Jun 13, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump announced on June 13 that an agreement to conclude the conflict with Iran was scheduled for signing the following day. He asserted that Iran would no longer pursue nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz would immediately open after the accord. High-ranking American officials had previously indicated on June 12 that both parties had mutually accepted the document's text. However, other reports, citing CNN, suggested a "framework" agreement might be signed this Sunday in Geneva, with further negotiations anticipated. This diplomatic progress follows a period of heightened tensions, including Trump's earlier threats of a "very strong strike" against Iran and subsequent cancellation of military actions after reciprocal attacks.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

The European Union is scheduled to formally commence accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, opening the "Foundations" cluster which addresses rule of law, public administration, and democratic governance. This development occurs amidst heightened security concerns. A UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission report indicated that May 2026 recorded the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine in four years, attributed to continued Russian aggression. Concurrently, a Bundeswehr Space Command Commander raised the possibility that Russia might be developing technology for space-based nuclear warheads, potentially rendering parts of orbit unusable for decades. Separately, reports suggest the United States intends to significantly reduce its military aircraft and warship contributions to NATO operations in Europe, a move European officials fear could diminish NATO's long-range strike and reconnaissance capabilities.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда

Russian political emigrants have established a new opposition party, "Peaceful Forces of Russia," during a founding congress held in Berlin. The party, conceived to represent the interests of Russian opposition figures living abroad, has elected Ilya Yashin as its leader. Yashin, a prominent political emigrant, articulated the party's core objective, stating, "We are creating the party precisely to fight for power in Russia and to be a subject of international relations." He further indicated that while the party is currently formed outside Russia, its long-term goal is to transfer its activities to the country itself.

Sources: Радіо Свобода