Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not accept ultimatums from Russia and does not need global agreements between the US and Russia. Kyiv has always supported the US, but considers the war with Russia a separate case that needs to be resolved independently.

Outdated certification procedures and the lack of legal support for changes in documentation are hindering the repair of aviation equipment in Ukraine. This poses a threat to the functioning of Soviet-era aircraft, particularly Mi-8 helicopters, which are critically important for Ukraine.

Small pharmacies warn they cannot dispense medicines under the "Affordable Medicines" program due to new regulations and reduced markups, threatening them with license revocation. This causes outrage among representatives of small pharmacy businesses, who declare the destruction of the industry and rising drug prices.

Ukraine and Great Britain have agreed on joint drone production, with the British side providing funding for the first three years. The drones produced will be directed to the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during the war, and after its end, they will be distributed between the countries.

According to Bloomberg Economics, a full-scale Russian war against Europe could reduce global GDP by $1. 5 trillion. Russia is actively increasing arms production, and the Baltic states are considered a potential target for aggression.

The ECO MARKET supermarket chain has launched a charity fundraiser "Help Restore Movement - Support a Superhero" to purchase rehabilitation equipment totaling UAH 1,051,000 for the Superhumans center. The fundraiser will run from June 24 to August 1. You can participate by donating at the checkout or by purchasing a charity bracelet.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia could attack a NATO member country within five years to test the Alliance. He believes that NATO's plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 are "too slow," as Putin could have significantly greater capabilities as early as 2030.

Head of the Polish Ministry of Culture Hanna Wróblewska announced that exhumation works in the village of Zboiska in the Lviv region will begin in the second half of the year. Permission has been granted to the Institute of National Remembrance, which will cooperate with the Ukrainian side.

Taras Topolya, frontman of the band "Antytila", announced a fundraiser of UAH 1 million for psychiatric treatment for MP Maryana Bezuhla. This happened after Bezuhla called the Russian missile hitting Topolya's house and his "fake service" in the Ukrainian Defense Forces "karma".

The circulation of the new COVID-19 strain "Nimbus" has not yet been recorded in Ukraine, but there is a possibility of its appearance due to active migration processes. The incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine does not significantly affect the course of the epidemic process of acute respiratory viral infections.

Undeclared 110,000 euros and 91,000 US dollars were found in the trunk of a car at the Krakovets-Korczowa border crossing with Poland. Part of the funds were seized, and an administrative protocol was drawn up.

Over the past day, 165 combat engagements were recorded on the front, a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched three missile and 36 air strikes, using 2861 kamikaze drones and carrying out 6076 artillery shellings.

At the NATO summit in The Hague, an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP is being discussed, causing controversy among member states. Ukraine remains on the periphery, and its Euro-Atlantic integration is effectively frozen due to the position of Trump and Germany.

Russia launched 97 drones over Ukraine overnight, 78 of them were neutralized. Hits were recorded in six locations.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the losses of Russian occupiers since the beginning of the full-scale invasion have reached 1,013,700 personnel and 10,966 tanks. Thousands of other military equipment units have also been destroyed.

Russia uses escalatory rhetoric to persuade NATO countries not to increase defense spending. Putin and his associates declare "global militarization" by NATO and threaten "preventive measures" in response.

Four people were injured as a result of enemy attacks on the Nikopol region of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Russians attacked Nikopol, Marhanets, and Myrove communities with artillery and FPV drones, damaging an administrative building, an apartment building, 2 private houses, and a shop.

On June 24, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, short-term rains and thunderstorms, except for the southeast and far west. Air temperature will range from 20° to 32° depending on the region.

As a result of the enemy's attack on Kharkiv on June 24, at least one person was injured. Window glazing in the house and a civilian enterprise were damaged; there is also information about a hit on the territory of a private house.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, believes that Russia created problems for Iran amidst Tehran's conflict with Israel, as it cannot provide additional air defense systems. He noted that Russia is unable to save its allies and is experiencing difficulties in Africa and post-Soviet republics.

Russians are massively blocking bank cards of residents of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, citing suspicious transactions. This is part of financial repression aimed at complicating support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ukrainian underground.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian military personnel who are undergoing training in the UK. Ways to improve the effectiveness of training and increase the number of defenders of Ukraine were discussed.

Bail of UAH 15 million has been posted for Mykhailo Holovko, former head of the Ternopil Regional Council, who was convicted of corruption and illegal possession of ammunition. This decision was made before the verdict came into force, for a 30-day appeal period.

Since the beginning of the day, 127 combat engagements have taken place, the enemy used 1004 kamikaze drones and launched 4252 shelling attacks. Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the invaders' pressure in all directions.

Adviser to the Head of the Presidential Office Mykhailo Podolyak stated that the situation in the Middle East is not a catastrophe for Ukraine. He emphasized that the West has the capacity to simultaneously assist Israel and Ukraine, and that rising oil prices benefit Russia.

Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, striking private homes and apartment buildings. As a result of the attack, houses and cars were damaged in Derhachi, and a 65-year-old woman was injured in the Zolochiv community.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the development of defense cooperation. Agreements have been reached on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and joint drone production, and new sanctions against Russia have also been discussed.

North American and European airlines canceled flights to the Persian Gulf after US strikes on Iran, which led to the closure of airspace and increased security concerns. This forces carriers to redirect or cancel flights, increasing costs and affecting the region's aviation hub.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speakers of the British House of Commons and House of Lords, Lindsay Hoyle and John McFall. The parties discussed joint diplomatic work and increasing pressure on Russia through restrictive measures.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine would not be able to hold out much longer without Western military assistance, despite significant Russian losses and successful actions of the Defence Forces in certain areas. Currently, the main attention is focused on Sumy Oblast, where the enemy offensive has been stopped, and the Defence Forces are strengthening the city's defenses.