The Guardian – Isobel Koshiw / Russia says it has full control of Luhansk region in Ukraine Russia has said it is in control of Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region after taking over Lysychansk, the last Ukrainian-controlled city in the region.The...

The Guardian / Erdogan warns Turkey could still block Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO Just two days after agreeing to lift deal-breaking objections to Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession, Turkey’s president has warned that Ankara could...

Politico – David M. Herszenhorn / Nato leaders brand Russia a direct threat’ in new strategy blueprint NATO leaders meeting in Madrid adopted a new strategic blueprint on Wednesday bluntly branding Russia as “the most significant and direct threat...

Financial Times – Henry Foy and Laura Pitel / Finland and Sweden poised to join NATO after Turkey drops veto Turkey has dropped its opposition to Finland and Sweden becoming members of Nato, paving the way for the Nordic countries to join the...

The Guardian – Patrick Wintour / Olaf Scholz says world must ‘avoid Putin’s trap’ and claims of discord The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has said the world is more unified in its support for Ukraine than Russia suggests, as the war...

The Guardian – Patrick Wintour / Proposed price cap on Russia oil moves closer at G7 summit A proposed cap on the price of Russian oil and pipeline gas to slash the Kremlin’s revenues and reduce inflationary pressures in the west gathered support on...

Politico / EU leaders grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status EU leaders have granted Ukraine and Moldova candidate status, marking a key point on the countries’ journeys to possible EU membership.The decision came on Thursday evening during a...

Euractiv / EUCO: Leaders talk enlargement, expected to give initial nod to Ukraine, Moldova EU leaders are expected to grant the candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova when they gather in Brussels for their summit on 23-24 June, but also make clear...