Overall, the Basic Agreement represents a positive step forward for Kosovo, amounting to recognition in fact, if not yet in law.
Kosovo
Brussels Agreement on the path to recognition
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Ukraine
Putin peace terms slammed at Ukraine summit
The leaders of Italy and Germany have strongly rejected ceasefire terms laid out by Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, as scores of countries gathered at a two-day summit in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict.
Ukraine
Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
President Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO.
Announcements
Bilateral Security Agreement Between the United States of America and Ukraine
On 13 June 2024, the United States signed an agreement with Ukraine on security and defense cooperation.
Ukraine
G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets
The G7 has agreed to use frozen Russian assets to raise $50bn (£39bn) for Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces.
Ukraine
Biden, Zelenskiy inch toward NATO with 10-year defense agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on Thursday aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russian invaders and getting Ukraine closer to NATO membership.
Scotland
Swinney says there ‘should be’ a referendum within five years
John Swinney has said there should be a referendum on Scottish independence in the next five years as he denied the SNP are downplaying the issue in its General Election campaign.
Ukraine
US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7
US officials are trying to get European allies on board for a deal to present at the G7 leaders summit later this week on how to use the interest from Russian frozen assets to support war-torn Ukraine. But with the meeting in southern Italy starting on Thursday, discussions are still ongoing.
Middle East
Gaza ceasefire plan in balance as US says Hamas proposed ‘changes’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Hamas that it is “time for the haggling to stop”, after its leaders proposed “numerous changes” to a plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.