In Ukraine's Chernihiv region, along a section of the Dnieper River that divides Ukraine and Belarus, border guards are on the lookout for signs of another invasion from the north. In May, Kyiv warned that Russia was once again trying to draw Belarus into the war against Ukraine.

Russia is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to build schools and universities across Central Asia, reinforcing the use of the Russian language at a time when younger generations in the region are increasingly exposed to Western and Chinese influences.

As Washington and Tehran edge toward a preliminary peace deal, renewed fighting in Lebanon has cast uncertainty over the diplomatic track.

Russia launched one of its largest drone-and-missile attacks on Ukraine, striking cities across the country. At least four people were killed in Kyiv and at least nine in Dnipro, with dozens more injured. Ukraine's Air Force said Russia fired 73 missiles and 656 drones overnight on June 2.

In this week's Wider Europe newsletter, Rikard Jozwiak drills down on two issues: Why the EU isn’t naming a Russia envoy and the upcoming EU-Moldova summit.

At least 13 people were killed and scores hurt throughout Ukraine following a massive missile and drone barrage on the country in the early hours of June 2.

A large-scale overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least four people and injured dozens, including children, Ukrainian officials said.