1 killed, 2 wounded in Russian strike on Donetsk Oblast

10:33 PM

Kyiv, Copenhagen aim to launch Ukrainian defense production in Denmark.

Denmark has already allocated $47 million for the project, and Ukraine's partners will provide further funding for production.

10:08 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: One of Russia's deadliest attacks against Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280

9:44 PM

Ukraine evacuates 31 citizens, including 14 children, from Iran.

The evacuation was carried out in transit through Azerbaijan and Moldova to Kyiv, the statement read.

9:13 PM

War

‘Like any technology, it’s a race’ — UK’s largest ammo maker rebooting chemistry to break NATO’s dependence on explosive imports

12:44 PM  (Updated:  June 24, 2025 8:50 pm)

‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 17, injures almost 280.

Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.

8:37 PM

Council of Europe, Ukraine to sign accord on June 25 to set up Russian aggression tribunal.

The move marks a milestone in international efforts to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials accountable for launching the full-scale war against Ukraine.

8:16 PM

Business

Amid relentless Russian strikes, Ukraine’s businesses rebuild alone

6:52 PM

Opinion

More empty threats from Washington, more deadly bombs from Russia

1:15 PM  (Updated:  June 24, 2025 6:20 pm)

Trump to meet Zelensky during NATO summit, White House confirms.

Upon arrival in The Hague on June 24, Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's presidential office, said he held a "substantive" discussion with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the upcoming Zelensky-Trump meeting.

6:09 PM

UK to fund joint drone production with Ukraine.

Britain will finance the procurement of Ukrainian-designed drones manufactured in the UK.

5:45 PM

Investigations

Investigation: How Russia prepares its strategic missile plant for ‘eternal war’

5:06 PM

Trump says Putin called him to offer help with Iran.

"He (Vladimir Putin) said, can I help you with Iran? I said, 'no, I don't need help with Iran. I need help with you,'" Donald Trump said.

4:09 PM

Ukraine can produce 8 million drones annually but needs funding, Zelensky says at NATO summit.

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to scale up investments in joint weapons production, including drone technologies, artillery, and interceptors. He argued that Ukraine's defense capabilities are not only key to defending its own territory, but essential to strengthening NATO's long-term security.

3:11 PM

Israel reportedly strikes Iran despite Trump's call for calm after announced ceasefire.

The attack comes less than an hour after Trump told reporters that "Israel needs to calm down" as he criticized both countries for undermining the ceasefire he says he brokered.

2:41 PM

Iran strikes show peace can be achieved through strength, US Ambassador to NATO says.

U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities demonstrated how precision military action can achieve rapid peace, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said.

11:05 AM  (Updated:  June 24, 2025 2:41 pm)

Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire hours after Trump announcement.

"A short while ago, sirens sounded in northern Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

1:34 PM

Ukraine

Foreigners move closer to Ukrainian citizenship with new draft law, but red tape clouds their path

1:29 PM

Zelensky arrives at NATO summit in The Hague as Netherlands pledges new aid.

Welcoming Zelensky at the Catshuis official residence, Schoof presented a new military aid package for Ukraine, including 100 drone radar systems, front-line vehicles for evacuating the wounded, and 80 million euros (over $90 million) for the drone initiative. The Netherlands will also start producing drones for Ukraine, according to Ukrainian specifications.

1:04 PM

Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions, poll finds.

The wide-ranging survey also asked about attitudes to increasing defense spending and compulsory military service.

12:26 PM

'Let's not be naive' — Rutte urges NATO to face Russia, China threats, pledges support for Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO's role is to ensure Ukraine has the military means to stay in the fight until "serious" peace negotiations begin.

10:50 AM

Russia remains 'the most significant, direct threat' to NATO, Rutte says ahead of summit.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a press briefing on June 23 that Russia remains the main threat to the alliance, citing Moscow's cooperation with China, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.

9:09 AM  (Updated:  June 24, 2025 9:36 am)

Ceasefire between Iran and Israel now in effect, Trump says.

"The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it!" U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social on June 24.

8:19 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,013,700 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,200 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:55 AM

Russian strikes kill 4, injure 5 in Kherson Oblast.

Russian drone and artillery strikes on Kherson Oblast killed four people and injured five others between June 23-24, local officials said. Twenty-nine settlements, including the city of Kherson, were hit.

6:28 AM

Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv injure 3, damage civilian buildings.

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv overnight on June 24, injuring three people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.