Ukraine

The Minister of Energy of Ukraine discussed with the Chairman of Veon a potential investment in Ukraine's energy sector of $1 billion over 5 years, including gas turbines, renewable energy facilities and energy storage systems.

Ukrainian cheerleaders won Ukraine's first-ever license to participate in the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, after winning several categories at the European Championships in Oslo, Norway.

Zelenskiy signed a law amending the Law of Ukraine "On the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine" to improve its work, establish clear functions and powers, promote transparent selection of the director, mandatory psychophysiological examination of candidates and mandatory re-certification of employees, fulfilling Ukraine's obligations to the IMF.

Sophia Naumenko from Ukraine won a gold medal and became the European champion in the RS Aero 6 yacht class at the tournament held in France.

The IMF has approved a new tranche of $2. 2 billion for Ukraine under an Extended Fund Facility program aimed at supporting Ukraine's state budget and economic stability in the face of the ongoing conflict.

An enemy missile strike hits a high-rise building in Dnipro, Ukraine, causing a fire that killed 1 person, injured 9 and required 2 rescues.

The Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine met with the Polish delegation of the Polish National Security Bureau to discuss military cooperation, the situation at the frontline and Ukraine's application for NATO membership.

The government has increased the state order for training specialists in healthcare, military, transportation, construction, and light industry to address the labor shortage caused by the ongoing war.

The Ukrainian military has confirmed the destruction of Russia's critical Space Surveillance and Communications Center in occupied Crimea, which is vital to Russia's satellite communications and navigation systems.

A 7-month-old child was among the victims of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Dnipro. The girl was poisoned by combustion products.

Ukrzaliznytsia, one of the largest electricity consumers in Ukraine, plans to build a distributed power generation system to meet its needs and those of connected consumers due to a significant electricity shortage that limits the transportation process.

The EU Council has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four companies for helping to circumvent sanctions against Russia, in particular against Dmitry Beloglazov and his company Titul LLC.

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.