Ukraine

Restoration work continues at the National Children's Specialized Hospital "Okhmatdyt" after the missile attack. The dismantling of internal structures has been carried out on several floors, facade work is being performed in parallel, and funding is provided by the charitable foundation "Okhmatdyt – Healthy Childhood".

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in The Hague. They coordinated steps within the framework of the NATO summit, discussed strengthening air defense and supporting Ukraine's defense production.

US President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.

Over the past two weeks, more than 800 illegal online casinos have been identified in Ukraine thanks to the PlayCity agency, coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This will allow the state to recover significant amounts of revenue that were previously lost due to the shadow gambling market.

Ukrainian military controls the island system in Kherson region, destroying the enemy when attempting to cross the Dnipro. The enemy is trying to storm positions near the Antonivsky bridge, but the Defense Forces control the entire area.

US President Donald Trump announced a probable meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit.

The High Anti-Corruption Court will consider on June 25 a petition for a pre-trial detention measure for Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernysov. He is suspected of abuse of power and receiving a bribe on a particularly large scale.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on Dnipro and the region, where there are already 11 dead and over 160 injured. He emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia, which is unable to produce ballistic missiles without components from other countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law prohibiting the use of English words on signs and pointers. This law amends a number of regulations. Translation into other languages is allowed only "provided the content is identical."

The company is on the verge of bankruptcy due to losses from fulfilling the state defense order and the arrest of accounts.

Russian invaders continue to storm the positions of Ukrainian defenders; in total, 77 combat engagements have occurred since the beginning of the day. Border settlements in Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions suffered from shelling from the territory of the Russian Federation.

Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko canceled the Regulation on the procedure for selecting candidates for the personnel reserve, as the pilot project proved ineffective. He emphasized the need for a transparent and effective selection mechanism, which will be developed with the involvement of international experts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to stop supplying components for Russian missiles and equipment. He emphasized that these components, found in Russian weapons, come from various countries, including European ones, the USA, China, and Taiwan.

This event is historic and will bring closer the punishment of those guilty of genocidal crimes.

This year, the State Property Fund of Ukraine has attracted over UAH 3. 49 billion to the fund for liquidating the consequences of armed aggression. The funds came from the sale of nationalized sanctioned property and are directed towards rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by the enemy.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the construction of a "bridge" between Ukraine and NATO, which is the next step after the Washington Summit. Ukraine has received 35 billion dollars in military aid since the beginning of 2025.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is planning new military operations on NATO territory, as Putin has no intention of stopping the war. He emphasized the need to stop Putin in Ukraine and called on European countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has the potential to produce 8 million drones a year, but funding is only for a much smaller number. About 40% of Ukraine's defense potential, exceeding $44 billion, lacks proper funding.

The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified the procedure for establishing the fact of death in the temporarily occupied territories, as certificates issued by the Russian authorities are not recognized. To do this, it is necessary to apply to any local court of Ukraine outside the occupied territory, submitting an application and evidence, after which the court immediately sends the decision to the Civil Registry Office for registration of death.

The Deputy Minister of Social Policy emphasized the need to create a system that will support their return to full economic activity.

The European Parliament is considering banning airlines from charging for hand luggage weighing up to 7 kilograms. This initiative aims to standardize baggage rules and improve passenger rights.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance faces challenges due to Russia's aggressive rearmament, supported by Chinese technology. NATO is strengthening its production capabilities, opening hundreds of new production lines to increase the output of military equipment.

The International Commission on Missing Persons has extended the collection of DNA samples from Ukrainians in the Baltic and Northern European countries until July 18, 2025. This applies to relatives of persons missing as a result of Russian aggression.

Minister of Health Viktor Liashko reported that inflation for pharmaceutical products reached 13. 9% in April 2025. The ban on marketing payments did not lead to a decrease in drug prices; on the contrary, some drugs significantly increased in price.

Applicants who missed the NMT due to Russian attacks will be able to take the test during the second session. It is impractical to postpone the assessment dates due to shelling, as applicants across Ukraine are in different circumstances.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called the Hungarian "national consultations" VOKS2025 regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU propagandistic and manipulative. Kyiv believes that the true purpose of the campaign is to divert attention from the failures of the Orbán government and is convinced that Ukraine's accession to the EU is in Hungary's strategic interests.

Hetmantsev's bill, which significantly changes the principles of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for individuals, has drawn criticism due to potential violations of depositors' rights and contradictions with the Constitution of Ukraine.

The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with a new aid package worth 175 million euros, which includes 100 drone detection radars and 20 Ermine CASEVAC unmanned vehicles for evacuating the wounded. In addition, contracts have been signed with Ukrainian companies for the production of 600,000 drones worth 500 million euros.

On June 25, temperature fluctuations from +22°C to +31°C are expected in Ukraine, with rain and thunderstorms in the northern and eastern regions. Gusty winds up to 15-20 m/s are forecast, especially in Kyiv.

Laser technologies for anti-mine activities, developed by UTTC, were demonstrated for the first time in Ukraine. These systems allow remote neutralization of mines and explosive ordnance, ensuring the safety of sappers.