Oleksandra Vasylenko
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and the EU can make progress on the drone agreement within six months. He emphasized the importance of Ukrainian experience for Europe's security.
President Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for opening the first negotiation cluster. He stated that Ukraine can open five more clusters and continue negotiations without wasting time.
The patrol police proposes to introduce a broader gradation of fines for speeding. For systematic violators who exceed the speed limit more than 5 times a year, the fine will reach 17,000 hryvnias.
Only a third of Ukrainians can correctly determine the annual interest rate on a loan. The country has approved the National Strategy for the Development of Financial Literacy until 2030.
Housing subsidy is provided to low-income households to pay for utility services. The amount of assistance depends on the family's income, the number of people, and the cost of services within the established norms.
The High Anti-Corruption Court on June 29 chose a preventive measure for people's deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh in the form of round-the-clock house arrest. He is suspected of receiving UAH 558 thousand in undue advantage for facilitating the supply of medical equipment.
In April 2026, the average nominal salary in Ukraine was UAH 30,515. Due to inflation, taxes, and regional disparities, real purchasing power is growing more slowly.
NABU detectives detained People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh, suspected of receiving 558,000 hryvnias in undue advantage. The detention took place due to systematic disregard of court hearings.
NASA plans to launch a robotic tug LINK to rescue the Swift observatory, which is descending due to solar activity. The contract with Katalyst Space is worth $30 million, with launch scheduled for June 2026.
Hostilities have damaged ancient ruins in Tyre, a Mamluk-era market in Nabatieh, and historic villages. Lebanon's Minister of Culture stated that it is impossible to assess the scale of destruction due to the Israeli occupation.
Since June 24, France has seen a noticeable increase in mortality amid extreme temperatures. The regions with red warning levels were the most affected, with 85% of the deceased being over 65 years old.
A study by Climate Analytics showed that extreme heat and drought reduced the average income of European households by almost 3%. The poorest segments of the population suffered the most, with their incomes falling by 4%.
According to the SZRU, 83. 8 million people in Russia (57% of the population) are exposed to chemical load, which increased by 5.9% over the year. The worst air pollution indicators were recorded in Khakassia, and soil pollution in North Ossetia.
President Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the creation of the Ukrainian National Pantheon. The document provides for honoring the most outstanding representatives of the Ukrainian nation in Kyiv.
Before the September vote in the Russian Federation, paid VPN, a technology fee, and new mobilization measures were temporarily postponed. The SZRU stated that the authorities chose a tactic of "silence" in order not to provoke voter discontent.
Manuel Adorni, an ally of President Milei, stepped down amid an investigation into expenses. He acknowledged undeclared savings of $500,000.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of a Russian KAB strike, 11 people were injured, including a 5-year-old boy in serious condition. The occupiers attacked residential buildings, damaging high-rise buildings and private houses.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a busy week due to the change in position of several planets. She advises to carefully check documents and not to rush into major purchases.
Russia systematically indoctrinates children in occupied territories, preparing teachers for ideological work. A conference on "historical and spiritual values" was held in Berdiansk as part of the Kremlin's strategy.
Ukrainian drones are attacking oil refineries and military facilities in Russia. Gasoline production in the Russian Federation has decreased by 25% over the week, forcing regions to impose restrictions on fuel sales.
On the evening of June 27, Russian troops massively attacked the Chernihiv region with drones. Three people were injured, a medical and an educational facility, private houses and a car were damaged.
Russian troops struck Sumy with guided aerial bombs, damaging industrial and warehouse facilities. Later, a drone hit a residential building, resulting in a woman being injured.
On the night of June 28, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles and 142 UAVs. Air defense forces shot down one Zircon/Onyx missile, six Iskander-M missiles, and 125 drones.
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.