Ukraine
The UN Monitoring Mission stated that the Russian attack on Kyiv on June 17 was the deadliest in a year, claiming the lives of 14 civilians. A total of 15 dead and 139 wounded across Ukraine.
32-year-old Kyrylo Nesterenko has become the new head coach of FC "Alexandria", replacing Ruslan Rotan. Nesterenko is a graduate of Donetsk football and has experience working in various clubs.
ATESH agents conducted reconnaissance at the Kuznetsov Naval Academy in St. Petersburg. Most cadets do not want to fight in Ukraine and plan to resign after graduation.
Donetsk "Shakhtar" will play against Finnish "Ilves Tampere" in the first qualifying round of the Europa League 2025/2026. The first match will take place on July 10, the return match - on July 17.
Tips from the SES and medics: how to survive under the rubble after shelling. The main thing is to signal, not to dismantle the rubble on your own and to keep warm.
During the day, 78 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy made 29 attempts to break through the defense. Defense forces are repelling attacks in other directions.
Surgical methods are effectively used in Ukraine for long-term weight loss, especially in morbid obesity. The Shalimov Center uses bariatric surgery and balloon implantation.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv with 175 drones and 16 missiles, one of which hit a multi-story building. Currently, 14 deaths are known, the search and rescue operation continues.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation in Kyiv, according to preliminary data, there were from 4 to 14 people in the destroyed entrance of the building. Two people have already been rescued, search operations are ongoing.
Amendments have been made to the Criminal Code regarding punishment for deportation, recruitment of children into military operations. Violations are punishable by imprisonment for a term of 8 to 12 years.
In the Kyiv region, June 18 has been declared a day of mourning in connection with the missile attack on Kyiv. On the night of June 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles, there are dead and wounded.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt the law on multiple citizenship on June 18. Deputy Prime Minister Chernyshov assured that this will not lead to the outflow of Ukrainians abroad.
MHP signed a document that promotes the reintegration of veterans through employment, support for entrepreneurship and the creation of an inclusive environment.
The HACC arrested the former State Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Vasyl Volodin, who is suspected of a corruption scheme in the construction sector. The court set bail in the amount of UAH 20 million.
The long-awaited decision of the international court regarding the downing of passenger flight MH17 and a number of Russia's crimes against humanity in Donbas will be announced by the ECHR on July 9. The case is called "Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russian Federation".
North Korea will send a thousand sappers and five thousand military construction workers to the Kursk region. The decision was made by Kim Jong-un, Shoigu reported.
The real estate market of Ukraine has slowed down due to military risks and financing difficulties. The NBU is developing measures to support mortgages and implement EU norms.
The first memorial to military intelligence officers in Ukraine has appeared in Kyiv. It honors the memory of GUR employees and foreigners who died for the independence of Ukraine.
The Russian attack on Ukraine resulted in 139 casualties, 15 dead. Rescue operations are ongoing, the number of victims may increase, said Minister Klymenko.
The Donald Trump administration curtailed an interagency group that was meant to compel Russia to negotiate with Ukraine. Trump expressed doubts about U.S. mediation in this process.
Donald Trump said that he needs to study the issue of the Russian attack on Kyiv. Russia carried out a massive attack with drones and missiles, including on a residential high-rise building
Today it will rain in some regions, and on the 18th in the evening there will be light precipitation, but it will be windy. The wind is north-westerly, gusty, the temperature during the day is +23, +24 degrees.
Vice Prime Minister Chernyshov stated that the introduction of multiple citizenship will strengthen ties with Ukrainians abroad and facilitate their return home, especially after the war.
Russian troops attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, two energy workers were wounded. A 63-year-old man was killed in Nikopol as a result of the shelling, houses and infrastructure were damaged.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Prior to this, he headed the State Tax Service and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
According to Kateryna Rozhkova, funds allocated for defense return to banks in the form of payments to the military. The share of banks' investments in domestic government bonds also increased to 26-27%.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that for the effective operation of the military prosecutor's office, personnel with experience and expertise are primarily needed. He emphasized the importance of attracting qualified specialists.
The European Commission plans to legislate a ban on imports of Russian gas and LNG by the end of 2027. New contracts will be prohibited from 2026, and long-term contracts from 2028.
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that Russia has put him on the wanted list for his work on the Yanukovych case.
The risk of capital and profitability has increased in the last six months, and credit and currency risks have decreased. Despite the war, the risks are moderate, which gives room for the development of banks.