A 44-year-old citizen of Moldova has been notified of suspicion of smuggling cigarettes worth over UAH 15 million. The tobacco products were discovered under a load of strawberries at the "Mamalyha" checkpoint.
A fake about a Belarusian Il-62 crossing the border was spread on social media, citing Flightradar24. The Air Force refuted this, calling the service an unofficial source.
The Ukrainian energy system passed the first month of summer relatively stable, but remains vulnerable. Experts warn of a capacity deficit of up to 2.4 GW due to nuclear power plant repairs and possible new attacks.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
From June 28, the train "Bessarabia" will run daily on the Kyiv-Chișinău route. The departure time from Chișinău has been changed to 19:52 for more convenient connections.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Europe is using negotiations as a deceptive tactic and is preparing for war with Russia by 2030. He also accused the EU of intending to expand its influence over Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia.
Zelenskyy discussed with EU leaders the schedule for opening the next five clusters and a new sanctions package. Ukraine expects to receive the first financial tranche this month.
Zelenskyy and Chancellor Merz discussed strengthening air defense and weapons production at the G7 summit. The leaders coordinated steps to weaken Russia and for EU accession.
The EU has officially launched the first stage of accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova. Kyrylo Budanov called this decision a recognition of the resilience of Kyiv's European choice.
Zelenskyy welcomed the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. The President urged partners not to delay the opening of other stages.
The European Commission is opening the first negotiating cluster today as part of the EU accession process for Ukraine and Moldova.
Marta Kos plans to open six negotiation clusters for Ukraine by July. Technical readiness has already been confirmed through the fulfillment of the necessary conditions.
Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the opening of a joint cluster with Moldova next week. Non-public ideas for achieving peace will also be discussed.
Zelenskyy announced the construction of new Russian bases near Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's experience in the context of defending against Moscow's prolonged aggression.
Ukraine and Hungary have concluded an agreement on minority rights to open EU negotiations. Sybiha called membership in the bloc the best guarantee for the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia.
Kyiv and Budapest have reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary has supported the commencement of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.
The President has excluded the Russian and Moldovan languages from the list protected by the European Charter. The Czech language was added to the list, and the names of Jewish languages were clarified.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the EU's decision to open the first cluster of negotiations. The President thanked partners for supporting Ukraine and Moldova.
All EU member states have agreed to open the first cluster of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15. It covers fundamental issues and reforms.
Five EU countries propose temporarily restricting voting rights for new members of the bloc. The initiative envisages strengthening control over the rule of law.
The EU has presented the 21st sanctions package, covering energy, finance, and fisheries. An entry ban has been introduced for all Russian military personnel.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU will trigger protests from various peoples within Russia. An independent Ukraine is the greatest political threat to the Russian Federation.
An ammunition depot exploded in the Belgorod region, injuring five people. More than 20 private houses and an administrative building were damaged.
The first cluster of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations will be opened on June 15. Member states are preparing a mechanism for obtaining membership benefits prior to the completion of procedures.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
A drone exploded in Moldova, and Chisinau announced negotiations with Ukrainian authorities regarding the drone following the overnight explosion. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia bears responsibility for the incident due to the initiated war.
In Moldova, a border crossing and a drone explosion were recorded during a nighttime Russian attack on Ukraine. Fragments of the device were found in a field; there are no casualties.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu is initiating the creation of an interceptor drone production industry due to the threat from the Russian Federation. Moldova plans to adopt technologies and experience from Ukraine.
Marta Kos and Gheorghe Hajder discussed the pollution of the Dniester caused by Russian shelling during a rafting trip. The officials reviewed water monitoring and nature conservation.
In Chișinău, a lightning strike caused a fire in the attic of a five-story building; rescuers evacuated 15 people. No one was injured in the incident.
