Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.
Russian troops carried out eight artillery strikes on Sumy, damaging residential buildings. As a result of the attack, six residents of the city sustained injuries.
Russia attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging solar panels and six residential buildings. Two men were injured and hospitalized.
Iconic British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. His work sold at auction for a record $90 million in 2018.
The government approved a low-carbon development strategy until 2050 and updated the climate plan. This is expected to attract EU funds and accelerate GDP growth.
A 50-year-old Kyiv resident sold drugs at house parties where guests dressed in women's clothing. Authorities seized 2.5 kg of cannabis, ketamine, and LSD from him.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a high probability of an enemy MRBM strike, such as the "Oreshnik," within the next 24 hours. The launch is possible from the Russian Kapustin Yar testing ground.
Zelenskyy introduced sanctions against 29 individuals and 17 legal entities. The restrictions apply to propagandists and judges, including those involved in the Viktoria Roshchyna case.
The memorandum provides for the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of sanctions on oil sales. The parties have also agreed on a 60-day ceasefire.
Beijing has confirmed the detention of US citizen Min Jing in the city of Kunming. The Myanmar affairs analyst is suspected of espionage and threatening national security.
Ukraine will make a request for $20 billion at the Ramstein meeting on June 18. The funds are needed to consolidate the advantage over Russia on the battlefield.
Participants of the first NMT-2026 sessions can already view their scores in their personal accounts. Results for the remaining applicants will be published by July 3.
A female employee was killed and another wounded in an attack on the Sumy region railway. Train traffic continues, but delays are up to two hours.
In the Boryspil district, a fire covering an area of 2,000 square meters at an infrastructure facility has been liquidated. Specialized equipment from Boryspil Airport was involved in the firefighting efforts.
SpaceX raised $75 billion through an IPO at a company valuation of $1. 77 trillion. This will allow Elon Musk to become the first trillionaire in world history.
In Mykolaiv and the region, five people were injured due to shelling, including an entire family. Transport infrastructure and private houses were damaged.
The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that there is no final decision regarding a deal with the US. Donald Trump expects the document to be signed as early as this weekend in Europe.
On the night of June 12, Russia launched 117 strike UAVs of various types against Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 102 drones, with hits recorded at seven locations.
Chinese bots used ChatGPT to attack Trump's tariffs and U. S. data centers. OpenAI stated that these influence attempts had minimal to zero effect.
The Parliament has adopted a resolution to strengthen interaction with the government regarding EU accession. The Cabinet of Ministers is expected to report quarterly on the progress of negotiations and the adaptation of laws.
The NOC has recognized Taisiia Onofriichuk as the best athlete of May following her bronze medal at the European Championships. The gymnast holds world-class status and has 25 World Cup awards.
The planet's temperature has risen by 1. 39°C, and the 1.5°C threshold could be breached by 2030. Due to a lack of funding, Earth monitoring systems are now under threat.
Merz proposed associate EU membership for Ukraine and reaffirmed support. He condemned the trips of AfD deputies to Moscow for champagne receptions.
By the end of the week, a temperature drop of 3-5 degrees is expected in Ukraine. Forecasters predict thunderstorms, squalls, and hail in most regions.
ISW reports a shift in Russia's priorities from Sloviansk to Kostiantynivka. The occupiers failed to capture the city by May 2026 despite significant losses.
E3 leaders propose a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. At the G7 summit, they will ask Trump to support a new negotiations initiative.
A 19-year-old youth is suspected of sending alcohol containing methadone to a serviceman at the behest of Russian special services. The marine died in the hospital after consuming the poisoned drink.
Occupiers struck a locomotive depot in the Sumy region, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving four others with burns. Train traffic in the region is maintained.
A new Russian base for 6,000 troops is being built near Petrozavodsk. It will feature over 50 facilities to build up forces near Finland's eastern border.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on the EU to appoint a representative for negotiations with the Russian Federation.
