Ukraine
A meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled for June 22 at Ukraine's request due to Russia's massive attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attacks are destroying communities and cultural heritage.
Ukraine has been placed in Group 9 of the main round of the 2028 World Cup qualification, where the opponents will be Slovakia and Estonia. The group winners and the four best second-placed teams will advance to the elite round.
On June 18-19, units of the Defense Forces struck railway bridges near Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka in Crimea. The objects were used by the enemy for military transportation.
Nasri Asfura during his first official visit paid tribute to Ukrainian defenders. President Zelensky called this an important gesture of respect and solidarity.
The government has approved a mechanism for urgent reparations for victims of sexual violence related to the aggression of the Russian Federation. The one-time payment will be 3,000 euros, and funding will be provided by international partners.
The government has approved a new procedure for licensing defense technologies of the Defense Forces. Military authors will receive at least 25% of the funds from paid licenses.
On June 21, the "KyivPride" march will take place in Kyiv. During the event, temporary restrictions on vehicle traffic in the city center and changes to public transport routes are planned.
The occupiers continuously shell energy infrastructure with drones and artillery. Fires have broken out at some facilities, damage is significant.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting draft law No. 15262, which provides for a corporate income tax rate for banks of 50% for 2026-2027. This will be the fourth tax increase for banks.
In Zakarpattia, six officials have been notified of suspicion for the illegal use of over 220 hectares of state forest for the residence of former MP Medvedchuk. The value of the land is estimated at 2.5 billion hryvnias.
Farmers can receive up to UAH 1,000 per hectare for the purchase of mineral fertilizers of Ukrainian production. The maximum compensation for land reclamation has been increased to over UAH 30,000 per hectare.
Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years in prison for setting fire to the car and house of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Accomplice Stanislav Karpiuk received two years, and the arsons were coordinated by a Russian-speaking curator on Telegram.
Carriers may use permits for regular transportation through the "Shehyni" checkpoint at the "Nyzhankovychi" and "Smilnytsia" checkpoints. The decision was made due to repairs on the Polish side of the border, which will last until the end of 2027.
Fighters of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" continue to defend Druzhkivka, preventing Russians from capturing the city. Roads have turned into obstacle courses due to constant drone 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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that long-range strikes on Russia are carried out with Ukrainian weapons. He emphasized that Putin made a historic mistake by attacking Ukraine.
Farmers in Odesa region were the first to start harvesting the new crop. The Ministry of Economy forecasts the total harvest of grains and oilseeds at 81-83 million tons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar had contact on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels. Magyar called on European leaders to be honest and move away from double standards.
Europe has begun to realize that it needs effective and cheap weapons, which cannot be produced under conditions of high bureaucratic pressure.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.
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.
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The Ministry of Defense has launched the TrophyLab platform, which provides access to research on captured Russian equipment. Partners will be able to study weapon samples and receive technical documentation.
The President of France stated that Trump no longer believes the Ukrainians are losing the war. This happened after the G7 summit, where Trump saw Ukraine's resilience and Russia's failure to fulfill its commitments.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shared details of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the EU summit, calling the development of the dialogue constructive and substantive. The parties discussed the current situation and EU enlargement, despite differing views.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
In the first five months of 2026, owners of luxury cars paid UAH 140. 2 million in tax, which is 47.1% more than last year. The most funds came from Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, and Lviv regions.
After the G7 summit, informal negotiations between Ukraine, Trump's team and Russia have resumed. A two-stage ceasefire with a buffer zone along the front line is being discussed.
At night, Russian troops struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. While extinguishing a fire in a warehouse building, fragments of a deceased man's body were found.
President Zelenskyy stated that Putin does not seek peace because he fears the return of the army without victory. He emphasized that Ukraine needs air defense and funding to deter aggression.