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The United Kingdom and Germany are preparing to sign a wide-ranging mutual defence agreement that provides for mutual assistance in the event of strategic threats. The agreement will establish a binding link in security policy.

Donald Trump said that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, hoping for an end to the war. He urged Hamas to accept the peace proposal conveyed by Qatar and Egypt.

In Istanbul, clashes occurred between police and protesters over the publication of a caricature allegedly offending religious values. The Chief Prosecutor of Istanbul ordered the arrest of the editors of the satirical magazine LeMan, whose editor-in-chief denies the accusations.

Turkey will host the NATO leaders' summit in July 2026 in Ankara "to make important decisions. " President Erdoğan emphasized Turkey's firm position on defense cooperation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three decrees, synchronizing EU sanctions against Russia and implementing packages of restrictions against Iran. The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities from various countries, including the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Iran.

Syria will insist on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Golan Heights, regardless of future peace agreements. Israel doubts that Syrian leader al-Sharaa would agree to any deal without this withdrawal.

Istanbul police detained at least 50 people, including four lawyers, during an attempt to hold a banned LGBTQ pride parade. Those detained will be brought to court, while authorities appeal to "social peace and moral values."

The UK stated that all members of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium support the sale of fighter jets to Turkey, overcoming Germany's previous blocking. This increases the prospects for realizing the deal, which has been under negotiation for years.

The Turkish Minister of Forestry announced that forest fires in Izmir province have been raging for the second day. Strong winds are complicating extinguishing efforts, and settlements have been evacuated.

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.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak believes that sanctions against Russia and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table for real talks.

President Zelenskyy stated that last year, deliveries of machine tools for Russia's military-industrial complex were recorded from at least 12 countries, including China, the US, and Germany.

Artur Yemelyanov, former deputy head of the Supreme Commercial Court, has been notified of suspicion of illicit enrichment amounting to over UAH 97 million. He acquired property, including 6 apartments, 5 garages, 18 land plots, 3 cars, and corporate rights, which does not correspond to his legitimate income.

According to The Guardian, Russia continues to massively abduct Ukrainian children, holding about 35,000 missing. Families are forced to take risks to retrieve children, who are often moved to military camps or orphanages.

The European Council on June 26 approved the extension of sanctions against Russia despite threats from Hungary and Slovakia. Negotiations are currently underway on the 18th package of sanctions, which includes restrictions on pipelines and imports of Russian fuel.

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.

Peskov stated that the dates for the third round of negotiations in Istanbul will be determined after the completion of the prisoner exchange. He also noted that "peace through strength" does not apply to Russia, but it is interested in the US efforts regarding Ukraine.

According to a new study, over 79% of Ukrainians do not trust Petro Poroshenko, while only 5. 5% fully trust him. Experts point to the growing distrust due to accusations of treason, corruption, and hypocrisy against the politician.

Turkish President Erdogan stated that he is in constant dialogue with Ukraine and Russia to organize a third round of negotiations. Turkey strives for a just and lasting peace, prioritizing diplomacy.

Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.

Russia bypasses sanctions by obtaining Western aircraft spare parts through Turkey, China, and the UAE. One billion euros worth of parts entered the Russian Federation between February 2022 and September 2024 through a network of intermediaries.

In Kyiv, a press conference was held with the leaders of the UPL FC "Dynamo", who celebrated another special event – the 30th championship in the club's history. A new title sponsor was presented at the event: the betting brand GGBET became a partner of the club for three years.

Investigators have identified 12 Czech companies that supplied Russia with machine tools for weapons production worth millions of dollars in 2023-2024, mostly through circumvention routes. This came after Zelenskyy's statement about the participation of Czech firms in the Russian military-industrial complex.

US and Turkish Presidents discussed regional, global issues, and bilateral ties. The meeting took place at the NATO summit in The Hague, where the parties called for a peaceful settlement in Gaza and dialogue on Ukraine.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that there is no place for Ukraine in NATO, and Zelenskyy's presence only at an informal dinner in The Hague marks "the end of an era. " Orbán believes that Ukraine's entry into any integration community does not correspond to Hungary's national interests.

World leaders gathered for dinner with the Dutch Royal Family. President Zelenskyy is seated at a separate table from Trump, who sat with key allies.

Petro Poroshenko, while in Turkey, gifted his children 1 million US dollars, as reflected in his declaration. The press service of "European Solidarity" confirmed the fact of the gift to the children but did not provide details regarding the purpose of the trip to Turkey.

The SBU prevented an assassination attempt on sniper Denys Yermak, brother of the head of the President's Office. The assassination was planned to be carried out by detonating an explosive device weighing 2.5 kg, made by an executor from Kharkiv.

The United States of America announced the urgent evacuation of non-critical staff and family members of diplomats from Lebanon. This comes amid regional developments and rising tensions following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Persian Gulf countries are increasing security measures following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Bahrain and Kuwait are taking extraordinary measures, while other regional states are calling for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of the conflict.