A lion taken from Mariupol attacked the owner of the Crimean zoo, Oleg Zubkov. The man is in serious condition in the hospital. This is not the first incident with animals stolen from Ukrainian territories.
French socialists have launched a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou, after pension talks failed. The measure is unlikely to pass due to a lack of support from the far right.
House Representative Buddy Carter nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump, according to Carter, played a key role in achieving a truce and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Europe to follow Ukraine's example, which built 200 factories in three years, to accelerate procedures in times of crisis. He emphasized that Europe needs to be more powerful than the Russians, not necessarily than the United States.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague. A new aid package for Ukraine worth 175 million euros, including 100 drone detection radars, and an additional 80 million euros for drones, was discussed.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has launched 28,743 Shahed drones at Ukraine, 2,736 of them in June of this year. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not be able to shoot down these drones without the help of partners.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Dutch parliament for assistance that saves lives in Ukraine, including air defense systems and investments in defense. He also coordinated steps with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte regarding the NATO summit and strengthening air defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague. They coordinated steps within the framework of the NATO summit, discussed strengthening air defense and supporting Ukraine's defense production.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko canceled the Regulation on the procedure for selecting candidates for the personnel reserve, as the pilot project proved ineffective. He emphasized the need for a transparent and effective selection mechanism, which will be developed with the involvement of international experts.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the construction of a "bridge" between Ukraine and NATO, which is the next step after the Washington Summit. Ukraine has received 35 billion dollars in military aid since the beginning of 2025.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance faces challenges due to Russia's aggressive rearmament, supported by Chinese technology. NATO is strengthening its production capabilities, opening hundreds of new production lines to increase the output of military equipment.
Applicants who missed the NMT due to Russian attacks will be able to take the test during the second session. It is impractical to postpone the assessment dates due to shelling, as applicants across Ukraine are in different circumstances.
Applicants are forced to travel significant distances to take the NMT, as the assessment is not conducted in areas where hostilities are ongoing. This creates serious difficulties for graduates who have to travel for hours to reach examination centers.
SES psychologists provided assistance to 120 people in Kyiv after the Russian shelling on June 23. Support was given to relatives of the deceased, victims, and everyone who needed help in a stressful situation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance will continue to support Ukraine, despite the situation in the Middle East. Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has already received 35 billion dollars in military aid.
President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine is a beneficial ally for NATO, having significant war experience and new technologies. He emphasized that Ukrainians have unique experience of survival in conditions of hostilities, cyberattacks, and energy challenges, which can strengthen the Alliance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague. He emphasized that Ukrainians are allies of the United States, and Russia is an existential enemy.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP is being discussed, causing controversy among member states. Ukraine remains on the periphery, and its Euro-Atlantic integration is effectively frozen due to the position of Trump and Germany.
Kazakhstan pursues a multi-vector policy, deepening ties with China and Russia, but maintaining partnership with the EU. Despite this, Europe lost a nuclear contract to Russia and China, which may weaken its position in the region.
The Supervisory Board of NEC Ukrenergo elected the chairman of the company's board. Vitaliy Zaichenko, who previously was the company's chief dispatcher, became him.
On June 24-25, a NATO summit will be held in The Hague, where the main issues will be a new defense budget of 5% of GDP and the war in Ukraine. Spain has expressed reluctance to increase spending, and a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council is not planned.
Iran said US attack on nuclear facilities expanded targets for its armed forces. Tehran threatens retaliation after Trump joined Israel's military campaign.
The station has been turned into a military base from which Russians attack Ukrainian cities, while experts see informational manipulations in statements about the possible launch of reactors and warn about the danger of such actions.
The number of people injured by the Russian strike on Kyiv has increased to 28, 12 of them have been hospitalized, and the others have received outpatient care. 7 people have died, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing.
Dmitry Peskov announced that clarity is expected this week regarding the third round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He confirmed the fulfillment of previously reached agreements, including the exchange of prisoners and bodies of the deceased.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned that escalation in the Middle East would lead to rising oil prices, affecting the war in Ukraine. He noted that Russia is intensifying attacks, taking advantage of the situation, and expressed hope for a new EU sanctions package.
As reported by Maksym Tsutskiridze of the National Police, 20 bodies of Russian servicemen were handed over to Ukraine in 2025. DNA samples are being taken from these bodies for further comparison and identification.
Ukraine has returned three bodies of Russian servicemen to Russia. These bodies were handed over to Ukraine by the Russian side along with the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders and identified by the Ukrainian side.
Donald Trump will demand that NATO member countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Some countries, such as Spain, are already expressing disagreement with these demands, while others are trying to please Trump to maintain the Alliance's unity amid the war in Ukraine.
On June 21, 14 political prisoners, including Serhiy Tikhanovsky, were released in Belarus. This happened amid the visit of US President's special representative Keith Kellogg to Minsk.
