Ukraine
French President Macron assured NATO allies and Ukraine that despite the political uncertainty following the parliamentary elections, Paris remains committed to European security, supporting Ukraine and its commitments to NATO.
In June 2024, Ukraine's GDP grew by 1. 1% year-on-year, contributing to the overall GDP growth of 4.1% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, despite challenges such as power outages due to energy shortages.
In summer, the risk of contracting leptospirosis, a potentially fatal infection transmitted from animals to humans through contaminated water or contact with infected animals, increases in Ukraine, so the Ministry of Health advises taking precautions: avoid contaminated water bodies, vaccinate pets, wear protective equipment, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Biden's longtime aides are discussing the possibility of convincing him to drop out of the presidential re-election campaign because of concerns about his performance and missteps.
Over the past two months, Russia has probably lost more than 70,000 soldiers in killed and wounded, and daily losses in May and June, according to British intelligence, averaged 1,262 killed and 1,163 wounded.
Ukraine's strikes on targets in Russia must comply with international law, it all depends on the circumstances, said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
Opposition protesters in Albania threw Molotov cocktails at the government building and city hall, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over corruption charges and the release of opposition leader Sali Berisha from house arrest.
In Japan, more than 200 defense officials, including top military commanders, were disciplined for mishandling classified information and other incidents.
In occupied Donetsk, a so-called "court" sentenced former security assistant to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission Vadim Golda to 14 years in prison on espionage charges, alleging that he allegedly collected data on "industrial facilities that were later targeted by missile strikes.
The Gulliver shopping and office center in Ukraine has switched to purchasing imported electricity directly from abroad to help ease the operation of the Ukrainian power grid, which is suffering from Russian shelling.
Due to the heat wave, Ukraine is experiencing high electricity consumption, requiring emergency assistance from the EU and scheduled power outages throughout the day.
The Russians illegally appropriated the Ukrainian geographical brand "Melitopol Cherry" by issuing a certificate of "exclusive right" to the occupation administrations of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained three FSB saboteurs who set fire to relay cabinets on railroad tracks in Kharkiv and Rivne regions in an attempt to block the movement of Ukrainian military trains.
The heat has complicated the work of the Ukrainian military on the front line five times, causing drones to overheat and reduce their operating time, and also impairing the operation of generators that provide power to the positions.
At the NATO summit, President Zelenskyy discussed with French President Macron the implementation of the Peace Summit decisions, the next defense package, security cooperation, and military training.
Overnight, air defense systems in Cherkasy region destroyed a cruise missile, another unidentified target and an aerial target over Zolotonosha disctrict, causing a fire in dry vegetation, damage to power lines and smashed windows in houses.
One enemy UAV was shot down by air defense forces at night in Khmelnytsky region, no one was injured.
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on NATO allies to increase defense spending to protect the Alliance's values in a "new and dangerous era" of threats from Russia, China, terrorism and conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa.
Most regions of Ukraine will experience dry and hot weather with temperatures of 35-39°C during the day and 20-25°C at night, and in some areas in the south - extreme heat up to 40-41°C.
3 people were killed and 8 people were injured as a result of a massive enemy air strike on a residential area in Kharkiv region, which resulted in the destruction of buildings and fires on an area of 1800 square meters.
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution initiated by Ukraine to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP, calling for its demilitarization and de-occupation.
Biden said that the United States does not plan to allow Ukraine to use American long-range weapons to strike deep into russia, emphasizing the strategic use of the funds provided.
21 countries and the European Union signed the Ukraine Treaty at the NATO summit. Zelenskyy said that the treaty takes relations with partners to a new level. According to the president, this is a significant achievement.
Emine Dzhaparova has resigned as Permanent Representative of Ukraine in Vienna due to fears for her and her family's safety, intending to continue her fight for Ukraine in other forms.
Ukraine's fight against russian aggression is about protecting national sovereignty and defending a rules-based world order, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a speech at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
21 countries and the EU signed the Ukraine Treaty at the NATO summit to support Ukraine's security against russian aggression by providing defense assistance, military equipment, economic aid, and promoting reforms.
An enemy drone was shot down on the outskirts of Kyiv, said Serhiy Popko, head of the KCMA.
President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Biden, his administration, Congress and the American people for strengthening Ukraine's air defense with five new Patriot systems and dozens of other systems that will help fight russian terror.
President Zelenskiy called for the lifting of all restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons provided by allies to strike Russian military bases from which attacks are being carried out, saying that Ukraine needs concrete and quick steps to win and survive.
Ukraine has a right to self-defense, including strikes against legitimate military targets on Russian territory, and NATO allies have eased restrictions on Ukraine's use of its weapons, allowing it to carry out such strikes, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.