Ukraine
Ukrainian and EU officials have called on European theaters not to invite Russian artists who support the war. Instead, it is proposed to hire Ukrainian or European performers.
YouTube has blocked 4 channels associated with Ihor Mosiychuk and Rostislav Shaposhnikov for spreading Russian propaganda. Both individuals are subject to NSDC sanctions.
The investigation knows where the ex-defense ministers of Yanukovych's times, who are suspected of treason, are hiding. Yezhel is in Belarus, Salamatin is in Crimea, Lebedev is hiding in the Moscow region.
The iStore chain of stores may have been part of a large-scale system for selling equipment with violations. It is backed by a network of companies associated with Oleh Illyenko.
About a third of the battles on the front are taking place in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy has become active in the Kursk direction, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 17 attacks and 122 artillery shellings.
The SBI has notified three former ministers of defense of Yanukovych's time of suspicion. They are suspected of reducing the combat capability of the Armed Forces by alienating military equipment in the period from 2010 to 2014.
As a result of the missile and drone attack on June 5, 2167 homes in Kyiv were left without electricity. Energy workers promptly restored power supply by noon.
The Russian side reports receiving 42 bodies of dead soldiers and transferring 503 bodies to Ukraine. There is currently no information from official Kyiv regarding this exchange.
The free trade regime between Ukraine and the EU remains in place, but additional benefits have been abolished. Tariff quotas will apply to 40 categories of agricultural products, which may reduce revenue by $800 million.
More and more Ukrainians prefer housing outside the city. Now every third person is considering buying a private house.
The Central Bank of Russia has reduced the key rate to 20% amid a slowdown in the economy due to military spending. The Russian GDP fell to 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025.
Ukraine is preparing to become part of the "roaming like at home" zone from January 1, 2026. The EC has received a report on the laws adopted for integration.
The President of Ukraine stated the importance of progress in negotiations on joining the EU this year. He emphasized Ukraine's contribution to European unity and the need for security guarantees.
During the night attack on Lutsk on June 6, Russian troops shelled the Motor Hotel, where the Ukrainian national athletics team was staying. The athletes were not injured, but the authorities are recording numerous destructions.
Former head of the regional SES department is suspected of cutting down trees for UAH 7. 3 million. He organized illegal logging, hiding behind the training of personnel.
Ukraine has expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's plans to pay €3 billion to private investors from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv considers this unfair, insisting on compensation for the victims of aggression.
The EU and Ukraine are negotiating a new agreement on import quotas for agricultural products. The quotas will be set between current levels and temporary exemptions granted after the Russian invasion.
Ukraine's international reserves amounted to $44. 5 billion as of June 1, 2025, decreasing by 4.6% due to NBU's foreign exchange interventions and government debt payments. Despite the decrease, the volume of reserves remains sufficient.
Ukrainian special services are preparing new operations against russia, after the successful "Spiderweb" operation. Intelligence is considering the possibility of attacks by naval drones on russian ships.
According to a survey by KIIS, 60% of Ukrainians are ready to endure the war as long as it takes. In all regions except the East, this figure is 60-62%.
An atmospheric front will bring thunderstorms to the western, northern and central regions of Ukraine. The heat of up to +34 degrees will last until Sunday, with a cold snap expected from Monday.
The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.
Victoria Roshchyna will be awarded a state award after the completion of examinations of her body. The journalist died in captivity, and her body was returned with traces of torture.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a massive strike on Ukrainian design bureaus, defense industry enterprises, UAV workshops, pilot training centers and weapons depots. All targets were allegedly hit.
In Ukraine, the UTTC Training and Testing Complex has been opened to develop technologies in the field of mine action. The training ground has tracks for testing various demining tools.
On the night of June 6, Ukrainian drones attacked an airport in Bryansk, resulting in the burning of a Mi-8 helicopter and damage to a Mi-35. Additionally, the administrative building and the rescue service building were damaged.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 5. 6 million hectares of spring grains and legumes, completing the sowing campaign. This year, the area under spring wheat has been increased due to demand from processors and exporters.
According to Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk, on the night of June 6, the Russians did not use missile carriers in the Black Sea to launch missiles, but used kamikaze drones.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a program to prevent violence against children in institutions working with youth. The program includes preventive measures, response to cases of violence, and training for employees.
Negotiations are ongoing regarding quotas for the export of Ukrainian products to the EU. Export losses are estimated at $800 million due to the restoration of the pre-war trade regime.