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Putin replaces deputy defence ministers

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has decided to sack four deputy defence ministers. According to a decree from the Kremlin, Nikolaj Pankov, Ruslan Tsalikov, Tatiana Sjevtsova, and Pavel Popov will leave their roles, reports [Reuters](https://www.

Putin replaces deputy defence ministers

Putin travels to North Korea

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is travelling to North Korea on a state visit and will be there on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, reports Russian state media. During the meeting, "important documents" will be signed, according to a Kremlin adviser.

Putin travels to North Korea

Sets up bombed-out stand: "Important message"

On Monday afternoon, Ukraine kicks off its European Championship premiere. But before that, the Ukrainian football association has set up a bombed-out stand in Munich – to send a message to the world.

Sets up bombed-out stand: "Important message"

Ukraine: Russian Advance – Before Reinforcements Arrive

Russia is trying to advance as much as possible before Ukraine's new reinforcements arrive, according to the Ukrainian army chief. .

Ukraine: Russian Advance – Before Reinforcements Arrive

Georgia writes European Championship history: "Partied all night"

Georgia is the European Championship's only debutant. A historic success after many dismal football years.

Georgia writes European Championship history: "Partied all night"

Nato discusses more nuclear weapons on standby

Nato's member countries are discussing the possibility of more nuclear weapons being moved from storage to standby, says Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with [The Telegraph](https://www. telegraph.

Nato discusses more nuclear weapons on standby

Russian trial of American reporter imminent

The trial of American Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to begin on 26 June in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, the court has announced. The trial will be held behind closed doors.

Russian trial of American reporter imminent

"North Korea is very self-assured right now"

Gigantic loudspeakers, K-pop music on USB drives and flyers. Balloons filled with cigarette butts, rubbish and faeces.

"North Korea is very self-assured right now"

More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide

The number of nuclear arsenals is increasing in the world, just like the number of new nuclear weapon types under development. Geopolitical tensions have led to nuclear weapons as a deterrent method gaining increased significance, according to the peace research institute Sipri.

More nuclear weapons being deployed worldwide

Russia makes slow progress in the east

Russia continues to make little progress along the frontline in eastern Ukraine, according to a daily communiqué from the Russian defence department. Russian forces are said to have taken control of a small village in the east, according to unconfirmed reports.

Russia makes slow progress in the east

Top-level meeting demands Ukraine's territorial rights

The top meeting in Switzerland has largely been able to agree on a framework for a peace plan in Ukraine. Among other things, it is established that Ukraine's territorial integrity is undisputed.

Top-level meeting demands Ukraine's territorial rights

Hostage Drama in Russia Over: Guards Unharmed

Two guards were taken hostage at a detention centre in southern Russia where they worked. After a few hours, the security service stormed the facility and neutralised the hostage-takers, who were reported to be prisoners with links to the terrorist organisation IS.

Hostage Drama in Russia Over: Guards Unharmed

Norwegian Billion-Dollar Support to Ukraine

Norway is donating over a billion Norwegian kroner to Ukraine. The money is to be used to secure the country's power supply following Russia's attacks on power stations.

Norwegian Billion-Dollar Support to Ukraine

Brief Respite from War: "Must be like a Stone"

War medics directly from the Ukrainian front are in Sweden for a brief respite. How do they cope? I look at the injured and say to myself: It's not me who feels the pain.

Brief Respite from War: "Must be like a Stone"

Slovakia's new president replaces wounded Fico

Slovakia has sworn in Peter Pellegrini as new president. The president gains increased significance as Prime Minister Robert Fico is still recovering from the assassination attempt on him in mid-May.

Slovakia's new president replaces wounded Fico

Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes

14 Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes have been given the green light to participate in the summer Olympics in Paris. This is announced by the International Olympic Committee, IOC.

Olympic Games: Green Light for Certain Russian and Belarusian Athletes

Ukraine seeks support for peace plan at top-level meeting

Around 100 countries and international organisations have initiated a summit in Switzerland with the aim of laying the foundation for a future peace process in Ukraine. We must collectively determine what a just peace entails for the world and how it can be achieved – and become sustainable, said Ukraine's president.

Ukraine seeks support for peace plan at top-level meeting

Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace

The Russian plane that violated Swedish territory came five kilometres into Swedish airspace. Swedish defence called the plane to warn it and urge it to leave, but received no response.

Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace

Russia: Multiple fatalities in attack on Belgorod

Six people in the Russian region of Belgorod have been killed in attacks on Friday, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, who accuses Ukraine of being behind the attacks. Four of them died in an attack on a block of flats in the town of Shebekino, and on Telegram, Gladkov has published a film showing the devastation after the attack.

Russia: Multiple fatalities in attack on Belgorod

UN Chief: Why These Meetings Are Crucial for Ukraine

It is essential to have continued top-level meetings and conferences on Ukraine's reconstruction and a path forward towards peace. This is according to the head of the UN's development agency UNDP, Achim Steiner, during a visit to Sweden.

UN Chief: Why These Meetings Are Crucial for Ukraine

Top-level meeting in Switzerland to pave the way for peace

Over 80 states have agreed to participate in this weekend's top meeting, intended to pave the way for a peace process for Ukraine. The turnout is broad, but several really big players are missing.

Top-level meeting in Switzerland to pave the way for peace

Forestry Companies Raise Prices Despite Tough Times

The forestry companies' deliveries to their Swedish customers were last year lower than they had been in two decades. And the first quarter of the year was even worse, with deliveries decreasing by a further 18 per cent.

Forestry Companies Raise Prices Despite Tough Times

Putin: Nearly 700,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine

Russia's president Vladimir Putin claims that nearly 700,000 Russian soldiers are inside Ukraine. The announcement was made in a televised address at a meeting with Russian war veterans on Friday.

Putin: Nearly 700,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine

Tourist fined for brief Russian visit

Norwegian police arrested on Friday an Italian tourist who crossed the border into Russia, and then back again. The man, who is in his 50s, was later released but with a fine of 12,000 Norwegian kroner for his attempt to walk a few metres into Russia.

Tourist fined for brief Russian visit