Antonina Tumanova
Kyiv streets are flooded due to heavy rains, new "fountains" and "geysers" appear, and the asphalt on Olimpiyska Street is torn up.
A large fire broke out after an explosion at a gas pipeline in the Saratov region, Russia. The flames are moving toward a residential area, and firefighters are working at the scene.
Princess Kate of Wales, who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, made her first public appearance since her diagnosis at the King's birthday parade. Kensington Palace, the official residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, emphasized that the Duchess of Cambridge's full return to ceremonial duties is not yet in question.
A woman's body was found on a highway near a truck dump in Odesa region, and police are investigating the cause.
At present, the total number of enemy attacks on the front line has reached 44. The enemy is most actively trying to attack the Pokrovske direction today - seven attacks were repelled, eight are ongoing, the General Staff reported.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the Peace Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, where he will officially open the summit with Swiss President Viola Amherd.
Three people were killed and five injured as a result of Russian troops shelling a village in Donetsk region with cluster munitions.
The Georgian LGBT human rights organization Tbilisi Pride has canceled all Pride Month events this year due to fears of government violence and hate laws against the LGBTQ community.
An explosion occurred in Myrhorod, Poltava region, after it became known that Russian missiles were moving in that direction, damaging an industrial facility and injuring one person.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili will attend the Peace Summit in Burgenstock, despite tensions with the Georgian government over her foreign visits.
The Russian army has struck a high-voltage substation in eastern Ukraine, causing a power outage for households and interrupting train traffic, and restoration work is underway.
The Russian Federation failed to disrupt the Peace Summit in Switzerland aimed at developing a path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
On June 15, Ukraine will introduce hourly power outages from 8:00 to 23:00 due to a decrease in solar energy production and the repair of a nuclear power unit, while critical infrastructure facilities will not be affected.
President Zelenskyy arrived in Switzerland for the Global Peace Summit with the participation of nearly 100 countries to take concrete steps toward a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights appealed to the Prime Minister of Ukraine with a request to initiate the dismissal of the Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil for failing to reinstate an illegally dismissed employee for 5 years, despite court decisions.
Another 12 children aged 2 to 17, including 3 boys and 9 girls, were returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region to the government-controlled territory.
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are investigating alleged Russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure as possible war crimes, which could lead to arrest warrants if enough evidence is gathered.
A 15-year-old boy died after falling from a high-rise building in Kyiv's Dniprovsky district, and police are investigating the causes and circumstances of the incident.
Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets called the publication by the Russian Ombudsman of "lists of fighters who are ready to return" on the eve of the Peace Summit a provocation, saying that Ukraine is ready to take all defenders under the "all for all" formula and considers such publications by Russia to be nothing but a provocation.
The G7 leaders released their final communiqué after the summit in Italy. About three pages are devoted to support for Ukraine, including a statement on strengthening sanctions against Russia, a loan for Kyiv, and support for the Peace Summit.
All G7 countries pledged to keep Russian assets immobilized until Russia pays for its crimes against Ukraine. The countries assured that they will work to obtain permission in their respective jurisdictions to use future profits to service and repay the loans.
NATO defense ministers agreed on options for responding to the growing number of sabotage, cyberattacks and other hostile actions by Russia against Allies, including enhanced intelligence sharing, protection of critical infrastructure and further restrictions on Russian intelligence.
The KyivPride 2024 march will take place on June 16 in Kyiv under the slogan "Together to Victory", demanding protection from hate crimes, adoption of laws on registered partnerships and marriage equality, and drawing the attention of the international community to Ukraine's need for military support, release of prisoners, and assistance to civilians.
Russia continues to strengthen the defense around the Kerch bridge with fences, barriers and barges to protect it from potential attacks by Ukrainian naval drones.
Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Sunak at the G7 summit, reaffirming their shared commitment to ending Putin's illegal war and ensuring support for Ukraine's army, economy, and people.
At the Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station in Kyiv, a passenger was hit by a train, which led to the temporary closure of several nearby stations. Traffic has now resumed.
The G7 has agreed to provide Ukraine with about $50 billion in loans by the end of the year, using excess profits from Russia's sovereign assets to repay them.
Switzerland experienced minor cyberattacks on government websites and organizations participating in the Peace Summit, which caused minor disruptions but did not have a significant impact, and authorities expect more attacks during the summit.
In frontline Kharkiv, sappers seized a deadly UMPB D-30SN high-explosive air bomb. SES assures that there is no threat to civilians
A road accident involving an ambulance occurs in Kyiv, injuring a pregnant driver, an ambulance doctor, and others who were hospitalized.