Phlox require regular watering at the root, nitrogen fertilization in spring and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers in summer. To prevent powdery mildew, it is important to avoid dense planting and wetting the leaves.
Ukraine has passed the first hot month without power outages. Experts warn of risks due to heat, repairs, and possible Russian attacks.
State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that no buildup of a strike group is observed near the Ukrainian border with Belarus. At the same time, deep inside Belarus, the development of military infrastructure continues under the influence of Russia.
Head of the OPU Kyrylo Budanov stated that the situation in relations with Poland is diplomatic tension, not a conflict. He assessed the escalation as a mistake and a manifestation of immaturity on the part of Polish politicians.
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk, an agreement was signed to provide scaffolding for St. Nicholas Church. The project cost is about 1 million euros.
After swimming in lakes Svitiaz and Pisochnе, people develop itchy rashes. The national park administration claims that the water meets the standards and attributes the irritation to natural seasonal phenomena.
Heat up to +37°C has arrived in Ukraine. Doctors recommend drinking water, and limiting alcohol, energy drinks, and sweet carbonated beverages.
In Kyiv on June 25, due to a technological disruption at an energy facility, emergency power outages were introduced. Ukrenergo warns of a possible return of stabilization outages due to abnormal heat.
At the Khmelnytskyi NPP site on June 25, law enforcement officers are conducting investigative actions related to procurements in previous years. Energoatom is providing the necessary documentation, and the plant's operation continues as normal.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center explained that thermometers in the sun or near heated surfaces record not only the air temperature. For accurate measurements, special shelters are used to protect the instruments from the sun.
Large-capacity buses will be able to temporarily cross the "Diakivtsi - Rakovets" checkpoint until the end of summer. The decision is intended to speed up border crossing for passengers and reduce the load on other routes.
Ukraine submitted an updated membership application to the OECD. President Zelenskyy hopes to obtain candidate status in the fall.
In May 2026, the EU increased imports of Russian LNG by 4% compared to April, despite the ban. The growth was driven by a doubling of purchases by Spain.
Russian propaganda spreads fakes styled as Western media to incite hostility between Ukrainians and Poles. The goal of the campaign is to undermine unity and reduce Poland's support for Ukraine.
Russian occupiers are deliberately creating conditions for the spread of the anthrax pathogen in the occupied Kherson region. They bury the carcasses of infected livestock without observing sanitary standards, which poses a threat to the civilian population.
In June 2026, young vegetables, strawberries, and sweet cherries became cheaper in Ukraine. At the same time, apricots, peaches, blueberries, and raspberries became more expensive due to spring frosts.
The last week of June is favorable for financial decisions and long-term projects. The best days for active actions are June 24-25, and at the end of the week delays are possible due to retrograde Mercury.
Emotional intelligence helps to understand one's own emotions and manage reactions. It can be developed through the practice of self-observation and active listening.
In the village of Kuty, Ivano-Frankivsk region, a 23-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol crashed into a summer terrace of a gas station. As a result of the accident, seven people were injured, including two minors.
On Monday, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation at night, and brief showers with thunderstorms during the day. The daytime air temperature will be +26...+31 degrees.
A freight train ran over a 19-year-old local resident who was lying on the tracks. The young man died on the spot, the police opened criminal proceedings.
IRC President David Miliband stated that Ukraine's successes on the battlefield have not reduced the humanitarian crisis. Funding for aid has been halved, to $20 million in 2027.
Piotr Fogler announced the return of the Gold Cross of Merit in protest against the deprivation of Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. He called it a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine, which is fighting against Russian aggression.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a fuel shortage has arisen due to Ukrainian strikes on refineries. The local population faces sales restrictions and transportation disruptions.
The former president of Poland stated that a mass exodus of Ukrainians could seriously hit the economy, the service sector, healthcare, and construction. He called Ukrainians a 'gift' for the country amid the demographic crisis.
The investigating judge ruled that Gomez must surrender her passport and not leave Spain. The woman is suspected of using her status as the prime minister's wife to obtain contracts.
The former prime minister criticized the return of Polish awards by Ukrainian politicians. He stated that Ukraine should also return the military equipment transferred by Warsaw.
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman announced the return of the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, which he received in 2011. He made this decision as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine and President Zelenskyy.
Over the past day, 213 combat engagements took place on the front. The Russian troops showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk direction, where Ukrainian defenders stopped 33 attacks.
