Ukraine
Defenders of various military branches, including those who were considered missing, have returned to Ukraine. The oldest released is 59 years old, and the youngest is 22.
Police have identified 20 collaborators from the occupied Kherson region who joined the ranks of the Russian security forces. They abducted and tortured those who disagreed with the occupation regime, including former law enforcement officers and activists.
The State Border Guard Service shared a touching moment: a defender released from captivity called his family. Ukraine has returned seriously wounded soldiers, they will be provided with all necessary assistance.
A group of seriously wounded and sick soldiers, including the defenders of Mariupol, have been returned to Ukraine. Some of the released soldiers were considered missing in the war.
After the attacks on airbases, Russia redeployed dozens of Tu-160, Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 strategic bombers to remote airfields in an attempt to minimize the risk of strikes.
Zelenskyy stated that the strategic bombers hit during the "Cobweb" operation were used by Russia to simulate missile strikes on NATO territory. A total of 41 aircraft were destroyed or damaged.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved an action plan for preparing for the 2025/26 heating season, including repairs and fuel accumulation. Control will be carried out by central and local authorities.
Sweden has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Ukraine in the space sector, especially in the military. This will help Ukraine receive intelligence, communications and threat alerts.
The second stage of the return of seriously wounded soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guardsmen, and border guards has taken place. They will be provided with the necessary medical assistance.
The IAEA Board of Governors stated that the restart of the ZNPP reactors is possible only after the station is returned to the control of the Ukrainian regulator. Any attempts to launch power units are a threat.
G7 countries may abandon the joint communique at the summit in Canada due to large differences between the US and other members on issues of Ukraine and climate change. Instead, leaders may issue separate statements.
Ukraine has the potential to increase UAV production by 40% this year, but needs additional funding. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase drone production.
The EU Council has recognized the equivalence of Ukrainian and Moldovan seeds to EU requirements. This will allow exporting sunflower, soybean, beet and fodder crop seeds to the EU market.
Illegal catching of flounder was recorded on the territory of the "Tuzlovsky Limany" National Park, the damage is estimated at over 3 million hryvnias. The offenders were detained and protocols were drawn up.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) have disabled 370 servers and 500 switches of the Russian provider "Orion Telecom". The company provided communication services to law enforcement agencies and a city involved in uranium mining.
Oleksandr Darchiev assured Donald Trump that he would make every effort to restore Russian-American relations. He emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence between the two countries.
In Ukraine, prices for drugs not included in the Ministry of Health's list have increased by 10-20 UAH after the ban on marketing agreements. The new restrictions do not solve the problem of drug costs for patients.
The President stated that Ukraine and other countries, especially Europe, will feel the reduction in US aid. He warned of a wave of security risks.
The Senate of Canada condemned Russian attacks against Ukrainian children and interference in their lives. Ukraine expressed gratitude for the principled stance and support.
General Ingo Gerhartz has taken over the NATO headquarters in Brunssum, replacing Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta. He will lead the defense of NATO's eastern flank, which stretches for 4,000 km.
According to a survey by KIIS, most Ukrainians consider the EU a reliable ally, while the US is perceived as a country that is tired of the war and puts pressure on Ukraine to make concessions.
An international conference "Weimar+" dedicated to the security of the EU and the war in Ukraine will be held in Rome. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sybiha, will participate in the meeting with colleagues.
In May, Ukrainians purchased over 3,000 hybrid cars, which is 43% more than last year. The most popular models are Toyota RAV4 among new cars and Toyota Prius among used cars.
A record 46 combat engagements were recorded in the Novopavlivka sector in a day, which is the highest number since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The enemy is actively storming the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The European Union has proposed sanctions against two small Chinese banks that are helping Russia circumvent trade restrictions. EU financial institutions will be prohibited from any transactions with these banks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's victory in the war is just a "Russian narrative. " The Ukrainian army has been repelling the enemy's offensive for almost three weeks.
Ukrainian forces struck an important defense industry facility in the Moscow region. Explosions were recorded on the territory of the "Resonit" technology park, where electronics for weapons are produced.
During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the losses of the Russian occupation forces since 2022 have reached one million people. Of these, more than 628,000 have been lost in the last year and a half alone.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 51 UAH/USD, which is 4 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate is 47.45 UAH, and the zloty is 11.13 UAH.