UK Government to require some refugees to repay support costs
The UK Government is introducing new rules under which people granted refugee status will be required to partially repay the state for the cost of their accommodation and support while their asylum claims are being processed. This was announced in an official Home Office release and the Immigration and Asylum…
June 2026 became the bloodiest month for civilians in Ukraine — UN
In June 2026, Ukraine recorded the highest number of civilian casualties since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. This was stated by Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, during a UN Security Council meeting. According to preliminary data from the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least…
Italy expels two Russian embassy military attachés over espionage
Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to expel two military attachés from the Russian Embassy in Rome. They are accused of espionage activities on behalf of Moscow. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani made the announcement. According to the head of the Italian Foreign Ministry, the decision was made on…
Poland warns of Russia’s preparation of new provocations
Poland has credible information that Russia is preparing new provocations, including possible cyberattacks. This was stated by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. According to him, making this information public should deter the Kremlin from implementing its plans. At a joint press conference with the French Foreign Minister on July 9,…
Lawmakers demand veto power over diplomat appointments after Peter Mandelson scandal
The UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee has recommended granting parliamentarians the right to veto political appointments of ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions. The proposal is contained in a report published in the wake of the major scandal surrounding the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to…