Mariupol

The European Court of Human Rights has established that Russia systematically transferred and adopted Ukrainian children since June 2014, violating the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights. After February 2022, these crimes escalated, and legislative changes in the Russian Federation simplified the acquisition of citizenship and adoption.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that Russia is trying to disunite Ukrainians and Poles, using painful historical events. Some Polish politicians are playing along with the aggressor, while the examples of Bucha and Mariupol show what Russia will do in Poland if it is not stopped in Ukraine.

The European Court of Human Rights found Russia guilty of systemic human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine since 2014, including executions, torture, and deportations. The decision covers four major proceedings, including the Netherlands' claim regarding the downing of MH17 and the full-scale invasion.

The Russians have begun construction of a bridge across the Mius Estuary in the Rostov region, which will become part of the road from Rostov to Mariupol and Crimea. According to local residents, the bridge looks more like a railway bridge, which will significantly improve logistics and throughput.

President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi, a soldier of the 3rd Assault Brigade, who died on June 11. He also signed decrees on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Nazariy Hryntsevych and Dmytro Fisher.

Defense forces are retreating from destroyed positions in Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia, due to massive enemy strikes. Fierce battles are ongoing for the settlement, where the enemy cannot gain a foothold.

President Zelenskyy reported on eight stages of a major exchange, as a result of which hundreds of Ukrainians have returned since June. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, military personnel, and civilians who had been in captivity since 2022.

On July 4, a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war took place between Ukraine and Russia. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, seriously ill and wounded, including medics.

Ukraine conducted the eighth stage of prisoner exchange under the Istanbul agreements, returning military personnel, civilians, critically ill, and wounded, including medics. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, many of whom had been in captivity for over three years.

On July 4, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing back military personnel, including those from Mariupol, and civilians, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022. Among those released are seriously wounded, seriously ill, and those under 25 years old.

On July 4, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner exchange, as a result of which servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including defenders of Mariupol, as well as civilians, returned home. Among those released are both soldiers and officers, aged 20 to 59.

Ukraine has returned its defenders and civilians, most of whom had been in Russian captivity since 2022. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, State Special Communications Service, who defended Ukraine in various regions.

Military expert Oleh Zhdanov considers the Mi-8 indispensable for Ukrainian aviation, despite its outdated design.

Russia has deployed 15 trucks with fighters of the Chechen unit "Akhmat" to occupied Mariupol. The Kadyrovites are being prepared for transfer to the Zaporizhzhia region for rotation.

Mariupol families affected by the war received free social housing in Dnipro. These are smart apartments for the families of defenders and socially vulnerable citizens, a project designed for almost 500 people.

Significant movement of Russian troops and armored vehicles has been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol. Movement was observed in several directions, from Rostov Oblast and Crimea, including tanks and BMPs.

Ukrainian servicemen released from Russian captivity burned the prison clothes they were given. Among those returned are fighters under 25 years old, seriously ill and seriously wounded, including defenders of Mariupol and National Guardsmen from the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, announced a successful prisoner exchange, within which young, seriously ill, and wounded defenders were returned. He announced new good news regarding exchanges in the near future.

Ukraine has returned home a group of Defenders under the age of 25, defenders with injuries and health problems. The vast majority of those released were held in captivity for more than three years, including those captured during the defense of Mariupol.

Russia is preparing infrastructure in temporarily occupied Mariupol for the transportation of military cargo, intensifying the work of the port and railway. Modernization of the port is planned for the export of stolen grain and metal, as well as the creation of conditions for the rapid transfer of fuel.

Mi helicopters form the basis of Ukraine's army aviation, performing critical combat, logistics and rescue missions in wartime, including the evacuation of the wounded from Mariupol. The effectiveness of their use, despite their age and the complexity of modernization, depends on well-thought-out logistics, repair and crew training.

Over 150 young tennis players competed at the Raif Kids Cup children's tournament in Kyiv, where they won medals and gained sports experience. Among the winners are students of the PULSE table tennis school, which is supported by the Favbet Foundation.

The Russians confirmed a strike on Mariupol, which damaged a Buk anti-aircraft missile system. Petro Andryushchenko reported that the damaged air defense system was transported for repairs.

The station has been turned into a military base from which Russians attack Ukrainian cities, while experts see informational manipulations in statements about the possible launch of reactors and warn about the danger of such actions.

According to former Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov, Russian negotiators behave politely, but are not authorized to make decisions and are merely a mouthpiece for the Kremlin, afraid to relay "bad news" to the top. They do not inform Moscow about the real situation at the front, which became evident during an attempt to organize an exchange of bodies of the fallen.

On June 20, the SBU released exclusive video of the prisoner exchange involving defenders from Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. The exchange was made possible thanks to the work of the Joint Center and the Coordination Headquarters.

Today, June 20, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing home servicemen who have severe injuries or serious health problems, among them defenders of Mariupol. The oldest released is 60 years old, and all of them will receive necessary medical assistance and rehabilitation.

Moscow's Lokomotiv received a three-year transfer ban and is obliged to pay FC Mariupol 50,000 euros for the transfer of Marc René Mampassi. This decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed the previous FIFA decision, despite Russian appeals.

President Zelenskyy announced the return from Russian captivity of most of the soldiers who had been there for more than two years. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast.

The state-owned company "Ukrbud" was acquired for UAH 805 million by the company "Petro Oil And Chemicals", linked to Georgian oligarch Bezhuashvili. His business controls Russian assets, and the deal was facilitated by relatives of ex-mayor Chernovetsky and businessman Timur Mindich.