Ukraine

This year, 355 thousand applications were submitted to the Unified Register of weapons in Ukraine, of which 337 thousand have already been processed and permits issued, which indicates a tendency to increase the number of people applying for a permit to buy or store weapons.

The United States will give priority to the supply of a package for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine in comparison with other countries, the White House said.

The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court applied a preventive measure in the form of bail in the amount of 3 million hryvnias and other restrictions to the former head of the State Migration Service of Ukraine Maxim Sokolyuk, who was previously charged with seizing more than 88 million hryvnias during the reconstruction of the administrative building.

All public and administrative buildings, including schools and hospitals, should be equipped with energy-saving technologies such as solar panels, smart meters and energy storage facilities, as directed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expects the government to develop a strategy for renewable energy and distributed generation.

President Zelensky instructed the government to develop conditions that simplify the installation of solar panels and batteries for the population, including tax incentives and credit programs, as part of the strategy for the development of renewable energy and energy security in Ukraine.

The head of the financial Department of the village council of the Kiev region was convicted of illegal embezzlement of more than 93 million hryvnias from personal income tax funds intended for the needs of the defense of Ukraine, for other expenses of the village council, he faces up to 5 years in prison.

Canada has allocated 15 million Canadian dollars to complete the second stage of construction of the National Holodomor-Genocide Museum in Kiev, Ukraine.

On Friday, June 21, in Ukraine, from 00:00 to 06:00 and from 13:00 to 23:00, increased energy consumption restrictions will apply due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy facilities.

Portugal has opened the first Phoenix Rehabilitation Center for Ukrainian war veterans to provide comprehensive assistance, including psychological and physical recovery, to wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

Ukraine needs an additional $9. 5 billion this year to finance its priority recovery needs.

Anastasia Radina, head of the anti-corruption committee of the Verkhovna Rada, criticized NABU director Semyon Kryvonos for refusing to attend a meeting of the committee to investigate possible data leaks from the Bureau that may be related to a new journalistic investigation directly related to Kryvonos.

Rheinmetall has received a record 8. 5 billion euro framework contract from Germany for the supply of 155-mm artillery ammunition, primarily to replenish the Bundeswehr's reserves and support Ukraine, the Netherlands, Estonia and Denmark, with deliveries starting in early 2025.

A resident of Odessa disguised himself as a grandmother to illegally cross the Ukrainian border with Slovakia, but was caught by border guards on the Kiev-Uzhgorod train.

Head of the Office of the president of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with National Security Adviser of Canada Natalie Drouin the results of the global peace summit, further cooperation between Ukraine and Canada and the organization of conferences on the implementation of the formula for peace.

Ukraine became a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe after being an observer state for a year.

The Ministry of defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the operation of almost 40 types of artillery weapons in the Defense Forces, including missile systems, howitzers and mortars, and since the beginning of 2024, more than 10 of them, both foreign and domestic production, have been approved.

All 32 NATO members have agreed to the candidacy of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the post of Secretary General of the Alliance, who will take over the leadership at a critical moment.

Germany has handed over a batch of special equipment to Ukraine to restore its energy infrastructure.

The Ministry of Health notes that cholera is a dangerous infectious disease. A person can get sick after drinking water or food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

Due to the criminal activities of Putin's authorities in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, the state of local reservoirs is reaching a critical level as a result of water pollution caused by the spontaneous closure of Mines, the discharge of contaminated industrial water and improper management of garbage disposal.

The Security Service detained two collaborators who cooperated with the Russian occupiers in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions at the beginning of a full-scale invasion of the aggressor state. Malefactors face up to 12 years in prison.

The film "Bucha" is based on real events during the Russian occupation of the city. The film was made with the assistance of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, which provided photos, videos, intercepted conversations of the Russian military and Agent data.

In order for the law on the "White Business Club" to come into force, it still needs to be signed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. At the same time, he can veto the document.

Putin's Asian Tour is a desperate attempt to find partners who are ready to help continue Russia's war of conquest against Ukraine, according to the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation.

Russia is forcibly imposing its education system and anti-Ukrainian propaganda on the occupied territories of Ukraine, violating international laws and depriving Ukrainian children of their right to education.

A temporary special commission of the Verkhovna Rada will check the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Kiev and Sumy regions, as well as the use of funds allocated for fortifications and engineering barriers on the contact line.

Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal expects Ukraine to receive $2. 2 billion from the IMF under the $15.6 billion EFF program by the end of this month, and welcomes the decision of the G7 countries to allocate Україні $50 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a bill prohibiting the passage of vehicles through protected areas, with the exception of public roads, private territories and vehicles used by officials, environmental inspectors, local residents and tourists on specially designated routes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's trips to Vietnam and North Korea attest to his attempts to restore the former aggressive military alliances of the USSR by receiving military-technical assistance, cannon fodder and shells from these "yesterday's satellites of the USSR".

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Romania for providing Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, pointing to strengthening Ukraine's air shield against Russian air terror and strengthening regional security.