President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as the Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in the NATO summit in The Hague and will meet with the Secretary General of the Alliance and European leaders. Zelenskyy's participation will involve changes in diplomatic rank to avoid awkward encounters with Trump.
Volodymyr Zelensky met with Christine Lagarde, discussing the use of frozen Russian assets and the continuation of sanctions. Macrofinancial stability and European integration were also discussed.
President Zelensky held a meeting on sanctions against Russia. It was agreed to synchronize sanctions of Ukraine and partners, as well as to strengthen restrictions against the Russian tanker fleet.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and the State Border Guard Service showed a video of the first conversations of Ukrainian defenders after their liberation from Russian captivity. Most of the soldiers had been in captivity for over 3 years.
Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.
From 2025, a law "On Preschool Education" is in effect in Ukraine, which defines the fundamentals of the preschool education system's functioning. The law establishes new rules for educators and parents, and also defines new types of educational activities.
Spokesperson for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, called a possible landing of Russian troops in Odesa a "suicidal mission". He explained that this is impossible due to the loss of Russia's amphibious capabilities and the anticipation of Ukrainian forces on the coast.
Singer Karolina Kuyek, known as Ani Lorak, received a Russian passport on June 9. According to preliminary data, she applied for citizenship in March of this year.
June 19 marks World Albatross Day, Farmer's Day in Ukraine, and the International Box Day, which is related to cats. Also celebrated are Take Your Dog to Work Day and the Memorial Day of the Holy Apostle Judas.
Putin called the missile strikes on Ukraine attacks on the "defense-industrial complex" with the aim of "demilitarization. " On the night of June 17, Russia carried out a massive strike on Ukraine, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, especially in Kyiv.
Putin announced his readiness to meet with Zelensky at the final stage of negotiations on Ukraine. According to him, Russia aims for the earliest possible peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The NATO summit in The Hague will last only two and a half hours due to Trump's desire to shorten meetings. Zelensky was invited, but with a diplomatic demotion to avoid meetings with Trump.
The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv kept MP Yevheniy Shevchenko, suspected of treason, in custody. The pre-trial restriction has been extended until August 14.
During the active phase of joint exercises of the Russian Federation with Belarus in September, the risk for Ukraine may increase. A strike group has not yet been recorded, but Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that Trump fled responsibility at the G7 summit, disrupting the meeting with Zelensky regarding arms supplies. Ukraine lost a chance to resolve the issue.
The first group of 40 Ukrainian teenagers who were injured in a road accident in France returned to Ukraine. 9 Ukrainians remain in French hospitals, they are provided with consular support.
The President of Romania and the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR parties have reached an agreement on the formation of a new government. They still have to agree on the distribution of ministries and key positions.
The bodies of 5 more dead were recovered from under the rubble of a 9-story building. In total, 21 people died in the capital, 134 were injured as a result of the Russian attack.
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.
June 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv for the victims of the massive Russian attack. Flags will be lowered and entertainment events will be banned in the city. The National Council recommends that TV channels and radio stations change their broadcasting schedules.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his visit to Canada and is returning to Ukraine after negotiations in Kananaskis. He canceled the planned press conference in Calgary.
The US did not agree to harsh wording regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine, fearing the disruption of negotiations. Zelenskyy called on the G7 to strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation.
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.
The leaders of France and Germany stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Canada and Britain have already imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
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.
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.
In the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers have unblocked the bodies of three more victims from under the rubble of a partially destroyed nine-story building. In total, 11 bodies have been found at this address.
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Britain, discussing sanctions against Russia and strengthening Ukraine's air defense. He thanked Britain for its support in ending the war.