During Zelenskyy's visit to Austria, a communique was signed on the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and a memorandum of cooperation in agriculture.
Over the past six months, the rent for one-room apartments has increased the most in Odesa – by 29%, reaching 11,000 hryvnias. In Dnipro and Kyiv, the increase was 10% and 9%, respectively.
During the repatriation of the bodies of the dead, Russia handed over the bodies of its soldiers, which were mixed with the bodies of Ukrainians. Experts are working to identify the remains.
Alexandra Szentkirályi, an Orban ally, posted a video of a bound man in the trunk, claiming that Ukraine's accession to the EU would lead to human trafficking and drugs. This caused outrage from the opposition.
Viktor Skrypnyk, who coached "Zorya" from 2019 to 2022, has once again become the head coach of the Luhansk club. He replaced Mladen Bartulović, who managed the team since 2024.
49-year-old monumental and decorative art artist Mykhailo Klymchenko died on the front lines. He created mosaics and stained glass windows for temples, in particular in Putyvl, Kharkiv, and Kyiv.
Ukraine called on international sports structures to suspend Russian non-neutral athletes from Thai boxing Shakhtarina and Bespalova, who support the war, from participating in international competitions. Their participation contradicts the IOC's recommendations due to their connections with the Russian army.
Ukrainians have submitted over 110,000 applications through the "Reserve+" application, choosing infantry, UAVs, and medicine. The number of applications has doubled since February, thanks to cooperation with Lobby X.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Vienna on an official visit, where he met with the Federal President of Austria. Issues of economic cooperation and support for Ukraine were discussed.
From 2021 to 2025, the Shalimov Center performed approximately 250 organ transplants from deceased donors. Doctors face difficulties due to the presumption of disagreement and public distrust.
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have recognized the Ukrainian seed certification system for beet, sunflower, rapeseed, and soy as equivalent to EU standards. This paves the way for the full export of seeds to the EU.
The Volyn TCC stated that they did not forcibly deliver Maksym Muzychka to the TCC. The police are investigating the circumstances of his serious injury in the Lviv region.
Against the backdrop of rising inflation to 15% in May, the NBU decided not to change the discount rate.
In June, Kyiv and the region suffered devastating drone attacks, causing environmental damage of UAH 5. 7 million. Emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere amounted to 1902 tons.
Repatriation efforts completed: 1,245 bodies have been returned to Ukraine. Russia claims that they belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel. A total of 6,057 bodies have been received.
Ukraine insists on the adoption of bill No. 5488 to counter intolerance, as well as bill No. 9103 on civil partnerships for LGBTQ+ military personnel.
The ban on marketing agreements did not reduce drug prices as expected. The association asks the authorities to abandon strict restrictions and introduce transparent regulation rules.
Director of UCUO Tetyana Vakulenko stated that most entrants this year failed the NMT specifically because of mathematics. Experts attribute this to the difficulties of distance learning and psychological stress.
A "Unity Center" for Ukrainians will be created in Prague, where consultations on housing, work and legal status will be provided. The center will promote integration and voluntary return to Ukraine.
Andriy Sybiha stated that while the world is focused on the Middle East, Moscow is attacking Ukraine's power grid, ignoring peace talks. He called for tough sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
Weather forecaster Natalka Didenko reported that on June 20, a cold snap is expected in Ukraine, except for the south. Before that, it will be warm in the country, hot in the south, and periodic rains will occur in the north.
The Russians do not stop trying to expand the combat zone in Sumy region, but their attacks in small groups are becoming less active due to significant losses. The Armed Forces effectively counter the enemy.
There is a state program in Ukraine that allows servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other defenders to save reproductive cells for free. The service is available in 18 healthcare facilities in different regions.
For the first time since June 2022, Europe has surpassed the United States in the volume of military aid to Ukraine, with the Scandinavian countries and Great Britain leading the way. Germany maintained a moderate level of assistance.
The "Servant of the People" faction will gather for a meeting on June 17, where the candidacy of Ruslan Kravchenko for the position of Prosecutor General will be presented. The corresponding submission has already been received from the President.
Currently, no strike groups are being formed on the territory of Belarus near the Ukrainian border. However, Ukraine is closely monitoring the joint exercises of the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Russia is modernizing nuclear weapon bases near Europe, including in Kaliningrad, 270 km from Sweden. Experts say that Russia is using nuclear threats to sow panic in the West.
The Office of the President is considering the resignation of Prime Minister Shmyhal and the government due to loss of support and economic failures. The likely candidate for the position is Minister of Economy Svyrydenko.
Today, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 2. 6% thanks to the clear weather. Ukrainians are advised to use powerful appliances during the operation of solar power plants.
Analysts record an increase in drug prices in Ukraine, despite government initiatives. Government regulation has proved ineffective, as it covers only a small part of the market.
