Donald Trump made statements regarding a potential deal with Iran, its implications for the Strait of Hormuz, and a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky. He also commented on arms transfers to Ukraine and US troop presence near Iran.
Russian forces used Tornado-G MLRS to destroy ten Ukrainian drone control points on June 13. Attacks were concentrated in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia regions, with repeated strikes indicating important targets. Russia also conducted seven retaliatory strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, including energy, transport, and military sites.
Russia's agricultural production growth expected, Iran expands control in Strait of Hormuz, and US considers military action against Iran.
The United States has announced the withdrawal of more than 5,000 troops from Germany, to be completed over six to twelve months. The Pentagon confirmed the order, with Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell stating the withdrawal would proceed as planned. The decision comes amid growing transatlantic tensions, with reports indicating Germany's reluctance to support US military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington. European leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, characterized the move as continued NATO disintegration, while German Bundestag Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Rowekamp called it a wake-up call but not a reason for panic. Russian officials have linked the US troop movements to broader geopolitical shifts, with experts seeing connections to Russia's list of potential targets in Europe.
