Ukraine and the European Union have officially launched accession negotiations. The parties opened the first cluster titled Fundamentals of the EU accession process.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Patriarch Bartholomew at the Chisinau airport. They discussed Russian strikes on the Lavra and the Patriarch's upcoming visit.
Donald Trump discussed peace with Zelenskyy and Putin during their conversations. Now, the US will focus its efforts on the final termination of the war in Ukraine.
Taras Kachka announced the readiness of a thousand-page plan for legislative adaptation. The documents contain clear steps for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Taras Kachka stated that the rights of the Hungarian community are fully ensured under the new legislation. Kyiv expects a constructive dialogue with Budapest.
Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council and taking relevant steps within UNESCO due to massive attacks on cities and heritage. As a result of Russian strikes, buildings of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra were damaged.
Ukraine has begun negotiations on the EU's fundamental cluster. The other five packages could be opened within a few weeks following the decision of the member states.
The European Commission is opening the first negotiating cluster today as part of the EU accession process for Ukraine and Moldova.
Heorhii Tykhyi criticized UNESCO for failing to name Russia as the party responsible for the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs demands an international response to the aggressor's actions.
Poland has postponed the delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets due to a lack of drone technology exchange. Warsaw is awaiting Kyiv's decision to finalize the deal.
In Kharkiv, a scheme for traveling abroad through a sham marriage with a woman with a disability was uncovered. The organizers demanded 10,000 US dollars for this service.
The Kyiv City State Administration stated that tents and mattresses in the metro reduce the capacity of the shelters. A petition has appeared on the Kyiv City Council website to ban such bulky items.
Ukraine has strengthened its positions on the front line, while the Russian economy is weakening due to sanctions. The EU is providing 90 billion euros and opening negotiations on Ukraine's membership.
Macron will urge Trump at the G7 summit to continue supporting Ukraine. The French President insists on pressuring Russia to initiate peace negotiations.
Sybiha called on the EU to create an anti-ballistic shield following Russia's massive attack. The Minister emphasized that there is no alternative to Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Marta Kos plans to open six negotiation clusters for Ukraine by July. Technical readiness has already been confirmed through the fulfillment of the necessary conditions.
The Council of the EU has imposed sanctions against 34 individuals and 47 entities. The restrictions target the shadow fleet, the military sector, and oil revenues.
Zelenskyy proposed a meeting to Putin at the G7 with the participation of US and EU leaders. Russia ignored the proposal and showed no readiness for peace.
Former Vorskla and Metalist player Vyacheslav Sharpar died in Greece on his 39th birthday.
A peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could return the West's attention to Ukraine. The expert warns of the risks of pressure on Kyiv regarding negotiations with the RF.
Investigation launched into the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios. Nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have already been damaged in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the damaged Assumption Cathedral and announced a response to the attack. The Russian night strike caused a fire and the destruction of the shrine's roof.
Rescuers have extinguished fires at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal. As a result of the massive Russian strike, 11 people were killed and 53 were injured.
At the latest G7 summit, Macron is promoting the idea of Europe's strategic autonomy. However, the real results of his vision remain limited.
As a result of a repeated Russian strike on Kharkiv, four rescuers were killed and nine others were injured. The State Emergency Service has released the names and ranks of the fallen heroes.
Due to shelling, parts of Kyiv and four regions are without electricity; a power engineer was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Bad weather has cut power to another 30 settlements in the Kyiv region.
Zelenskyy confirmed the use of new Patriot missiles during the June 15 attack. Air defense destroyed 50 enemy missiles and 582 drones over Ukraine.
Marta Kos announced a new generation of accession treaties with additional guarantees. The issue of the right of veto will be discussed for each country.
Zelenskyy spoke of Putin's cynicism following the shelling of Ukraine after his congratulations to Trump. The attack on Kyiv caused a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
The Russian Federation attacked the Lavra on the day the negotiation cluster between Ukraine and the EU opened. EU is introducing sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex and the shadow fleet.
