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Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak states that Russia manipulates statements about negotiations while continuing missile strikes. He emphasizes that Moscow is the initiator of the war and blocks peace initiatives.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on his first visit, promising military and other aid. He stressed that Ukraine is defending the security and freedom of Europe, and supporting Ukraine is the most important task for Germany.
On June 30, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with scattered short-term rains and thunderstorms. Daytime air temperature will be 20-25°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.
On Sunday, June 30, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains in places. The daytime temperature will range from +20 to +25°C, in the south up to +30°C.
The lavender field, planted in 2022, is beginning to bloom along R. Shukhevych Avenue in Kyiv. The 450 m² composition includes more than 2,000 bushes.
On June 29, Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings. Short-term rains are expected in the western regions and on the Left Bank, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the highest state awards on the occasion of Ukraine's Constitution Day, honoring military personnel, volunteers, medics, and educators. Polish President Andrzej Duda also received the Order of Freedom.
In Kyiv, the main flag of Ukraine will be temporarily lowered due to forecasted wind gusts of 15-18 m/s. This is a precautionary measure to avoid damage to the 16 by 24 m flag.
During a press conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to strengthen relations between the two states. They discussed the security situation, diplomacy, EU decisions, and coordination with NATO partners, as well as assistance to Ukraine and the interest of Polish companies in reconstruction.
During his farewell visit to Kyiv, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed further aid to Ukraine and the decisions of the NATO summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Economic relations were also discussed, particularly the interest of Polish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not plan talks with Putin, as previous contacts did not lead to de-escalation.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv and met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the office of the Polish president announced.
Polish President Andrzej Duda, who is leaving office, arrived in Kyiv. He was met by the Charge d'Affaires of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz.
On June 28, forecasters in Ukraine predict variable cloudiness, short-term rains, thunderstorms, hail and squalls. The air temperature will be 19-24°, in the south and east up to 28°.
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Oleksandr Alfyorov as the head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory. He is a historian, TV and radio host, and military figure.
On June 28, from 6:00 to 12:00, traffic will be restricted in the center of Kyiv due to events. Also on Saturday, parking will be prohibited in the Shevchenkivskyi district and trolleybus routes Nos. 6, 16, 18 will be changed.
Law enforcement officers detained Nazarii Husakov's close friend, who tried to escape by car during searches, deliberately running over a DSR operative. The man has been detained, the car is in the impound lot, investigative actions are ongoing in the fraud case.
A new defendant in the case of the embezzlement of 404 million US dollars from "Boyko's towers" will appear in court. The accused created and purchased fictitious enterprises, as well as produced forged documents, facilitating the legalization of funds.
Fragments of downed Russian drones were displayed at an exhibition in Kyiv, including the "Oreshnik" ballistic missile and an updated "Shahed" with artificial intelligence and a camera. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha noted the presence of foreign components in Russian missiles and drones.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov assured the court that he would not flee and was ready to cooperate, referring to his duties as Minister of National Unity, which require frequent trips abroad. He is suspected of abuse of power and bribery, but he considers the suspicion unfounded.
The company "Alakor City", whose owner has Russian citizenship, is participating for the second time in the ARMA tender for the management of the "Gulliver" shopping mall. This could lead to reputational risks for the system of managing arrested property.
Kyiv Zoo has opened a new aviary spanning over 260 sq. m for wetland inhabitants: spoonbills, sacred ibises, black storks, and crowned cranes. The new enclosure has all amenities, including soil, pools with fountains, feeders, and drinkers.
Ukrainians in the UK are denied asylum, claiming it is safe to return home. According to The Guardian, this causes additional anxiety, despite the 18-month visa.
For the first five months of 2025, 131 luxury cars were imported into Ukraine. Porsche and Mercedes-Benz account for 84% of this number, and tax revenues increased by 12%.
Police are conducting searches in Kyiv and Lviv at the residences of Nazarii Husakov, his relatives, and acquaintances. The investigation is establishing possible facts of misuse of charitable funds intended for treatment.
In Kyiv, a court hearing is underway concerning Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. The court denied the defense's request for a closed session, despite the defense's plea.
On June 27, partly cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains and thunderstorms in places in the western, northern, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions. The temperature at night will be 11-16°, and during the day 21-26°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.
Kyiv has completed emergency work at the site of the high-rise building destroyed by the June 23 attack. Specialists and homeowners have temporarily closed more than 3000 broken windows, with about 500 remaining.
Prosecutors notified a young man, recruited by special services of the Russian Federation, who planted explosives under a military scooter in Kyiv. The device, manufactured according to the curator's instructions, did not work, and the potential victim miraculously escaped death.
During the first five months of 2025, Ukrainians paid 4. 9 billion hryvnias in property tax, which is 17% more compared to the same period last year. The largest revenues were recorded in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.