Ukraine

Russia has failed in its offensive on the Kharkiv direction, so it will be "urgently thinking" about what else to do to get some political benefit from the war.

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the ratio of casualties at the front is currently one dead Ukrainian soldier to six dead Russian soldiers.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine recommends eating at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables a day, of which vegetables should be about half. This will reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.

On July 1, Ukraine is expected to experience a heat wave, with temperatures rising to 35-37 degrees.

Zelenskyy asked why no conclusions had been drawn that Russia was producing Shakhtys and using them to kill Ukrainians, even though all partners knew where these drones were being manufactured.

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian drones can fly over 1,300 kilometers, but they are less powerful than missiles and cannot replace them.

Far-reaching solutions need to be found against Russian airfields from which military aircraft launch attacks on Ukraine, President Zelensky said in an interview.

17 Ukrainian men were detained near the Hungarian border for attempting to illegally cross the border, paying from $3,000 to $12,000 each for the failed attempt.

The most difficult situation in Ukraine's energy system remains in the frontline areas due to hostile shelling of civilian energy infrastructure.

In Dnipro, rescuers provided psychological assistance to 45 people, dismantled and removed 430 tons of rubble after a Russian missile attack on a house. Search operations continue - 2 people are still missing.

The project documentation for the construction of the first stage of the National Military Memorial Cemetery passed the state examination with a positive conclusion. It did not reveal any violations of sanitary and epidemiological well-being or environmental impact.

To mark the second anniversary of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from Russia, the SBU demonstrated unique footage of how its special forces conducted a strategic operation that played a decisive role in the gradual ousting of the enemy from the Black Sea.

This week, Russia launched more than 800 guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian cities, towns, and civilians, forcing Ukraine to acquire long-range and sophisticated air defense capabilities to destroy the Russian warplanes carrying the bombs.

France held the first round of early parliamentary elections, in which right-wing nationalist parties, such as the National Rally, are leading in polls against President Macron's centrist forces.

More than 1973 children were injured or killed as a result of Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine, including 554 children killed and more than 1419 injured.

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing Russia's actions as genocide of the Ukrainian people and calling for the decolonization of the Russian Federation as a prerequisite for achieving lasting peace.

More than 30 attacks by the Russian armed forces in the Donetsk region resulted in the deaths of 7 people and injuries to at least 13 others, damaging residential buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities.

The IMF predicts that Ukraine's electricity deficit will persist through 2024 and 2025, but will be eliminated in early 2026 due to increased imports, the restoration of nuclear power, and higher tariffs for households.

Ukrainian judokas won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal in individual competitions at the European Cadet Judo Championships.

Ukrainians Volodymyr Savchyn and Taras Kuzyk became European champions in the canoe double 1000 meters among youth at the European Canoeing Championships in Slovakia.

A 54-year-old Kharkiv resident had been illegally receiving her deceased mother's pension for two years.

In May 2024, Ukraine exported 1. 61 thousand tons of frozen beef worth $6.34 million, up 22% in volume and 16% in value compared to April 2024.

In Odesa region, a special employment program will be implemented, providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs in the amount of UAH 10,000 for each internally displaced person employed, aimed at supporting IDPs by providing employment opportunities and vocational training.

As of today, 117 combat engagements took place. The situation in the Pokrovsk sector remained the most intense throughout the day.

Seven people, including two children, were killed and eleven injured in a Russian missile strike on the town of Vilnyansk, Zaporizhzhia region, and the death toll is likely to rise. Zelenskiy called on the West to speed up military assistance to Ukraine.

During the forum in Dubrovnik, Kuleba discussed with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia the preparation of a bilateral security agreement.

President Vladimir Zelensky, commenting on the Russian attack on a high-rise building in the Dnieper, said that “everything is being done to clarify all the circumstances,” and added that "decisions are being prepared to protect people".

Zelenskyy met with Nariman Dzhelal, deputy chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, who was released from Russian captivity.

Journalists showed the condition in which Ukrainian soldiers released from Russian captivity returned home.

Kyiv residents are asking for protective screens to be installed at subway stations to prevent tragic incidents of passengers being hit by trains due to the increasing number of such incidents that may be caused by the psychological burden of war.