Ukraine
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,300 personnel and 2,218 drones. Additionally, 78 artillery systems and 8 ground robots were destroyed.
Iryna Terekh, CEO and CTO of Fire Point, called on Europe to rethink its approaches to defense, innovation, and technological sovereignty. She explained why bureaucracy has become the main threat to defense development and how the Ukrainian experience can serve as a benchmark for Europe's future security architecture.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs used a meeting with the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany to broadcast ultimatums. The CCD calls this an attempt to imitate a peace process.
Significant rain with hail is expected in the Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Odesa regions. Temperatures in Ukraine will range from 15 to 29 degrees.
Ukraine congratulates stock market workers, while the world fights against child labor. June 12 also marks Superman Day and the feast day of saints.
In the Volgograd region of the RF, 900 teenagers from the occupied territories underwent training. The children were taught assault operations and combat drone piloting.
Combat operations in Ukraine have continued for over 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of the First World War. The Economist analyzes the current state of affairs and provides forecasts for the future of Putin's war.
The US Senate Committee has agreed on $750 million in aid for Ukraine. The bill also provides for the provision of intelligence data for the recovery of territories.
The first concrete shelter based on a Ukrainian design for protection against explosions has been installed in the center of Tallinn. The authorities plan to purchase such modules for kindergartens.
Over the course of a year, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit more than 356,000 Russian targets. The President decorated the warriors and presented battle flags to the units.
YouTube is removing videos about the Alabuga plant, where Shahed drones are assembled. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on other platforms to also block advertisements for sanctioned facilities.
Defense Forces struck the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Russia and drone production workshops in Crimea. A number of enemy control points in the occupied territories were also destroyed.
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on the uninterrupted movement of buses through the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint during the summer. There will be no restrictions, even despite planned repair works.
The ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany called on the Russian Federation to engage in negotiations with Ukraine with the participation of the United States. The goal is a ceasefire and a subsequent peace settlement.
Klymenko created a group to regulate the circulation of civilian weapons. Priorities will include rules for obtaining permits, as well as issues of responsibility and self-defense.
Experts predict massive attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure this winter to extract concessions. The Russian budget deficit has doubled to 81 billion dollars.
Traffic on the "Novorossiysk" highway has decreased by two-thirds due to drone strikes. Robert Brovdi predicts the complete isolation of Crimea in the near future.
The Romanian Minister of Defense proposes that Ukraine program maritime drones to self-detonate near its waters. This applies to vessels that have lost control.
A Verkhovna Rada committee has supported a bill to regulate the use of electric scooters and monowheels. The document prohibits driving under the influence but does not require a driver's license.
Russia avoids conflict with NATO due to the Alliance's military superiority. All 32 member states are ready to provide a joint response to any aggression as of today.
FIDE has suspended the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia for three years due to violations. The Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine stated that this case should serve as a signal for other international federations as well.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the supply of Aster-30 missiles and the procurement of radars with Catherine Vautrin. The parties also considered the localization of weapons production.
In June, Kyiv residents received heating bills for January with a 40% discount. The recalculation was carried out for one million apartments due to outages resulting from shelling.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on child-friendly justice in accordance with EU standards. 15 Barnahus centers have been opened in Ukraine, and a registry of psychologists has been created.
Russia's reserves have fallen to 1. 8% of GDP, and energy revenues have decreased by 45%. The economy has reached its limit due to labor shortages and dependence on China.
There is a shortage of 270 billion hryvnias for the army and the reform of military salaries. Meanwhile, 40 billion from the Ministry of Defense budget was transferred to the Reserve Fund.
On June 12, thunderstorms, hail, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine. The severe weather may cause disruptions to power systems and transport.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 2,600 applications for participation in the "Thousand Springs" cultural program. The projects will be evaluated by more than 150 industry experts.
The CEC has registered Andriy Levus as an MP from European Solidarity, number 29 on the party list. He will assume his powers after taking the oath.
More than 100 companies are training AI on real combat data through Brave1 Dataroom. This will help detect and destroy Shahed-type drones more effectively.