In June 2025, the cost of cooking borscht is 196 UAH, which is 12% cheaper than in May, but 27% more expensive year-on-year. The increase in the borscht index is due to the rising prices of meat and vegetables.
Jennifer Garner shared photos of Ben Affleck with their children, expressing gratitude for his dedication to fatherhood. They have maintained a friendly relationship since their divorce in 2018.
Scout LaRue Willis spoke about the difficult emotions due to her father's progressing dementia. The family is learning to find joy in small moments and support the actor.
Leonard Lauder, who ran Estée Lauder for more than 60 years, has died at the age of 92. He was also a well-known philanthropist who supported research into Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer.
China conducted the first tests of a BCI implant on a person with paralysis. He was able to play games, controlling the computer with the power of thought, and the Chinese implant is 100 times more flexible than Neuralink.
In May 2025, renting a home in Ukraine continued to become more expensive, with the largest increase recorded in the Chernihiv, Kherson, and Odesa regions.
In May 2025, Zakarpattia and Lviv regions topped the ranking of the most expensive rental housing in Ukraine. The average rental cost here reaches almost 12 thousand hryvnias.
In May 2025, food prices in Ukraine increased by 3. 4%. Onions rose in price the most, in some regions the price increased by more than 50%.
108 operators engaged in demining of territories have already been certified in Ukraine. The volume of humanitarian demining has increased by 50% compared to last year.
A unique art train with Howard Buffett's photo exhibition "Courage of a Nation" is traveling in Ukraine. Three carriages showcase the resilience of Ukrainians and travel to 63 stations across the country.
Ukrainian MiG-29 struck Russian positions in Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs. A drone control point and a warehouse with ammunition and fuel were destroyed.
Opposition politician Nika Gvaramia was detained in Georgia after voluntarily arriving at a penitentiary institution. The decision to arrest him was made due to his refusal to pay bail.
France condemns Iran's nuclear program, reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. Macron called on the parties to exercise restraint to avoid destabilizing the region.
The Israeli campaign against Iran will last up to 14 days and includes strikes on nuclear facilities, missile ranges, and military personnel. The goal of the operation is to force Iran into negotiations.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, more than 64,000 damages to the energy infrastructure have been recorded. In March, there were more than 1,400 new attacks on the energy system.
Israel has launched an operation to eliminate Iran's nuclear potential, which may last several weeks. The IDF has been preparing it for 8 months. The operation is aimed at Iran's nuclear potential.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic held talks on the supply of ammunition. They discussed the continuation of the "Czech Initiative" program, as well as funding for 2025 and planning for 2026, taking into account the activity of the Russian army.
Explosions rang out in occupied Crimea at night. "ATESH" reported hitting the objects of the Russian army in the Simferopol district, equipment was damaged and there were losses among personnel.
Iranian sources report Israeli strikes in Tabriz and Shiraz. The defeat of the IRGC command center, a missile factory and an ammunition depot has been confirmed.
The Israeli military reported an airstrike on an Iranian uranium enrichment center in the Natanz area. As a result of the operation, the underground sector of the complex was damaged.
Israeli airstrikes on Iran have sparked a wave of criticism. China has expressed concern, and Arab countries have condemned the actions, emphasizing the violation of sovereignty and the threat to regional stability.
Ryanair is introducing fines of 500 euros for passengers for aggressive behavior during the flight. The company seeks to reduce the number of incidents on board and avoid flight delays.
Iran initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council due to massive Israeli strikes. Tehran promised a response to the aggression and launched more than 100 drones at Israel.
SBI reported new suspicions in the case of large-scale abuses in the 110th Brigade. Military personnel were illegally charged combat bonuses, and the amount of damage to the state reaches more than UAH 5 million.
Lewis Pullman, son of Bill Pullman, will play the son of Lone Starr and Princess Vespa in the sequel to the cult parody. The film is expected to premiere in 2027.
Meta is investing heavily in Scale AI, valuing the startup at over $29 billion. Scale AI's CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta to work on AI initiatives.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has accused Republicans and Democrats of inaction on immigration reform. He stressed that their failure has led to an escalation of protests in Los Angeles.
Newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki is preparing to announce the composition of his administration. Personnel decisions will show whether he will remain under the influence of the PiS party or choose an independent course.
Agreements have been signed in Ukraine for the construction of the GORO Mountain Resort, a year-round mountain resort in the Carpathians. Investments will amount to 140 million euros, which will create 25,000 jobs.
Dozens of the largest Russian companies, including Gazprom, have lost foreign assets due to sanctions and the termination of partnerships. This negatively affects the Russian budget due to a reduction in foreign exchange earnings.
