The Donald Trump administration curtailed an interagency group that was meant to compel Russia to negotiate with Ukraine. Trump expressed doubts about U.S. mediation in this process.
Donald Trump said that he needs to study the issue of the Russian attack on Kyiv. Russia carried out a massive attack with drones and missiles, including on a residential high-rise building
Today it will rain in some regions, and on the 18th in the evening there will be light precipitation, but it will be windy. The wind is north-westerly, gusty, the temperature during the day is +23, +24 degrees.
Vice Prime Minister Chernyshov stated that the introduction of multiple citizenship will strengthen ties with Ukrainians abroad and facilitate their return home, especially after the war.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, two energy workers were wounded. A 63-year-old man was killed in Nikopol as a result of the shelling, houses and infrastructure were damaged.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Prior to this, he headed the State Tax Service and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
According to Kateryna Rozhkova, funds allocated for defense return to banks in the form of payments to the military. The share of banks' investments in domestic government bonds also increased to 26-27%.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that for the effective operation of the military prosecutor's office, personnel with experience and expertise are primarily needed. He emphasized the importance of attracting qualified specialists.
The European Commission plans to legislate a ban on imports of Russian gas and LNG by the end of 2027. New contracts will be prohibited from 2026, and long-term contracts from 2028.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that Russia has put him on the wanted list for his work on the Yanukovych case.
The risk of capital and profitability has increased in the last six months, and credit and currency risks have decreased. Despite the war, the risks are moderate, which gives room for the development of banks.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that justice in criminal proceedings cannot depend on the formal conformity of the act to the article of the Criminal Code. It is necessary to take into account the life path of the person and the circumstances.
Ruslan Kravchenko announced the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office as a coordinator of law enforcement agencies. Also among the priorities are justice, legality and documentation of Russian crimes.
The SBU detained a Russian GRU agent in Kyiv who adjusted missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region. The traitor spied on enterprises and air defense positions, he faces life imprisonment.
On the morning of June 16, the Russians attacked civilians in the Bilopillia community of Sumy Oblast with a kamikaze drone. As a result of the attack, one man died and another was injured.
In Kyiv, after the massive attack on June 17, a local deterioration in air quality is recorded in the fire areas. The highest pollution is observed in the Darnytskyi district due to an increase in dust concentration.
The Law Enforcement Committee has recommended the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The vote in the Rada will take place immediately after the start of work.
Russian troops are massively attacking the Dnipro district of Kherson with drones, at least 11 people have been injured in an hour. Also, the occupiers shelled Novokairy and Bilozerka, there is a dead and wounded.
On July 17, 2025, the MHP Procurement Conference 2025 will be held in Kyiv. The organizer is MHP, an international company in the field of food and agricultural technologies.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Israel, the Embassy of Ukraine calls on citizens to be cautious. Diplomats advise following the announcements of the Israeli command and provided possible evacuation routes.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has increased by 5. 1% due to cloudy weather. Ukrenergo urges to postpone active energy consumption to daytime, using powerful equipment from 10:00 to 18:00.
On the morning of June 17, Russian drones massively attacked Odesa region, injuring at least 19 people. A kindergarten, a development center, and residential buildings were damaged, including in the historical center.
Over the past day, 186 combat clashes were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsky and North-Slobozhansky directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes on Ukraine.
Donald Trump convenes U. S. National Security Council after G7 summit. He is leaving the summit early, his spokeswoman said.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, there are already 15 dead and 72 injured. In Kyiv, rescuers have unblocked another person from under the rubble, and the search for the missing continues.
As a result of the night combined attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine, more than 70 people are known to have been injured. In Kyiv, 14 dead and 44 wounded, in Odesa 10 wounded.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,060 Russians and destroyed a tank, 3 armored combat vehicles, 20 artillery systems, MLRS, and 79 units of automotive equipment.
June 17 is World Karate Day and the Day to Combat Desertification. Also, on this day, the importance of the profession of garbage collector is remembered.
On June 17, changeable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with brief rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The temperature during the day will rise to +23-28°C, with rain and +23°C in Kyiv.
On the morning of June 17, the Russians massively attacked Odessa with strike drones. There were casualties, destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings.
