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US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire

FILE PHOTO: A French Maritime Gendarmerie boat patrols around the Mozambique-flagged oil tanker named Deyna, which France says is part of Russia's shadow fleet, off the port of Marseille-Fos in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, near Martigues, France, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A French Maritime Gendarmerie boat patrols around the Mozambique-flagged oil tanker named Deyna, which France says is part of Russia's shadow fleet, off the port of Marseille-Fos in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, near Martigues, France, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo

Trump says he had good talks with Putin and Zelenskiy

From left, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.     Thibault Camus/Pool via REUTERS
From left, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.     Thibault Camus/Pool via REUTERS

Russian anti-Putin artist’s shooting in Poland likely ‘political murder’: PM Tusk

According to Polish officials, Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was shot three times on the morning of June 15.
According to Polish officials, Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was shot three times on the morning of June 15.

Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report

G-7 finds ‘unity’ on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war

France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 16 ahead of the working session with G-7 leaders and Ukraine during the summit in Evian, France.
France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 16 ahead of the working session with G-7 leaders and Ukraine during the summit in Evian, France.

Zelenskiy says G7 agreed Russia is not winning war, discussed more sanctions

Alessandra Galloni, Reuters Editor-in-Chief, interviews Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's President, during the Reuters NEXT Europe summit, bringing together global leaders on policy, markets and industry to address key global challenges, in London, Britain, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe
Alessandra Galloni, Reuters Editor-in-Chief, interviews Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's President, during the Reuters NEXT Europe summit, bringing together global leaders on policy, markets and industry to address key global challenges, in London, Britain, June 16, 2026. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe

Russian artist critical of Kremlin shot dead in Poland

Police working at a crime scene in Biala Podlaska, Poland, where Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for his satirising Russian President Putin has been shot dead.
Police working at a crime scene in Biala Podlaska, Poland, where Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for his satirising Russian President Putin has been shot dead.

Trump thanks China and Russia, partners of Iran, for diplomatic help

Trump said both Xi and Putin aided the Americans in sealing the deal with the Iranians.
Trump said both Xi and Putin aided the Americans in sealing the deal with the Iranians.

EU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list

FILE PHOTO: Russia's shadow fleet vessels wait in the unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo, Estonia April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russia's shadow fleet vessels wait in the unofficial anchorage area in the Gulf of Finland near Vaindloo, Estonia April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Putin at G7 or the U.S

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference during the Nordic-Baltic cooperation (NB8) Prime Ministers' meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference during the Nordic-Baltic cooperation (NB8) Prime Ministers' meeting in Tallinn, Estonia, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

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