The US warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian oil facilities affected American investments in Kazakhstan. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, confirmed receiving an official diplomatic message.
Over the past day, 164 combat engagements took place on the front line, which is one-third more than the previous day. The most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his residence due to a bomb threat related to the Shen Yun group. Threats were made to the organizers of the group's performances, which are banned in China.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 115 drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 95 enemy UAVs in the north, south, and east of the country.
Donald Trump stated that the US is "working very hard" to end Russia's war against Ukraine. He also noted that this war would not have happened if he had been president.
According to a Bank of America survey, 23% of investors consider the 'AI bubble' to be the main concern, surpassing geopolitics and central bank errors. Fears about unsustainable growth in AI investments have exceeded concerns about a 'bubble in the credit sector'.
Heavy rains in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais have killed 22 people, 16 of them in Juiz de Fora and six in Ubá. About 440 people were forced to leave their homes, and the government declared a state of emergency.
The UK government has responded to Russia's statements regarding nuclear weapons. This has been called an attempt by Putin to distract from his actions in Ukraine, with no truth in these accusations.
G7 leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and Trump's peace efforts. They also welcomed assistance to Ukraine for getting through the winter.
The President of Ukraine amended the decree of June 21, 2024, updating the composition of the delegation for negotiations on accession to the European Union. Taras Kachka has been appointed head of the delegation and chief negotiator.
The US Embassy in Ukraine made a statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. President Trump is committed to achieving a negotiated settlement and establishing lasting peace.
In Lviv, 21 people, including 18 children, sought medical attention with acute intestinal infection. All affected individuals had visited a children's entertainment center.
Russia is changing its oil supply logistics, redirecting it from small to large tankers for transportation to China. This is happening due to reduced purchases by India, which leads to an increase in supplies to China.
President Zelenskyy is ready to hold elections in Ukraine if security and a ceasefire are ensured. He also noted that his participation in the elections depends on the situation in the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new sanctions against 29 Russian entities and 15 organizations. They support aggression and occupation, spread propaganda, and steal cultural values.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of command posts, ammunition depots, and other enemy equipment. The strikes were carried out with ATACMS missiles and other means.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with Putin. He also emphasized the importance of pressure from the US and Europe on Putin to end the war.
The SBU detained two residents of Izmail who registered Starlink for Russian occupiers for $30. They face life imprisonment for treason committed by a group of persons in prior conspiracy.
A powerful blizzard brought over 76 cm of snow to some areas of the northeastern US, paralyzing traffic. Thousands of homes were left without electricity, and about 7,400 flights were canceled.
Due to enemy attacks, some consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Odesa, and Kharkiv regions were left without power supply. Emergency power outages have been applied in some regions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance will stand with Ukraine "through all future challenges. " He emphasized the importance of continuous military assistance to Ukraine and called on Putin to demonstrate seriousness about peace.
Great Britain has announced its largest sanctions package against Russia, introducing almost 300 new restrictions four years after the full-scale invasion. The sanctions are aimed at reducing Russia's oil revenues, including Transneft and the shadow fleet, as well as military equipment suppliers and financial institutions.
The US is pushing for a deal on Ukraine by July 4, the 250th anniversary of US independence. However, there are no signs that Putin is ready to compromise on his demands, Bloomberg notes.
Ukraine is ready to constructively resolve the dispute over the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline and has proposed realistic solutions, said Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. This comes amid Hungary's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
European leaders, including the UK, France, Germany, Poland, and the EU, addressed Ukrainians and the world on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. They pledged to strengthen support for Ukraine and emphasized its future in the EU.
The US met with a Russian delegation in Geneva and plans to meet with a Chinese delegation to discuss a multilateral nuclear arms control treaty. This comes amid US calls for a broader agreement that includes China and Russia.
Over four years of war, the prosecutor's office has documented more than 240,000 crimes of Russian aggression, of which over 210,000 are war crimes. More than 1,100 individuals have been served with suspicions, and 240 criminals have already received sentences.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight arrived in Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha welcomed them in the capital.
On the night of February 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 133 attack drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 111 enemy drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
