Tibetology is key to China shaping global views on the region, top official says
Chinese academics specialising in Tibet must find more creative ways to shape the global conversation about the region while remaining strictly aligned with the Communist Party’s ideology. That was the message Li Ganjie, head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department, had for researchers
Ukraine’s small air defense network downs 3,500 drones in May
Ukrainian drone interceptors destroyed more than 3,500 Russian unmanned aerial systems in May alone across three layered tiers of air defense, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Oleksandr Syrskyi announced, with the result reported by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi citing
Agreement reached with Ukraine on Hungarian minority rights, lifting EU accession veto – PM Magyar
Sybiha: Putin Failed to Drive Diplomats Out of Kyiv as NATO’s 32 Allies Visit Ukraine
Russia to Double Jet Drone Share as Ukraine Faces 500 km/h New UAV Threat
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The Lessons Europe Must Learn From Ukraine
Intelligence is the now the front line of Europe’s new security. It is imperative that Europe reassess its approach to defense preparedness and intelligence. In the new security architecture, intelligence must not be an “add-on” to defense policy, but its nervous system. Intelligence connects politi
Ukraine opens new chapter in relations with Hungary, Ukrainian foreign minister says
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said a new chapter is opening in relations with Hungary.
Ukraine Calls on Allies to Help Massively Scale Up Joint Drone Production
Ukraine’s deputy defense minister on Tuesday urged NATO lawmakers to fund Ukrainian arms production, saying Ukraine could build up to 20 million drones annually with sufficient investment. Kyiv seeks $60 billio in 2026 support to expand its battlefield edge and long-range strike campaign.
L3Harris spends $25M expanding rocket motor plant in Alabama
L3Harris Technologies has spent $25 million adding 130,000 square feet (12,077 square meters) of manufacturing space to its solid rocket motor facility in Huntsville, Alabama, as the U.S. defense industry races to close the gap between munitions demand and production capacity. The expansion at L3Har
Czech-backed Wolf armored vehicle already in combat in Ukraine
Two anti-drone variants of the Slovak-made Wolf armored vehicle are already fighting in Ukraine, Czech President Petr Pavel confirmed during a visit to the vehicle’s Czech manufacturing partner on June 3, according to iDnes. Pavel made the visit to Chropyňská strojírna, a metalworking and engi
Russian drone strikes apartment building in Kharkiv
On the morning of June 4, the Russian army launched strikes on two districts of Kharkiv. One of the drones hit a multi-story residential building, causing a fire.
Lithium deposit in Kirovohrad region expected to sustain mining for decades
The licensed Dobra deposit in Kirovohrad region spans 1,700 hectares and is estimated to contain up to 100 million tonnes of ore — sufficient to sustain mining operations for decades.
Five people killed in Donetsk Oblast in Russian attacks – photos
Five people have been killed and another 11 injured as a result of Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast.
Syrskyi: Work underway to form fourth air defense echelon that can protect two more regions of Ukraine
Ukraine's Armed Forces are continuing work on the formation of a fourth air defense echelon that will provide protection for two additional regions of the country.
UK’s Lyme Bay Continues Preparations for Potential Hormuz Mission
The UK Royal Navy (RN) support ship RFA Lyme Bay is continuing preparations to support potential requirements to deploy to the Middle East, in the event of an international maritime security mission being established to ensure safe shipping and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In recen
Ukraine's commander-in-chief: Russia aims to raise share of jet-powered drones in attacks to 50%
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says Ukraine’s “small air defence” destroyed over 3,500 Russian drones in May, while warning that Russia is expanding the use of jet-powered UAVs.
Russians shell 17 settlements in Kharkiv region, leaving three killed, 21 injured over past day
On June 3, Kharkiv and 17 other settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack, resulting in the deaths of three people.
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 01 June 2026
The frontline remains highly fluid as Ukrainian forces carry out small counterattacks while using drones to disrupt Russian logistics up to 20km behind the lines. Russia is pressing attacks on fortified cities in Donetsk, including Dobropillia, Vovchansk, and Kostiantynivka, where fighting is increa
Sumy region partially without power due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
In the Sumy region, power outages have occurred in part of the region due to enemy attacks on energy facilities.
Explosions reported in Crimea, rail services suspended
Explosions were reported in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 3-4 June. The head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people said that there have been strikes on military units, and rail traffic on the Crimean railway has been suspended.
All EU States Approve Opening Cluster 1 in Ukraine’s Accession Talks
On Wednesday, all EU member states approved preparations to open the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, according to the Cyprus EU Council Presidency and Prime Minister Svyrydenko. The move marks a major milestone on Kyiv’s path toward EU membership. Cluster 1 covers f
Saronic puts first Marauder autonomous warship in water
An Austin-based firm put an autonomous warship in the water last week, and it took less than a year to build — a pace American shipbuilding hasn’t matched since the Liberty ships of World War II. Saronic Technologies announced Wednesday that the first hull of its Marauder medium unmanned surfa
Russian attacks kill five civilians, leave 11 injured in Donetsk region over past day
Russian invaders killed five residents of Donetsk region over the past day, June 3, and another 11 people were wounded.