Ukraine

Yesterday, Ukraine attracted emergency electricity imports from Poland, Romania, and Slovakia due to hostile attacks on energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, there is a need for stabilization blackouts throughout the day.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a video of 10 Ukrainians, including Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Dzhelal, from Russian captivity.

Italy is demanding that Google pay €1 billion in unpaid taxes and fines for the period from 2018 to 2022, claiming that Google failed to file and pay taxes on income earned in Italy. However, the company denies the allegations and claims that it complies with tax laws.

An air alert has been issued across Ukraine due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K fighter jet capable of carrying hypersonic missiles.

Next week, the White House will announce a new $150 million military aid package to Ukraine, including HAWK interceptor missiles, 155mm artillery ammunition, and other munitions and equipment to support Ukraine's defense needs.

Ukrainian air defense destroyed all 10 enemy Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipro, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, and Vinnytsia regions during a night attack on June 29, 2024.

The terrorist country is recruiting about 30,000 illegal migrants, promising them russian citizenship in exchange for participation in the war against Ukraine.

A resident of Kyiv region was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his 16-year-old daughter in the heart and the attempted murder of his 12-year-old son while intoxicated.

In June 2024, 66 new protective structures worth UAH 124. 1 million were completed in Ukraine, including 25 shelters in residential buildings, 12 in educational institutions, and 14 modular shelters installed on the streets.

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed with the Chairman of Veon a potential investment in Ukraine's energy sector of $1 billion over 5 years, including gas turbines, renewable energy facilities and energy storage systems.

Ukrainian cheerleaders won Ukraine's first-ever license to participate in the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, after winning several categories at the European Championships in Oslo, Norway.

Zelenskiy signed a law amending the Law of Ukraine "On the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine" to improve its work, establish clear functions and powers, promote transparent selection of the director, mandatory psychophysiological examination of candidates and mandatory re-certification of employees, fulfilling Ukraine's obligations to the IMF.

Sophia Naumenko from Ukraine won a gold medal and became the European champion in the RS Aero 6 yacht class at the tournament held in France.

The IMF has approved a new tranche of $2. 2 billion for Ukraine under an Extended Fund Facility program aimed at supporting Ukraine's state budget and economic stability in the face of the ongoing conflict.

An enemy missile strike hits a high-rise building in Dnipro, Ukraine, causing a fire that killed 1 person, injured 9 and required 2 rescues.

The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine met with the Polish delegation of the Polish National Security Bureau to discuss military cooperation, the situation at the frontline and Ukraine's application for NATO membership.

The government has increased the state order for training specialists in healthcare, military, transportation, construction, and light industry to address the labor shortage caused by the ongoing war.

The Ukrainian military has confirmed the destruction of Russia's critical Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea, which is vital to Russia's satellite communications and navigation systems.

A 7-month-old child was among the victims of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Dnipro. The girl was poisoned by combustion products.

Ukrzaliznytsia, one of the largest electricity consumers in Ukraine, plans to build a distributed power generation system to meet its needs and those of connected consumers due to a significant electricity shortage that limits the transportation process.

The EU Council has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four companies for helping to circumvent sanctions against Russia, in particular against Dmitry Beloglazov and his company Titul LLC.

Three people were injured when a Russian missile attack destroyed four floors of a residential high-rise in Dnipro, Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

A photo exhibition "The Will to Win" has opened in Kyiv, showcasing the preparation of Ukrainian athletes for competitions in the face of war and emphasizing their resilience and determination to succeed despite the challenges they face.

Sri Lanka is demanding compensation from Russia for the deaths and injuries of its citizens in the war against Ukraine and calls for its citizens to be allowed to return home from the conflict zone.

Kazakhstan will not extradite the suspect in the attempted murder of Kazakh opposition leader and journalist Aidos Sadykov, as the country does not extradite its citizens to other states.

Andriy Danik, a colonel who had long served as the head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was officially introduced to the agency's leadership as the new head of the SES.

Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss support for Ukraine, including a security agreement between Kyiv and Warsaw, the start of EU accession talks, unblocking EU military aid, and providing additional air defense equipment.

Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, discussed with Rolf Holmbo, Head of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform in Ukraine, the issues of maritime and land security, protection of port infrastructure, improvement of the transport system and installation of video surveillance cameras on highways.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources has received official letters from local authorities in Odesa Oblast demanding the dismissal of the management of the Tuzly Estuaries National Park over allegations of poaching, waste and misuse of budget funds.

Hourly power outage schedules will be in effect throughout the day on June 29 in Ukraine due to electricity shortages, Ukrenergo reports.