During the meeting with the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, he informed in detail about the situation at the front and the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine. He talked about meetings at the G7 summit, agreements and diplomatic efforts to bring peace closer. Particular attention is paid to the European integration of Ukraine. After opening the first negotiation cluster, opening the remaining five clusters as soon as possible is a priority. Thanks to Greece for all the military aid provided and for the contribution to the PURL program. One of the most important tasks is t…

Before the meeting of the European Council, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen discussed further steps towards Ukraine's accession to the European Union and coordinated positions. It is important to open the remaining five negotiation clusters in the near future. We expect to receive the first tranche of the EU financial support package soon to strengthen our defense. Particular attention is paid to security cooperation and work with the European Union on the Drone Deal format. They also talked about defense support for Ukraine, primarily strengthening air defense and protection against Ru…

Today, the Ukrainian army is actually the main army in Europe, capable of deterring and resisting large-scale aggression for a long time. And after this war, it should remain so. The existence of such an army should help prevent any future aggressive moves by Putin. That is why we need to start thinking now about how to secure the funding that the Ukrainian army will need in the coming years. If we want Europe to have the strongest army capable of truly responding to any threat, this is possible only on the condition of long-term cooperation with Ukraine and long-term support of the Ukrainian …

Yesterday I raised two pressing issues with Mark Rutte. The first is the number of ground robotic complexes. The second is long-range artillery ammunition. Now neither the first nor the second is enough. We urgently need both. Funding allocated for this is insufficient. The volumes produced by Europe are insufficient. What the Ukrainian army receives is not enough. But we can increase all of this. There are opportunities. From a speech at the 35th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine. (2/3)

We can all see that Putin now relies on the last thing he has left: constant missile attacks. It has ballistic missiles. That is why we need anti-ballistic capabilities. We've done a lot to protect against drones, and our interception rate is over 90 percent. This is a serious achievement. We also defend against cruise missiles. But Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem. Our anti-ballistic coalition - all the countries that are part of it - must demonstrate its full capacity and deliver real results. Better - this year. By this winter, we should alr…

During the audience with His Majesty the King of the Belgians, Philippe talked about the consequences of the Russian attacks against Ukraine, in particular about the damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. They discussed the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia, the situation at the front and diplomatic work with partners. They also talked about the European integration of Ukraine and the development of defense cooperation. Thank you to Belgium for its solidarity with our people and constant support.

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The Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Club Competition held in Harare, Zimbabwe, aimed at promoting intellectual property awareness among young people and encourage innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship at the secondary school level across Africa. The competition provided a platform for students to showcase their understanding of intellectual property rights, including, patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation and economic development through presentations, quizzing, debates, and other academic activities desig…

Ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης, προσερχόμενος σήμερα Πέμπτη, 18 Ιουνίου 2026, στη Σύνοδο του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου στις Βρυξέλλες, απάντησε σε ερωτήσεις δημοσιογράφων. Σε ερώτηση αναφορικά με τη συνάντηση που είχε με τον Πρόεδρο του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου κ. António Costa και τη διασύνδεση του Κυπριακού με τα ευρωτουρκικά, ο Πρόεδρος Χριστοδουλίδης είπε: «Με τον Πρόεδρο του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου συζήτησα τρία θέματα. Συζητήσαμε για τα αποτελέσματα της Προεδρίας και μού μετέφερε τα συγχαρητήριά του για το γεγονός ότι ένα μικρό κράτος μέλος απέδειξε στην πράξη ότι μπορεί να φ…

Ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης, προσερχόμενος σήμερα Πέμπτη, 18 Ιουνίου 2026, στη Σύνοδο του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου στις Βρυξέλλες, ανέφερε τα ακόλουθα: «Είναι το τελευταίο Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο, κατά τη διάρκεια της Κυπριακής Προεδρίας [του Συμβουλίου της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης (ΕΕ)]. Είμαι πραγματικά περήφανος για τη χώρα μας. Είμαι περήφανος για τα αποτελέσματα που έχουμε πετύχει αυτούς τους έξι μήνες. Έχουν ξεπεράσει κάθε προσδοκία. Θέλω να σας θυμίσω ότι όταν ξεκινήσαμε είχαμε αναφέρει σε πολλές των περιπτώσεων τρεις βασικούς στόχους, στο πλαίσιο του μότο της Προεδρίας μας γι…

Minister Mike Noersalim of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) received the Cooperative Council (RACO) on Thursday, June 18, 2026 for an introductory visit. The meeting focused on presenting the council's work and exploring future cooperation opportunities. RACO is an advisory body and executive arm of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labour. The council's task is to advise the minister, to stimulate the cooperative sector in Suriname and to provide guidance in the establishment and development of cooperatives. Deputy Labor Secretary Raj Jadnanansing and representatives of RACO led…

Upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, President Boakai was warmly received by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, along with members of the Liberian delegation and officials of the Government of Ghana. In a gesture of friendship and solidarity, particularly as Ghana prepares to take on Panama in its FIFA World Cup match later this evening, Foreign Minister Ablakwa presented President Boakai with an official Ghana national team jersey at the airport. The symbolic presentation showed the strong bonds between Liberia and Ghana and reflected the excitement s…

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired). Then-Second Lieutenant James Capers, Jr. will receive the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as a Team Leader with 3d Force Reconnaissance Company, 3d Reconnaissance Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam from March 31 to April 3, 1967. During a four-day reconnaissance patrol, he and his team were task…

An assembly and testing facility for the production of heavy-duty LNG compressors was inaugurated via videoconference. The facility was constructed in Zelenodolsk, Tatarstan as part of the Concept of Technological Development of Russia until 2030. This is a unique facility, representing another step in strengthening Russia's technological independence and sovereignty.

Met President Putin on the sidelines of the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit. Singapore has taken the position we did on Ukraine - not because of alignment with any side, but because we believe the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected. We support efforts towards a just, lasting and durable peace, consistent with international law and the UN Charter. Our discussion underscored the value of dialogue and engagement, even when countries do not see eye to eye on every issue. Singapore values its long-standing ties with Russia and its people, and we will continue…

Vladimir Putin thanked Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minniknanov for his assistance in organising the Russia-ASEAN summit Everything was to a high, international standard, as it always is in Kazan. It would be no exaggeration to say that all our guests were pleased with the warm welcome.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Manet The President of Russia invited the Cambodian delegation to attend the EEF 2026 and the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow.

Continuing his series of bilateral meetings in Kazan, Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao See more on the Kremlin’s official website .