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Polish police uncovered an international group that kidnapped migrants in Poland and Latvia, demanding ransom. Among those detained are four Ukrainian citizens who were legally residing in Poland.

The Swedish agency Sida allocates a new aid package to Ukraine through the Tallinn Mechanism for updating IT infrastructure and cyber defense. The funds will be received through the Estonian government fund and will be aimed at strengthening the resilience of the digital state in the face of cyberattacks.

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.

US prosecutors have charged 11 individuals in a scheme orchestrated by a man from Russia that fraudulently billed Medicare for $10. 6 billion for medical equipment. The criminal organization used the personal information of a million Medicare beneficiaries, receiving at least $41 million from Medicare and around $900 million from additional insurance companies.

Estonia has confirmed its readiness to host F-35 aircraft of the North Atlantic Alliance on its territory, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called this "dangerous" for Russia.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, during an EU meeting in Brussels, stated the importance of not shifting focus from Ukraine. Latvia advocates for the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia and the blocking of its financial assets.

The Polish Sejm voted in favor of the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, allowing the use of anti-personnel mines. The Minister of Defense stated that the country cannot have restrictions in protecting itself from a Russian invasion.

Investigators have identified 12 Czech companies that supplied Russia with machine tools for weapons production worth millions of dollars in 2023-2024, mostly through circumvention routes. This came after Zelenskyy's statement about the participation of Czech firms in the Russian military-industrial complex.

The International Commission on Missing Persons has extended the collection of DNA samples from Ukrainians in the Baltic and Northern European countries until July 18, 2025. This applies to relatives of persons missing as a result of Russian aggression.

According to Bloomberg Economics, a full-scale Russian war against Europe could reduce global GDP by $1. 5 trillion. Russia is actively increasing arms production, and the Baltic states are considered a potential target for aggression.

On June 22, 176 people, including 133 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Israel due to the worsening security situation. The operation was carried out by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on behalf of President Zelenskyy; the plane with passengers landed in Moldova.

Estonian intelligence does not rule out a decrease in the number of Russian drone attacks due to Israel's war against Iran and Ukrainian attacks on factories. However, Russia plans to increase the production of these drones.

Estonia has begun building anti-tank trenches on the border with the Russian Federation as part of the Baltic Defense Line, investing 4. 4 million euros this year. By the end of the year, 28 bunkers and dozens of storage sites are planned to be built, despite the absence of an immediate military threat.

Nearly 4. 3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries as of the end of January 2025. The largest number of Ukrainians are in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, where their numbers are increasing.

The European Union is developing a scheme to increase profits from almost €200 billion in frozen Russian assets by moving them into riskier investments. This will ensure long-term support for Ukraine.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.

NATO's eastern flank countries are reviewing crisis response protocols for hospitals. They are buying bulletproof vests, moving operating rooms underground, and conducting training.

Ukraine insists on the adoption of bill No. 5488 to counter intolerance, as well as bill No. 9103 on civil partnerships for LGBTQ+ military personnel.

Martin Jäger, the German ambassador to Ukraine, will become the new head of the BND. A reorganization of the service and an increase in funding are expected, which should speed up the collection of intelligence.

Russia intends to spread the confrontation with the West by sending "green men" to Estonia. This will be a test of NATO's resolve regarding collective defense.

Ukrainian cyclist Oleksandr Hudyma won a silver medal at the Mountain Bike World Cup stage among athletes under 23 years old. The competitions were held in Leogang, Austria.

Alar Karis emphasized the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine and support for it on the battlefield. He expressed his belief that Ukraine will become a member of NATO in the long term.

Gitanas Nausėda criticizes the insufficient determination of anti-Russian sanctions, calling for disconnecting banks from SWIFT, sanctions against the "shadow fleet" and energy companies. He also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine.

Ukrainian gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk won gold at the European Championships in Tallinn. This is Ukraine's first victory in the individual all-around in 28 years.

The Foreign Affairs Committees of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia supported Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO. They called on other countries to support Ukraine's victory and integration.

The iStore chain of stores may have been part of a large-scale system for selling equipment with violations. It is backed by a network of companies associated with Oleh Illyenko.

Rustem Umerov discussed with his Norwegian counterpart, Tore Onshus Sandvik, the use of these funds, as well as the development of joint projects, particularly in the field of unmanned systems.

Ukrainian junior gymnasts won two gold medals at the European Championships in Tallinn. The Ukrainian junior team became the all-around champion of the continental championship for the first time.

Five more countries have officially joined the Electronic Warfare Coalition, initiated by Ukraine and Germany. Germany has created a financial mechanism for the procurement of EW equipment.

Estonia has decided to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention due to the threat from Russia. This decision will provide more flexibility in the choice of weapons to protect the country.