Julia Shramko
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.
A 'Point of Invincibility' was opened in Bukovyna due to bus queues. Modernization is underway at the Vylok checkpoint, which will cause delays.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the intention to open all six negotiation clusters regarding EU accession in the coming weeks. Currently, the first cluster is open.
A man was killed and nine people were wounded due to the morning shelling of Dnipro. An enterprise was damaged, and eight of the victims are currently in the hospital.
The Pentagon chief noted the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the funding of Ukraine's defense by allies through PURL. This approach by Trump should become the basis for achieving peace.
Germany will allocate $400 million for Patriot missiles and air defense ammunition. This was announced by Boris Pistorius during a meeting of NATO ministers.
Belgium will transfer seven F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end of this year. Three aircraft will defend the skies, while four will be used as spare parts.
The AFU struck the Moscow Oil Refinery, the Gukovo oil depot, and strategic bridges of the occupiers. The destruction of dozens of fuel tanks on Russian territory has been confirmed.
Sybiha commented on the strike against the Moscow Oil Refinery on the night of June 18. He advised Muscovites to ask Putin about the timeline for ending the war of aggression.
Sony has released a trailer for the film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The premiere of the movie about a new threat to the hero is scheduled for July 31.
Zelenskyy confirmed a second strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery, as well as targets in the Rostov region and the temporarily occupied territories. The strikes were a response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Syrskyi approved the development plan for the NCO corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2027. The reform will expand the powers of sergeants and change their training system.
Rutte discussed with Zelenskyy the supply of air defense systems and Russian losses of 35,000 personnel monthly. The NATO Secretary General noted the importance of US assistance.
Trump will propose that US companies produce weapons under license in Ukraine and Europe.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the Ramstein format meeting today. This was announced by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during meetings in Brussels.
Olha Sopit has won Ukraine's first-ever European Championship gold medal in women's foil. In the final, the Kyiv native defeated the highly decorated Italian Arianna Errigo.
The NBU set the dollar rate at 44. 80 UAH, while the euro decreased to 51.93 UAH. In banks, the average selling rate for the dollar is 45.07 UAH, and for the euro — 52.40 UAH.
Russia launched 7 ballistic missiles and 239 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 4 missiles and 212 UAVs; hits were recorded at nine locations.
On June 18, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the southern and eastern regions. Daytime temperatures will range from 20-25 degrees, dropping to 9-14 degrees Celsius at night.
The enemy attacked two districts of the Poltava region, damaging enterprises and an energy facility. One person has been hospitalized, and work to restore electricity is underway.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry called the restrictions against the head of the ROC symbolic and counterproductive. The country also does not support part of the energy sanctions in the EU's 21st package.
Trump recognized Europe's leading role in negotiations regarding Ukraine due to the EU's financial assistance. The G7 plans to tighten sanctions against Russian energy.
An advisor to the President of the European Council held two conversations with a Russian official to prepare for future negotiations. The EU is considering the possibility of appointing a special envoy.