During his farewell visit to Kyiv, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed further aid to Ukraine and the decisions of the NATO summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Economic relations were also discussed, particularly the interest of Polish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The SBU attacked the "Kirovskoye" airfield in Crimea, destroying Mi-8, Mi-26, Mi-28 helicopters and the Pantsir-S1 point air defense system. At night, there was a secondary detonation at the facility.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Vodiannikov as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.
On June 28, from 6:00 to 12:00, traffic will be restricted in the center of Kyiv due to events. Also on Saturday, parking will be prohibited in the Shevchenkivskyi district and trolleybus routes Nos. 6, 16, 18 will be changed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a Technology Staff meeting with reports on drones, their financing, and simplification of production. The main goal is to maximize the production of drones needed at the front and for the protection of cities.
US President Donald Trump made a statement about the future "settlement" of the war in Ukraine, referring to a conversation with Putin.
The Ukrainian military struck the "Marinivka" airfield in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, destroying two Su-34 aircraft and damaging two more. Four units of aviation equipment were reportedly hit. The technical and operational part of the airfield was also damaged.
The Russian army launched a missile strike on the city of Chuhuiv in the Kharkiv region, injuring three people. One victim is in serious condition, two are in moderate condition.
The Russian army attacked an administrative building in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. During the extinguishing of the fire, a repeated enemy attack occurred, but rescuers quickly eliminated the fire.
An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv, as reported by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych, amid the threat of kamikaze drone attacks. Enemy UAVs were also detected in the sky over Kyiv Oblast, where air defense is operating.
In the Kharkiv region, the enemy dropped an aerial bomb on an agricultural enterprise, as a result of which two civilians were injured. Livestock also died, and a fire broke out over 700 square meters.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is interested in visiting the White House, and Donald Trump is open to it. According to Israeli media, the visit could take place in July.
Since the beginning of the day, 139 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, Russians used 796 kamikaze drones and carried out 2752 shellings. On the Pokrovsk direction, 148 occupiers and enemy equipment were destroyed, battles continue.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to answer questions about additional missiles for the Patriot air defense system for Ukraine. She stated that she would allow President Trump to comment on the issue, citing a personal conversation between him and President Zelenskyy.
President Zelenskyy congratulated the SBU 'A' Special Operations Center on its anniversary, noting the destruction of Russian military equipment worth over $5. 5 billion. The unit consistently ranks among the top three most effective in Ukraine.
European Union leaders have not reached an agreement on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Slovakia opposed it, which led to the postponement of discussions.
The French government plans to cut spending by nearly €5 billion this year to meet its budget deficit target. This decision was made due to high government spending, despite stable tax revenues.
President Zelenskyy confirmed another exchange of prisoners with the Russian Federation. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service were returned, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022.
Another stage of the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine took place within the framework of the Istanbul agreements. The exchange was parity-based, work on it continues, Russian media report.
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions, and fighting continues.
Peskov stated that the dates for the third round of negotiations in Istanbul will be determined after the completion of the prisoner exchange. He also noted that "peace through strength" does not apply to Russia, but it is interested in the US efforts regarding Ukraine.
The Parliament of Georgia is adopting amendments to the law on defamation, which strengthen the rules and shift the burden of proof to the defendant. Critics fear restrictions on freedom of speech, while the authorities declare a fight against unfounded insults.
In the Lviv region, near the village of Krasiv, a road accident occurred involving a patrol car and an underage pedestrian. The injured person was hospitalized, and the circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
PACE adopted a resolution on a just energy transition, including amendments on Russian aggression against Ukrainian energy. The resolution condemns Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure and calls on the world to support Ukraine in restoring a sustainable energy system.
Since the beginning of the day, 118 combat clashes have taken place at the front, the enemy has carried out 4126 shellings and used 1129 kamikaze drones. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces neutralized 216 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.
The eastern part of Iranian airspace is open again for flights. The western half of the country remains closed, with the exception of international and some domestic flights requiring permission.
Ukraine is preparing to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal will hold the political and military leadership of Russia, including Putin, accountable.
Since the beginning of the day, 72 combat clashes have been recorded at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers tried to break through 31 times, fighting continues.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon. They discussed investments in the production of military equipment in Ukraine and an initiative against Iranian "Shaheds".
World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.
