Explosions reported in Russian city Voronezh

10:14 PM

Ukraine restores ferry service with Georgia.

The sea voyage from the city of Chernomorsk in Ukraine's Odesa Oblast to Batumi in Georgia will be the first between the countries since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

9:03 PM

Russian attack on Kharkiv children's facility injures 1.

Moscow has recently intensified attacks against Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, as well as Kharkiv Oblast, with the use of missiles, glide bombs, and drones, destroying energy infrastructure and killing civilians.

8:15 PM

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.

6:52 PM

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.

4:23 PM

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Opinion: Why arguments against using Russian assets for Ukraine don't hold water

4:16 PM

Russian soldiers who executed Ukrainian POWs near Robotyne identified, military intelligence says.

A video taken in the second half of May captured Russian troops executing four surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Robotyne, a front-line village in the southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

4:00 PM

POW allegedly beheaded by Russian troops identified, Ukraine says.

Russia is accused of committing numerous war crimes during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including the execution of captive Ukrainian soldiers.

3:36 PM

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Ukraine's peace summit falls short of engaging Global South — can Ukraine expand its coalition?

More than half of the signatories came from Europe. When counting other key Western allies outside of Europe – the U.S., Canada, and Australia – the disparity is even more stark.

3:32 PM

French far-right leader Bardella says he backs Ukraine, but rules out sending troops or long-range weapons.

"My position has not changed, and that is to support Ukraine by providing defense equipment, ammunition, operational logistical support, and defensive weaponry to enable Ukraine to protect itself to hold the front," National Rally leader Jordan Bardella told reporters at the Eurosatory arms show outside of Paris.

3:28 PM

After a 'long lull,' Ukraine reports intensified Russian attacks near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast.

In a post on Telegram, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said its "intelligence, artillery, aviation, unmanned systems" were all working to repulse five attacks launched simultaneously.

3:14 PM

Russia has moved almost all ground forces from Finland's vicinity to Ukraine, media report.

"On average, 80 percent of the equipment and soldiers have been transferred to the war in Ukraine," a high-ranking military intelligence source told Yle.

2:09 PM

US arms company to produce munitions in Ukraine.

Northrop's agreement is the first known deal of its kind between a U.S. defense company and a Ukrainian government for producing arms in Ukraine.

1:12 PM

Patriot missiles intended for Switzerland to go to Ukraine, Swiss outlet reports.

According to Blick, Bern has an order totalling $340 million with Washington for the PAC-3 variant of the missile.

12:50 PM

Russia, North Korea sign strategic partnership agreement.

Under the treaty, the two countries pledge to provide aid to one another in case of armed aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

12:26 PM

Only 11% of Russians say sanctions have personally affected them or their family, poll shows.

The figure has been steadily declining since a high of around 30%, shortly after the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in March 2022.

11:17 AM

Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine focused on F-16s, defense industry.

Denmark on June 18 announced its 19th assistance package for Ukraine, including financial aid for Ukraine's defense industry, equipment for F-16 fighter jets, and donations from Danish military stocks.

10:56 AM

Kyiv-born former US soldier, Trump-whistleblower wins Democratic primary for Congress.

Eugene Vindman, who has no previous political experience, delivered a commanding victory over his six Democratic rivals, securing 49.3% of the vote.

10:18 AM

Putin, Kim meet for talks in North Korea.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a lavish welcome ceremony, replete with a motorcade, horses, and cheering crowds

10:04 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 9 over past day.

Russia launched Shahed-type drones toward the western city of Lviv overnight on June 19. While the authorities reported that all five drones were shot down, the debris reportedly injured two men aged 47 and 70 in the village of Malekhiv on Lviv's northern outskirts.

9:22 AM

Russia expected to meddle in UK election, US Senator Warner warns.

Senator Mark Warner, who serves as the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said that Russia and its proxies are "sowing discontent or trying to pit groups against each other (to) further social division" in the U.K.

9:01 AM

Polish attitudes toward Ukrainian refugees deteriorating, survey shows.

In more than two years of the full-scale war, Poles see Ukrainian refugees more negatively in almost all aspects, except for accepting Ukrainian children to schools, according to a survey by the University of Warsaw and the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw published by Rzeczpospolita on June 18.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 529,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,130 casualties Russian forces suffered over the past day.

8:06 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downs 19 of 21 Russian drones overnight.

Ukrainian air defense shot down 19 of the 21 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on June 19, Ukraine's Air Force reported.

7:38 AM

Russian court sentences US soldier to nearly 4 years in penal colony, Russian media reports.

A Russian court in Vladivostok has sentenced U.S. Staff Sergeant Gordon Black to three years and nine months in a Russian penal colony on charges of theft and uttering death threats, Russian state-controlled news agency RIA Novosti reported on June 19.

6:47 AM

SBU: Russian collaborator accused of spying on Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut sentenced to 15-years in prison.

According to the SBU, the unnamed man provided geolocations of Ukrainian positions to Russian agents, who then used the intelligence to plan operations involving aerial bombs, artillery, and assault groups.