The US Senate did not support a bill that would have required congressional approval for the use of the military against Iran. 53 out of 100 senators voted against limiting powers, including one Democrat and one Republican.
On the night of June 28, Russian troops attacked a 21-story residential building in Odesa, causing a fire on the 7th-9th floors. As a result of the attack, 2 people are known to have died, and 4 were injured; 5 people were rescued, including a child.
Germany will increase the minimum wage to 13. 90 euros per hour in 2026 and to 14.60 euros in 2027. This will make it the second highest in the EU after Luxembourg.
In Odesa, rescuers found the bodies of a man and a woman who died as a result of a Russian drone hitting a residential building.
60 congressional Democrats are demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio abandon plans to cut State Department staff. They oppose firing 700 diplomats and canceling entrance exams for service.
The Tbilisi court handed down sentences to Nika Melia, leader of the "Coalition for Change," and Givi Targamadze, former MP. They were convicted for refusing to testify before the parliamentary commission on Mikheil Saakashvili's activities.
On June 28, the Russian army attacked Odesa with attack UAVs. As a result of the strike on civilian infrastructure, residential buildings were damaged and there are casualties.
Lithuania officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines. This decision was made due to the perception of Russia as a long-term existential threat, with the aim of using all means to protect the population and territory of NATO.
On June 27, the US Supreme Court ruled to limit the rights of judges to block presidential decisions, particularly regarding Trump's executive order to revoke birthright citizenship for non-citizens. This decision, approved by 6 conservative judges against 3, strengthens the president's powers and changes the procedure for challenging executive actions.
On June 27-28, Russian troops attacked Odesa and the district with drones, damaging civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings and cars. As a result of the attack, at least three Odesa residents were injured.
US President Donald Trump did not rule out the supply of additional Patriot missiles to Ukraine. He answered "Maybe" to journalists' questions about this decision at a press conference at the White House.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Budget Declaration for 2026-2028, which defines the main parameters of budget policy and takes into account European integration aspirations. The document provides for two scenarios for the development of events from 2026, maintaining the priority of expenditures on security and defense.
Since the beginning of the day, 117 combat engagements have taken place on the front, 53 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The invaders launched 4 missile and 33 air strikes, using 12 missiles and 49 guided aerial bombs.
Explosions were heard in Odesa on the evening of June 27. The city is being attacked by enemy UAVs; residents are urged to remain in shelters.
Rwanda and DR Congo signed a peace agreement in Washington, mediated by the US, which provides for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo and the launch of economic integration. The US, in turn, received preferential rights to extract minerals in the Congo.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fourth victory in the 2025 Nations League season, defeating Japan 3:2. This was the first official encounter between the two teams, which ended in Ukraine's favor and allowed them to take fourth place in the standings.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, during an EU meeting in Brussels, stated the importance of not shifting focus from Ukraine. Latvia advocates for the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia and the blocking of its financial assets.
On June 27, defense forces eliminated 970 Russian servicemen, as well as 1 tank, 4 armored fighting vehicles, 13 artillery systems, and 87 UAVs. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1 million people.
The leading Canadian University of Toronto offers refuge to Harvard master's and doctoral students whose visas will be revoked by the US. This will allow students to continue their studies with the help of faculty from both universities.
As of the morning of June 27, there are no Russian warships in the Black and Azov Seas. Two enemy ships were spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, but without Kalibr missiles.
On June 27, partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in places in the western, northern, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions. The temperature at night will be 11-16°, and during the day 21-26°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.
Spain's Constitutional Court has confirmed the legality of the 2017 amnesty for Catalan separatists. This decision allowed Pedro Sánchez to retain the post of Prime Minister.
Takahiro Shiraishi, convicted of the brutal murder of nine people after luring them through social media, has been executed in Tokyo. This is the first execution in Japan since July 2022 and since the formation of the Ishiba government.
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia at night, causing fires. At least six strikes damaged an industrial enterprise and a garage cooperative, with no casualties.
President of France Macron stated the effectiveness of American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities such as Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. He also emphasized President Trump's active position on a ceasefire in Gaza.
Switzerland and 29 other European countries have called on the International Telecommunication Union to take action against systematic interference originating from the Russian Federation and Crimea. This interference affects European civilian satellite networks and endangers public safety, as well as the safety of air and sea navigation.
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.
