I thank @Keir_Starmer, @EmmanuelMacron, and @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz for their support. We met in the important E3–Ukraine format. A substantive discussion focused on our defense. I informed them about the situation on the battlefield and Russia’s losses. For five consecutive months now, the aggressor has been losing more than 30,000 troops killed and wounded. It is important that our assessments align with those of our partners: Russia is not winning on the battlefield, and our mid-range strikes and deep strikes are significantly limiting its ability to expand its aggression. But it is also extremely important to have protection against ballistic threats, with which the Russians are terrorizing our cities and communities.
We also discussed possible ways to reinvigorate diplomacy and Europe’s role in this process. For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe’s position and voice in the negotiations be strong. I thank Britain, France, and Germany for their support and readiness to help. We agreed that our teams will work on the next steps.
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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) Jun 7, 2026
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Nigeria’s army says it has rescued 360 people abducted by the Boko Haram militant group in the Mandara mountains of Borno state. The operation underscores ongoing efforts against a long-running insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions in the region. DW Correspondent Waisu Idris reports from Abuja.
00:00 Nigerian army frees 360 abductees in Borno state
00:46 What is known about the rescue operation?
01:40 Did the government make ransom payments?
03:36 Did US play a role in the operation?
04:10 Can Nigeria’s government improve security in the country?
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Iran has closed all airspace in the western part of the country to most civil air traffic after tonight’s missile attack on Israel.
— @Osinttechnical Jun 7, 2026
Three aircraft have departed from Tehran to the east following the closure of airspace to the west.
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) Jun 7, 2026
Would put money on the table Iran did this anticipating Trump’s response, which embarrasses Israel.Marc Polymeropoulos (@Mpolymer)Just a quick comment from a veteran of three decades of middle eastern conflicts (ie, me). U cannot ever let a terrorist entity or its supporters get the upper hand/last shot. Violence must be met with overwhelming violence. Trump’s request to Israel tonite to not strike Iran after the ballistic missile attacks is just dead wrong. And very dangerous. Also-the US has retaliated immediately after recent Iranian attacks. Every time. Asking Israel not to do same is preposterous.— https://x.com/Mpolymer/status/2063727242975293675
— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Jun 7, 2026
MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rhode breaks down the implications of Iran’s renewed strikes on Israel, calling the developments a “major setback.” He also says Iran’s escalation is a sign that the conflict continues, and that we are “very far from a peace deal that would end this fighting” despite President Donald Trump’s signaling a deal is close.
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