Julia Shramko
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
Russian troops attacked the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district of Odesa region, resulting in one person dead and four others injured. A fire at a truck parking lot, where fuel tankers and a gas tanker were burning, was extinguished by rescuers.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that long-range strikes on Russia are carried out with Ukrainian weapons. He emphasized that Putin made a historic mistake by attacking Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Trump's words that she begged him to take a photo completely fabricated. Italy's Foreign Minister canceled a visit to the US due to offensive comments.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shared details of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the EU summit, calling the development of the dialogue constructive and substantive. The parties discussed the current situation and EU enlargement, despite differing views.
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping three minor stepdaughters. The prosecutor's office appealed the initial sentence of 15 years.
U. S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of the need for $80 billion. Military officials warn that this summer the services may run out of money for operations.
At night, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. While extinguishing a fire in a warehouse building, fragments of a deceased man's body were found.
The US and Iran are developing secret working documents to implement the agreement signed this week. The details of the proposals, including regarding Iran's nuclear program, are not yet final.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 401 cases of sexual violence against Ukrainian civilians have been recorded. 116 Russian military personnel have been notified of suspicion, and Ukrainian courts have issued 19 verdicts against 26 individuals.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
Law enforcement officers conducted the second stage of the anti-drug special operation "Rubicon", eliminating drug laboratories and seizing almost 90 kg of drug products. The value of the seized drugs at black market prices is almost 70 million hryvnias.
On the night of June 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones. The defense forces shot down or suppressed 79 drones, and 9 UAVs were recorded as hits.
The enemy attacked public transport in the Korabelny district, damaging two buses. As a result of the first strike, five people were injured, the second attack resulted in no casualties.
Andy Burnham won a convincing victory in the Makerfield by-election with 54. 8% of the vote. This increases pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is being called upon to resign.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for June 19 at UAH 44. 9125/USD, weakening the currency by 11 kopecks. The euro exchange rate was UAH 51.4563/EUR, strengthening the hryvnia by 47 kopecks.
EU leaders confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and expect the first payment of 90 billion euros loan by the end of June. They are also determined to increase pressure on russia and welcome progress in establishing a Special Tribunal.
EU leaders at the summit in Brussels decided to extend economic sanctions against Russia for 12 months. The sanctions include restrictions on trade, finance, energy, and transport.
As a result of Russia's morning attack on Pavlohrad, an 8-year-old girl was killed, and another person was injured. The enemy also attacked three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and drones.
On June 19, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light brief rain in places in the southeast and during the day in the western and northern regions. Temperature at night 11-16°, during the day 22-27°.
As a result of the attack of Russian UAVs on civilian vessels in the Black Sea, a sailor was killed, 5 more were wounded. Kuleba called it terrorism and proof of the rf's war against shipping.
The clause on accelerating Ukraine's accession to the EU was removed from the EU summit declaration at the initiative of Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar. He announced this on June 19.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported nine victims as a result of the KAB strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district. Among the victims are four children.
The NATO Secretary General stated that Putin must decide whether he is ready for negotiations. Currently, Russia is spending nearly half of its budget on defense.
The coalition agreement provides for the long-term deployment of US units and defense spending at 5% of GDP. The government will also continue its support for Ukraine.
In June, Ukraine expects about 13 billion dollars in aid, including under the ERA and USL programs. The NBU forecasts growth in reserves and coverage of the budget deficit.
Inflation will rise at the end of the year due to high energy prices and labor shortages. The NBU forecasts a return to a steady slowdown in prices only in 2027.
The NBU has maintained the key policy rate at 15% for the third consecutive time. The regulator is ready to increase the rate to control inflation in the event of rising price pressure.
The bodies of 522 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine as a result of repatriation efforts. Specialists will conduct forensic examinations and identification of the repatriated bodies.