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Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with advisors from partner countries the results of the NATO summit and the prospects for Ukraine's European integration. The discussion focused on increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump.
President Zelenskyy stated that last year, deliveries of machine tools for Russia's military-industrial complex were recorded from at least 12 countries, including China, the US, and Germany.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will undertake a European tour from June 30 to July 6, visiting the EU headquarters, Germany, and France. The purpose of the visit is the final согласоvание of details for the China-EU summit in Beijing on July 24-25.
The European Commission is ready to sign a trade agreement with the US but is considering the option of failure. Von der Leyen has received updated proposals on tariffs and promises to defend EU interests.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team won its third victory in the League of Nations 2025, defeating Turkey with a score of 3:0. This is the first victory over the Turks since 2018, which brought the team 10 points and a spot in the top 6.
The French government plans to cut spending by nearly €5 billion this year to meet its budget deficit target. This decision was made due to high government spending, despite stable tax revenues.
North Korea opens Wonsan Kalma beach resort to domestic tourists after a six-year delay. According to dictator Kim Jong Un's plans, the resort should stimulate tourism development and attract foreigners, although it is currently only for locals.
A severe storm in France on June 25-26 caused the death of two people: a 12-year-old boy and a man on a quad bike. More than 40,000 lightning strikes and fallen trees were recorded as a result of the bad weather.
The wealth of the world's 3,000 billionaires has grown by $6. 5 trillion in a decade, equivalent to 14.6% of global production. The richest 1% earned $33.9 trillion, which could overcome global poverty 22 times.
June 26 marks four important events: Crimean Tatar Flag Day, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Cosmetologist Day, and Toothbrush Day. Today is also World Refrigeration Day and the Day of Remembrance of St. David of Thessaloniki.
England and Germany will meet in the final of the European Youth Football Championship (U-21) on June 28 at 22:00 Kyiv time. England defeated the Netherlands 2:1, and Germany defeated France 3:0 in the semi-finals.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the E5 format states and the NATO Secretary General. Strengthening Ukraine's air defense, including against Iranian "Shaheds", and pressure on Russia due to its unwillingness to end the war, including sanctions, were discussed.
39-year-old Jackie Jaja, who has been on the sex offenders register since 2016, was arrested in France after attempting to organize a fake ceremony with a Ukrainian child at Disneyland Paris. He has been charged with fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and theft of personal data, and British police are looking for him for violating the terms of supervision.
The theft of more than 600 meters of cable near Lille disrupted Eurostar train traffic between London and Paris, leading to the cancellation of six trains and significant delays. This is the second consecutive day that railway traffic has been disrupted due to incidents near Lille-Europe.
A 66-year-old US citizen was detained in Ukraine after hiding from justice for over 30 years. He was wanted for committing sexual offenses against four children aged 4 to 9 between 1984 and 1991.
French socialists have launched a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou, after pension talks failed. The measure is unlikely to pass due to a lack of support from the far right.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Donald Trump is no longer interested in Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. He also noted Canada's increased defense spending at Trump's initiative.
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Russian strikes on Dnipro, which killed 18 people in the city and 2 in Samara. He insists on lasting peace.
New Tesla car sales in Europe fell by 27. 9% in May, while overall electric car sales in the region rose by 27.2%. The decline is attributed to competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk's policies.
World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France, Zelenskyy and Macron, coordinated steps to increase pressure on Russia and increase support for Ukraine. Strengthening air defense, increasing the number of "Mirage" aircraft and the production of drones were discussed.
Poland is launching an experimental four-day work week model with full pay retention starting June 30. The initiative aims to improve the quality of life for employees and combat the demographic crisis by offering flexible working hours.
NAK "Naftogaz Ukrainy" has initiated the collection of $1. 37 billion from Russian "Gazprom" based on the decision of the international arbitration in Zurich. This amount includes debt for gas transit, penalties, and compensation for legal costs.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP is being discussed, causing controversy among member states. Ukraine remains on the periphery, and its Euro-Atlantic integration is effectively frozen due to the position of Trump and Germany.
In France, 12 suspects were detained after 145 people reported being injected with syringes during the annual street music festival. Some victims were taken to the hospital for toxicology tests, with authorities not reporting whether these were cases of drug-assisted rape.
Ukraine's junior national team won gold medals at the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Sofia in group exercises with clubs, scoring 24. 900 points. The team also won a bronze medal in the all-around.
Yegor Troyanovsky's Ukrainian documentary film "Cuba and Alaska" about two paramedics was shown at Sheffield DocFest in Britain. The film highlights the lives of female military personnel who carry out rescue missions in the combat zone and explores the impact of war on their ties to civilian life, raising the question of returning to pre-war reality.
The US secretly coordinated with the Russian Federation a draft of its own resolution in the UN for the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. This draft did not include provisions on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the US itself did not support it during the vote.
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.