Ukraine
207 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed 6,035 drones and 173 guided aerial bombs. In the Pokrovsk direction, three ammunition depots and 44 occupiers were destroyed.
The Navy spokesperson reported on Russia's preparations for a Ukrainian landing in Crimea. The occupiers are actively strengthening vulnerable areas to defend the peninsula.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that Ukraine was not involved in the attack on a bus in the Bryansk region. He called the incident a likely Russian provocation and contacted the Belarusian side.
Former prisoners of war can restore their driver's licenses free of charge within one year of their release. Guardians of missing persons have been granted the right to manage their property.
U. S. President Donald Trump held conversations with the leaders of Ukraine and the Russian Federation and urged them to engage in dialogue. He noted that both sides are suffering heavy losses at the front.
The Government approved the Budget Declaration for 2027–2029, projecting salary growth up to 44,000. The dollar exchange rate will reach 51.5 hryvnias amid a gradual slowdown in inflation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the development of industrial cooperation with Narendra Modi. Teams from both countries will work out the details of future joint projects.
Starting July 1, new loans for business will become available, and VAT on robots has been abolished. The government has simplified conditions for the energy and defense sectors.
Pope Leo XIV condemned the Russian strike on the Lavra and called for dialogue for the sake of peace. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the destruction of the cultural heritage site.
The Italian Prime Minister will propose appointing a single EU representative for negotiations on Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights demands an audit of the additional heating charges in Kyiv residents' June bills for the month of January. He assured that he is keeping the situation under control.
Macron welcomed the rapprochement between the US and Europe regarding support for Ukraine. He also stated that Russia has no real intentions concerning the peace process.
Weapon standards in Ukraine are higher than European ones, which is why foreign drones often fail tests. The NSDC considers allegations of corruption to be a Russian narrative.
At the G7 summit, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lula da Silva. The leaders discussed diplomatic approaches and ways to end the war in Ukraine.
Deputy Minister Mstyslav Banik announced official inspections of Territorial Recruitment Centers due to violations of citizens' rights. The department plans to reform the mobilization system.
Macron announced a shift in the balance of power and Russia's retreat. The G7 will increase air defense supplies and allow Ukraine to independently produce part of the equipment.
The Finnish Parliament has authorized the import and possession of nuclear weapons for defense purposes. The country is strengthening its deterrence due to threats and integration into NATO.
The US-Iran deal could crash oil prices to $50 per barrel. Systemic strikes on Russian refineries are deepening the fuel deficit in the aggressor country.
By the end of June 17, thunderstorms are expected in five regions of Ukraine. A yellow level of danger has been declared due to possible disruptions in the operation of power systems and transport.
Trump recognized Europe's leading role in negotiations regarding Ukraine due to the EU's financial assistance. The G7 plans to tighten sanctions against Russian energy.
The General Staff of the AFU refuted Russia's claims regarding a strike on a bus with children in the Bryansk region. The Defense Forces did not deploy drones in this region.
European G7 member states, as well as the United States, will produce in Ukraine "not only air defense systems, but also deep strike capabilities," a diplomatic source noted.
An advisor to the President of the European Council held two conversations with a Russian official to prepare for future negotiations. The EU is considering the possibility of appointing a special envoy.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked AFU positions 55 times. The highest activity was recorded in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions.
SharksCode has joined the AI Committee of the IT Ukraine Association.
The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to a jailer in the occupied Luhansk region for the torture of Ukrainian servicemen. The perpetrator beat prisoners with batons and is currently evading justice.
At the G7, Trump did not blame Kyiv, while partners are strengthening military aid. Zelenskyy publicly calls Putin to negotiations for diplomatic pressure.
According to the Ministry of Economy, the agricultural sector must prepare the industry to operate under the rules of the single European market and fulfill 16 indicators. Complex reforms lie ahead.
The Central Bank and Russian deputies have begun to publicly contradict Putin's statements. "VTsIOM" has stopped publishing data on the Kremlin leader's trust rating.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) is requesting the confiscation of Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba's assets worth 5 million hryvnias. The property was registered in the name of the official's sister without sufficient legal income.