Olga Rozgon

EU countries are preparing to approve a watered-down sanctions package, excluding the toughest measures. France, Italy and Greece have secured a softening of the ban on entry of Russian military personnel and restrictions on LNG.

In the Prykarpattia region, a woman was detained for attempting to sell her newborn son for $20,000

A 30-year-old resident of Kyiv region tried to sell her newborn son for $20,000, disguising it as surrogacy. She was detained after handing over the child and money in the courtyard of a perinatal center.

The European Commission accused Meta of violating digital rules due to features that keep users engaged. Regulators demand disabling autoplay video and infinite scroll.

Kazakhstan has organized 59 police checkpoints on the border with Russia to control fuel export. Since the beginning of the year, 255 cases of illegal equipping of vehicles with additional fuel tanks have been detected.

The former judge was found guilty of receiving $5,000 in undue advantage. He was sentenced to 7 years in prison with confiscation of property.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the number of countries supporting Ukraine's membership in NATO has increased. Allies recognize the level of Ukraine's defense industry and army.

Russian troops have started hiding homemade explosive devices in wet wipe packages. Residents are urged to be careful and not touch suspicious objects.

In northern Mali, a convoy carrying Malian soldiers and fighters of the Russian "African Corps" was attacked. The column contained over 200 Russian militants and 100 Malian military personnel.

The Saratov refinery stopped processing oil due to damage to the KDU-6 unit after a drone strike. The plant had suspended operations after attacks in March and May.

Ukrainian air defense shot down almost 90% of aerial targets during massive Russian attacks in June

In June, Ukrainian air defense intercepted almost 5,300 out of 6,000 enemy drones and missiles. Ballistic missiles remain the most difficult to shoot down, with 40% destroyed.

The Danube Commission has completely excluded the Russian language from its work since July 2026. The only working languages have become English and German.

The death toll from the double earthquake in Venezuela has reached 3,811 people. The interim president called for the lifting of sanctions to rebuild the country.

In the center of Wrocław, ten Poles brutally beat a 19-year-old Ukrainian because of the Ukrainian language

In the center of Wrocław, about ten Poles attacked a 19-year-old Ukrainian for speaking Ukrainian. The victim suffered a broken nose and spinal damage; the police have launched an investigation.

Turkish President Erdogan presented exclusive weapons with ammunition to the head of the European Commission and the head of the European Council. Von der Leyen plans to hand over the pistol to a military museum.

The Deputy Chairman of the Odesa Regional Council has been notified of suspicion of fraud. He promised to change the land's designated purpose for $10,000, although he did not have the authority to do so.

NATO launches a surveillance system for the eastern flank from Finland to Romania. The system will use satellites, drones, and AI to track Russian troops in real time.

FIVB reinstated Russia in the world rankings after the IOC statement. The return of the aggressor country to international competitions is expected in 2027.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the creation of national recovery brigades to eliminate the consequences of Russian shelling. Ukrzaliznytsia will coordinate the formation of the brigades.

Belarusian propaganda uses "peacekeeping" rhetoric, different from the Russian one, but does not question the actions of the Russian Federation. Lukashenko calls on Ukraine to negotiate on Moscow's terms, demanding nothing from Russia.

In Kyiv, the number of victims as a result of the Russian attack has increased to 14 people. Nine wounded, including a 17-year-old boy, were hospitalized, three are known dead.

In Lviv region, a man fired an automatic weapon at a Lexus and wounded the driver - the shooter was detained

A 32-year-old man fired an automatic weapon at a fellow villager's car, the driver was injured. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison for attempted murder.

Germany has offered NATO combat ships, fighter jets, and drones to replace US resources. The proposal includes F125 frigates, Eurofighter jets, and Heron TP drones.

The government distributed UAH 7. 4 billion to local budgets for school meals. In total, UAH 14.4 billion is allocated for 2026 for free student meals.

NATO plans to expand the Cold War-era fuel pipeline network to Eastern Europe and Turkey. The project, worth up to $30 billion, is intended to ensure fuel supply in crisis situations.

In Kyiv, a deserter serviceman who attacked a cafe worker with a grenade was detained

A 41-year-old serviceman with AWOL status threatened a cafe worker with a live grenade and tore an earring from her. He faces up to 15 years in prison for robbery.

At the border in Odesa region, 10 men were found in a truck carrying cups and lids heading to Moldova

At the "Starokozache" checkpoint, 10 men were found in a truck transporting lids and paper cups to Moldova. Investigative actions are ongoing.

Zelenskyy met with a delegation of the U.S. Congress - discussed air defense, sanctions against russia and diplomacy

The President of Ukraine met with a bipartisan delegation of the U. S. Congress. They discussed strengthening air defense, sanctions against russia and diplomatic settlement.

In Kyiv, work has been completed at all damaged locations after the enemy attack. In the Podilskyi district, 1,580 cubic meters of construction debris have been dismantled and removed.

A 34-year-old man who lived with his family is suspected of sexual violence against five minor nephews. The youngest victim was two years old; the suspect is in custody.

In Kyiv, for the sixth day, the contamination of Lake Kyrylivske with petroleum products is being eliminated after the russian shelling

In Kyiv, for the sixth day, rescuers have been eliminating the contamination of Lake Kyrylivske with petroleum products after the russian shelling. 133 cubic meters of petroleum products have been collected, the area of contamination is 20,600 square meters.