Ukraine

According to the President, Ukraine highly appreciates PACE's support in establishing a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression by the Russian Federation. This tribunal will allow holding the leadership of the Russian regime accountable.

People's Deputy Maria Mezentseva spoke about the details of the Agreement on a Special International Tribunal regarding Russia's military aggression. This tribunal will ensure the responsibility of high-ranking Russian officials, a clear definition of aggression as an international crime, and the possibility of convicting criminals in absentia.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unexpectedly criticized Europe over the issue of strengthening sanctions against Russia. He stated that the Senate will consider a law on strengthening sanctions, but publicly changed his rhetoric to preserve the possibility of negotiations with the Russian Federation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the PACE meeting the necessity of strong cooperation to bring all Russian war criminals, including Putin, to justice. He emphasized that military support, sanctions and political pressure must force Russia to feel the price of war, and justice will not allow war criminals to hide.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated at the NATO summit that the resolve shown regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran should be applied to the situations in Ukraine and Gaza. She discussed this issue with Donald Trump.

PACE adopted a resolution on a just energy transition, including amendments on Russian aggression against Ukrainian energy. The resolution condemns Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure and calls on the world to support Ukraine in restoring a sustainable energy system.

The President of Ukraine stressed that the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine provides a real chance to bring the perpetrators to justice. Zelenskyy noted that other international institutions do not have the tools for this.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alain Berset signed an agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This event opens new opportunities for bringing those responsible for aggression to justice.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Strasbourg to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This document, which will also be signed by CE Secretary General Alain Berset, covers the Statute of the Special Tribunal.

Since the beginning of the day, 118 combat clashes have taken place at the front, the enemy has carried out 4126 shellings and used 1129 kamikaze drones. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Defense Forces neutralized 216 occupiers and destroyed a significant amount of equipment.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the E5 format states and the NATO Secretary General. Strengthening Ukraine's air defense, including against Iranian "Shaheds", and pressure on Russia due to its unwillingness to end the war, including sanctions, were discussed.

The Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, emphasized that the NATO summit clearly supported Ukraine as part of the pan-European security. According to him, talks about fatigue from Ukraine in the West are beneficial to Russia, and the West demonstrates its readiness for further support.

The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the fake about the alleged ban on women aged 18-27 from traveling abroad. The video with Olga Stefanishyna's "proposal" turned out to be a deepfake created by AI.

In Kostopol, a participant in a loud party with Russian-language music was brought to administrative responsibility for petty hooliganism. The girl admitted her guilt, explaining that she had no intention of offending anyone's feelings.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for increased economic pressure on Moscow, including through sanctions, to force Russia back to the negotiating table. The EU will approve the 18th package of sanctions tomorrow, but Merz emphasizes the need for broader US participation, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is not planning new sanctions yet.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine is protecting the security of Europe, therefore NATO partners will continue to support it. According to him, a significant strengthening of NATO is a strong result for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 6. 2 billion in subventions to the regions for the construction of shelters in schools. These funds will enable the implementation of 144 shelter projects in 100 communities across 22 oblasts, with all facilities planned for completion by the end of the year.

Mi helicopters form the basis of Ukraine's army aviation, performing critical combat, logistics and rescue missions in wartime, including the evacuation of the wounded from Mariupol. The effectiveness of their use, despite their age and the complexity of modernization, depends on well-thought-out logistics, repair and crew training.

Russian occupiers are conducting filtration raids in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, hunting for Ukrainians without Russian passports. This campaign is a form of repression against those who maintain Ukrainian identity and refuse Russian citizenship.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with Donald Trump at the NATO summit, including discussions on prisoner and casualty exchanges. Zelenskyy said that Russia handed over the bodies of its dead to Ukraine, which are currently undergoing examination in Kyiv for identification.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the leaders of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. The negotiations focused on strengthening military support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, and developing joint defense production.

Zelenskyy revealed details of the meeting with Trump in The Hague, which lasted about 50 minutes. The discussion included the purchase of air defense systems, co-production of drones, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the dead.

The Ministry of Health and independent studies show that the ban on marketing agreements not only did not reduce the cost of medicines, but also caused prices to rise. In fact, inflation in the pharmaceutical market reached 13.9%, and prices for popular drugs increased by 10-40 hryvnias, sometimes by more than 100 hryvnias.

Donald Trump stated that the US intends to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, but he emphasized that they are also needed by the US and Israel. American manufacturer Raytheon plans to double the production of Patriot missiles in Europe.

Ukraine is preparing to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal will hold the political and military leadership of Russia, including Putin, accountable.

Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.

Great Britain will provide Ukraine with 350 missiles for air defense systems, which will be paid for from the income from frozen Russian assets. These missiles will be used by specially designed anti-aircraft missile systems, five of which will also be delivered in the near future.

US President Donald Trump said that "it will be seen" whether the US will provide funds for Ukraine's defense this year. He also noted that Putin must stop the war, as "people are dying in large numbers."

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Donald Trump is a reliable partner and that their teams are in constant communication. He also stressed the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Donald Trump stated that he had not discussed a ceasefire with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but would like to talk about it with Putin. Zelenskyy confirmed his meeting with Trump, calling it substantive, and included the ceasefire among the issues discussed.