Brent and WTI crude futures fell after rising, as investors fear a return to higher US tariffs and expect increased production from OPEC+. Uncertainty over US trade policy and slowing activity in China are also affecting the market.
On June 3, Bitcoin rose by 2. 3% to $109,113.8, breaking through its trading range. The growth is driven by improved trade relations between the US and Vietnam, as well as the easing of restrictions on chip exports to China.
From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.
The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fourth victory in the 2025 Nations League season, defeating Japan 3:2. This was the first official encounter between the two teams, which ended in Ukraine's favor and allowed them to take fourth place in the standings.
Takahiro Shiraishi, convicted of the brutal murder of nine people after luring them through social media, has been executed in Tokyo. This is the first execution in Japan since July 2022 and since the formation of the Ishiba government.
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.
Ukraine received $190 million from the World Bank and the Government of Japan for reconstruction. The funds are directed to the modernization and restoration of transport infrastructure, in particular bridges.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has canceled his participation in the NATO summit in The Hague due to "various circumstances," including the unlikelihood of meetings in the Indo-Pacific Quad format and with US President Donald Trump. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will still attend the event.
On June 24-25, a NATO summit will be held in The Hague, where the main issues will be a new defense budget of 5% of GDP and the war in Ukraine. Spain has expressed reluctance to increase spending, and a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council is not planned.
Donald Trump plans to meet with leaders of Indo-Pacific countries during the NATO summit in the Netherlands to expand security cooperation. The meeting will discuss coordination of actions and defense spending, which NATO plans to increase to 3.5% of GDP, and with additional indicators to 5%.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to convince Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. This move could have serious economic consequences and lead to rising oil prices.
Oil prices surged after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, fueling fears of fuel supply disruptions. Experts predict further price increases if the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, is closed.
President Zelenskyy instructed Ukrainian diplomacy to conduct a "month of pressure on Russia" to increase the cost of war and limit Russia's ability to produce means of terror. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that the diplomatic system is mobilizing efforts ahead of the EU and NATO summits, expecting determination from partners, particularly the US, regarding sanction pressure.
Donald Trump will demand that NATO member countries increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Some countries, such as Spain, are already expressing disagreement with these demands, while others are trying to please Trump to maintain the Alliance's unity amid the war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration demands Asian allies, including South Korea, spend up to 5% of GDP on defense. This could lead to significant increases in defense budgets and disputes over their military presence.
Japan plans to evacuate approximately 90 citizens and their family members from Iran by land to Azerbaijan due to airport closures. The government is considering sending a Self-Defense Force transport plane to a base in Djibouti.
Iran has sharply increased oil exports following the escalation of the conflict with Israel. The country seeks to maintain revenues by dispersing tankers and ensuring supply stability through the Strait of Hormuz.
Honda conducted the first successful launch and landing test of its experimental reusable rocket in Japan. The company is exploring the possibility of suborbital launches by 2029, seeing potential in civilian applications.
Huawei Patents Sulfide-Based Solid-State Battery Providing Up to 3000 km Range. The battery has an ultra-fast charging time of just five minutes, causing concern among competitors.
Borussia Dortmund failed to beat Fluminense in their first match of the Club World Championship. Jobe Bellingham made his debut in the game. In the other match, River Plate defeated Urawa Red Diamonds.
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.
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.
G7 leaders have made progress on Ukraine and are preparing to strengthen sanctions against Russia. The EU is preparing tougher sanctions than the US, in close coordination with Canada, Japan and the UK.
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.
June 17 is World Karate Day and the Day to Combat Desertification. Also, on this day, the importance of the profession of garbage collector is remembered.
Emmanuel Macron plans to discuss with Donald Trump the possibility of strengthening sanctions against Russia. This is due to the situation in Ukraine and Russia's unwillingness to cease fire.
The G7 summit starts in Canada on June 15, where leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine, the Israeli-Iranian conflict and Iran's nuclear program. Zelenskyy plans to meet with Trump.
The G7 summit will take place in Canada on June 15-17, where global economic security and other issues will be discussed. Experts told whether Ukraine should expect significant changes.
G7 countries may abandon the joint communique at the summit in Canada due to large differences between the US and other members on issues of Ukraine and climate change. Instead, leaders may issue separate statements.
