During the NATO summit, Mark Rutte commented on Donald Trump's statements regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump compared the countries to fighting children and stated that both sides had violated the truce.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has signed an order designating the Central Bank of Iran as a terrorist organization. This decision, made at the request of the Mossad, is intended to counter the financial system of the Iranian terrorist regime.
39-year-old Jackie Jaja, who has been on the sex offenders register since 2016, was arrested in France after attempting to organize a fake ceremony with a Ukrainian child at Disneyland Paris. He has been charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and theft of personal data, and British police are looking for him for violating the terms of supervision.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that allies are increasing defense spending so that the US does not bear the entire burden on itself. This will strengthen the security and economy of NATO countries, which will continue to support Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance remains a key pillar of security, despite global threats. He emphasized the commitment to Article 5 on collective defense and announced an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Humanitarian agreements between Russia and Ukraine are ending. Putin's spokesman announced the next round of negotiations after their completion.
June 25 marks a number of important events, including the Customs Officer Day of Ukraine, dedicated to honoring the work of the customs service. Today is also International Seafarer's Day, Muslim New Year, World Vitiligo Day and the Day of St. Febronia.
PACE condemned the ill-treatment of Ukrainian prisoners, calling for political negotiations. 95% of released soldiers report torture; 109 extrajudicial executions were recorded in 2024.
According to updated data from the National Police, as a result of the massive Russian attack on Dnipro on June 24, 17 people died, three of them in the hospital, and another 186 were injured. Russian occupiers damaged civilian infrastructure, including a dormitory, a gymnasium, and a train.
The competition commission has identified Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, the head of the NABU detective unit, as the sole candidate for the position of Director of the Bureau of Economic Security. The government has 10 days to officially appoint him.
On June 24, at least six explosions were heard in Kazan, probably from the air defense systems. The "drone danger" regime has been in effect in Tatarstan for more than ten hours, and Kazan airport has been closed for three hours. Additional security measures have been introduced in the Penza and Saratov regions due to the threat of air attacks.
The Ukrainian delegation at the NATO summit in The Hague announced preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported that negotiations with the American side are already underway.
27-year-old Juliana Marins from Brazil died after falling from a cliff on the Indonesian volcano Rinjani. Her body was found after four days of searching, which were complicated by weather conditions and terrain.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, and the High Representative of the EU, Kaja Kallas, discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Sybiha emphasized Ukraine's fulfillment of all requirements for negotiations on EU membership.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez moved the main wedding celebration from the center of Venice to the Arsenal. Local activists consider this a victory after their protests against turning the city into a "theme park for billionaires".
A 22-year-old citizen of Ukraine driving a minibus caused an accident in Poland, crashing into a truck. Four Ukrainian minibus passengers were injured, one was hospitalized by helicopter. Both drivers were sober, the minibus driver was detained.
House member Al Green initiated Trump's impeachment over strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval. Green accuses the president of abuse of power and threatening democracy, citing unconstitutional usurpation of legislative branch powers.
Dnipro is recovering after one of the largest attacks, which resulted in over 150 injured and at least 9 dead. Almost 50 high-rise buildings have been destroyed in the city, over 2,000 windows damaged, as well as dozens of schools, hospitals, and infrastructure facilities.
The Gallie family is selling Shuna Island in the Hebrides after 80 years of ownership. The island, almost 500 hectares in size with castle ruins, a farm, and holiday homes, is priced at 5.5 million pounds.
On the night of June 23, a Russian shelling led to the death of a moose calf at the Wild Animal Rescue Center. The animal's heart could not withstand the shock from the blast wave, which damaged the Center's buildings.
In 2027, Wimbledon will unveil a monument to Andy Murray, the first British men's singles Wimbledon champion in 77 years. The statue will be installed for the tournament's 150th anniversary, honoring his two victories in 2013 and 2016.
Among the guests were Phoebe Gates and Eileen Gu, with the wedding expected in August in the Cotswolds.
Researchers from the University of Reading warn of a mass extinction of over 500 bird species within the next 100 years due to climate change, habitat loss, and human activity. This number will triple all known bird extinctions since 1500, threatening ecosystems.
In 2025, 2,778 Ukrainians purchased housing under the "eOselia" program for a total of UAH 5. 1 billion, of which almost 60% was for the primary market. In total, since the program's inception, loans worth over UAH 29.1 billion have been issued.
The Deputy Minister of Social Policy emphasized the need to create a system that will support their return to full economic activity.
On June 25, temperature fluctuations from +22°C to +31°C are expected in Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in the northern and eastern regions. Gusty winds up to 15-20 m/s are forecast, especially in Kyiv.
This selection of recipes from UNN offers light and delicious cold soups. It includes options such as Spanish gazpacho, cucumber and yogurt soup, green pea and mint soup, avocado and cucumber soup, and classic okroshka.
Qatar has condemned Iran's missile strike on American military bases on its territory, calling it a "blatant violation" of sovereignty. The country stated that it reserves the right to a direct response, while Qatari air defense systems successfully intercepted the missiles.
In May, US home sales rose by 0. 8% despite high mortgage rates. The average house price reached a record $422,800, exceeding last year's figure by 1.3%.
The presidents of the Russian Federation and Mali signed an agreement on cooperation in nuclear energy. The countries plan to expand bilateral trade and develop joint projects in energy, logistics, and mineral exploration.
