The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump has begun on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Bloomberg news agency reported.
NATO leaders in The Hague pledge to support Ukraine in the final summit statement, which includes a line on continued support for Ukraine, as well as a line on "the long-term threat that Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security. "
NATO allies have agreed to increase defense spending. It is planned to reach 5% of GDP by 2035.
NATO allies have agreed to tone down criticism of Russia in a statement to be signed by leaders, according to a leak to The Telegraph.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Russia does not pose a real threat to NATO, as the alliance is much stronger. He also emphasized that his task is to keep Ukraine out of NATO.
The theft of more than 600 meters of cable near Lille disrupted Eurostar train traffic between London and Paris, leading to the cancellation of six trains and significant delays. This is the second consecutive day that railway traffic has been disrupted due to incidents near Lille-Europe.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, including Dnipro and Samar, 19 people died in Dnipro, and the total number of deaths in the region reached 21. More than 300 residents were injured, and infrastructure, residential buildings, and medical facilities were destroyed.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda stated that he does not expect an immediate Russian attack on NATO countries, as Russia is exhausted by the war in Ukraine. However, he emphasized a real threat in the future and called for increased defense spending.
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.
