The Vice Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament has urged Canadian senators to step up their efforts in protecting Ukrainian children from Russian aggression. This call comes as several more Ukrainian children have been brought back from occupied areas in Russia, highlighting the need for increased international cooperation to ensure the safe return and rehabilitation of abducted Ukrainian children.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4004038-canadian-senate-passes-resolution-on-protection-of-ukrainian-children-condemns-russian-attacks.htmlThe United Nations Security Council will meet on Friday over Israel's strikes on Iran, which targeted nuclear facilities and missile factories, killing military commanders. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has requested the meeting, calling Israel's actions "crimes" that must be punished. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said the operation will continue until Iran's nuclear capabilities and ballistic missile operations are eliminated, with no clear end date in sight.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40367614/un-security-council-to-meet-on-iran-as-israel-promises-further-strikesThe US is reviewing its security agreement with Australia and the UK as part of a broader re-evaluation of its Indo-Pacific strategy, but analysts believe this will not lead to a complete abandonment of the pact aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region. The Pentagon's review, prompted by concerns over the agreement's alignment with President Biden's "America first" agenda, may raise hopes in Beijing that the US is weakening its commitment to the alliance. However, experts caution that the US will likely maintain its focus on containing China, given its central role in Washington's Indo-Pacific security strategy.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314397/aukus-pact-air-us-stay-focused-china-analysts?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionBrazil is considering cutting military ties with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip, described by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as genocide. Special Advisor Celso Amorim has called for measures consistent with humanitarian principles and international law. The Brazilian government had previously canceled a purchase of Israeli armored vehicles and sees suspending military contracts and cooperation as an appropriate response to the escalation of violence in Gaza, which includes the siege of the strip and expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
https://en.mercopress.com/2025/06/14/brazil-might-sever-military-ties-with-israelRussia presided over the BRICS association in 2024, hosting the summit in Kazan on October 22-24 where partner countries were established. Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan were initially announced as partners. Indonesia was initially set to join but became a full member after Brazil's presidency began. Nigeria joined as a partner on January 17, with the community's summit in Rio de Janeiro from July 6-7 being a key event during Brazil's presidency.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/978395-vietnam-joins-brics-as-a-partner-country-videoCzech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala emphasized the importance of security as a defining value for EU policy, with Pavel stating that Czechia should be able to defend its interests without US support if necessary. They called for a more serious approach to defense spending, with Fiala suggesting 5% of GDP, exceeding the NATO benchmark of 2%, indicating Czechia's growing ambitions in security matters.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/europe-s-security-elite-meet-in-prague-6-takeaways-that-matterThe European Commission has extended a measure providing temporary protection to Ukrainians until March 4, 2027. The move was backed by the European Council with unanimous support during a meeting of interior ministers in Luxembourg. Poland and Germany are considering curbing benefits for Ukrainian refugees, while Russia has conducted large-scale tests of new laser-based systems to defend against drones, which could become part of a universal air defence system. Ukraine has received 1,200 unidentified bodies from Russia as part of an agreement reached at peace talks in Istanbul, with Moscow claiming the bodies belong to Ukrainian citizens.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/06/14/eu-nations-extend-ukrainians-right-to-stay-until-march-2027Frin Ross, a resident of the Falklands, has written a letter to MLAs along with 37 others, expressing horror over the devastating humanitarian crisis in Palestine where two million people face starvation due to an Israeli blockade. They have petitioned the UK Government to demand a ceasefire and allow international aid agencies entry to provide assistance. The group also urges the release of remaining hostages by Hamas in Gaza and those illegally detained in Israel, as well as an end to arms sales to Israel.
https://en.mercopress.com/2025/06/14/falklands-lawmakers-call-for-end-of-hostilities-and-humanitarian-access-to-gaza#commentsRafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has warned against a growing conflict that could have global consequences. He is in constant contact with Iran's Nuclear Regulatory Authority to assess the situation and ensure nuclear safety and security. Grossi emphasized that nuclear sites should never be targeted, as such attacks pose serious implications for regional and international peace and security. He expressed his commitment to facilitating dialogue and supporting efforts through the IAEA, a neutral platform where facts prevail over rhetoric.
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