Sanctions
Zelenskyy described Putin's reaction to the peace proposal as weak. The Head of State urged the world to increase pressure on Russia and reduce its revenues.
ARMA has brought the sale of the yacht Royal Romance, seized in Croatia, to its final stage. The proceeds from the sale of the asset will go to the state budget.
Four people killed and seven wounded in Russian strike on Yahotynske for Children plant. Zelenskyy reported massive enemy attacks on civilian targets.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced the establishment of a new holiday for this distinct branch of the military. Ukraine has become the first country in the world to create such units.
The U. S. House of Representatives is preparing an aid package for Ukraine. The document provides for loans and new sanctions against key sectors of the Russian economy.
Iran plans to charge fees for security and navigation services in the Strait of Hormuz. Progress in peace negotiations with the US is also reported.
In May, 18 oil facilities and 15 maritime targets were hit in the RF. The maximum strike distance reached a record 1,700 kilometers.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak confirmed the decline in oil production due to repairs at refineries. In April, production decreased by 460,000 barrels per day.
Serbian intelligence services have warned Vučić of a security threat during the summit in Montenegro. The President plans to visit despite the activities of foreign intelligence agencies.
At the St. Petersburg Forum, the Russian Federation is trying to hide a budget deficit of 80 billion dollars. Revenues have fallen by 40%, and 71 of the country's regions have become deficit-ridden.
The FRG lost to Portugal and Austria in the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul linked this to the support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as Russian lobbying.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
Russia is demanding 47 million euros from Rheinmetall for an unfinished center in Mulino. Work was halted in 2014 due to sanctions following the annexation of Crimea.
The US House of Representatives supported the consideration of a bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation. 218 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision.
The Brest Prosecutor's Office has arrested the Russian captain of the vessel Tagor for lack of a flag and disobedience. The shadow fleet tanker faces confiscation.
The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister discussed weapons supplies and joint diplomacy. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the sanctions against Russia's cryptocurrency schemes.
Eleven countries are demanding that the European Commission stop issuing Schengen visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. In 2025, Russians received more than 620 thousand entry permits.
The U. S. Secretary of State stated that the parties are not ready for compromises for peace. At the same time, Washington is arming Ukraine to achieve a diplomatic settlement.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko discussed cooperation with the FBI and the investigation of war crimes in the USA. The talks also covered the fight against corruption and the strengthening of sanctions.
There are 1,356 Russian brands operating in Ukraine, and the validity period for 16 trademarks has been extended. The rights to these assets are being maintained for future compensation of damages.
Russian oil exports reached their highest level since 2022 due to strikes on refineries. This was facilitated by the lifting of US sanctions and growing demand in India.
The State Duma of the Russian Federation has authorized the in-absentia seizure of citizens' property abroad for criticizing the authorities. The new regulations will affect 'foreign agents' and hundreds of thousands of relocants.
Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on the oil terminal in St. Petersburg and targets in Kronstadt. A defense enterprise in the Tambov region was also hit.
Drones attacked the Progress plant in Michurinsk, which produces components for Kh-101 missiles. OSINT analysts confirmed the fire on the enterprise's territory.
The US has imposed sanctions against the Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex and its leadership. The platform is accused of assisting the IRGC and the government in bypassing restrictions.
Venezuela's new bill allows private firms to obtain energy concessions for up to 25 years. The reform is intended to overcome the country's capacity shortage.
A US aircraft struck the tanker Lexie with a Hellfire missile in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had ignored military demands as part of a maritime blockade of Iranian ports.
The Prime Minister of Latvia has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop a plan to halt exports and imports with the Russian Federation. Exceptions may be possible for pharmaceuticals following the coordination of decisions with the European Union.
Yuliia Svyrydenko reached an agreement in Tallinn on the development of unmanned systems and the exchange of experience. Estonia has allocated over 2.6 million euros for the Ukrainian energy sector.
Marco Rubio announced the US intention to cancel exemptions from sanctions against Russian oil as quickly as possible. Temporary procurement permits were in place to expand supplies.