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.
The third president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, refused the Order of the White Eagle in protest against the deprivation of this award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He believes that this decision affects the entire Ukrainian people.
Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Andriy Danyk showed the American delegation the destruction in Lukyanivka from Russian shelling. The parties discussed support for the victims and strengthening the capabilities of rescuers.
The President of Ukraine stated that Kyiv continues to insist on a diplomatic path to end the war. The offer of a personal meeting with Putin remains valid.
The United Kingdom conducted the first tests of new long-range missiles capable of striking targets at a distance of over 480 km. The first serial models could be delivered to Ukraine within a year.
President Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to be especially attentive to air raid alert signals in the near future. He emphasized the need to respond promptly to danger due to the ongoing Russian aggression.
Rescuers discovered the body of a woman under the rubble of a destroyed building. The number of injured has increased to ten people.
The President of Ukraine recorded four repeaters in the Gomel and Brest regions of Belarus, which are used for drone attacks. Kyiv demands that Minsk dismantle the equipment.
The second president of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma, refused the Polish Order of the White Eagle due to the deprivation of this award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He called not to put the past above the future in relations between Ukraine and Poland.
The KORD special unit celebrated its 10th anniversary. Fighters were awarded state and departmental honors for their contribution to law and order and countering Russian aggression.
In France, due to heat up to 41°C, the government has convened crisis meetings. The heatwave has also engulfed Germany and Italy, changing life in cities.
In Moscow, a helicopter with a suspended platform used for placing air defense systems on rooftops was recorded. Previously, similar structures were installed on a residential complex in Chertanovo.
In Rivne, on the morning of June 20, a fire broke out in an apartment on the seventh floor, resulting in the death of a 10-year-old boy. Law enforcement officers opened two criminal proceedings.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the preparation of technical consultations between Iran and the US for Sunday in Switzerland. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar will also participate in the talks.
French police detained about 20 participants of a protest against political executions in Iran. The ban on the rally was imposed after a phone call between the foreign ministers of France and Iran.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, four people were killed. One more person may be under the rubble.
A citizen of Belarus was detained while filming a military drone at the Delair plant near Toulouse. He faces up to 15 years in prison for transferring data to russia.
Drones struck one of the largest oil refineries in the Russian Federation in the Ural region. The attack is part of a campaign to destroy Russian energy infrastructure.
Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, two people were killed and one was injured.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck four gas compressor stations in Crimea and other Russian logistics facilities on the night of June 20. SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported hitting a bridge, a tugboat, and occupiers' equipment.
British singer Dua Lipa posted wedding photos with her husband Callum Turner on Instagram. The post garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and congratulations from celebrities.
Russian troops launched a strike with guided aerial bombs on the outskirts of Sumy. One civilian died, at least 20 private houses were damaged.
On June 20, the only external power line at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected. The IAEA recorded the 20th case of loss of external power supply since the start of the war.
Ukrposhta temporarily suspended the operation of mobile branches in the Nikopol district due to attacks by Russian FPV drones. Russian troops destroyed two company vehicles, but the employees were not injured.
Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov announced the launch of the project to build the Memorial to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the Museum of the Revolution of Dignity. The decision was supported at public hearings.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of violating a memorandum and Israel of combat operations in Lebanon. The military command has warned of possible further measures in the event of aggression.
Ukrzaliznytsia will increase the number of children's carriages from 13 to 16 with the start of the summer schedule on June 28. New carriages will appear on the routes Kharkiv-Kholm, Kharkiv-Chernivtsi, and Kyiv-Chisinau.