## Zelenskyy: "Russia's plans in Sumy Oblast were insane – we're crushing these murderers"

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said in his evening address that the Russians had various insane intentions in Sumy Oblast, but the Ukrainian defence forces are holding them back.

Quote: "A very detailed report on the frontline situation was delivered at the meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, with a particular focus on Sumy Oblast and actions in the border area.

The Russians had various plans and intentions there that were, as always, absolutely insane.

We are holding back these murderers and crushing them, protecting our Sumy Oblast.".

Details: Zelenskyy added that on Friday 20 June, Russia openly stated once again that it does not want a ceasefire.

Putin later claimed that he does not want Ukraine to surrender, but to acknowledge the realities on the ground.

Putin also claimed that Russia is establishing a buffer zone in Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast and said he has not ruled out capturing the city of Sumy. »

### 72% of Americans Say the Rich 'Have Too Much' as GOP Pursues Another Handout for Billionaires

Authored by commondreams.org

The findings were published as Trump and GOP lawmakers in Congress worked to pass another round of tax breaks that would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans.

"Wages aren't keeping up with the rising cost of living, and the shrinking availability of living-wage jobs is compounding the strain.

"Sanders will target deep red districts currently held by Republicans, including the hometown of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. »

### Judge again blocks Trump administration from halting Harvard's enrolling international students

Authored by nbcnews.com

It also says the student visa holders should not be denied entry to the country as a result of the revocation.

At a hearing on the injunction, Ian Heath Gershenger, an attorney for the university, accused the administration of “using international students as pawns” and singling out Harvard.

Justice Department attorneys focused on the administration's national security concerns, saying they did not trust Harvard to vet thousands of international students. »

### Pakistan nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Authored by tribune.com.pk

The government has formally decided to recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his decisive diplomatic intervention and leadership during the recent Pakistan-India standoff, according to an official statement released Friday.

Government of Pakistan Recommends President Donald J. Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal… — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 20, 2025. »

### US deports teen soccer star to Honduras days after his high school graduation

Authored by theguardian.com

A teenage student and soccer stand-out was arrested by immigration authorities four days after his high school graduation ceremony in Ohio earlier this month, and deported to Honduras this week, his family has said.

His parents told the newspaper he was deported on Wednesday to a country he has not lived in since he was eight years old.

High school and college students have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. »

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