Chancellor Merz announced a common position with Trump regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. The parties discussed new sanctions and increasing pressure on Moscow.
The US administration is asking Europe to fill defense gaps due to the withdrawal of American assets from NATO. The reductions will affect aviation, the navy, and drones.
Oil prices dropped due to a peace agreement between the U. S. and Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. However, a full restoration of supplies could take months.
Russians attacked the stables of an equestrian sports school in Sumy region with a drone. The facility's employees survived, but horses were killed as a result of the strike.
On the night of June 17, the enemy launched 119 UAVs of various types. Air defense forces neutralized 97 drones, with hits recorded at 11 locations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed Donald Trump the consequences of the Russian strike on the Lavra. G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on the Russian Federation and provide Ukraine with more air defense missiles.
At the G7 summit, Trump announced the possible return of sanctions against oil from the RF. The US leader will also attend a dinner at Versailles at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and pressure on Russia with G7 leaders. The US is ready to provide support for the implementation of all peace agreements.
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and licenses for anti-ballistic systems with the G7. Partners will provide a winter energy package and assist with reconstruction.
G7 countries will increase sanctions pressure on Russian oil and gas. The leaders also promised to provide Ukraine with new air defense systems.
Britain imposes 70 new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the shadow fleet and LNG tankers. The GRU network and suppliers from China, Thailand, and Turkey are targeted.
Zelenskyy met with Trump at the G7 summit in France to coordinate positions. The President's agenda at the summit includes strengthening air defense and a diplomatic conclusion to the war with Russia.
Trump called the meeting with Zelenskyy very good and announced another one today. He also spoke with Putin and stated that Russia must reach a deal.
The government forecasts an exchange rate of 51. 5 hryvnia per dollar and wage growth through 2029. The budget declaration envisages an increase in public debt and the deficit.
The G7 session on peace and security in Ukraine has concluded in Evian, France. Zelenskyy and Trump sat next to Macron during the working meeting.
Zelenskyy met with Trump and Macron at the G7 to resume negotiations. He hopes for US assistance in organizing a meeting with Putin.
Emmanuel Macron has offered Volodymyr Zelenskyy assistance in organizing a meeting with Donald Trump. Officially, no negotiations are currently scheduled.
In Kharkiv, three people were injured and a civilian enterprise was damaged due to a drone attack. Enemy UAVs fell near a high-rise building and on the grounds of a church.
In Shostka, a woman and a child were injured due to a drone strike. Rescuers extinguished the fire and restored damaged windows in a four-story building.
The AFU struck the Moscow Oil Refinery and the Poltavskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar Krai. A defense enterprise in Tula and enemy warehouses in the Donetsk region were also hit.
Zelenskyy is participating in the G7 session in Evian. He is sitting at the same table with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron during the special session.
Olga Kharlan gave birth to her daughter Arianna on June 14 and shared the first photo. The athlete and her partner Luigi Samele were congratulated by the NOC of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy arrived at the G7 summit in Evian and met with Macron. He will hold talks with the leaders of Germany, Canada, Britain, and the head of the IMF.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the successful strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery at a distance of 500 km.
At the G7 summit, allies will try to persuade Trump to increase pressure on Russia for the sake of peace. The US President, however, may consider the option of negotiations with Putin without Europe's assistance.
A magnitude 6. 7 earthquake struck Sulawesi, damaging buildings and hospitals. There is no tsunami threat, and information regarding casualties is currently unavailable.
In Kherson, a man was killed due to drone strikes on a minibus and an ambulance. Six people were injured, including two medics and the bus driver.
Zelenskyy is in France today for the G7 summit to participate in a special session. Among others, meetings are planned with Macron, Merz, Carney, Georgieva, and Starmer.
Britain will provide Ukraine with nuclear fuel for two years for £210 million. The new sanctions will restrict the operations of over 600 Russian vessels and the shadow fleet.
Air defense shot down and suppressed 114 enemy drones out of 132 launched by Russia overnight. The enemy also fired two ballistic missiles and attacked nine locations.
