NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highly praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refining infrastructure. According to him, the total production volume at refineries in Russia has decreased by a third.
63 combat engagements occurred on the front over the past day. The most intense battles continue in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized scheme for obtaining fake disability status in Kyiv. Among the suspects are heads of the Military Medical Commission and the Medical and Social Expert Commission, with the cost of services reaching $30,000.
On June 26, the main session of entrance exams for master's programs began, with over 102,000 applicants participating. Of these, 97,887 will take the tests in Ukraine, and 4,638 abroad.
On June 25, the EU Council extended sanctions against Russia for another 12 months, until July 31, 2027. The restrictions cover trade, finance, energy, and technology.
Over the past day, there were 213 combat engagements on the front line, 28 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy lost over 40 occupiers, a fuel depot and equipment were destroyed.
President Zelenskyy stated readiness to send rescuers to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake in Venezuela. Ukraine is awaiting a response to its proposal.
A bill has been submitted in Denmark that limits the right to temporary protection for Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60. A residence permit will only be granted upon confirmation of exemption from military service.
On June 25, Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Air defense forces are engaging targets, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, a man attacked police officers with a knife during a document check. Two law enforcement officers were injured, the suspect was detained.
President Zelenskyy approved a 40-day SBU influence operation against the russian federation to compel an end to the war. The SBU demonstrates high performance on the front line thanks to drones, and the Special Operations Center "Alpha" leads in striking occupier forces.
Britain has introduced a bill to criminalize conversion practices. Offenders face up to five years in prison.
On the sidelines of URC 2026, a declaration on the creation of the Ukraine Transport Support Fund was signed. Lithuania, Sweden, Norway, and Estonia announced initial contributions totaling over 3 million euros.
FIFA approved the holding of the U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan in 2026. Russia and Belarus will be invited as FIFA members, which will be the first tournament after the suspension.
Former head of the SBU Anti-Terrorist Center Staff Dmytro Kozyura found guilty of high treason. He transferred defense data and information about critical infrastructure facilities to Russian special services.
Over the past day, 83 combat engagements were recorded at the front, with the highest number of attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian troops continue shelling the border areas of Sumy region and conducting assault operations in several directions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. They discussed defense cooperation and supplies for the Defense Forces.
The State Environmental Inspectorate and national park administrations will conduct enhanced raids. Offenders face administrative or criminal liability.
The deputy mayor of Zhytomyr was notified of suspicion for acquiring assets worth UAH 9. 3 million, exceeding his income. He fictitiously divorced his wife to conceal property.
As a result of a russian airstrike on Druzhkivka on June 25, a 56-year-old woman was killed, four people were wounded. Also attacked were a medical facility in Sloviansk and a gas station in Kramatorsk.
U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Jeremy Levin stated that Ukraine is winning the war at this point. He emphasized the changing dynamics on the battlefield and the offensive of Ukrainian forces.
Zelenskyy stated that the operation regarding Crimea is calculated and does not allow Russia to prolong the war. Ukraine discussed with the G7 additional decisions that depend on international support.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Main Intelligence Directorate and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to strike Russian facilities that the Kremlin uses for the war. He noted that strikes on Russia's oil refining infrastructure caused a fuel shortage in 60 regions.
Fertilizer supplies through the Strait of Hormuz rose to 530,000 tons last week, returning to pre-war levels. This led to a decrease in fertilizer prices and a weakening of shortage risks.
A 25-year-old demining specialist from the Norwegian organization NPA died in a hospital after being wounded by a Russian shelling. In total, two employees were killed and four were injured as a result of the attack.
The Government of Ukraine allocated UAH 6. 6 billion among regions to increase salaries for education and social protection workers. The amount of funds was determined individually, taking into account the needs and financial capacity of local budgets.
Former Modern Talking member Dieter Bohlen stated that Ukraine's victory in the war is the worst scenario. He believes that Russia's defeat could lead to a world war.
The Defense Council of Chernihiv region has decided on mandatory evacuation from 12 border settlements. About a thousand residents remain in these villages, including 120 children.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that since June 22, the retranslators that Russia used for Shahed drone strikes have ceased operations on the territory of Belarus. He is closely monitoring the situation and receives daily briefings.
A monitoring group from the Ombudsman's Office is heading to the 425th Assault Regiment "Skelya" following reports of torture. Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate possible violations of the rights of military personnel.
