Jun 9, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been suspended from his position pending an investigation into harassment allegations. The decision was made by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute following a disciplinary review, though Khan's lawyers have deemed it illegal. Khan is notably known for issuing arrest warrants against figures such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Meanwhile, Russian forces conducted 884 attacks on 46 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov. Allegations persist regarding the involvement of Rosatom employees in the occupation of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, with a Russian drone reportedly attacking a nuclear waste storage facility in the Chornobyl zone on June 7, 2026. A US representative to the UN, Dan Negrea, reiterated that Russia's invasion of Ukraine constitutes a "strategic failure."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in further diplomatic discussions, including with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the potential use of funds from the sale of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea Football Club to bolster Ukraine's air defense. Zelenskyy acknowledged the complexity of this issue and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Separately, he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to explore "available prospects" for diplomacy and a potential end to the war. Concurrently, a joint statement from Ukraine and E3 leaders (UK, France, Germany) condemned the "Oreshnik" system and outlined five conditions for a lasting peace, underscoring Europe's role in the settlement. President Zelenskyy also reiterated Ukraine's resolve to strike targets within Russian territory, stating, "This is a response and a signal that we will not die in silence."

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Суспільне Новини

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Zaporizhzhia city on June 8, resulting in two fatalities and 18 injuries, including four children aged five, ten, and thirteen. Regional head Ivan Fedorov confirmed the assault, which struck a residential area and the city center, causing damage to residential buildings, vehicles, and trading kiosks. One incident involved an FPV drone hitting a minibus, severely damaging the vehicle and injuring a passenger, with an eyewitness describing the drone "just flew into us." This attack follows earlier Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on June 7, which caused power outages and fires. Separately, Ukrainian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region reported destroying 665 Russian drones between May 31 and June 7.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Суспільне Новини

Following reciprocal attacks, Iran proposed a conditional cessation of its strikes, contingent on Israel halting operations in southern Lebanon. However, Israel rejected these terms, with its Defense Minister asserting the country "will continue to act" against Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Monday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly resulted in 14 fatalities. The Israeli military also carried out bombings in Beirut's southern suburbs and Tyre. Amidst these persistent regional tensions, former US President Donald Trump advocated for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah.

Sources: Le Monde

Hungarian lawmakers unanimously approved a 40% reduction in their salaries and allowances on June 8. This measure implements a proposal by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar aimed at decreasing administrative expenditures. The move follows past criticisms that Magyar's predecessor, Viktor Orbán, had offered high parliamentary wages, allegedly to placate opposition members. The new monthly basic salary for deputies will be approximately €3690 before tax.

Sources: Радіо Свобода