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Iran called the proposals of European countries at the Geneva talks on the nuclear program unrealistic, which could complicate reaching agreements. Tehran will analyze the proposals and provide answers in the next round, the date of which has not yet been determined.

Europe has been hit by its first summer heatwave, causing temperatures of up to 40°C in some regions and prompting emergency measures. The Netherlands is canceling events, and Germany is preparing for thunderstorms that will bring down temperatures.

Ukraine will increase the production of various types of drones and plans to start exporting Ukrainian technologies abroad. This includes opening production lines in European countries for arms manufacturing.

The sunken superyacht of British magnate Mike Lynch has been raised ten months after it sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The vessel will be transported to port for further investigation into the cause of the disaster, which occurred during a storm.

Ukraine plans to sign agreements on technology export this summer, opening production lines in Europe. These enterprises will produce weapons, including drones, missiles, and artillery, for Ukraine and partner countries.

President Zelenskyy refutes reports of Patriot systems being destroyed. He also notes that mobile air defense groups shoot down a third of "Shaheds", and Ukraine has contracted more weapons than in any other year.

The US is deploying B-2 stealth bombers to the Indian Ocean region. These aircraft, capable of delivering nuclear weapons, could be used to strike Iran's underground nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump announced "minor progress" in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, calling himself a "peacemaker. " He also set a two-week deadline for Iran regarding the nuclear deal.

The German military considers Russia to be an "existential threat" to the country and Europe, according to a new strategic document from the Bundeswehr. The document indicates that the Kremlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade.

China has become a key supplier to the Kremlin's war machine, reflected in the use of Chinese components in Shahed drones and other weapons. This enables the aggressor to intensify shelling of Ukraine, despite Western sanctions and Beijing's public statements.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is trying to save Iran's nuclear program. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions and cooperation to counter aggressive regimes. This was agreed upon at the G7 summit in Canada.

IMF warns Europe of stagnation risk without urgent measures. Slowing growth and barriers in the single market are holding back the economy. Deeper EU market and budget increase are proposed.

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the evening of June 20 at Ukraine's request due to large-scale Russian attacks. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called for a principled stance from member states.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.

The public organization DeJure Foundation is accused of non-transparent use of over 108 million hryvnias in donor funds. Detailed financial reports are not publicly available.

France's economy is showing weakness, with its growth in 2025 expected to be below the eurozone average. Uncertainty regarding budget cuts could impact the confidence of economic agents.

The U. S. President's emergency command aircraft, Boeing E-4B, made a four-hour flight from Louisiana to Maryland under the unusual call sign ORDER01. This has led to speculation about a connection with the escalation in the Middle East.

Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries will start joint production of Barracuda and Fury drones and rocket engines in Europe. The systems will be integrated into the Rheinmetall Battlesuite combat ecosystem.

Due to the climate crisis, nighttime heat worsens the course of sleep apnea, which threatens millions of people. The study revealed a significant relationship between temperature and the severity of apnea.

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.

Re:start rehabilitation spaces from Favbet Foundation have started operating in Lviv and Vinnytsia region. The program uses play areas with VR for the physical and psychological rehabilitation of military personnel.

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier changed course and is heading to the Middle East due to growing tensions between Israel and Iran. The US is redeploying military resources to the Far East due to the threat of Iranian retaliation.

In July, Tinder will release the Double Date feature, which will allow you to form groups of four to find partners. This will simplify dating and make the process more comfortable.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that the collapse of the union will lead to the need for rapid development of the European defense industry. The security of the continent is under threat.

For the first time since June 2022, Europe has surpassed the United States in the volume of military aid to Ukraine, with the Scandinavian countries and Great Britain leading the way. Germany maintained a moderate level of assistance.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Defense Minister Rustem Umierov regarding negotiations and financing of defense production. The President emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense.

There are 27 laboratories of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 of the Ministry of Health and 4 of the Ministry of Justice operating in Ukraine, which conduct DNA examinations. The number of samples in the database exceeds European analogues by dozens of times.

The President stated that Ukraine and other countries, especially Europe, will feel the reduction in US aid. He warned of a wave of security risks.

According to a survey by KIIS, most Ukrainians consider the EU a reliable ally, while the US is perceived as a country that is tired of the war and puts pressure on Ukraine to make concessions.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts significant growth in Europe's computing power in the field of artificial intelligence and the creation of more than 20 AI factories. The company is also collaborating with Mistral AI for local computing.