Ukraine
The company "Alakor City", whose owner Dmytro Adamovsky has Russian citizenship, is participating for the second time in the competition for the management of the "Gulliver" shopping mall. Despite official information about Russian citizenship, the company was again allowed to take part in the selection.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the European Union will open the first cluster of accession talks with Moldova on July 4. This event will take place during the "EU – Moldova" summit in Chisinau, starting with the "Fundamental Values" cluster.
Ukraine has returned home a group of Defenders under the age of 25, defenders with injuries and health problems. The vast majority of those released were held in captivity for more than three years, including those captured during the defense of Mariupol.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has extended extraordinary measures to avoid exceeding the statutory debt limit. The Treasury will no longer be able to meet all of its obligations without congressional action to raise or suspend the debt limit by mid-to-late summer.
Ministry of Social Policy and "Prykhysty Svoikh" Foundation are joining forces to create an online platform for IDPs. It will allow internally displaced persons to find work and housing, as well as receive legal support.
On June 19, the next quarterly Intro Meeting organized by Diia. City Union took place in UNIT.City.
President Zelenskyy confirmed another exchange of prisoners with the Russian Federation. Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the State Border Guard Service were returned, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022.
Leaders of 26 EU countries will note the success of Ukraine's reforms on the path to accession/ Hungary is against, citing its "referendum" and alleged integration of the war.
Another stage of the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine took place within the framework of the Istanbul agreements. The exchange was parity-based, work on it continues, Russian media report.
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The enemy is actively operating in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions, and fighting continues.
The tribunal will investigate the planning, preparation and initiation of aggressive acts, and will extend to all guilty persons regardless of their status.
Three of them are solutions for businesses, and one is a tool for interacting with consumers.
A new package of sanctions against Russia will be adopted today or tomorrow. It will include the captains of the aggressor state's shadow fleet, and work will continue to reduce oil prices.
The EU is concerned that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will veto the start of EU accession talks with Ukraine, citing the results of "consultations. " The European Commission is looking for ways to bypass unanimity to resolve this issue.
Peskov stated that the dates for the third round of negotiations in Istanbul will be determined after the completion of the prisoner exchange. He also noted that "peace through strength" does not apply to Russia, but it is interested in the US efforts regarding Ukraine.
Ukraine is aware of the detention of citizens deported from the Russian Federation on the Russian-Georgian border in improper conditions, and Ukrainian diplomats are working to resolve the issue. 12 Ukrainians have already been evacuated, and 14 more are waiting for the next flight.
Slovakia will not support the new EU sanctions package against Russia due to unresolved gas supply issues after 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico demands a postponement of the vote, which could lead to a deficit and losses of up to 20 billion euros.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reorganized the Department of Criminal Policy and Investment Protection due to unmet expectations. Business needs transparent rules and effective protection, not bureaucracy, so the focus will be on mediation.
The Ukrainian defense industry is receiving investments, but Kyiv has confirmed that it is ready to buy weapons from the United States. The President's Office also noted that the time will come when the aggression of autocracies will be broken, and international law will become stronger.
According to a new study, over 79% of Ukrainians do not trust Petro Poroshenko, while only 5. 5% fully trust him. Experts point to the growing distrust due to accusations of treason, corruption, and hypocrisy against the politician.
The Government of Ukraine has adopted changes that will allow relocated state bodies to continue providing public services. Now, relocated bodies will be able to work with key state registries.
The advance of Russian troops in the border areas of the Sumy region has been stopped. This happened due to desertion and significant losses of personnel, some deserters are leaving their positions in the Kursk region.
Ukraine calls for the removal of Russian sambo wrestlers from the XII World Games due to their involvement in military structures and support for aggression. Violations have been found among neutral participants that contradict the IOC's recommendations.
A bus with 55 Ukrainians overturned near Constanta on the Odesa-Bucharest route, four injured refused hospitalization. The Embassy of Ukraine in Romania is monitoring the situation and establishing the causes of the accident.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that he is in constant dialogue with Ukraine and Russia to organize a third round of negotiations. Turkey strives for a just and lasting peace, prioritizing diplomacy.
The Ukrainian government has approved a mechanism for recognizing learning outcomes obtained abroad for complete general secondary education. This will simplify the recognition of foreign knowledge, including without additional assessment for formal and Ukrainian studies education.
Global carbon dioxide emissions in the energy sector have reached a record high due to increased use of fossil fuels. This happened despite record levels of renewable energy development and the growth of other energy sources in 2024.
Donald Trump is ready to visit the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey. His participation depends on the presence of Vladimir Putin at these negotiations.
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.