Pavlo Bashynskyi
Bail of 150 million hryvnias, as set by the court, has been posted for former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko. He is suspected of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization in the "Midas" case.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for using EU funds under a special loan for Ukraine's defense-industrial capacity. The funds will be directed towards purchasing weapons and financing Ukrainian manufacturers.
As a result of Russian strikes on Dnipro, five people were killed, 29 were injured. In Zaporizhzhia, three people were killed in a drone attack. The President emphasized the need to strengthen air defense.
The Ukrainian Premier League presented the calendar for the 2026/27 season. The first round will take place on August 1, and the final 30th round on June 4, 2027.
During the day, 205 combat clashes occurred on the front. The most attacks, 28, were recorded on the Pokrovsk direction.
German boxer Agit Kabayel reacted to Oleksandr Usyk's decision to relinquish all championship belts, calling his career incredible. Kabayel stated that he is ready to take over the baton.
The Esports Federation of Ukraine added Oleksandr Kostyliev (s1mple) to the ban list on June 19 for participating in official matches with Russians. The ban is in effect until June 2027.
On the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life, the first house of the future exhibition was laid. Sand brought from Crimea was scattered into the foundation.
Zelenskyy reported that since the beginning of 2026, almost 1,600 people have been returned from Russian captivity. In total, since the start of the war, more than 9,500 Ukrainians have been brought back.
WBC, WBA and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk decided to leave all his belts, but is not leaving the sport. The boxer called it a conscious decision for new opportunities.
The head of state signed decrees extending sanctions against entities servicing the Russian military-industrial complex and imposed restrictions against 67 collaborators, including those involved in the abduction of children.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the offensive group of the Russian Federation in Ukraine amounts to 721,300 soldiers. He also reported Russia's plans to increase the number of FPV drones to 33,000 by the end of the year.
Microsoft will continue technological support for Ukraine until the end of 2027, providing free cloud services to government institutions. The total amount of the company's support has exceeded 700 million dollars.
Dmytro Lubinets reported the return of 160 Ukrainian servicemen from Russian captivity, among them fighters of the "Azov" regiment and officers. Almost all of those released have been in captivity since 2022, the oldest of them is 66 years old.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US for the first time recorded in the G7 text support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, military and energy assistance, as well as sanctions against Russia.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the government with a proposal to lower the minimum competitive score of the NMT from 150 to 130 due to complaints from applicants. The Ministry of Education and Science opposed, emphasizing the need for professional assessment and the inadmissibility of situational decisions.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, rocket debris fell on an open area. A warehouse building also caught fire.
Italy and France are cautious about the EU proposal to ban entry for former Russian military personnel. Rome and Paris fear that this could lead to a general ban for all Russians.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Alliance members will commit to signing new multi-billion dollar arms supply contracts. It is also planned to confirm military support for Ukraine worth 70 billion euros.
The Finnish government will provide Ukraine with an additional 40 million euros under the PURL initiative to strengthen air defense. This was reported by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Commander of the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skelya" Yurii Harkavyi suspended pending investigation into possible violence in the battalion. The State Bureau of Investigation opened a case based on facts published in the media regarding abuse of power under martial law.
Investigative actions at the Khmelnytskyi NPP are related to criminal proceedings regarding the possible embezzlement of UAH 12 million during procurement.
Ukrainian servicemen planted a flag on the Kinburn Spit after the withdrawal of Russians. At the same time, the Navy spokesman said it is too early to talk about the liberation of the spit.
The Border Committee of Belarus announced its readiness to provide simplified passage for Ukrainians into forests for picking mushrooms and berries. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported that it has not received any official notifications regarding this.
In Ukraine, from the weekend, temperatures are expected to rise to +30°C and above; in the western regions, thermometers may reach +35°C.
The suspicion concerns the former head of a department of the Ministry of Justice, who failed to declare an account in Austria with over 540 thousand dollars. The total amount of undeclared assets exceeds 19.5 million hryvnias.
Russia plans to import 50,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline from Kazakhstan due to a shortage caused by refinery shutdowns after drone attacks. Kazakhstan has not yet received an official request from Moscow.
The cost of generators in Ukraine ranges from 8,000 to 150,000 hryvnias depending on power, engine type, and brand. For apartments, inverters or portable EcoFlow stations are recommended as an alternative.
Kyiv's "Dynamo" signed a three-year contract with 18-year-old French forward Pierre Mungenge, who played for PSG's youth team. In the previous season, he scored 21 goals and provided 12 assists in 33 matches for PSG U19.
England played their 23rd draw at the World Cup, which is a record. In the match against Ghana, the team had 78.8% possession but did not score.