Stepan Haftko
The Moscow Exchange index collapsed by 4. 23% on June 22, marking the strongest one-day decline since September 2022. Gazprom shares fell below 100 rubles for the first time since 2008.
In Carpentras, children aged 2 and 4 were found dead in a car during the heatwave. The main theory is that the children got into the car on their own while their mother was shopping.
On June 22, 19 earthquakes were recorded near the coast of Crimea. The most powerful tremor had a magnitude of 4.5.
The US and Iran, during negotiations in Switzerland, agreed on a roadmap for a peace deal. The US eased sanctions for 60 days, and a lull was recorded in Lebanon.
A Russian airstrike with a guided aerial bomb on the outskirts of the Sumy community caused severe injuries to a 57-year-old trolleybus driver. The man is in critical condition, doctors are fighting for his life.
American music producer Clive Davis died at the age of 94 in his Manhattan apartment. He discovered world stars, including Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
In Chicago, seven people were killed and 38 others wounded in shootings over the weekend. President Trump criticized the Illinois state authorities and proposed federal intervention.
On June 21, Russian drones attacked Hlukhiv in Sumy region. As a result of the strike, a 14-year-old child was seriously injured, her condition is stable.
According to CNN, the war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $40 billion. Americans faced rising fuel prices and an acceleration of inflation to over 4%.
The official Telegram channel of Moscow mayor Sobyanin was hacked. Pro-Ukrainian messages and calls to donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine appeared on the page.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will decide who will represent Europe at the negotiating table with Russia. He also hopes to open five more negotiation clusters with the EU by the end of July.
Israel lifts all restrictions on the population after the new ceasefire with Lebanon takes effect. Restrictions on mass gatherings and school operations will cease to apply from 6:00 a.m. Monday.
G7 leaders supported the Ukrainian operation in the Moscow region. Trump reacted positively to licenses for the production of Patriot missiles in Europe and Ukraine.
Talks between the US and Iran in Bürgenstock have hit a deadlock after Trump's threats. However, the sides continue unofficial contacts to resume dialogue.
On June 21, 205 combat engagements took place on the front. The Russian troops showed the greatest activity on the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, Lyman, and Kostiantynivka directions.
President Zelenskyy stated that he will not cancel the honorary name "Heroes of the UPA" for a Ukrainian Armed Forces unit, despite the decision of Polish President Nawrocki to strip it of the Order of the White Eagle. He emphasized that this was an initiative of the military, which he supported.
The Ministry of Defense has set deadlines for the return of military personnel from AWOL to service. The review of the report will take up to seven days, after which the serviceman must arrive at the unit within five days.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine demands Belarus dismantle the repeaters that help Russian drones. Kyiv gave Minsk a week to comply with the demand, otherwise Ukraine will do it itself.
The Spanish national team secured its first victory at the 2026 World Cup, thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0. Lamine Yamal scored the first goal of the tournament, while Mikel Oyarzabal bagged a brace.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced new 24-month combat contracts for military specialists. After service, a guaranteed deferment from mobilization for six months is provided, which can be extended based on combat experience.
Over 500 members of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union underwent training using the US Army methodology. American instructors previously used similar methods to train Ukrainian special forces.
The Pixar animated film earned $160 million in the US and Canada over its opening weekend. The movie surpassed "Super Mario" and became the best start in the franchise's history.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated that a ceasefire is possible only on condition of a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. The group threatened to respond to any violations of the ceasefire regime.
US President Donald Trump stated that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign due to failures in immigration and energy policy. Trump published this on his social network Truth Social.
In the Nikopol district, five people were injured as a result of Russian attacks, including a 2. 5-year-old boy. The enemy used artillery and various types of drones.
The occupation authorities of Sevastopol have stopped the sale of fuel to the population and canceled mass events. The transport schedule has also been changed, and power outages are possible.
Vasyl Zvarych refused a Polish order in protest against the deprivation of Zelenskyy's award. He called it the destruction of Ukrainian-Polish reconciliation.
Mass protests took place in Prague, Czech Republic, against changes to media funding; according to protesters, such changes could affect the transparency of media operations.
The Iranian delegation left negotiations with the United States in Switzerland in protest against statements by President Donald Trump. Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported that Iranian officials confirmed this step to state media.
French police, during a search of the home of a suspected drug trafficker, discovered a stolen Picasso painting worth 12-15 million euros. The man confessed to the theft, stating that he wanted to show the flaws in the security system.