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The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy supported the draft resolution on recognizing the DPRK as a state-aggressor. The document provides for an appeal to international organizations regarding sanctions against the DPRK for supplying weapons to Russia.

The head of the EU's foreign policy, Kaja Kallas, warned of a direct threat from the Kremlin through cyberattacks, sabotage, and military maneuvers. Russia spends more on defense than all EU countries combined, which indicates preparation for long-term aggression.

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, stated that if Europe does not strengthen its aid to Ukraine, Europeans will have to learn Russian. She emphasized that Ukraine is Europe's shield, and support is necessary for the security of both Ukraine and the EU itself.

Ukraine will not receive an invitation to NATO at the summit in The Hague next week. The issue is not on the agenda, no breakthrough decisions are expected.

Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries will start joint production of Barracuda and Fury drones and rocket engines in Europe. The systems will be integrated into the Rheinmetall Battlesuite combat ecosystem.

G7 leaders supported Trump's initiatives for a just peace in Ukraine and are ready to increase pressure on Russia, including financial sanctions. They met with Zelensky and Rutte to discuss support for Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Ajay Banga assistance in calculating Ukraine's losses from Russian strikes and the reintegration of soldiers. They also paid attention to the development of energy.

G7 countries are ready to increase military support for Ukraine and rebuild the country together after the war. There will also be new sanctions against the Russian Federation, which fuels the war.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Shigeru Ishiba, thanking him for his support and discussing cooperation in the defense industry. Japan has already provided Ukraine with assistance worth over 12 billion dollars.

On June 17, 155 combat clashes took place at the front. Russian troops are actively storming the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivsky and Toretsk directions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Mark Rutte to coordinate ahead of the NATO summit. They discussed the needs of Ukrainian soldiers, especially in air defense systems.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the Russian strike on June 17 with Mark Carney and thanked him for his help. They discussed joint weapons production projects and investments in the defense industry.

A number of EU countries still use Soviet helicopters and airplanes, which are important for Ukraine in the war. They are needed for the evacuation of the wounded and strikes against the enemy, but their support is becoming more difficult.

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 Prime Minister of Australia and the NATO Secretary General met in Canada to discuss support for Ukraine and common security challenges. Australia supports Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.

On June 16, 136 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in equipment and manpower.

A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of foreign ministers will take place at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25. They will also discuss defense spending and a new investment plan.

The Prime Minister of Slovakia stated that Ukraine's membership in the EU will bring more opportunities than negative consequences. He again proposed holding a joint meeting of the governments of the two countries.

NATO's eastern flank countries are reviewing crisis response protocols for hospitals. They are buying bulletproof vests, moving operating rooms underground, and conducting training.

For the first time since June 2022, Europe has surpassed the United States in the volume of military aid to Ukraine, with the Scandinavian countries and Great Britain leading the way. Germany maintained a moderate level of assistance.

Russia is modernizing nuclear weapon bases near Europe, including in Kaliningrad, 270 km from Sweden. Experts say that Russia is using nuclear threats to sow panic in the West.

The G7 summit starts in Canada on June 15, where leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine, the Israeli-Iranian conflict and Iran's nuclear program. Zelenskyy plans to meet with Trump.

Peter Pellegrini announced preparations for a visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the importance of economic cooperation. He sees great opportunities for the development of eastern Slovakia after the war.

The Dutch government has agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2032, supporting NATO's goal. This decision may lead to a conflict with parliament.

The G7 summit will take place in Canada on June 15-17, where global economic security and other issues will be discussed. Experts told whether Ukraine should expect significant changes.

Orbán once again criticized Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, repeating arguments against its accession to NATO and the EU. He stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would drag Hungary and the entire European Union into the war.

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, more than 64,000 damages to the energy infrastructure have been recorded. In March, there were more than 1,400 new attacks on the energy system.

The President of Ukraine has appointed Aliona Hetmanchuk as the head of Ukraine's mission to NATO, dismissing Natalia Galibarenko from this position. Galibarenko had headed the mission since 2021.

Ukraine can reach military targets anywhere in Russia. The SBU's special operation struck 4 airfields, destroying 41 pieces of equipment worth over $7 billion.