Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the statement by his Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanar, who called on the West to "forgive everything that has happened" to settle the war. Sybiha stressed that a sense of impunity is the root cause of Russia's crimes, and a criminal will not stop if they are forgiven instead of punished.

The Ukrainian men's national volleyball team secured its fifth victory in the 2025 Nations League, defeating Bulgaria 3:1. This victory moved the team to fifth place in the standings, and they continue to compete for the playoffs.

Russian occupiers do not have sufficient forces to create a buffer zone along the border with Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions; their true goal is to seize the entire territory of Ukraine. The enemy is suffering significant losses, using only infantry groups, without armored vehicles, in this area.

From July, Ukraine is changing the voltage standard in the power grid to the European one, and salary indexation is returning. New rules for issuing IDP certificates and fines for tobacco traders are also being introduced.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 107 Shahed-type drones, 74 of which were neutralized, with 64 shot down. The main strike hit the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with 15 hits recorded.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on his first visit, promising military and other aid. He stressed that Ukraine is defending the security and freedom of Europe, and supporting Ukraine is the most important task for Germany.

Over the past day, on three fronts - Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka - most of the 137 combat engagements occurred. The occupiers carried out 62 air and 2 missile strikes, using 3474 kamikaze drones.

ISW analysts called the combined Russian strike on Ukraine on the night of June 29 the largest since February 2022. The invaders launched 537 aerial assault weapons, targeting civilian, railway, and industrial infrastructure.

In the Luhansk Art Museum, Russians are holding a propaganda exhibition "Russia is my Homeland", bringing in paintings of low artistic value from the Oryol Museum.

On June 29, Russian-occupation forces suffered significant losses, including 1070 soldiers, 3 helicopters, and 42 cruise missiles. The total losses of Russians since the beginning of the full-scale war have exceeded one million servicemen.

On June 30, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with scattered short-term rains and thunderstorms. Daytime air temperature will be 20-25°, in the south and Transcarpathia up to 30°.

A Russian LNG tanker docked at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, which is idle due to US sanctions, for the first time since October. Russia seeks to increase gas exports and is expanding its "shadow fleet", changing management companies to circumvent restrictions.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, strengthening defense cooperation. Ukraine proposed jointly producing drones and resolving the issue with Russian drones.

Ukraine's women's volleyball team won the Golden European League 2025, beating the Hungarian team 3:1. The Ukrainians will now compete for a spot in the Nations League against Argentina and Puerto Rico.

Russian lies about NATO expansion as the "reason" for aggression against Ukraine do not correspond to Putin's statements in 2004. At that time, he welcomed the Alliance's expansion, stating that it would strengthen trust in Europe and the world, unlike current claims of a "threat."

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár stated that resolving the military conflict in Ukraine requires establishing communication with Russia and forgiveness from Western countries. He stressed the need for a diplomatic solution and adherence to international law.

Ukraine is forming new air defense units equipped with interceptor drones in response to an increase in Russian drone airstrikes. Russia has sharply increased the number of drones launched, forcing Ukraine to look for unconventional solutions.

A falsified document purportedly from the Odesa Oblast Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SP) regarding the mobilization of individuals with dual Ukraine-Moldova citizenship is being circulated online. The leadership of the Odesa Oblast TCC and SP refutes this information and points out signs that the document is a fake.

Ukraine has fully synchronized the 13th and 14th packages of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation and will 100% synchronize the EU sanctions package against Iran. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of sanctions for limiting Russian capabilities and expects quick action from Ukrainian institutions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, calling it a signal to countries bordering Russia. He noted that anti-personnel mines are an effective means of defense, as Russia, which is not a party to the convention, cynically uses them.

Ukraine has launched mass production of "LEGIT" combat robots, developed by the HUR MOD (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense). These robots perform reconnaissance, logistical, and fire support tasks for the Defense Forces.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to pilot Maksym Ustymenko. The relevant decree has been published on the President's website.

On Sunday, June 30, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with short-term rains in places. The daytime temperature will range from +20 to +25°C, in the south up to +30°C.

US President Donald Trump will support new sanctions against Russia, which provide for tariffs for countries that buy goods from the Russian Federation. Senator Lindsey Graham discussed this issue with Trump, noting that everything is going well for the bill to be signed.

Russian occupiers shelled Stepnohirsk on June 29, hitting an apartment building. A woman died, her body was found under the rubble of a nine-story building.

Russian invaders have not pulled barrel artillery to Sumy region, where active battles with Ukrainian forces are ongoing. The enemy's advance in Sumy region has been stopped, and its activity in the border communities has significantly decreased.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine clarified the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-personnel Mines. The reason cited was Russia's widespread use of these mines since 2014 and the unequal situation that limits Ukraine's right to self-defense.

Border guards detained six people from Zaporizhzhia and Ternopil regions who tried to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. Each violator had to pay the transporters 120 thousand hryvnias for the "services" of remote transportation.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision of the National Security and Defense Council, adopted on June 29, 2025, comes into force on the day of its publication.

President Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council's decision on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention. This step allows the use, accumulation, and production of anti-personnel mines.