Ukraine

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.

During an official visit to China, Polish President Andrzej Duda discussed the security situation in Europe with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including Russia's war against Ukraine and Belarus' hybrid attack on the Polish border.

In Sumy region, a man is on trial for making weapons to protect his village from a possible Russian invasion at the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine, and the Ombudsperson has taken the case under her personal control to protect human rights.

Russians are actively recruiting illegal migrants, including prisoners and migrants, to participate in the war against Ukraine in exchange for Russian citizenship.

Registration of electronic accounts for applicants to vocational education institutions has begun in Ukraine, with 2,102 accounts already registered as of the morning of June 28.

Zelenskyy said that no one expects an alternative to the Ramstein format for supporting Ukraine. And the new instrument proposed by NATO will be an additional powerful mechanism to ensure the flow of military aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine expects to receive a $2. 2 billion tranche from the IMF next week after passing the fourth review of the IMF program.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that everyone is working to make the upcoming NATO anniversary summit a success. Ukraine is considering participating in several platforms, including the Patriot Air Defense Coalition. Ukraine also seeks a strong document with security guarantees on its way to membership in the Alliance.

Slovenia and Ukraine are finalizing a security agreement that could be signed before the upcoming NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11, 2023.

Zelenskyy aims to present a plan to end the war that will be supported by most countries.

Ukraine plans to strengthen the regulation of dietary supplements by defining clear mechanisms for their production and circulation, and approving lists of permitted substances and doses. The document also strengthens responsibility for the production and sale of food supplements that do not meet legal requirements.

The Czech Republic and Ukraine will sign a security agreement at the European Political Community summit in London on July 18, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian artillery fired more than 3,000 rounds, using both Soviet and modern Western weapons, indicating no shortage of shells.

In Odesa region, most of the employees of the Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine who are subject to reservation have already undergone the procedure.

Ukraine has approved the procedure for compiling a list of dual-use chemicals in order to prevent their misuse for the creation of weapons or explosives and to strengthen control over their circulation.

Slovenian President Natasha Pirc Musar said that Ukraine should decide for itself when and on what terms to negotiate with russia, emphasizing that Slovenia fully supports Ukraine and its Formula for Peace.

The eTobacco portal, scheduled to be launched in February 2025, will be an important tool in the fight against illegal tobacco trade, allowing to identify manufacturers, importers and publish data on ingredients and emissions of tobacco products. To make it more effective, the expert recommends involving experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

The Ukrainian government extended the agreement with the World Food Program to open a WFP office in Ukraine to facilitate the distribution of emergency aid and cooperation in humanitarian projects.

Slovenia approved an additional 5 million euros of humanitarian aid for Ukraine during a meeting between President Natasa Pirc Musar and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

russian troops fired a ballistic missile with a cluster munition at Odesa region, causing a fire in a wheat field.

Already 50 Ukrainian specialists have been trained in Denmark to maintain F-16 fighter jets. The country will also train 20 Ukrainian pilots by the end of the year.

Ukraine plans to start bilateral meetings with the European Commission next month to present progress in harmonizing national legislation with EU legislation on each negotiated chapter.