The Council of Europe is strengthening political dialogue with Ukrainian authorities, referencing the illegal occupation of Crimea.

The entities involved

• Council of Europe →

  International organisation founded in 1949

  • Slovakia joins a commission under the Council of Europe, with PM Fico defying Moscow's warning against the move.00:14
  • Russia formally withdrew from the Council of Europe, with Vladimir Putin signing the law to formalize the withdrawal.Mon 19:22
• Crimea →

  Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)

  • Russia has developed jamming systems targeting Starlink, which are now being utilized for mid-strike drone operations in Ukraine, specifically impacting logistics in occupied Crimea.Mon 19:24
  • Russia annexed Crimea, increasing the eastern flank threat and reinforcing NATO's need for credible defense.Mon 13:54
• Kyiv →

  capital and largest city of Ukraine

  • Russia launched major missile attacks on Ukraine, including barrages on Kharkiv and air assaults on Kyiv. High-profile figures like Vitali Klitschko and Yulia Svyrydenko commented on the situation.13:47
  • Trump's actions are deteriorating US-Ukraine relations as NATO plans security guarantees and military exercises proceed in Poland.08:51

Related events

• Europe reflects on the lessons learned from the ongoing Ukrainian war, which involves Kyiv defending against Russian aggression.Jun 7
• Reuters reported on missile strikes that occurred in Kyiv on July 1, 2026.Jul 19
• Talks were held in Moscow concerning the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.Sep 6
• Ceasefire talks are underway regarding peace with Kyiv, amid political pressure on Russia.Aug 8
• Marco Rubio is involved in discussions regarding the ongoing conflict in Kyiv, including mediation and collective action against Russian threats.Jun 7