Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the path to peace begins with strengthening Ukraine's air defense system, as the stronger Ukraine is, the closer the world is to peace.

80 countries and 4 organisations supported the final communiqué of the Peace Summit.

Sweden is reconsidering its 200-year policy of neutrality because of Russia's war in Ukraine and its imperialist ambitions, seeking to support a world free of Russian aggression.

If Russia stops fighting, the war will end, but if Ukraine stops fighting, it will mean the end of Ukraine and international law, the Slovenian president believes.

The Russian dictator's latest ultimatums demanding that Ukraine withdraw its troops from its territories and refuse to join NATO were not taken seriously by the participants of the Global Peace Summit.

Ecuador is ready to actively contribute to the peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through dialogue and negotiations, recognizing the significant challenges associated with the conflict and calling on the international community to work towards reconciliation and a lasting peace.

Protecting port infrastructure and free shipping is key to preserving Ukraine's global food exports and containing food prices, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the Global Peace Summit.

Norway will help build a power grid to provide electricity to hospitals in Kharkiv, and will continue to support Ukraine's right to self-defense and provide civilian assistance.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni said that peace in Ukraine does not mean that Ukraine should capitulate, contrary to Russian President Vladimir Putin's belief, and that defending Ukraine requires a united international effort to protect it.

The Prime Minister of Ireland called on the summit participants to make efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and to ensure Ukraine's independence, food and nuclear security, as well as the return of abducted children.

Three motorcyclists from Germany and Italy crossed the Ukrainian-Romanian border outside the checkpoint without documents. Border guards drew up administrative reports against the offenders.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda believes that Russia's war against Ukraine violates the principles of the UN Charter, and no country has the right to veto the sovereign choice of a democratic and sovereign state.

Ukraine understands the need to eventually talk to Russia, but it will not allow Russia to speak in the language of ultimatums or make unacceptable demands on Ukraine's sovereign territories.

Ukraine continues to work on a roadmap on important security issues and the exchange of prisoners under the "all for all" formula on the second day of the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

The work on the text of the resolution on the results of the Peace Summit has been completed, and it will be open for other countries to join even after the summit.

Trump called Ukrainian President Zelenskiy "the greatest salesman in history," while criticizing Biden's support for Ukraine during a speech in Detroit.

Ukraine's position on the return of prisoners of war is clear and unequivocal: an exchange based on the "all for all" formula, with children and civilian hostages to be returned unconditionally, in accordance with the Geneva Convention and international law.

The first Equality March (KyivPride) after Russia's full-scale invasion took place in Kyiv, drawing attention to the problems faced by the LGBTQ+ community, while opponents organized an alternative event.

The participants of the Peace Summit in Switzerland have drafted a final declaration. They call for the return of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to Ukrainian control, the restoration of safe access to Ukrainian seaports, and the exchange of prisoners of war. Russia is accused of causing massive human suffering and destruction through its aggression against Ukraine.

Today, on the third Sunday of June, many countries around the world, including Ukraine, celebrate Father's Day. The event was first celebrated in 1910 in the American city of Slocan on the initiative of Sonora Smart Dodd. Gradually, the holiday became popular and important in many countries around the world. In Ukraine, Father's Day was officially established by presidential decree in 2019.

Germany is calling for sanctions against russian nitrogen fertilizers due to a 920% increase in exports since the start of the war in Ukraine to reduce dependence on russia for strategic raw materials.

Austria has allocated an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to support civilians affected by the ongoing russian invasion.

The occupation authorities have introduced a program to provide certificates for apartments to participants in hostilities against Ukraine as an incentive to increase the number of personnel willing to serve in the occupation forces.

President Zelenskyy met with President Ruto and discussed food security, agricultural exports, Kenya's potential participation in Ukrainian grain hubs, and Kenya's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Serhiy Nebotov, a Ukrainian judoka, won a bronze medal in the 73 kg weight category at the European Cup in Podčetrtek, Slovenia, defeating Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan in the third place match.

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous enemy attacks in many parts of the frontline, but the situation remained the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector.

President Zelenskyy met with Argentine President Javier Millais at the Peace Summit in Switzerland, where they discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula and bilateral cooperation.

The men's national volleyball team of Ukraine has reached the final of the Golden Euroleague 2024, defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 in the semifinals.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the activity of enemy tactical aviation in the northeast.

State leaders took part in the first plenary session of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.