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The President of Lithuania spoke Ukrainian at the State Flag Day celebration in Kyiv. He promised to increase pressure on Russia and its allies.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
The government has allowed captured military equipment to be transferred free of charge to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This will help document the consequences of Russian aggression and advance cultural diplomacy.
NATO confirmed that an Italian Eurofighter shot down a drone over Latvia and that fighter jets were scrambled in Romania due to drones entering its airspace. The Alliance stated its readiness to respond to threats around the clock.
Tunnels that could have been used for illegal migration and the infiltration of saboteurs were discovered in Latvia and Lithuania. The Baltic countries are strengthening security measures and seeking joint solutions.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
Ukrainian airlines operate 131 leased aircraft out of 152, which is 86% of the fleet. The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating cases against 5 airlines over the interpretation of lease payments as royalties.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes to ban the purchase of real estate near strategic objects and to deny entry to individuals who support aggression against Ukraine. It also plans to introduce a mandatory declaration for entry for educational, cultural, or sports events.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the Kremlin may consider the Baltic countries and Poland as the next target for escalation. Experts consider Estonia the most vulnerable due to military resources and geography.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.
Britain will increase its contingent in Estonia to 1,200 troops, creating mobile anti-tank forces MAAF with drones. The decision was made taking into account the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Hedgehog 2025 exercises.
The Russian Federation condemned the dismantling of a monument at a mass grave in Valgamaa County, accusing Estonia of violating international humanitarian law. In Estonia, the dismantling of Soviet memorials continues, and the remains of 795 servicemen are planned to be reburied.
The presidents of Latvia and Lithuania stated that there is data on Russian Federation sabotage. Lithuania is strengthening the protection of energy and transport.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
Japan, the US, the Philippines, and 11 other countries stated that China's claims have no legal basis. China rejected the statement and expressed protest to Japan.
Ukraine has been placed in Group 9 of the main round of the 2028 World Cup qualification, where the opponents will be Slovakia and Estonia. The group winners and the four best second-placed teams will advance to the elite round.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany criticized the EU for opening communication with Putin, which caused a confrontation with other leaders. The leaders of Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands supported their position.
Vilnius Airport rescheduled three flights affecting 480 passengers due to an aerial threat. The unidentified object turned out to be a standard meteorological balloon.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
The first concrete shelter based on a Ukrainian design for protection against explosions has been installed in the center of Tallinn. The authorities plan to purchase such modules for kindergartens.
The leaders signed a declaration on defense cooperation and the development of air defense systems. They discussed sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet and Ukraine's accession to the EU.
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 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.
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.
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.