A father is all about protection and safety. And today, this has taken on an even deeper meaning, because Ukrainian fathers are protecting not only their children, but also the very possibility of a safe future.
Being a dad in Ukraine today takes a special kind of courage. And a special kind of love. We thank all Ukrainian dads for their care and strength. All those who defend Ukraine and who do everything possible every day for their families and children. Those who teach, inspire, and support.
May every Ukrainian family have what we are fighting for: a peaceful and safe future.
Happy Father’s Day!
Eine Verkäuferin in Almaty antwortete einer russischsprachigen Kundin auf Kasachisch – und ließ sich auch nicht einschüchtern. Der Staat gab ihr recht: Geldstrafe für die Käuferin, möglicherweise noch eine zweite wegen unerlaubter Filmaufnahme. Vor 2022 wäre das in einem Land mit 20% russischer Minderheit und langer Moskau-Abhängigkeit kaum vorstellbar gewesen. Der Krieg hat etwas verschoben. Kasachstan nennt Kasachisch Staatssprache – und meint es jetzt ernst. Stanford-Forscher belegen: Je stärker Kasachen den Ukraine-Krieg als zentrales Problem wahrnehmen, desto schwächer wird das Vertrauen in Putin. Die Angst vor Russland verpufft – Supermarkt für Supermarkt. 🇰🇿🇷🇺🇺🇦
Scores of Ukrainian drones bore down on Moscow, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week and launching the giant disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank into the sky like a frisbee https://t.co/Suxm8wRGHY
When you step outside into the quiet of the night and look up at the star-crowded sky, you are not looking at the universe as it exists at this exact moment. You are looking at a living archive of the past.
Die Lawra in Kyjiw gehört zu den wichtigsten Heiligtümern der Ukraine. Während einer Serie russischer Luftschläge wurde das Gelände des berühmten Höhlenklosters beschädigt, die Hauptkirche geriet in Brand. Was darüber bekannt ist. https://t.co/YKdCKBZr8T
I was tasked by the White House, AARO, ODNI, the FBI, and the Intelligence Community to lead and assemble a team of scientists and experts for a new UAP Science Advisory Council.
The council includes Prof. Carol Cleland: anomaly identification; Dr. Richard Cloete (@RichAC2020): data analysis and AI tools; Dr. Omer Eldadi: data management, AI, and human psychology; Dr. Tim Gallaudet (@GallaudetTim): oceanography; Ross Howard: communication; Dr. Devesh Nandal: numerical analysis and astrophysics; Prof. Garry Nolan (@GarryPNolan): molecular biology and materials science; Dr. Regina Sarmiento: data analysis and AI-assisted data management; Dr. Michael Shermer (@michaelshermer): the study of anomalies; Prof. Peter Skafish: anthropology; Prof. Matthew Szydagis: instrumentation and data collection; and Dr. Jennice Vilhauer: quantitative psychology.
This constitutes an amazing A-team of exceptional scientists and experts.
Join me live on June 18 at 6 PM EDT for a Q&A.
I look forward to answering your questions about interstellar objects, extraterrestrial life, UAP, and the search for technological objects beyond Earth.
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A reminder: Join me live on June 18 at 6 PM EDT for a Q&A.
I look forward to answering your questions.
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EU raises alarm: Serbia is massively granting citizenship to sanctioned Russians
According to an investigation by Radio Free Europe, in the first five months of 2026 alone, 44 Russians received Serbian passports, including individuals listed under US and Ukrainian sanctions.
In total, from 2022 to June 2026, more than 300 Russians were granted Serbian citizenship through an accelerated procedure. Serbian law allows this as an exception if authorities consider it to be in the “interests of the state.”
This provision bypasses the standard naturalization requirements.
The pace of passport issuance to Russians has sharply increased: this year, they received four times more citizenships than all other foreigners combined.
The EU is concerned that Serbian passports could allow sanctioned individuals to circumvent restrictions and travel freely across Europe without visas.
Since the beginning of the week, 11 of our regions have come under attack – in less than three days, the Russians used nearly 530 drones and two air-launched guided missiles against Ukraine. Russia added to the list of its new victories a Panama-flagged container ship, agricultural enterprises, railway and energy facilities, and, most of all, ordinary residential buildings. Dozens of people were wounded.
Every day, Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts must be aimed at strengthening the protection of our sky. There have been many international meetings and negotiations on air defense recently, and it is important to ensure that all agreements are implemented, above all regarding PURL. Even more can be decided at the G7 and NATO summits. Ukraine needs protection – this is a prerequisite for diplomacy to work. I thank all partners who are helping.