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Ukraine will be able to legally use anti-personnel mines six months after the President's decree on the enactment of the NSDC decision. This is due to Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their use.
Political scientist Oleh Lisny explains that the reduction of arms supplies to Ukraine by the United States may have political motives, namely avoiding escalation with Russia. According to him, this could be a dangerous sign. The White House confirmed the cessation of supplies of some types of weapons, citing low levels of its own military reserves.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, stated that Russia does not depend on supplies from Iran, receiving mostly gunpowder. Russian production of kamikaze drones has already been established domestically.
Columbia University received a warning from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education regarding potential loss of accreditation due to non-compliance with safety, ethics, and inclusivity standards. The university remains accredited but must address the concerns to maintain its status.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, reported an alleged execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, who was tied to a motorcycle and dragged. He sent official letters to theN and the ICRC regarding this incident.
The Trump administration stopped funding USAID, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims that the agency has not shown results since the Cold War. This decision could lead to increased mortality and draws criticism from USAID supporters.
Sweden is reallocating international aid, providing about 150 million euros to Ukraine and for humanitarian needs. These changes are due to the evolving international situation.
The Ukrainian army aviation warns of a critical shortage of helicopter spare parts and calls for the development of national production. The company "MS AVIA-GRADE" is already carrying out modernization and developing its own components, including blades.
The ARMA has left two contenders for the management of the Gulliver shopping mall: "LIMEX EXPRESS KYIV" and "Alakor City" LLC. If the first company is rejected, the agency will face a choice: announce a new tender or transfer the asset to a company with a Russian owner.
Iran has disconnected IAEA nuclear observers and refused inspections, raising questions about its nuclear program. The whereabouts of 409 kg of Iranian near-bomb-grade uranium remain unknown.
Favbet Team appeared in May 2023 and in one year transformed into a recognizable esports organization. Despite the challenges of war, the team formed a strong roster, focusing on life principles and an individual approach.
Russia is spreading disinformation about the torture of prisoners amidst exchanges, accusing Ukraine. This is an attempt to conceal its own war crimes, documented by the UN, including executions and torture of Ukrainians.
On July 1, the world celebrates International Joke Day, as well as the Day of the Invention of Sunglasses. In Ukraine, investigators and architects celebrate their professional holiday.
Cuts to USAID funding initiated by the Trump administration could cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030. According to The Lancet, USAID programs have averted 91 million deaths in the past two decades.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine called on FATF member countries to consider including the Russian Federation in the list of high-risk jurisdictions. He emphasized the significant impact of Russian aggression on global food security.
UN experts have confirmed Russia's premeditated crime at Volnovakha Correctional Colony No. 120 near Olenivka on July 29, 2022, which resulted in the deaths of over 50 prisoners. The UN's internal analysis revealed that Russia carried out the attack, refuting its own version of a HIMARS strike.
Iran refuses to negotiate with the United States as long as Washington dictates terms regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Iran's Ambassador to the UN stated that uranium enrichment in Iran "will never stop" and is a right of the country under the NPT.
Today, June 30, marks International Sailor Moon Day, founded in 2015, World Social Media Day, launched by Mashable in 2010, and International Asteroid Day, proclaimed by the UN in 2016.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, strengthening defense cooperation. Ukraine proposed jointly producing drones and resolving the issue with Russian drones.
Iran has appealed to the UN, demanding that Israel and the US be held responsible for military actions and pay compensation. This followed missile attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
President Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council's decision on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. This step allows the use, accumulation, and production of anti-personnel mines.
Donald Trump criticized Ali Khamenei for his statements about "slapping America," threatening renewed bombings of Iran if uranium enrichment continues. Trump also stated that he saved Khamenei from death by rejecting plans from Israel and the US.
Lithuania officially notified the UN of its withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines. This decision was made due to the perception of Russia as a long-term existential threat, with the aim of using all means to protect the population and territory of NATO.
Rwanda and DR Congo signed a peace agreement in Washington, mediated by the US, which provides for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo and the launch of economic integration. The US, in turn, received preferential rights to extract minerals in the Congo.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence published details of the electronic component base of the Shahed-136 MS series strike UAV shot down in the Sumy direction. The research revealed a high-speed Nvidia Jetson Orin mini-computer and a modernized Iranian Nasir satellite system.
India denied a UN investigator access to the probe into the Air India crash that killed 260 people on June 12. This happened despite criticism for delays in analyzing the "black boxes".
The Head of the State Service for Children Affairs, Petro Dobromilsky, spoke about the significance of the "Hero Mother" title during the war, the criteria for its awarding, and the inadequacy of the one-time payment. The title is awarded to women who have raised five or more children, under certain conditions.
The tribunal will investigate the planning, preparation and initiation of aggressive acts, and will extend to all guilty persons regardless of their status.
The number of drug users in the world reached 316 million in 2023, according to a UN report; this growth is causing additional violence and mortality worldwide. The cocaine market is showing the fastest growth: production reached 3,708 tons in 2023, an increase of one-third.
The UN has confirmed 1,914 serious violations against 673 children by Russian invaders. Including killings, maiming and the use of children in armed conflict.