Norwegian police detain suspect charged with the murder of a Ukrainian refugee
Last weekend, Norwegian authorities arrested a man accused of murdering a 20-year-old Ukrainian refugee in Karmoy, southwestern Norway.
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Kyiv Pride march planned for June 16 with tightened security measures
The KyivPride march will occur on June 16 in the streets of Kyiv. Around 500 participants, including activists, diplomats, and international community representatives, will participate.
Italy to host 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Italy is prepared to host and organize the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in 2025, according to the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UK to announce more than $300 million in aid at G7 summit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce 242 million pounds ($309 million) in aid to Ukraine at the G7 summit in Italy.
Czech PM suspects Russia’s involvement in foiled arson attack on Prague buses
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on June 10 that Russia may be linked to an attempted arson attack on Prague city buses last week.
Russian military plane breaches Finnish airspace
On June 10, a Russian warplane violated Finnish airspace for the first time since Finland joined NATO last year.
Switzerland encounters rise in cyberattacks and disinformation prior to upcoming Ukraine summit
In the lead-up to the global summit on Ukraine's peace formula, Switzerland has experienced a rise in cyberattacks and disinformation, Swiss government representatives reported on June 10.
3 injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Three individuals were injured in an attack by Russian forces on Tsvitkovo village in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Governor Ivan Fedorov reported.
Human rights groups call on ICC to investigate prominent Russian propagandists
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), and the Kharkiv Human Rights Group have jointly submitted a report to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detailing hate crimes perpetrated by Russian propagandists against Ukrainians.
Taiwan prohibits export of essential component for shells to Russia and Belarus
Taiwan's Ministry of Economy has decided to expand sanctions against Russia and Belarus by prohibiting the export of nitrocellulose, a crucial component used in projectile production.
Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked five border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on June 2, firing 19 times and causing at least 75 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Defense Ministry: 1.6 million draft-aged men update military registration data
About 1.6 million Ukrainians have updated their information in line with new mobilization norms effective May 18, with over 1.4 million using the "Reserve+" application, Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernohorenko reported on June 5.
Ukrainian and Chinese delegations meet for political consultations in Beijing
On June 5, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong for political consultations, as reported by Ukraine's press service of the Foreign Ministry.
12 EU countries urge Belgium to speed up Ukraine and Moldova EU accession talks
Czech Minister for European Affairs Martín Dvořák has urged the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, according to the Czech Press Agency (CTK).
Zelensky meets with president of the Philippines for the first time
During his official visit to the Philippines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the country’s President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., marking the first-ever meeting between the two nations' leaders.
Danish Ambassador holds discussions with top authority of Kyiv Regional Military Administration about collaborative initiatives for Kyiv Oblast
During a meeting between Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, and Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, the Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, they discussed priority projects for the Kyiv region.
Ukrainian violinist wins prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium
Ukrainian violinist Dmytro Udovychenko was announced as the winner of the internationally renowned Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels on June 2.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked ten border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on June 2, firing 19 times and causing at least 46 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, damages energy infrastructure
During the night of May 31, Kyiv was targeted by a Russian missile attack. All missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed by anti-aircraft defense.
US intelligence officials share evidence that Russia has used North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine
The U.S. Ministry of Defense's Intelligence Service reported that Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles to strike Ukraine.
Gas pipeline damaged in missile attack on occupied Luhansk
An overnight missile attack on occupied Luhansk Oblast has damaged a gas pipeline in Pervomaisk, occupation authorities reported on May 30.
Updated: Russian attack on Kharkiv injures 7, damages critical infrastructure
Russian forces launched an attack on the city of Kharkiv overnight on May 30, injuring six women and one man and damaging critical infrastructure, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
Russia to increase taxes on companies and wealthy individuals to further fund war against Ukraine
The Russian Finance Ministry has proposed substantial tax increases on corporations and wealthy individuals to generate about 2.6 trillion rubles annually, to address the fiscal deficit following the full-scale invasion in Ukraine.
Turkey to assist in rebuilding Ukraine's power grid
A meeting between Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Levent Bilgen was held to address the consequences of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy systems.
Ukraine to receive additional $4.5 billion from IMF's Extended Fund Facility in 2024
Ukraine is set to receive three additional tranches totaling $4.5 billion from the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in 2024, according to the Ukrainian Finance Ministry.
Monument honoring Ukrainian revolutionary Nestor Makhno destroyed by Russian missiles
Russian forces destroyed a monument to early 20th century revolutionary Nestor Makhno on May 23, in the center of Huliaipole, a town in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Estonia to provide 650,000 euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will allocate over 650,000 euros in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, primarily to support the educational system in frontline areas and assist children affected by the war.
Romanian President outlines condition of sending Ukraine Patriot system
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stated that supplying a Patriot system to Ukraine must be approved by the Supreme Council of National Defense, and must not compromise Romania's air defense.
357 Russian soldiers and collaborators suspected of war crimes
Ukrainian law enforcement has identified 357 Russian servicemen and occupation officials suspected of war crimes, Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin posted on X.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked ten border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 22, firing 30 times and causing at least 139 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Next Ramstein summit to be held on May 20
The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will occur on May 20.
Zelensky calls for three-point action plan at upcoming peace summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he anticipates the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland will yield an action plan addressing three key areas: free navigation to protect port infrastructure, global food security, and Ukraine's economic development.
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