Ukraine

The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has approved a training program for specialists in the socio-psychological rehabilitation of persons with gaming addiction. The new program, developed in collaboration with the "Center for Responsible Gaming", aims to improve the quality and accessibility of services.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.

Ukraine is preparing a new stage of prisoner exchange with Russia. Recently, a group of severely wounded and seriously ill soldiers, most of whom are defenders of Mariupol, returned from Russian captivity.

The Russian delegation confirmed its readiness to arrive in Istanbul after June 22 to continue negotiations with Ukraine. It is planned to discuss the proposals submitted by the parties at the end of May and the beginning of June.

The public organization DeJure Foundation is accused of non-transparent use of over 108 million hryvnias in donor funds. Detailed financial reports are not publicly available.

Tensions between Israel and Iran present both challenges and opportunities for Russia. The Russian Federation may use this to shift the world's attention away from its aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, the escalation could affect the supply of weapons from Tehran to Moscow.

The investigation claims that Petro Poroshenko received 38 million euros in cash from Moscow three days before the 2019 elections. The money was delivered by the partner of Medvedchuk's wife.

Ukrainian track and field athlete Vitaliy Rymaruk died on the front line. The man was a Ukrainian champion in discus throw among youth and a prize-winner in adult competitions. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill on ARMA reform, which will increase the transparency of the agency's work and unblock assistance from the EU. The document introduces transparent selection of the head and asset management.

Ukraine and Russia held another exchange of prisoners, as a result of which Ukrainian servicemen from various branches of the military, as well as defenders with injuries and significant health problems, returned home.

Spain will not support NATO's proposal to raise the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. The country considers the current 2% sufficient and will block the plan at the summit in The Hague.

Since the beginning of June, 10 unfortunate incidents involving children have occurred on water bodies in Ukraine. The police remind about safety and recommend swimming only at equipped beaches.

Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.

Seizure of over UAH 240 million in state funds in the construction of a water pipeline to Kryvyi Rih: five members of the group, including the owner of a major road construction company, have been notified of suspicion.

Christine Lagarde stated that financial integration does not necessarily lead to crises if countries have consistent policies. Key factors are directing capital to the real sector and the stability of the banking system.

The Verkhovna Rada now has 398 people's representatives after Oles Dovgyi was stripped of his mandate. The reduction in staff is due to the ban of OPZZh and the refusal of mandates.

Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.

Ukraine is covered by a cold snap and strong winds caused by an atmospheric front. Most regions expect +15...+21°C, with warmer temperatures in the south. Northwest wind, up to 20 m/s.

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.

VR rehabilitation for military personnel, STEM education in schools, and authentic food festivals among the winners of the jubilee competition of social initiatives "Time to Act, Ukraine!".

American manufacturer Raytheon will increase production of Patriot systems in Europe, investing in German facilities. Demand for the missile remains high, with delivery backlogs stretching for decades.

New Zealand has imposed new sanctions against 18 individuals and organizations supporting Russia's military efforts, as well as against 27 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet". The restrictions are aimed at supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.

A massive Russian attack on June 17 resulted in the release of over a thousand tons of pollutants into Kyiv's environment. The environmental damage is estimated at almost 4 million hryvnias.

From 2025, a law "On Preschool Education" is in effect in Ukraine, which defines the fundamentals of the preschool education system's functioning. The law establishes new rules for educators and parents, and also defines new types of educational activities.

The European Union is developing a scheme to increase profits from almost €200 billion in frozen Russian assets by moving them into riskier investments. This will ensure long-term support for Ukraine.

From June 19 to June 25, 2025, traffic at the "Ubľa - Malý Berezny" checkpoint will be restricted due to technical work from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is recommended to use other checkpoints.

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have released a list of Russian athletes involved in promoting the war against Ukraine. They are connected to the Kremlin regime and continue to participate in international competitions.

A 33-year-old serviceman who was recruited by the GRU has been detained by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He passed the coordinates of the Neptun complexes to the Russians, preparing a combined drone and missile strike. The SBU counterintelligence foiled this plan.

Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov did not appear in the Verkhovna Rada at the summons of MPs.

100 days ago, Ukraine accepted the US proposal for a complete ceasefire, but Russia is rejecting it. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called this a time of manipulation and missed opportunities, urging to force the Russian Federation to peace.