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Six anti-war militants sentenced to heavy prison terms in Russia

A court in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday sentenced six Russian anti-war activists from the pro-democracy youth movement Vesna to prison terms ranging from 6 to 12 years. Aged 24 to 30, they were accused of “participation in an extremist organization,” “public calls against state security,” and spreading “false information” about the Russian armed forces. The Vesna movement (Spring, in Russian), founded in 2013 in Saint Petersburg, was declared “extremist” and “foreign agent” in the autumn of 2022, amid a wave of military mobilization in Russia.

European leaders “not particularly interested” in resolving conflict in Ukraine, according to JD Vance

American Vice President JD Vance criticized European leaders on Wednesday, accusing them of not doing enough to end the war in Ukraine. “We have been disappointed by many political leaders in Europe, because they do not seem particularly interested in resolving this specific conflict,” said JD Vance during a conference in Budapest where he has been visiting since Tuesday.

Russia hopes for a resumption of tripartite talks on Ukraine with Washington

Russia says it hopes for a resumption of tripartite talks on Ukraine with the United States in the near future, suspended since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, where a ceasefire agreement was announced between Washington and Tehran. “We hope that in the near future” American officials “will have more time and more opportunities for meetings in a trilateral format. This is what we expect,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during his daily briefing.

Ukrainian military experts will continue their work in the Middle East, says Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian military personnel sent to the Middle East for their expertise in countering Iranian-designed drones will continue their work in the region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, which he welcomed.

Kiev calls on Washington to shift their focus to Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on Washington on Wednesday to put pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire and end over four years of war, stating that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has shown the success of “American resoluteness.” “American resoluteness is paying off. We believe it is time to demonstrate sufficient determination to compel Moscow to a ceasefire and end its war against Ukraine,” said X Andrii Sybiga.

Ukrainians urged to vacate their cottages this summer in Tarn-et-Garonne

Since emergency accommodation is no longer available, Ukrainians accommodated in Monclar-de-Quercy at the expense of the state are invited to integrate into French society. It is up to them to find housing and work. There are still about sixty people on site. Click here to read our article.