The UN has included the Russian army in the list for systematic sexual violence in Ukraine. As reported by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine welcomes the report by the UN Secretary-General.
A Russian drone hit a house in Galați due to a course change after being struck over Reni. Two people were injured; responsibility for the incident lies with Russia.
The Russian dictator believes that the situation on the battlefield provides grounds to speak about ending the conflict. Putin also blamed the European Union for the events in Ukraine.
The European Commission has paid Poland the first €6. 56 billion under the SAFE defense program. This represents 15% of the total funding volume of €43.7 billion.
Putin declared readiness to investigate the drone crash in Romania after evidence is provided. Romanian authorities have already identified the drone as Russian.
Zakharova called Romania's accusations groundless due to an alleged lack of evidence. Bucharest and NATO confirmed the strike by a Russian Geran-2 type drone.
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania, resulting in civilian casualties. NATO and EU countries condemned the attack and called for a decisive response to Moscow.
Magyar stated there is progress in negotiations regarding the rights of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine. He denied any link between EU funds and the start of Ukraine's accession to the bloc.
The European Commission has unblocked €10 billion for Hungary for energy and transport. Prime Minister Péter Magyar negotiated the funds before the late August deadline.
The President signed the law on €90 billion in aid from the EU for 2026-2027. The loan is planned to be repaid using future Russian reparations.
Zelenskyy offered assistance to Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building. The President called on the EU to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor.
Neighboring countries reacted to the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. Fico wants dialogue with Moscow, while Poland demands Russia's accountability.
Moscow is preparing disinformation and the transportation of 100,000 voters to influence the elections. The Russian Federation is pressuring Yerevan due to Pashinyan's rapprochement with the US and the West.
Donald Tusk called the naming of the SOF unit after the Heroes of the UPA a threat to relations. In Poland, there are proposals to strip Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle.
The Russian Federation accuses Ukraine of provocation after its drone hit a house in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed the airspace violation.
Due to a Russian drone hitting a house in Galați, the EU will accelerate the development of new sanctions. Romania is also considering the possibility of activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.
Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.
At the EAEU summit, Putin will discuss sanctions against Armenia due to its course toward the EU. Moscow is already restricting the import of goods and threatening to revise gas prices.
In the city of Galați, a drone struck a residential building, causing a fire and injuring two people. This is the first case involving casualties on the territory of a NATO country.
In Volgograd, a drone damaged a building two kilometers from the Titan-Barrikady defense enterprise. The plant produces launchers for Yars and Iskander missiles.
The Icelandic Parliament has approved a referendum on joining the EU for August 29. The final terms of membership will subsequently be put to a separate nationwide vote.
G7 and EU ambassadors are staying in Kyiv despite Russia's threats of systemic strikes on the city. Diplomats continue their work and are meeting with business associations.
Zelenskyy expects the opening of the first cluster of EU accession negotiations in June. The European Commission may propose the start of the process as early as June 16.
Temu has been fined 200 million euros for selling dangerous goods in the EU. The company must submit a plan to rectify the violations by August 2026.
The European Commission predicts tension in the aviation fuel market due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, prices in the EU are rising without physical supply disruptions.
Kaja Kallas announced the preparation of new restrictions to pressure the Kremlin. She described Russia's threats against diplomats in Kyiv as the declaration of a war crime.
Kaja Kallas named an unconditional ceasefire and compensation for damages as the EU's primary demands. Russia must also withdraw its troops from Georgia and Moldova.
The Council of the EU has approved the seventh payment of €2. 8 billion for Ukraine. The funds are being allocated for the implementation of reforms and the early execution of the modernization plan.
Sweden allocates $2. 7 billion for drones and Gripen aircraft for Ukraine. The first fighter jets are planned to be received within the next ten months.
Kaja Kallas and EU member states consider the appointment of a negotiator premature. The bloc is preparing its 21st sanctions package and focusing on strategy rather than personalities.
