukraine Says Three Villages Retaken in Fresh Offensive
Ukraine announced that its forces have retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk, the first reported gains of their new offensive.
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12 June
Russia Says Repels Ukraine Attack on Black Sea Warship
Moscow said its forces repelled a Ukrainian attack on a Russian warship guarding gas pipelines in the Black Sea.
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11 June
UK Jets Scrambled to Escort Russian Planes Near NATO Airspace: Govt
British RAF fighter jets were twice scrambled over the course of 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace.
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11 June
Zelensky Says Counteroffensive Against Russia Underway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a counteroffensive against Russian forces was underway, while declining to give specifics.
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10 June
US Announces $2.1B Arms Package for Ukraine
The US announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive.
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