Liliia Naboka
The Axiom 4 commercial mission successfully launched to the ISS, delivering astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. This is the first time representatives from these countries have been sent into space in decades, highlighting their financial participation in the project.
The State Operator of the Rear of the Ministry of Defense will provide wounded soldiers with adaptive clothing and hygiene kits. The supply of "wounded packages" is planned for the second half of this year.
A part of Venice has been declared a restricted area due to the wedding of American billionaire, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Security measures have been strengthened and pedestrian and boat traffic limited ahead of the main celebrations.
Ukraine calls for the removal of Russian sambo wrestlers from the XII World Games due to their involvement in military structures and support for aggression. Violations have been found among neutral participants that contradict the IOC's recommendations.
The occupiers are intensifying the forced mobilization of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories, using raids, threats and psychological pressure. They plan to mobilize up to 10,000 people from TOT in 2025, including schoolchildren and students.
Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin intends to stay at Real Madrid next season, despite offers from other clubs. He is ready to fight for a place in the starting lineup and adopt the working methods of the new coach Xabi Alonso.
In the Kharkiv region, nine dogs were seized from the house of a woman with signs of mental disorder, one of which was taken from the basement. The remains of cats were found in the house, which may indicate that the dogs were fed with them. The owner voluntarily handed over the dogs to the shelter, where they are being examined and prepared for finding new families.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that SpaceX rocket launches in Texas have polluted the country's territory, and the government is studying the consequences. Rocket fragments have already been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
In Kostopol, a participant in a loud party with Russian-language music was brought to administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism. The girl admitted her guilt, explaining that she had no intention of offending anyone's feelings.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine is protecting the security of Europe, therefore NATO partners will continue to support it. According to him, a significant strengthening of NATO is a strong result for Ukraine.
The Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA) is fully transitioning to electronic document management, accepting applications exclusively in electronic form. This decision is designed to simplify and speed up the processing of documents, ensuring a digital trail and transparency of deadlines.
Russian occupiers are conducting filtration raids in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, hunting for Ukrainians without Russian passports. This campaign is a form of repression against those who maintain Ukrainian identity and refuse Russian citizenship.
Investigators have identified 12 Czech companies that supplied Russia with machine tools for weapons production worth millions of dollars in 2023-2024, mostly through circumvention routes. This came after Zelenskyy's statement about the participation of Czech firms in the Russian military-industrial complex.
The SSU exposed a large-scale scheme for the production of fake "Diia" and "Reserve+" mobile applications, as well as forged documents for those evading mobilization. The organizers, who operated in three regions, sold their "services" for up to 6.5 thousand US dollars.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha participated in the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in The Hague, where support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia were discussed. He called for tough sanctions and increased defense support, stressing that Russia is an existential threat to the Euro-Atlantic area.
The European Commission has presented the EU Space Law, aimed at improving the competitiveness of the European space sector, its security and sustainable development. The document unifies space regulations and aims to reduce bureaucracy.
US President Donald Trump stated at a closed NATO meeting the need to resolve the situation with the war in Ukraine, which is "completely out of control. " This was seen as a positive sign of interaction, although the comment was made against the background of a lack of enthusiasm for a meeting with Zelensky.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman confirmed significant damage to the country's nuclear facilities from US airstrikes. This contradicts a US intelligence report, but is consistent with statements by Donald Trump.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed Donald Trump's invitation to visit the United Kingdom on a state visit later this year. Trump has accepted the offer from Charles III and will be the first leader to be received twice by a British monarch.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs provided an algorithm of actions for rescuers when rescuing a drowning person. It is important to react quickly, call for help, immediately call 101 or 112, and provide pre-medical care only if you know what to do.
Pro-Russian Telegram channels are circulating a fake screenshot of an alleged post from the head of the Sumy RMA, Oleg Hryhorov, in which he supposedly calls on residents to evacuate with their property. The Sumy RMA refutes this information, calling it an enemy information dump aimed at destabilizing the region.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has excluded the Ukrainian language and literature from the school curriculum in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called this decision the genocidal policy of Moscow.
Floods have hit China's Guizhou province due to many days of heavy rain, leading to the evacuation of more than 40,000 people. Six rivers have burst their banks, and storms are expected to intensify.
The death toll in Dnipro has risen to 17, with 279 people injured, including 27 children. Almost a hundred people remain hospitalized, 12 of them in serious condition.
Poland is launching an experimental four-day work week model with full pay retention starting June 30. The initiative aims to improve the quality of life for employees and combat the demographic crisis by offering flexible working hours.
Denmark has allocated almost 3. 3 billion hryvnias for launching Ukrainian defense production on its territory. This project is the first step of the Build with Ukraine initiative, agreed upon during the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels, and will strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.
US President Donald Trump expressed hope for significant achievements from the NATO summit in The Hague, expecting important agreements. He also emphasized that, in the worst case, he would have a more peaceful time than what he "experienced with Iran and Israel."
Since July 1, Yale University's humanitarian research laboratory, which documented Russian war crimes, including the abduction of Ukrainian children, has ceased operations. This happened due to the cessation of funding from the Trump administration, which could lead to the disappearance of most data on abducted children and the abducted children themselves.
US President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.
Chelsea Football Club faced the impossibility of normal training in Philadelphia due to record heat reaching 45°C. Manager Enzo Maresca stated that players cannot fully prepare for matches, raising concerns about the holding of future World Cups in the USA.