Defense Minister Fedorov announced an investment of UAH 944 million in six companies for the production of explosives. Each enterprise will be able to produce at least 7 tons per month.
A man will be tried for raping his minor stepdaughter during 2025-2026. The first crime occurred when the child was 10 years old.
French voters will elect a new president on April 18 and May 2 next year. Macron cannot run for a third term, and among the candidates are his former prime ministers and the left-wing leader.
At the "Isaccea" ferry crossing, there is a congestion of cars for entry and exit, while the Ukrainian checkpoint "Orlivka" operates without queues.
In the Kharkiv region, a court sentenced three Russian occupiers for the murder of forensic expert Fedir Zdebskyi and a civilian in Izium. One convict received a life sentence, two received 15 years each; the prosecutor's office is preparing an appeal.
US President Donald Trump used the upgraded Air Force One aircraft for the first time. He called it a long-awaited replacement for the outdated presidential air fleet.
The Ministry of Culture included the tradition of creating Sokal ceramics in the National List. This type of pottery has been known since the 15th century and is distinguished by its characteristic colors and ornaments.
In Kyiv, a group was exposed that imported vehicles under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The cars were sold through car markets rather than handed over to the military.
Spain recorded 1,029 deaths due to heat in June, when temperatures exceeded 40°C. June became the second hottest in the entire history of observations.
Airlines and airports have called on the EU to suspend biometric border control due to queues of up to five hours. They fear the situation will worsen at the peak of the summer season.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has appealed to the EU to allocate €6. 6 billion from the European Peace Fund for military assistance. He believes this could become one of the most impactful contributions to Ukraine's defense efforts.
The Serbian oil company NIS, whose controlling stake belongs to Russian owners, received a postponement of US sanctions until July 31. This will allow the company to continue importing oil until the completion of the sale of its stake to Hungarian MOL.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD plans to acquire an existing plant in Europe, considering Spain and France. The company's sales in the region grew by 270% last year.
In the city of Porto in northern Portugal, a Chilean recluse spider has been detected for the first time on the Iberian Peninsula. Scientists emphasize that the risk to the population remains low due to the spider's secretive lifestyle.
In Mexico City, three people died from asphyxiation while celebrating the national team's advancement to the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The victims were a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old girl, and a 48-year-old woman.
The depositary Euroclear filed a lawsuit with a Belgian court to block a Russian court's decision to pay 220 billion euros. Euroclear insists that only Belgian courts have jurisdiction over it.
The police exposed two local residents involved in drug trafficking in the Poltava district. During searches, about 17 kg of drugs and over half a million hryvnias were seized.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called the situation in the 425th regiment, where 25 soldiers died, shameful. He reported an investigation and the suspension of the regiment commander.
The U. S. Supreme Court will consider Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship on June 30, 2026. A lower court previously blocked this order, which prohibits recognizing citizenship for children born in the U.S. if their parents are not citizens or permanent residents.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have carried out 48 attacks, with the most intense fighting ongoing in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman directions.
Central Asian countries are cooperating more actively with the EU, the US and China, which reduces Russia's influence in the region. Intelligence reports diversification of foreign policy ties.
Since the beginning of the day, 184 combat engagements have occurred, the most attacks were repelled on the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones.
The EU imposes a duty of 3 euros on parcels worth less than 150 euros to curb cheap Chinese imports. About 90% of such parcels come from China, and cosmetics and toys often do not meet EU standards.
In the village of Ozero in the Kivertsi district, near a body of water, seven people were injured as a result of a lightning strike, four of whom are minors. All the injured were hospitalized.
Due to the difficult situation in the energy system and hot weather, on June 30, hourly outage schedules will be introduced in all regions of Ukraine for all consumers from 17:00 to 22:00.
In Lviv, a 6-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck by lightning; she is currently in intensive care in stable condition. Due to the storm, over 30 trees fell in the city and 76 settlements in the region were left without power.
A 45-year-old school guard has been taken into custody without the right to bail on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl. The crime occurred in a village in the Stryi district when the child was left home alone.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck bridges in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. A warehouse of material and technical means of the occupiers and command posts were also hit.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the accidental fall of Ukrainian drones on NATO territory is an acceptable price for the destruction of Russian oil refineries and military bases. He emphasized that Estonia is not asking Ukraine to stop such strikes.
The Security Service exposed eight Russian agents who registered Starlink satellite terminals for the Russian military. The detainees face up to life imprisonment.
