US Central Command confirmed the lifting of the blockade on maritime transport in Iranian ports. Naval vessels remain in the area to ensure compliance with the agreement.
The President of Ukraine met with King Philippe of Belgium. They discussed the shelling of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and strengthening sanctions against russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the provision of 90 billion euros in credit support to Ukraine for the next two years. She also emphasized the deteriorating situation in Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his expectation of further progress in negotiations after the opening of the first cluster. He thanked EU leaders for their unanimity and announced discussions on the next five clusters.
Officials of Kyiv Oblast Road leased state property at an undervalued price or without contracts. 12 episodes of bribes totaling over 270 thousand UAH have been documented.
The US State Department urges citizens not to travel to the Russian Federation due to UAV attacks in major cities. In the event of explosions, Americans are advised to seek shelter immediately.
Law enforcement officers are investigating a possible undervaluation of the Ocean Plaza Mall prior to its sale. Documents were seized from State Property Fund officials during searches.
Elbridge Colby stated that Europe plays a leading role in financing and arming the AFU through the PURL initiative. Ukraine's defense has strengthened and stabilized.
In the Kyiv region, a court arrested a deserter for the murder of a sleeping 17-year-old girl. The man, who was previously convicted of murder, faces life imprisonment.
Lavrov threatened Ukraine with regular massive strikes after the attack on the Moscow refinery. Putin previously ordered an increase in the intensity of shelling.
Due to an aerial bomb strike near Sumy, warehouses containing residues of sulfur-containing substances caught fire. Residents of three communities are asked to close their windows due to the smell of sulfur.
Occupiers attacked the AFU 55 times, most actively in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions are under enemy shelling.
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reports an order given to the occupiers to strike civilian targets in Zaporizhzhia with FPV drones. To escalate the terror, the invaders are promised new supplies of UAVs.
The founder of a Christian center in Vinnytsia will stand trial for violence against female wards. The man abused children for 15 years and is currently in custody.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to a National Guard member for torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war in Horlivka. Due to the suspect's actions, one soldier died and dozens sustained injuries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the NATO Secretary General and the King of Belgium in Brussels. Ahead are the Ramstein-format meeting and meetings with defense ministers.
Zelenskyy discussed the outcomes of the G7 summit and steps to end the war with Alexander Stubb. Implementation of new joint ideas will begin in the near future.
207 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed 6,035 drones and 173 guided aerial bombs. In the Pokrovsk direction, three ammunition depots and 44 occupiers were destroyed.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry is considering the possibility of a personal meeting between Trump and Pezeshkian to sign an agreement. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
Trump will visit Versailles due to the abundance of gold at the dinner with Macron. The President of France called the palace a tool of diplomatic influence.
In Kyiv's Akademmistechko neighborhood, an African serval fell from a seventh-floor window due to the absence of protective screens. The animal was hospitalized by rescuers.
Russian troops shelled the grounds of an equestrian school in Sumy. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three dead horses from under the rubble.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the development of industrial cooperation with Narendra Modi. Teams from both countries will work out the details of future joint projects.
Starting June 21, the operational headquarters of the occupied peninsula will work around the clock in anticipation of powerful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupation administration is hastily evacuating the remains of its headquarters.
In occupied Dzhankoi, a power outage schedule of two hours on, two hours off has been introduced for two days. More than 50 settlements are without power due to damage to energy facilities.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the Russian strike on the Lavra and called for dialogue for the sake of peace. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the destruction of the cultural heritage site.
Macron welcomed the rapprochement between the US and Europe regarding support for Ukraine. He also stated that Russia has no real intentions concerning the peace process.
In the Kyiv region, a military deserter was detained for stabbing his friend's 17-year-old daughter to death over an insult. The mother of the deceased has two other children remaining—they have been removed from the family
Macron announced a shift in the balance of power and Russia's retreat. The G7 will increase air defense supplies and allow Ukraine to independently produce part of the equipment.
Trump announced the imminent signing of a trade deal with India and praised Narendra Modi. Also, the US may impose sanctions against the Russian Federation due to oil prices.
