German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the increase in NATO defense spending is a result of members' "own convictions", and not a favor. NATO leaders plan to officially approve an increase in spending to 5% of GDP, which is attributed to pressure from Donald Trump.
SpaceX's new Dragon spacecraft named "Grace" has successfully launched on its debut Ax-4 mission to the ISS. The launch, commissioned for Axiom Space, took place on June 25 after two weeks of delays caused by weather and technical issues on the rocket and ISS.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the importance of the United States as a partner in resolving the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. He said that they are working to ensure that Washington does not change its position.
On June 24, at approximately 07:00 in the town of Dublyany, Lviv district, a Volkswagen Passat B7 and a Mercedes-Benz 609D collided. Six passengers of the Mercedes-Benz 609D sustained bodily injuries and were hospitalized.
Donald Trump said that in response to an offer of help with Iran, he told Putin he "needs help with Russia. " Regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, Trump said that "progress is being made."
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with the President of Ukraine today on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. Trump said they would discuss Ukraine's "difficulties," adding that he had spoken to Putin a lot.
On June 24, 2025, the Prosecutor General appointed Maksym Krym, Maria Vdovychenko, and Andriy Leshchenko as his deputies, following the recommendation of the Council of Prosecutors of Ukraine. Each of them will be responsible for a specific area of work in the prosecutor's office.
The Iranian parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, with 222 deputies supporting the decision. This decision, which prohibits the entry of IAEA inspectors without security guarantees, still needs to be ratified by the Supreme National Security Council.
The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, is scheduled for Wednesday around 2:30 p. m. local time. It will take place on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, where the leaders will make brief statements.
According to the SBU, a 19-year-old Kharkiv resident, recruited by the enemy, handed over a booby-trapped scooter to the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the guise of volunteer aid, which exploded near a cafe. The girl has been detained and faces life imprisonment.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine will be an important topic at this year's summit. The main issues will be further support for Ukraine and achieving lasting peace.
At night, Russian troops attacked the Izmail district of Odesa region with attack drones, damaging civilian infrastructure. The premises of a private enterprise and agricultural machinery were destroyed, but people were not injured.
Investors assess the stability of the truce between Iran and Israel, which affects oil prices. Prices have risen but remain near multi-week lows on expectations that supplies will not be disrupted.
Over 11,000 new fines from the TCR have been recorded in Ukraine in the last three months, and over 28,000 since the beginning of the year. Most proceedings were opened in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk region, and almost all of them concern men aged 25 to 45.
Ukraine has completed the evacuation of 164 citizens from Iran and Israel, returning them by bus to Kyiv. The operation included a land crossing and air transit through Azerbaijan and Moldova.
Russia carried out a night strike on Ukraine, launching 71 drones. Defense forces neutralized 52 enemy drones, but there were hits in the Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions.
New Tesla car sales in Europe fell by 27. 9% in May, while overall electric car sales in the region rose by 27.2%. The decline is attributed to competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk's policies.
Over the past day, 151 combat clashes were recorded on the front, with most of them occurring in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on the enemy, hitting eight areas of concentration of personnel and military equipment.
The United Kingdom plans to acquire 12 F-35A fighters capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which will expand the country's deterrence arsenal. This decision is part of a significant strengthening of the UK's nuclear position and its contribution to NATO.
The death toll from the Russian military's missile attack on Dnipro on June 24 has risen to 18, with two more people killed in Samara. In total, almost 300 people were injured, and a day of mourning has been declared in the region.
US President Donald Trump announced a probable meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on Dnipro and the region, where there are already 11 dead and over 160 injured. He emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia, which is unable to produce ballistic missiles without components from other countries.
Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders; in total, 77 combat engagements have occurred since the beginning of the day. Border settlements in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered from shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to stop supplying components for Russian missiles and equipment. He emphasized that these components, found in Russian weapons, come from various countries, including European ones, the USA, China, and Taiwan.
The White House confirmed the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit in The Hague. The leaders last met in April at Pope Francis' funeral.
The death toll in Dnipro has risen to 8, with 84 injured. In Samara, the number of injured has increased to 11.
US President Donald Trump departed for the Netherlands aboard Air Force One. He is expected to arrive at Schiphol around 7:00 PM local time, and then proceed to Huis ten Bosch for dinner with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and other heads of government.
The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a new aid package worth 175 million euros, which includes 100 drone detection radars and 20 Ermine CASEVAC unmanned vehicles for evacuating the wounded. In addition, contracts have been signed with Ukrainian companies for the production of 600,000 drones worth 500 million euros.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Dnipro has risen to seven, with about 70 people injured, including 10 children. In Samara, two people died and 9 were injured, four of whom are in serious condition.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. The parties also touched upon issues of ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and the return of abducted children.
