Ukraine
Ruslan Kravchenko stated that justice in criminal proceedings cannot depend on the formal conformity of the act to the article of the Criminal Code. It is necessary to take into account the life path of the person and the circumstances.
Ruslan Kravchenko announced the restoration of the role of the prosecutor's office as a coordinator of law enforcement agencies. Also among the priorities are justice, legality and documentation of Russian crimes.
The SBU detained a Russian GRU agent in Kyiv who adjusted missile and drone strikes on the Kyiv region. The traitor spied on enterprises and air defense positions, he faces life imprisonment.
On the morning of June 16, the Russians attacked civilians in the Bilopillia community of Sumy Oblast with a kamikaze drone. As a result of the attack, one man died and another was injured.
In Kyiv, after the massive attack on June 17, a local deterioration in air quality is recorded in the fire areas. The highest pollution is observed in the Darnytskyi district due to an increase in dust concentration.
The Law Enforcement Committee has recommended the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The vote in the Rada will take place immediately after the start of work.
Russian troops are massively attacking the Dnipro district of Kherson with drones, at least 11 people have been injured in an hour. Also, the occupiers shelled Novokairy and Bilozerka, there is a dead and wounded.
On July 17, 2025, the MHP Procurement Conference 2025 will be held in Kyiv. The organizer is MHP, an international company in the field of food and agricultural technologies.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Israel, the Embassy of Ukraine calls on citizens to be cautious. Diplomats advise following the announcements of the Israeli command and provided possible evacuation routes.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has increased by 5. 1% due to cloudy weather. Ukrenergo urges to postpone active energy consumption to daytime, using powerful equipment from 10:00 to 18:00.
On the morning of June 17, Russian drones massively attacked Odesa region, injuring at least 19 people. A kindergarten, a development center, and residential buildings were damaged, including in the historical center.
Over the past day, 186 combat clashes were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsky and North-Slobozhansky directions. The enemy launched missile and air strikes on Ukraine.
Donald Trump convenes U. S. National Security Council after G7 summit. He is leaving the summit early, his spokeswoman said.
As a result of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, there are already 15 dead and 72 injured. In Kyiv, rescuers have unblocked another person from under the rubble, and the search for the missing continues.
As a result of the night combined attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine, more than 70 people are known to have been injured. In Kyiv, 14 dead and 44 wounded, in Odesa 10 wounded.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,060 Russians and destroyed a tank, 3 armored combat vehicles, 20 artillery systems, MLRS, and 79 units of automotive equipment.
June 17 is World Karate Day and the Day to Combat Desertification. Also, on this day, the importance of the profession of garbage collector is remembered.
On June 17, changeable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with brief rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The temperature during the day will rise to +23-28°C, with rain and +23°C in Kyiv.
On the morning of June 17, the Russians massively attacked Odessa with strike drones. There were casualties, destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings.
The Prime Minister of Australia and the NATO Secretary General met in Canada to discuss support for Ukraine and common security challenges. Australia supports Ukraine in the fight against the Russian invasion.
On June 16, 136 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivsk, and Toretsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in equipment and manpower.
Ukraine has agreed to the process of allowing private companies to develop the "Dobra" lithium deposit. This became possible within the framework of the agreement with the United States on joint mining of minerals.
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian MLRS "Grad" in Donetsk region, loaded with chemical shells, which was being prepared for a salvo.
A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of foreign ministers will take place at the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25. They will also discuss defense spending and a new investment plan.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Donald Trump before the opening ceremony of the G7 summit. They discussed the situation in Ukraine, as well as tariffs and the situation in the Middle East.
The EU Council has extended the sanctions imposed in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia until June 23, 2026. Restrictive measures include bans on the import of goods and investment.
In the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working on enemy UAVs. The head of the KCMA reported that an enemy drone was recorded over the capital, and urged Kyiv residents to stay in shelters.
The Ombudsman warns about fraudsters who exploit prisoner exchange schemes and extort money from families. They impersonate government officials and demand money for inclusion in exchange lists.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia stated that Ukraine's membership in the EU will bring more opportunities than negative consequences. He again proposed holding a joint meeting of the governments of the two countries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Christian Stocker. They discussed strengthening sanctions, economic cooperation, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.