Putin's statements from June 20 demonstrate complete disregard for the peace efforts of the US and the rest of the world, stated the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Occupiers are forcing Ukrainian farmers to sell grain at reduced prices to the Russian Federation.
On June 20, the SBU released exclusive video of the prisoner exchange involving defenders from Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. The exchange was made possible thanks to the work of the Joint Center and the Coordination Headquarters.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury announced a new package of sanctions against Iran, expanding previous restrictions. This step is part of the ongoing efforts of the United States.
US President Donald Trump stated that The Wall Street Journal journalists have no idea about his plans regarding Iran. This is a response to the publication's report about approving a strike on Iran without a final order.
Ukraine and Russia held another exchange of prisoners, as a result of which Ukrainian servicemen from various branches of the military, as well as defenders with injuries and significant health problems, returned home.
Hackers leaked 16 billion current user passwords for Apple, Facebook, and Google online. Cybersecurity experts warn of phishing attacks and recommend changing passwords immediately.
Singer Karolina Kuyek, known as Ani Lorak, received a Russian passport on June 9. According to preliminary data, she applied for citizenship in March of this year.
An Iranian missile hit the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva, causing significant damage. There are casualties, and the hospital is temporarily not accepting patients.
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan was the result of negotiations between the countries, not US mediation. Indian Prime Minister Modi stressed that the US has no merit in this situation.
The US is considering options for action regarding Iran and Israel. Trump has stepped up his rhetoric, and US negotiators believe Iran's positions are weak.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a law on the introduction of the institution of multiple citizenship. 243 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the decision.
The Kremlin is intensifying its activities in the Arctic due to global warming and new opportunities. Russia is using scientific expeditions for military purposes and expanding infrastructure.
Keith Kellogg may become the first American top official to meet with Lukashenko in recent years. This visit is seen as a step to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
The President of Romania and the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR parties have reached an agreement on the formation of a new government. They still have to agree on the distribution of ministries and key positions.
The first memorial to military intelligence officers in Ukraine has appeared in Kyiv. It honors the memory of GUR employees and foreigners who died for the independence of Ukraine.
The Donald Trump administration curtailed an interagency group that was meant to compel Russia to negotiate with Ukraine. Trump expressed doubts about U.S. mediation in this process.
The Israeli attack on the uranium enrichment facility in Iran may have damaged centrifuges due to power outages. Four buildings were damaged at the nuclear facility in Isfahan.
As a result of Russian shelling, more than 1,000 Kyiv residents were left without electricity. Assistance centers for victims have been set up in three districts of the capital.
On June 17, Russian occupiers attacked the Kyiv region. Houses were damaged in Fastiv, Vyshgorod, Obukhov, and Brovary districts, and there is one wounded person.
Donald Trump convenes U. S. National Security Council after G7 summit. He is leaving the summit early, his spokeswoman said.
Alexandra Szentkirályi, an Orban ally, posted a video of a bound man in the trunk, claiming that Ukraine's accession to the EU would lead to human trafficking and drugs. This caused outrage from the opposition.
Andriy Sybiha stated that while the world is focused on the Middle East, Moscow is attacking Ukraine's power grid, ignoring peace talks. He called for tough sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
There is a state program in Ukraine that allows servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other defenders to save reproductive cells for free. The service is available in 18 healthcare facilities in different regions.
Since the beginning of 2025, the courts have restricted the rights of 9 drivers for violating the rules of military registration. The most decisions were made by the Novograd-Volynsky court in Zhytomyr region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa called on Trump to end the trade war. They stressed the importance of avoiding protectionist measures.
Five people died as a result of Iran's missile strike on Israel. The missiles hit residential areas of the city of Petah Tikva, destroying the building of an educational institution.
Israeli Prime Minister announced the elimination of top intelligence officials, denying plans to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader. It was also reported that a top police officer had been eliminated.
On June 15, explosions rang out in Yelabuga. Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Russian drone production site. There are reports of wounded and one dead.
Fortification structures are being built on the administrative border of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Problems with FPV drones are taken into account, so positions are being built underground as well.
