According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science dated June 20, 2025, the subject "Defense of Ukraine" will have 2 hours per week for grades 10-11. The changes come into effect at the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year.
The European Commission is ready to sign a trade agreement with the US but is considering the option of failure. Von der Leyen has received updated proposals on tariffs and promises to defend EU interests.
In the so-called "LPR," the school network is being reduced, with over 100 general secondary education institutions ceasing operations. The reasons include a shortage of students and a lack of funding, as well as a demographic crisis.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the cessation of cooperation with the IAEA after the approval of the corresponding bill. The decision of the Iranian parliament, finally approved by the Guardian Council, is binding, which will reduce the transparency of the nuclear program.
The US administration intends to limit the exchange of classified intelligence with Congress due to the leak of a preliminary assessment of damages from the strikes on Iran. This decision followed the publication of data on the temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear program.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EC supports the opening of the first cluster in negotiations with Ukraine on membership.
India denied a UN investigator access to the probe into the Air India crash that killed 260 people on June 12. This happened despite criticism for delays in analyzing the "black boxes".
Anna Wintour is stepping down as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she held for almost 40 years, but will remain at Condé Nast in other leadership roles.
The US has officially signed a trade agreement with China. President Donald Trump also announced plans to conclude a similar agreement with India.
On June 27, an air alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of a MiG-31K. At least one missile was recorded, and there is a threat of kamikaze drone attacks.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team won its third victory in the League of Nations 2025, defeating Turkey with a score of 3:0. This is the first victory over the Turks since 2018, which brought the team 10 points and a spot in the top 6.
Norway is allocating 60 million Norwegian kroner to support Ukrainian women's organizations. The funds will be directed towards strengthening women's rights, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting women's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The White House proposes to stop funding programs that investigate war crimes in various countries, including Ukraine. This also applies to the Global Rights Compliance project, which collects evidence of crimes such as sexual violence and torture.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak reported an almost twofold drop in the activity of tankers transporting Russian oil due to sanctions. In June, the number of such vessels decreased to 343, which is a result of joint sanctions by the EU, USA, and Great Britain.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna stated that Ukraine expects the opening of the first negotiation cluster after the EU summit. Partners highly appreciated the pace of Ukraine's reforms, confirming the readiness of the cluster for opening.
Ukraine received minehunter-sweepers BNS Narcis and Zr. Ms. Vlaardingen from Belgium and the Netherlands. The latter was named "Melitopol."
Ukrainian divers won two golds at the 2025 European Junior Championships in Athens. Yelyzaveta Dyadyuk won on the 1m springboard, and Nazariy Kononenko on the platform.
According to YouControl's calculations, in 2024, businesses in Ukraine generated over 592 thousand tons of hazardous waste. The largest amounts of toxic substances are produced by the non-ore industry, medical institutions, and the agricultural sector, with Zaporizhzhia Oblast leading with 184 thousand tons.
Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast is experiencing a humanitarian crisis: almost half of the city is without electricity, and there are problems with water supply and gas. The authorities are calling for the evacuation of the population.
Extraordinary meeting of the Rada regarding government change will not take place until July 15. The MP notes that deputies have submitted a draft law on amending the Law on Martial Law in order to be able to change the government, as well as streamline the procedure for these changes.
The death toll in Dnipro as a result of the enemy missile attack has risen to 11 people, with over 100 injured.
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Israel would not attack Iran and that its planes would return home. According to Trump, the ceasefire has already taken effect.
Donald Trump stated that Israel and Iran violated the ceasefire by launching attacks after the set deadline. The US President expressed his disappointment with the actions of both sides.
Ukrzaliznytsia promptly restored the movement of train No. 52 Odesa - Zaporizhzhia after an enemy attack in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Passengers will be delivered to Zaporizhzhia, and the return journey will depart on schedule.
On June 24, Russian troops attacked the training center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Shahed attack UAVs. As a result of the attack, one serviceman was wounded and taken to a medical facility.
In Dnipro, an enemy attack damaged civilian infrastructure, including a dormitory and a gymnasium, and also damaged a train, causing injuries to passengers. The aggressor also hit the city of Samar, where there are dead and injured.
According to Bloomberg Economics, a full-scale Russian war against Europe could reduce global GDP by $1. 5 trillion. Russia is actively increasing arms production, and the Baltic states are considered a potential target for aggression.
Ihor Dyshuk won a bronze medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Tashkent. This is his debut at such a high-level competition, where he scored 13.400 points in the pommel horse exercise.
Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins has gone missing on Mount Rinjani in Indonesia, presumably after falling into a volcano crater. Rescuers are using drones and a helicopter in their search, but poor weather conditions are complicating the operation.
Exit #8 from the "Sviatoshyn" metro station resumed operations after the night attack. The elevator near the station has been sent for repair due to significant damage.
