Summary
The US has launched a second wave of strikes against Iran, sparking immediate retaliation and protests from international partners. Meanwhile, European leaders are preparing to pitch a new peace plan for Ukraine to President Trump at the upcoming G7 summit.
Key Stories
US hits Iran again as regional conflict escalates — President Trump ordered a second day of strikes against Iran, leading to retaliatory fire against Gulf states and a formal protest from India over seafarer casualties.
European leaders to talk Ukraine peace with Trump — At the upcoming G7 summit, European officials plan to lobby President Trump to support a fresh push for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia builds up tank reserves away from the front lines — Despite heavy losses in Ukraine, intelligence shows Russia is stockpiling new tanks and building bases near NATO borders rather than sending them to the current battlefield.
German Chancellor clashes with AfD over Ukraine support — Friedrich Merz gave AfD deputies a piece of his mind in the Bundestag after they laughed during his speech about pursuing a just peace for Ukraine.
Armenia looks for new gas sources beyond Russia — Armenia is eyeing Azerbaijan and Iran as potential gas suppliers if Russia decides to hike up its energy prices.