The Russian FSB forces deported Ukrainian citizens in Russia to record videos during interrogations in support of the so-called special military operation to avoid "problems," using them as hostages in an information campaign against Ukraine.
In the first six months of 2024, Naftogaz Group companies produced 7. 3 bcm of commercial gas, up 8% year-on-year, thanks to the launch of 41 new wells, including 14 high-rate wells.
To meet the growing passenger demand, Ukrzaliznytsia has increased the number of seats and trains for travel to Odesa and between Kyiv and Kharkiv.
The United States sees the bilateral security agreement signed with Ukraine as part of a bridge to Ukraine's eventual NATO membership, reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine's security, democratic, economic, and military development.
Ukraine's exports in the first half of 2024 remained stable at $19. 5 billion compared to the same period in 2023, despite a 35% increase in physical exports to 71 million tons, due to significant price fluctuations for major export commodities.
Over the last day, the enemy launched 29 GABs at us, almost in all districts of Kharkiv region. Recently, the enemy used the FAB-500 bomb for the first time, which has a very serious destructive power.
Ukraine exported 69. 86 mln tons of grains, oilseeds and oil in 2023/24 marketing year, increasing exports of wheat, corn, sunflower oil, soybean meal and sunflower meal, but significantly decreasing exports of sunflower.
NATO will establish a permanent presence in Kyiv to enhance long-term military assistance to Ukraine.
MP Volodymyr Ariev proposed inviting Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to a committee meeting to investigate the alleged data leak of 13 million Ukrainians after a Russian hacker was suspected of attacking government websites before Russia's invasion.
Forensic experts have concluded that the damage caused by Russian aggression in Ukraine exceeds UAH 22 billion, which has launched a large-scale effort to prove Russian crimes in international courts.
Republican Representative Victoria Spartz is accused of carrying a firearm through security at Washington Dulles International Airport.
From now on, applicants from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine will be interviewed in only three subjects when applying to higher education institutions, according to the decision of the Ministry of Education following an appeal from the Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets.
During the night operation, a unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's "Ghost" destroyed two occupants' base locations, enemy communications and surveillance equipment and other equipment.
Zelenskyy and Orban discussed how Hungary can demonstrate leadership in preparing for the second Peace Summit, with the possibility of organizing it this year.
Kharkiv will establish Ukraine's first Department of Inclusive Accessibility and Barrier-Free Environment, which aims to make the city accessible to everyone, including those affected by the war.
Blinken said that new announcements on Ukraine's air defense are expected before the upcoming NATO summit on July 9-11.
During Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised to help Ukraine in every way possible, as he said during a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Since the beginning of 2024, 255 women have used free medical services for infertility treatment, and in 71 cases, pregnancy was diagnosed after treatment, reports the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
According to the World Bank, Ukraine entered the upper-middle-income category for the first time in 2023, thanks to economic growth of 5. 3% and a population decline of more than 15% following the Russian invasion.
Ukraine and Hungary discussed the opening of the first Ukrainian school in Hungary, with Hungary agreeing to finance it to meet the needs of Ukrainian children temporarily staying in the country.
This summer, Ukrzaliznytsia plans to launch regular container and containerized trains between Ukraine and the port of Duisburg in Germany, which will allow it to predict transportation costs and delivery times while reducing environmental impact.
Russia is actively recruiting teenagers as young as 17 to participate in the war against Ukraine, targeting patriotic youth movements and military education centers, playing on youthful maximalism and propaganda to recruit tens of thousands of teenagers to sign contracts upon reaching the age of majority.
Thunderstorms, hail and squalls of 15-20 m/s are expected in several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv. Due to heavy precipitation, yellow and orange levels of danger have been declared.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Ukraine to understand how to help the country in the next six months, to discuss the prospects for peace, and the situation of the Hungarian community in Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers reallocated funds and allocated UAH 2. 39 billion from the state budget reserve fund to restore local roads.
Hungary wants to sign a global cooperation agreement with Ukraine, similar to the agreements it has with other neighboring countries, focusing on settling previous disputes and building relations for the future.
In Dnipro, law enforcement officers identified the body of the second woman killed in a Russian missile strike on a high-rise building on June 28, and are searching for another potential victim.
The Russians are increasingly using guided aerial bombs equipped with universal planning and correction modules to strike targets from 40-60 kilometers away, repurposing their stockpile of conventional aerial bombs due to limited supplies of expensive missiles.
Lviv customs officers seized undeclared clothing and footwear worth almost UAH 7 million from a truck driven by a Ukrainian.
Zelenskiy met with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban in Kyiv to discuss the approaching just and lasting peace.
