Ukraine

On June 25, new elements were included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. Among them are the "Divuvannya" ritual from Mykolaiv region and the Hutsul art of mosyazh, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications reported.

ARMA's leadership is not reacting to the scandal regarding the sale of “Ukrbud” to a firm with Georgian-Russian ties, raising suspicions of a cover-up and evasion of responsibility.

The European Union summit starts today in Brussels, where key topics include the war in Ukraine, strengthening defense capabilities, and competitiveness. EU leaders will discuss further support for Ukraine, its path to EU membership, pressure on Russia, and efforts to achieve peace.

South Korea claims North Korea may send troops to Russia in July or August and continues to supply weapons. In exchange for ammunition and missiles, Pyongyang is likely receiving technical advice on satellites and missile guidance systems.

During the NATO summit, Donald Trump stated that Russia would never attack the Alliance while he is president. NATO leaders noted Trump's efforts to increase defense spending.

Electricity consumption in Ukraine corresponds to seasonal indicators. 55 settlements are without power due to bad weather in four regions. It is recommended to use powerful equipment from 10:00 to 18:00.

Australia has expanded sanctions against Russia, adding 37 individuals and seven legal entities. The restrictions target the defense, energy, transport, insurance, electronics and financial sectors, as well as individuals who spread disinformation.

Steve Witkoff, the US President's special representative, expressed hope that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran could be an example for resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He also noted that Iran's nuclear program was almost completely destroyed after US strikes.

On June 27, warm weather is expected in Ukraine with moderate heat in the south and Transcarpathia, the air temperature will be from +22 to +30 degrees. The wind will subside, but local rains are possible in the west, north, Vinnytsia and Odesa regions due to the atmospheric front, and magnetic storms are also observed.

The Hungarian government held a consultative vote on Ukraine's accession to the EU, where 95% of participants allegedly opposed it. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called it disinformation.

The NATO Summit in The Hague concluded with most Alliance countries agreeing to increase defense spending to 5%. Ukraine participated as an honored guest.

The "DobroDiy" Charity Exchange has handed over an SUV to a National Guard unit: the car is already operating at the front.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved new rules for the sale of goods in duty-free shops, allowing sales only to those who are leaving the country and passengers on international flights with a passport. The changes also include requirements for goods labeling, age restrictions, and video recording at cash registers.

After exhausting its service life, aviation equipment undergoes technical inspection and overhaul for restoration. The claim procedure involves the elimination of defects and can be initiated by various parties, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency and the participation of the original contractor to preserve data and avoid risks.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced temporary difficulties in the operation of the "Reserve+" mobile application, which caused a malfunction on June 26. Specialists are working to eliminate the problem, expecting the system to stabilize within a few hours, and advise users to use the PDF version of the document.

The "MHP-Hromadi" Charity Foundation, together with the Kurator brand, is launching a competition for entrepreneurs in the public catering sector — "Do your own with Horeca Masters".

On June 26, a large-scale failure occurred in the "Reserve+" mobile application, due to which users cannot use electronic military registration documents. The cause of the failure is being established, users are advised to use paper documents.

The Polish Sejm voted in favor of the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, allowing the use of anti-personnel mines. The Minister of Defense stated that the country cannot have restrictions in protecting itself from a Russian invasion.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 154 combat clashes per day, a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The Russians used 79 air strikes, 3278 kamikaze drones and 5902 shellings; the Defense Forces hit 11 areas of concentration of military equipment and personnel of the enemy.

The National Bank of Ukraine strengthened the hryvnia by 13 kopecks, setting the official dollar exchange rate at 41. 66 UAH/USD. The euro exchange rate is 48.32 UAH/EUR, and the zloty is 11.37 UAH/PLN.

The death toll from the missile strikes on Dnipro has risen to 20, and together with those killed in the city of Samar, there are 22. The enemy also attacked Nikopol region and Dnipro district at night, where there is destruction on the territory of the recreation area.

Prosecutor General Kravchenko called the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine a turning point for global justice, giving a real chance to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Russia carried out a night attack on Ukraine, launching 41 drones, 24 of which were neutralized. The main strike was on the front-line territories of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, with hits recorded in 7 locations.

Russians in the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region are forcing Ukrainian schoolchildren to collect humanitarian aid for the terrorists of the "special military operation" during the holidays. This includes gloves, chainsaws and camouflage nets.

The Kremlin continues to use Dmitry Medvedev's aggressive rhetoric to undermine Western support for Ukraine. Medvedev expresses threats regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU and accuses the European Union of "Russophobia" and militarization.

In the past 24 hours, June 25, Russian troops suffered significant losses, losing 1,100 soldiers and 48 artillery systems. Total enemy combat losses since the beginning of the full-scale invasion have exceeded one million people.

On June 26, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, short-term rains and thunderstorms will pass in the Left Bank. Air temperature will fluctuate from 19° to 32° depending on the region, wind is western, north-western, with gusts up to 20 m/s.

June 26 marks four important events: Crimean Tatar Flag Day, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Cosmetologist Day, and Toothbrush Day. Today is also World Refrigeration Day and the Day of Remembrance of St. David of Thessaloniki.

According to analysts, Russia is preparing for a future attack on NATO countries and is creating conditions to justify aggression against former Soviet Union states that are not members of the Alliance. The Kremlin is using the "protection of compatriots" and the concept of the "Russian world", which is a continuation of the rhetoric that preceded the invasion of Ukraine.

A resident of Kryvyi Rih passed information to the Russian FSB about Ukrainian military aviation and underground hangars of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The woman was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property for treason.