Ukrainian airline XENA, specializing in firefighting, plans to double its fleet to participate in European tenders. The company already has two An-32P aircraft and is actively extinguishing fires in Montenegro and Turkey.
In the Kyiv region, lightning struck the Khotyanivka sawmill, causing a fire covering an area of 700 sq. m. The fire has been extinguished, and there are no casualties.
The Ukrainian AN-32P Firekiller aircraft from XENA company is helping Montenegro extinguish forest fires. The United Arab Emirates has covered all operation costs.
The Ukrainian company "XENA" has deployed its An-32P aircraft to extinguish fires in Montenegro. This aircraft can drop up to 8,000 liters of water in a single pass, operating at an altitude of 40 meters or more.
Two children, aged 2 and 5, died in a fire in a five-story building in Kryvyi Rih. Three more children and a woman were hospitalized with injuries.
The Ukrainian An-32P firefighting aircraft of the "XENA" company is involved in extinguishing forest fires in Montenegro. The operation is financed by the UAE, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukrainian aviation.
Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
August 4, 2025 — MHP, an international food and agritech company, officially closed the agreement to acquire over 92% of the share capital of Grupo UVESA, one of the leaders in poultry and pork production in Spain with a vertically integrated structure.
Foreign ministers of Southeast European countries supported Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. Participants of the meeting in Dubrovnik reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity.
Anti-government protests continue in Serbia, leading to street blockades and arrests. Students called for a “complete blockade of Serbia” due to police brutality and demand early elections.
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.
During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.
Zelenskyy, together with the leaders of the countries participating in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit, honored the memory of fallen soldiers in Odesa. Foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders.
The women's volleyball team of Ukraine, led by Jakub Gluszak, won in Spain and Montenegro with a score of 3:1. The next match is on June 6 against Portugal.
UN countries supported Latvia, which nominated its candidacy for the first time. Latvia pledged to promote peace, security and sustainable development, receiving 178 votes.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Montenegro discussed efforts for a just peace and strengthening cooperation in various fields, including European integration. They also agreed on a schedule of events with the participation of leaders of Southeast European countries.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, announced the relaunch of the EU enlargement process in the Western Balkans. He confirmed the requirement for candidate countries to implement reforms to meet EU standards.
The government of Montenegro is initiating a review of all honorary citizenships granted to foreigners. The decision was made following the case of a businessman who is implicated in a case involving the embezzlement of more than €2.2 million.
Ukrainian biathlete Vitaliy Mandzyn has been nominated by the IBU for the title of "Rookie of the Season". In the season, the 22-year-old athlete took "bronze" in the relay, was 4th in the individual race, and 31st in the overall World Cup standings.
According to the roster of the Ukrainian national team on the IJF website, judoka Daria Bilodid will miss the European Championships in Montenegro. Despite a recent debut in football, the athlete has not finished her career in judo.
European Commissioner Marta Kos believes that Ukraine has realistic prospects of joining the EU by 2030. She compared it to the accession of the Balkan countries to NATO.
Despite the war, Ukrainians continue to travel. The most popular holiday destinations in Ukraine are western resorts, and abroad - Bulgaria, Greece and Egypt.
David Lammy calls on the EU to speed up the accession of the Balkan countries to counter the influence of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin is trying to use tensions to destabilize the region.
Ukrainian judoka Mykhailo Svidrak won a gold medal at the European Cup in Croatia. He defeated Azerbaijani Karim Allahverdiyev and other rivals.
The President of Lithuania stated that Ukraine may complete the procedure of joining the EU before 2030, ahead of the Western Balkan countries such as Serbia and Montenegro. It all depends on the commitments.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU requires unanimous support, and the final word remains with Hungary. He does not consider it fair to compare Ukraine with other candidate countries.
The first meeting in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format was held in Kyiv with the participation of foreign ministers from 9 countries. They discussed defense, demining and support for Ukraine on its way to the EU.
Residents of the capital of Montenegro protested the massacre, accusing the authorities of inaction. The protesters demanded the resignation of the heads of the police and the Interior Ministry because of the slow response to the tragedy.
On New Year's Eve, there were targeted attacks on law enforcement and firefighters across Germany. The attackers used pyrotechnics, bottles and stones, and dozens of police officers were injured.
A mass murder took place in the city of Cetinje in Montenegro, killing 12 people, including two children. The suspect, Azo Martinovic, committed suicide after being surrounded by police.
