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Denmark sends artillery to Ukraine; Crimea hit by explosions; Trump seeks NATO loyalty

Denmark has supplied Ukraine with an additional 15,000 long-range artillery shells, with some already delivered. Explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea on June 25, impacting various areas.

Denmark has supplied Ukraine with an additional 15,000 long-range artillery shells, with some already delivered, following Kyiv's request for partners to prioritize such armaments. Meanwhile, explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea on June 25, impacting areas including Sevastopol, Simferopol, Saki, and a power plant. This follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's June 24 statement that operations in Crimea are "clearly calculated," noting substantial Russian losses and logistical difficulties, with Kyiv hoping for partner support. Separately, Russian drone attacks on Sumy injured a child and damaged infrastructure, though Ukrainian air defenses intercepted numerous unmanned aerial vehicles. In other news, Donald Trump called for "loyalty" from NATO allies during a joint press conference with Secretary General Mark Rutte, stating, "I just want their loyalty."

Sources: Громадське, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

French 2027 presidential election draws European attention to RN leadership

The 2027 French presidential election is drawing European attention, with a focus on the Rassemblement National's leadership. A July 7 court decision on Marine Le Pen's eligibility will determine the party's candidate.

The upcoming French presidential election in 2027 is attracting significant attention, particularly from European partners. Media reports indicate approximately 38 potential candidates, but the focus for many is on the Rassemblement National (RN) duo of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. A decision from the Paris Court of Appeal on July 7 will be crucial, as it will determine Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run. This ruling will subsequently decide which of the two leaders will represent the RN in the 2027 contest. The outcome is closely watched across Europe due to the potential implications for the political landscape.

Sources: Le Monde

Three ICC judges sue Donald Trump and US administration over sanctions

Three International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have filed a lawsuit against former US President Donald Trump and other US officials in New York, arguing that sanctions imposed on them by the Trump administration were illegal.

Three judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have initiated legal action against former US President Donald Trump and other American officials. The lawsuit, filed in New York on Wednesday, June 24, alleges that sanctions imposed on them by the Trump administration were unlawful. The judges assert that the measures taken against them are illegal. This legal challenge follows the Trump administration's decision to sanction several ICC officials, including these judges, in response to the court's investigations into alleged war crimes. The judges are seeking to overturn these sanctions through the US legal system.

Sources: Le Monde