28 cases are being investigated for the militarization of children, and 439 individuals are suspected of indoctrination. Currently, over 20,000 children are being sought, and the deportation of 716 individuals has been confirmed.
Zelenskyy stated the impossibility of defending Europe without Ukraine's participation in NATO. The NB8 leaders confirmed the state's importance for the security of the entire continent.
Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that Ukraine "has enough weapons and needs people. " At the same time, official Sofia calls on the parties to engage in negotiations mediated by the EU.
In Zhydachiv, at the city cemetery, unidentified individuals damaged the grave of a Hero of Ukraine. The police have initiated criminal proceedings and are establishing the identities of the perpetrators.
In May 2026, annual inflation in Ukraine slowed to 8. 2%. Fruit prices saw the largest increase at 11.1%, while egg prices fell by 15.3%.
Zelenskyy and the new Prime Minister of Latvia signed an agreement on the joint production of drones. The document also provides for the development of air defense systems and the exchange of technologies.
Since the beginning of the day, 51 attacks have been recorded, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is also shelling the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions with artillery.
Zelenskyy discussed the supply of air defense missiles with the leaders of Finland and Norway. The priority was the development of a European anti-ballistic missile system.
The EU has presented the 21st sanctions package, covering energy, finance, and fisheries. An entry ban has been introduced for all Russian military personnel.
President Zelenskyy offered the EU Ukraine's experience in countering drones and electronic warfare (EW). He noted that Russia is attempting to create additional tension among Ukraine's European allies.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has referred to court the case of a serviceman who sold weapons found at Russian positions. He attempted to sell foreign rifles and grenades for dollars.
The Russian command has banned the movement of military trucks on the Mariupol-Simferopol highway due to strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In two weeks, cargo traffic there has decreased by 71%.
The EU, G7, and NATO summits in the summer of 2026 will be defining for the war. Zelenskyy expects the opening of clusters regarding Ukraine's membership in the European Union.
The European Commission plans to ban entry to the EU for all Russian military personnel in a new sanctions package. Ukrainian court verdicts will serve as the evidentiary basis for these restrictions.
No Russian strike groups ready for an offensive have been detected on the border with Belarus. The enemy is using Belarusian airspace for drones and is mining the territory.
International guarantees and monitoring missions are needed for a ceasefire. Zelenskyy proposes a meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and the USA.
One of the largest international exhibitions in the field of defense and security, Eurosatory-2026, kicks off in Paris on June 15. The Ukrainian company Fire Point, developer of the Freya anti-ballistic software, will participate in the event.
The Ministry of Defense examined downed Kalibr missiles. They discovered a cluster warhead and 90% foreign electronics instead of Russian components.
Ukrainian families received psycho-emotional support within the 11th stage of the “Vidnovys” (Recover) project by the Vadym Stolar Foundation.
Syrskyi approved the concept for the development of missile forces until 2030. The plan provides for the creation of domestic missiles, which, combined with drones, will ensure a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers.
Estonian President Alar Karis called Ukraine Europe's bulletproof vest, deterring Russian aggression. He emphasized the inadmissibility of peace negotiations without the participation of Kyiv and Europe.
The European Commission presented the 21st sanctions package against the Russian Federation, including measures regarding energy and banks. The restrictions apply to 30 vessels of the shadow fleet and 31 banks.
According to the Ukrainian President, Russia's monthly losses amount to 30,000 military personnel. Zelenskyy added that the aggressor is facing problems with logistics, the budget, and a fuel deficit in occupied Crimea.
Due to alerts, the NMT in the Odesa region lasted 13 hours; children were not provided with access to water or food. Ombudsman Lubinets stated there was a violation of participants' rights and demands a response from the Ministry of Education and Science.
Alar Karis called for strengthening sanctions against Russian energy resources and for barring the aggressor from sports. He described the attacks on Ukraine as an act of desperation by the Kremlin.
Ukraine plans to create an anti-ballistic shield together with European countries, whose leaders are increasingly realizing the need to build a new security architecture.
Estonian President Alar Karis called for the opening of all negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU in June. He emphasized that there are no obstacles.
Zelenskyy announced the opening of six negotiation clusters with the EU in June-July. Discussions with Sweden covered the supply of Gripen fighter jets and air defense systems.
Yusov stated that the Russian Federation has suffered a strategic defeat and lost its superpower status. Now the Kremlin is trying to destabilize Ukraine through psychological operations (PSYOP) and panic.
Shufrych, while under house arrest, participated remotely in a meeting of a Rada committee. He voted in favor of increasing penalties for crimes against children.
