Stepan Haftko
German and French deputies propose to strengthen control and detain vessels of the Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The initiative is planned to be considered on June 22 at a meeting of the parliamentary assembly.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for preventing the escalation of the dispute over the scandal involving the Order of the White Eagle. He emphasized that the conflict would have negative consequences for both countries in business, geopolitical, and reputational terms.
In Spain, two new courses for Ukrainian military personnel under the EU mission have been completed. The training included the operation of Leopard 2A4 tanks and armored recovery and evacuation vehicles.
Only 34% of Swiss voters are ready to support the initiative to enshrine permanent neutrality in the constitution. 54% of respondents are against it, which could limit the country's ability to join sanctions against Russia.
Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov said that Moscow does not expect the implementation of the agreements from Ankara, but is focused on its own goals in the war. He accused US partners of attempting to influence Trump during the G7 summit.
On June 21, Russian troops attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 66 times. The greatest activity of the occupiers was in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions.
In occupied Crimea, due to an emergency power outage, consumption restriction schedules have been introduced. The blackout also caused interruptions in water supply.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that IDF troops will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon. The ceasefire took effect, but the next day Lebanon reported new strikes with 20 dead.
The mobile application "Zakhyst+" for veterans provides discounts, cashback, and special offers from businesses. The service also includes a map of locations, legal consultations, and psychological assistance.
Iran has stated that it will not open the Strait of Hormuz until the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. The country also demands permits to sell its oil on international markets.
Ukrainian blogger Denys Opara died at the age of 31 from bilateral pneumonia. He was mobilized to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in February 2026.
On the morning of June 21, Russian troops struck a residential area of Sloviansk with multiple rocket launchers. Three civilians were injured, and an 89-year-old woman was hospitalized.
In the Swiss town of Bürgenstock, negotiations between the US and Iran have begun with the participation of Qatar and Pakistan. The parties have 60 days to reach agreements on the nuclear program and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
On the occupied Crimean peninsula, several districts have been left without power due to a power grid accident. The shutdown of most pumping stations has caused interruptions in water supply.
Five people were injured in a series of attacks in Edinburgh. Police are checking the version that the attacks may have been directed against the Muslim community.
The US military stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for navigation, despite Iran's announcement of its closure. Ship traffic continues unchanged, and the US is monitoring the situation.
The court ordered Begoña Gómez to surrender her passport and appear in court twice a month on corruption charges. The Spanish government called the decision unfair.
Russian UAVs launched a repeated strike on a postal terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv while rescuers were working there. The fire covered over 400 square meters, no casualties.
Over the past day, June 20, 157 combat engagements took place at the front. The most tense situation is on the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers launched 23 attacks.
Petro Poroshenko refused the Polish Order of the White Eagle due to the decision of the President of Poland to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of this award. The former president called this decision erroneous and harmful to Ukrainian-Polish relations.
A 22-year-old man in Kharkiv attacked visitors and a female employee of a kiosk using a bottle shard. Three people were injured, the suspect faces up to seven years in prison.
Since the beginning of May, at least 30 people have died in the Kigonze camp in the DRC. Some tested positive for Ebola, raising concerns about the spread of the virus among displaced persons.
A high-ranking Iranian delegation has traveled to Switzerland for negotiations with the US on the nuclear deal. Despite the ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah continued exchanging strikes in Lebanon, leaving 20 people dead.
President of Bolivia Rodrigo Paz declares state of emergency due to five-week protests. The military has been authorized to unblock roads amid fuel and food shortages.
In a number of regions of the russian federation, including moscow and tver, fuel disruptions are observed. At some gas stations, restrictions on gasoline sales have been introduced, and in ivanovo, 10% of buses did not go on routes due to queues.
The President confirmed the implementation of the long-range sanctions plan after the strike on the Tyumen Oil Refinery. He also hopes for the implementation of the agreements on a pan-European anti-ballistic shield.
Polish President Karol Navrotsky stated that he stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle due to actions that exceeded the pain threshold of Polish society. The scandal is related to the awarding of an honorary designation to a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit named after the UPA soldiers.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. Benito Mussolini and Catherine II still remain among the knights of the award.
President Zelenskyy confirmed a successful strike on the Tyumen Oil Refinery over 2,000 km from the border. Modernized Fire Point drones can reach targets at a distance of up to 3,000 km.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported delays of international trains from Chełm and Przemyśl due to power supply disruptions on the Polish railway. Departures will be delayed by up to 2.5-3 hours; passengers are asked to monitor announcements.