EU, Ukraine finalize text of security deal
The EU is expected to join 16 countries, including the U.S., Japan, U.K., Germany, and France, that have signed similar bilateral treaties to help Kyiv repel Russia's aggression.
Kateryna Hodunova
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Investigators uncover alleged scheme to launder $22.5 million bribe for ex-top tax official
An associate of Nasirov and an advisor to the ex-official have been charged in the money laundering case, the NABU reported.
Japan allocates $188 million for grant projects for Ukrainian businesses
"This project opens up opportunities for businesses to receive a grant of up to $10 million, and the total project budget is $188 million," the statement said.
Air raids last 16 hours per day on average in Kharkiv Oblast obstructing business operations, governor says
Nearly 50,000 residents of Kharkiv Oblast are without electricity supply due to the destruction caused by the Russian attacks, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
70% of Ukrainians think Zelensky must remain president until end of martial law, survey shows
From 65% to 74% of Ukrainians, depending on the region of their residence, agreed that Zelensky must remain in power until the end of martial law. This means most Ukrainians do not question the president's legitimacy, sociologists said.
Ukraine's energy supplier: Ukrainians may have electricity for 6-7 hours per day in winter
Ukrainians may have electricity for 6-7 hours per day in the upcoming winter if the electricity deficit remains at 35%, Serhiy Kovalenko, the CEO of energy supplier Yasno (DTEK), said on June 17 on national television.
Rescued man dies in hospital following Russian strike on Poltava Oblast, governor says
The Russian military struck the Myrhorod district in Poltava Oblast on June 10, injuring the man and damaging nearly 10 houses, Governor Filip Pronin said.
Ukraine hits 15 Russian air defense systems in occupied Crimea over past 2 months, military says
According to the statement, the Ukrainian military recently hit several S-300, S-350, and S-400 air defense systems. Ukraine also struck more than 15 radar stations and over 10 control centers stationed in the Russian-occupied peninsula.
Updated: Russian strike against Poltava injures 22, including children
Russia attacked Poltava Oblast on June 17, hitting a civilian infrastructure site, Governor Filip Pronin reported.
Finnish president urges China to convince Russia to end war in Ukraine
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on Beijing to use its influence over Russian President Vladimir Putin to help end the war in Ukraine, reported Finnish media outlet Yle on June 15.
Russian proposals not discussed at Swiss peace summit, Scholz says
Group of Seven (G7) leaders did not entertain Russian President Vladimir Putin's peace proposals for its war in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during the Ukraine peace summit, the Guardian reported on June 16.
China likely skipped Ukraine's peace summit at Putin's request, Sullivan says
Beijing likely opted out of Ukraine's peace summit at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on June 15, according to the Associated Press.
Trump criticizes Ukraine for requesting aid, promises to ‘settle’ it
Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced strong criticism of American aid to Ukraine at a campaign rally in Detroit on June 15.
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 3, injure 6 over past day
Russia targeted a total of nine Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Sumy, Poltava, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter two regions.
IFU to provide Ukraine with 152 mm shells worth $376 million
The Dutch Defense Ministry announced it will contribute to the IFU's initiative, but it has not revealed the number of shells to be delivered due to security concerns.
Several Kyrgyz banks partially suspended operations with Russia, media report
Mbank, Kompanion Bank, RKS Bank, Kyrgyz-Swiss Bank (KSB), Kyrgyzcommerzbank, and Keremet Bank have imposed various restrictions on transfers using Russian payment systems.
Media: Slovenia secretly provided Ukraine with military supplies during US aid delay
Slovenia had sent 26 armored fighting vehicles, three infantry fighting vehicles, and a shipment of drones to Ukraine.
Canada introduces sanctions against Russian military-industrial complex, propaganda network
Canada introduced new sanctions on June 13 against 11 Russian individuals and 16 entities who have been purportedly engaged in activities that support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UK imposes new sanctions against Russia, targeting oil fleet, financial sector, military suppliers
The sanctions were introduced in coordination with Group of Seven (G7) partners during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy.
Reuters: 8 EU states call for restricting Russian diplomats' movement
"Free movement of holders of Russian diplomatic and service passports, accredited in one host state, across the whole Schengen area is easing malign activities," the letter to EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
China lobbying for its alternative peace plan ahead of Ukraine's summit, Reuters reports
Ten diplomats confirmed China's efforts to lobby for its plan, while one of them called China's campaign a "subtle boycott" of the summit.
Russia may store 100 nuclear warheads in Kaliningrad Oblast, Polish FM claims
Russia might be storing up to 100 nuclear warheads in Kaliningrad Oblast, located approximately 260 km (160 miles) from Warsaw, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski claimed on June 11, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin.
Ukraine to receive additional 68 Patriot missiles from German-led initiative, German defense minister says
Berlin will send an additional 68 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, on June 11.
Russian arrested in Denmark for helping foreign secret service, DR reports
A Russian woman was arrested in Denmark and charged with helping a foreign intelligence service operate in the country, the Danish national broadcaster DR reported on June 11, citing the Danish Police Intelligence Service (PET).
Ukrainian strikes on Russia have helped reduce attacks on Kharkiv, mayor says
Ukrainian forces have struck missile launch positions in Russia, helping to reduce the number of Russian attacks on the embattled city of Kharkiv, Reuters reported on June 11, citing Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Deputy chief commander of Ukraine's Armed Forces appointed commander of new Unmanned Systems Forces
Vadym Sukharevskyi, deputy commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, was appointed the commander of the newly-created Unmanned Systems Forces on June 10, the General Staff reported.
Report: Russia's war has caused over $56 billion in damage to Ukraine's energy sector
Russia's full-scale invasion has inflicted $56.2 billion in damage to Ukraine's energy sector as of May 2024, according to the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) report published on June 10.
Updated: Russia strikes Kharkiv with glide bombs, injuring 8 people
Russian forces launched three glide bombs at Kharkiv on June 10, injuring eight people, local authorities reported.
Dutch Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv in surprise visit
Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed Ukraine-Netherlands joint defense production, the exchange of technologies, the upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland, and Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.
Russian drone attack on Nikopol injures 45-year-old man
Russian forces carried out a drone strike against the city of Nikopol on June 10, injuring a 45-year-old man, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
Belarus to participate in Russia's nuclear drills
Belarus will participate in the second stage of Russian drills simulating the launch of tactical nuclear weapons, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin announced on June 10.
Media: Hungary obstructs decision on Ukraine accession talks among EU members
Hungary is preventing consensus among EU members on the start of Ukraine's accession talks, Interfax Ukraine reported on June 7, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources.
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