Politics

Belgium Issued 5 Visas to Taliban Representatives to Discuss Deportations

Belgium issued visas to five representatives of the Taliban terrorist movement, which has ruled Afghanistan since 2021, so they could attend an EU meeting on migration in Brussels, according to EUObserver, citing the press secretary for the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Audrey Jasquez.

After attacks on the Kerch Strait, mass events were canceled in Sevastopol, and the operation of transport, shops, and cafes was restricted

In occupied Sevastopol, street mass events were canceled and restrictions were imposed on transport, trade, and public catering after Ukrainian drone attacks on the Kerch Strait. Ferries will stop operating, public transport will run until 9:00 PM, and large shops, cafes, and other public catering establishments will close no later than 8:00 PM.

Video of three burning ferries, presumably at the Kerch Strait crossing, has been released. Authorities reported the closure of the crossing after an attack

The Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+ published a video, which allegedly captures the consequences of a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kerch ferry crossing. The video shows three burning car ferries, with thick smoke billowing from them.

Iranian Delegation Leaves Talks with the US in Switzerland After Trump's Threats

An Iranian delegation left the building in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, where negotiations with the US were taking place, after Donald Trump published threats against Tehran. This was reported by the state agency IRNA and the Tasnim agency. According to IRNA, the four-way talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, entered a "difficult phase" after 80 minutes of discussion and a break.

Artek refused to admit children after their arrival, parents said. Authorities reported that admissions are stopped in other camps as well

Artek refused to accept some children who had already arrived for the session, according to schoolchildren's parents. Later, the Crimean authorities announced the suspension of admission and accommodation of children in all camps on the peninsula until September 1. Parents' stories are published by the publication 24krasnodar.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign. He announced this on the morning of June 22 at a press conference outside his Downing Street residence, the Guardian reports. According to Starmer, he has already informed King Charles III of his decision.

Massive drone attack on Moscow again, airports imposed restrictions

On the night of June 22, Russian air defense systems repelled another drone attack on the Moscow region. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin repeatedly reported the destruction of drones flying towards the capital during the night.

Vučić, after a new protest, again promised early elections in the fall, but did not specify whether they would be parliamentary or presidential

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that "some elections" would be held in the country in October or November, but did not specify the exact date of the vote or whether they would be parliamentary or presidential. The statement was made against the backdrop of a thousands-strong rally in Novi Sad, whose participants demanded early elections.

On the site of deforestation in Moscow's Kuntsevo, where protests took place in May, an S-400 position is likely being equipped

The area and shape of the military site being built on the site of deforestation in Moskvoretsky park in Kuntsevo, Moscow, are comparable to new S-300 and S-400 positions around the capital. OSINT researchers Jembob and Mark Krutov drew attention to this, having studied satellite images of the site. The authorities have not officially disclosed the purpose of the facility.

Power outage schedules introduced in Crimea amid Ukrainian attacks

In annexed Crimea, schedules for limiting electricity consumption have been introduced 'due to accidents at electrical grid facilities' amid Ukrainian attacks on the peninsula. This was reported by the 'Krymenergo' enterprise. The company has not yet specified the scale of the restrictions or the timeline for restoring electricity supply.

Russian drones hit three merchant ships heading to Ukrainian ports. A sailor died on a freighter operated by a Turkish company

On the night of June 22, Russian drones attacked three merchant ships heading to Ukrainian ports. According to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba, a fire broke out on a ship flying the flag of Panama as a result, and a crew member, a 58-year-old Egyptian citizen, died.

The US said 55 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in a day, despite Iran's declared closure

55 merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, the US Central Command announced. The US military claims that safe navigation through the international waterway is maintained, even though Iran had announced the closure of the strait to all types of vessels earlier that day.