Ukraine has fully synchronized the 13th and 14th packages of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation and will 100% synchronize the EU sanctions package against Iran. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of sanctions for limiting Russian capabilities and expects quick action from Ukrainian institutions.
The owner of a private house in Kharkiv found an unexploded Russian UAV "Molniya - 2". SES bomb disposal experts neutralized the explosive object without damage or casualties.
President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, calling it a signal to countries bordering Russia. He noted that anti-personnel mines are an effective means of defense, as Russia, which is not a party to the convention, cynically uses them.
Ukraine has launched mass production of "LEGIT" combat robots, developed by the HUR MOD (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense). These robots perform reconnaissance, logistical, and fire support tasks for the Defense Forces.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to pilot Maksym Ustymenko. The relevant decree has been published on the President's website.
On Sunday, June 30, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains in places. The daytime temperature will range from +20 to +25°C, in the south up to +30°C.
In the Serbian capital, Belgrade, clashes between protesters and police occurred during an anti-government rally, resulting in the arrest of nearly 80 people. Tens of thousands of people demanded early elections and the removal of President Aleksandar Vučić.
US President Donald Trump will support new sanctions against Russia, which provide for tariffs for countries that buy goods from the Russian Federation. Senator Lindsey Graham discussed this issue with Trump, noting that everything is going well for the bill to be signed.
Russian occupiers shelled Stepnohirsk on June 29, hitting an apartment building. A woman died, her body was found under the rubble of a nine-story building.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine clarified the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-personnel Mines. The reason cited was Russia's widespread use of these mines since 2014 and the unequal situation that limits Ukraine's right to self-defense.
Border guards detained six people from Zaporizhzhia and Ternopil regions who tried to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. Each violator had to pay the transporters 120 thousand hryvnias for the "services" of remote transportation.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision of the National Security and Defense Council, adopted on June 29, 2025, comes into force on the day of its publication.
Russia plans to involve Chinese businesses in the construction of infrastructure in occupied Crimea, including the Kerch sea port and the Donuzlav lake infrastructure. The head of the Crimean occupation administration, Sergey Aksyonov, has decided to involve China State Construction Engineering Corporation, which is one of the largest companies in the construction of railway and transport main lines.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country's nuclear facilities have suffered significant damage from bombings by the US and Israel. Iran will not restart nuclear talks with the US, having canceled the planned sixth round.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his country stopped Ukraine's accession to the European Union. According to him, Ukraine's membership in the EU would drag Hungary into war and destroy it.
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirmed Russia's use of banned chemical compounds, such as irritating tear gas, in grenades. This is the third OPCW report confirming Russia's systematic violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, with 888 cases of use in May 2025.
Two days of mourning have been declared in the city of Samara, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on June 27 due to the Russian strike. Events have been canceled, flags lowered, and the memory of the dead will be honored.
US Ambassador to the Russian Federation Lynne Tracy is completing her mission in Moscow. She has held this position since January 30, 2023
The Trump administration reportedly discussed the possibility of helping Iran gain access to $30 billion in exchange for abandoning its nuclear program and investing in a new Iranian nuclear program without uranium enrichment. The negotiations took place against the backdrop of military strikes on Iran and Israel.
Kyiv Zoo has opened a new aviary spanning over 260 sq. m for wetland inhabitants: spoonbills, sacred ibises, black storks, and crowned cranes. The new enclosure has all amenities, including soil, pools with fountains, feeders, and drinkers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky visited the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian occupiers are trying to break through to the border of Donetsk region. He spoke with the fighters and held meetings, stating that the situation is under control.
Ukrainians in the UK are denied asylum, claiming it is safe to return home. According to The Guardian, this causes additional anxiety, despite the 18-month visa.
The Board of the International Monetary Fund will hold a meeting to make a decision on a new tranche for Ukraine amounting to $487 million. Customs reform is delayed for at least six months.
Analysis of satellite imagery shows that Russia is using remnants of Soviet armored vehicles, which require restoration, for the war against Ukraine. The value of this resource is diminishing; the enemy is switching to motorcycles and buggies.
The European Commission confirmed its readiness to transfer 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine by 2025 and to provide the remaining 11 billion euros of G7 loans. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also emphasized the continuation of financial, military, and political support for Ukraine.
NABU and SAP filed a petition with the High Anti-Corruption Court regarding the current Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov.
Iran's stockpiles of highly enriched uranium remained undamaged after US strikes on nuclear facilities, as 408 kilograms of uranium were distributed elsewhere. This casts doubt on US President Donald Trump's claims of "destroying" Iran's nuclear program.
Lance Corporal Nadbit Dabayev was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for war crimes. During the occupation of Kyiv region, he shot a civilian and stole two cars.
The tribunal will investigate the planning, preparation and initiation of aggressive acts, and will extend to all guilty persons regardless of their status.
The advance of Russian troops in the border areas of the Sumy region has been stopped. This happened due to desertion and significant losses of personnel, some deserters are leaving their positions in the Kursk region.
