Jun 11, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

German army chief Christian Freuding stated that Russia could attack NATO countries by late 2029, prompting Germany to accelerate weapon production. Concurrently, the United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. In Ukraine, Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets clarified his initial meeting with Russian ombudsman Yana Lantratova focused on establishing dialogue, rather than immediately addressing her alleged role in child deportations from Kherson. Ukrainian law enforcement has documented six cases this year where Russian special services allegedly recruited underage girls for contract killings of Ukrainian military personnel. Human rights expert Boris Zakharov emphasized that the release of approximately 20,000 prisoners and civilian detainees should precede any negotiations, noting a recent exchange included only one civilian among 186 Ukrainians returned.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське, Українська правда

The United States and Iran have continued their exchange of military strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, despite an April ceasefire. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed American forces, acting on President Donald Trump's orders, targeted nearly 20 Iranian military facilities, including air defense systems and ground control stations, in retaliation for an incident involving a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump characterized the operation as a "very strong response" and threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement is not reached, calling the earlier ceasefire "the most violated in history." He also announced plans for a new "very strong" strike and stated intentions to seize Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure. In response, Iran reportedly attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, and declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Some reports indicate the US used several dozen Tomahawk missiles in its strikes.

Sources: Українська правда, Радіо Свобода, Forbes Ukraine, Громадське

Ukrainian military officials have confirmed a second successful strike on the Chonhar bridge in June, causing significant damage and compelling Russian forces to seek alternative supply routes. Russian-appointed authorities reported the bridge's closure on June 9, attributing it to an alleged drone attack where over 20 unmanned aerial vehicles were reportedly intercepted. Simultaneously, the bridge linking Henichesk to the Arabat Spit was also closed following an alleged Ukrainian missile strike. These incidents collectively impede transport and fuel deliveries to Crimea. Separately, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces verified hitting the Semykolodezyanska oil depot and an oil terminal in Feodosia on June 7. On the same day, Russian forces employed guided aerial bombs near a public transport stop in Balabyne, Zaporizhzhia, resulting in three fatalities and three injuries.

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

Military actions persist in the Middle East, with the United States continuing its strikes against Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have asserted they conducted retaliatory attacks on American military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, following earlier claims of targeting US bases in the Gulf region. Concurrently, the US Vice President acknowledged "divergences" with Israel regarding the ongoing conflict. Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his intention for the US to "strike Iran hard again" and "take total control of their oil and gas markets" after reports of a destroyed US helicopter. The United States has also issued warnings of additional severe strikes against Iran. Sources: Le Monde

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved an updated plan for the Ukraine Facility program, introducing 26 new steps primarily focused on European Union integration. This revision aims to secure an additional €8.35 billion in EU support, incorporating previous implementation experiences and strengthening the link between reforms and EU accession. Separately, Ukraine received €236 million from the World Bank's PEACE in Ukraine project, allocated for pensions and social payments. In global economic developments, the United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia, marking a notable shift in the energy market. Concurrently, OpenAI is reportedly evaluating significant price reductions for its AI services to enhance its competitive standing against rivals like Anthropic.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine