EU seals new trade deal with Ukraine, key details still pending
The new deal replaces the autonomous trade measures that allowed Ukrainian agri-food exports to enter the EU tariff-free since 2022.
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'Russia cannot continue to stall for time' while bombing Ukrainian civilians, Kellogg says
"Peskov’s recent comments on the state of negotiations are Orwellian. Russian claims that it is the US and Ukraine stalling peace talks are unfounded," Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said on June 30.
Loss of Ukraine lithium deposit to Russia won’t impact minerals deal, says investor
Russian troops have taken over the site of one of Ukraine’s most valuable lithium deposits near the village of Shevchenko, Donetsk Oblast, as Russia ramps up its summer offensive. While Ukrainian troops control territories near the site, the deposit is now under Russian occupation, Roman Pohorilyi, founder of open-source
Norway to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to protect Ukrainian aid hub
"We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination, and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom," Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy
Key developments on June 30: * Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says * Ukrainian military again denies reports on Russian troops entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast * After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace of peace talks * Germany vows to pursue 'every path' to boost Ukraine's
Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says
Ukrainian troops advanced near the village of Oleksiivka and liberated the village of Andriivka, the statement read.
Smashing previous monthly record, Russia launches 5,337 kamikaze drones against Ukraine during June
Russia launched a record 5,337 Shahed-type drones against Ukraine in June, according to data from the Ukrainian Air Force and Dragon Capital, smashing the previous record of 4,198 set in March. Russia's bombardments, a fact of life after three years of full-scale war, have intensified dramatically in May
Ukrainian military again denies reports on Russian troops entering Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Since June 29, the Ukrainian battlefield monitoring group DeepState has marked a "gray" zone in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, identifying potential fighting in this section of the front line.
Germany vows to pursue 'every path' to boost Ukraine's air defenses, FM Wadephul says in Kyiv
Speaking at a press conference during his visit to Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany is working with its defense industry, European allies, and the United States to urgently secure more systems for Ukraine's air shield.
At least 6 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
According to Ukraine's Air Force, Ukrainian air defense hit 74 out of 107 drones launched overnight by Russia.
'Russia will hit your other cheek as well' — Ukraine rebukes Slovak FM's call to 'perhaps forgive' Moscow
"Russia's sense of impunity is the root cause of its crimes," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote in a post on X. "It's naive to expect a criminal to stop if their crime is forgiven instead of punished. Russia will hit your other cheek as well. And those who have lost no one in this war have no right to make such statements."
Russia reportedly closes Crimean Bridge amid explosions in Kerch
Witnesses reported hearing multiple blasts and observing Russian air defense systems in action.
After months of stalling, Russia blames Ukraine, US for slow pace of peace talks
The Kremlin said the pace of negotiations hinges on Ukraine's position, the effectiveness of U.S. mediation, and battlefield developments.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,020,010 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,070 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Slovak FM suggests forgiveness for Russia, calls for dialogue to end Ukraine war
"Let us return to respect for international law and seek ways to communicate with the Russian Federation," Slovakia’s Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said on June 29.
Ukraine war latest: Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines; F-16 pilot killed in attack
Key developments on June 28-29: * Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines * F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says * Ukrainian drone strike on Crimea air base destroys 3 Russian helicopters, SBU claims * 'It's time to move your bill' — Senator
US lifts Russian sanctions that hindered expansion of Hungarian nuclear power plant
"Construction of the major pieces of equipment for the Paks nuclear plant is proceeding in Russia and France," Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said, as cited by Bloomberg.
Zelensky signs decree to withdraw Ukraine from anti-personnel mine treaty
"Russia is not a party to this Convention and is massively using mines against our military and civilians," lawmaker Roman Kostenko, secretary of the parliament's defense committee, said in a post on Facebook.
F-16 pilot killed during Russia's overnight massive air attack, Air Force says
Maksym Ustymenko, born in 1993, was killed after shooting down seven aerial targets, the Air Force said in a statement. The Air Force added that his aircraft was damaged while he was trying to shoot down the last one, losing altitude and crashing.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,018,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,220 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine approves new 'Murakha' ground robot for combat use
The Murakha ("Ant") is a tracked robotic platform designed to support front-line units working under challenging conditions, the Defense Ministry said.
Russia launches largest attack of war, targeting Ukrainian regions far from front lines
"Despite the complexity of this overnight combined attack, no one was injured and no civilian buildings were damaged in Lviv," Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported the morning after the strike.
McDonald's to open 10 new restaurants in Ukraine this year, NYT reports
The 10 new locations will bring the total number close to 120 — more than were operating in Ukraine before the war.
Pope Leo says Ukraine 'martyred' in Russia's 'senseless war'
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Ukrainian Greek Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican on June 28 and offered his blessing to mothers of soldiers killed on the front lines.
Former Kharkiv deputy mayor charged with embezzling funds allocated for defense fortifications
A former deputy mayor for Kharkiv is facing multiple charges related to creating and leading a scheme that allegedly embezzled 5.4 million hryvnias ($130,000) of budget funds allocated for fortifications, law enforcement agencies announced on June 28.
Ukraine's parliament working on bill to organize post-war elections, speaker says
The reason for separate legislation on a post-war election, Stefanchuk said, was due to the fact that Ukraine's Constitution does not not provide clarity on the details of holding elections following the end of a martial law period.
Ukrainian drones strike missile, drone arsenal in Russia's Bryansk Oblast
Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) struck on June 28 the 1060th Material-Technical Support Center in the city of Bryansk, Ukraine's General Staff said. The facilities store a Russian missile and drone arsenal, Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing a source in HUR.
Slovak PM sees 'no reason' to meet with Zelensky, claims Ukrainian president 'hates' him, after reportedly blocking Russian sanctions
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on June 28 that he does not intend to meet directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the Ukrainian president "hates" him, as relations between the two countries continue to sour.
Ukrainian drone strike on Crimea air base destroys 3 Russian helicopters, SBU claims
The attack destroyed Mi-8, Mi-26 and Mi-28 attack helicopters, and a Pantsyr-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system, the Security Service of Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia revives obsolete T-62 tanks amid equipment shortages, Ukraine's intel claims
"The key factors limiting the ability to produce modern armored vehicles in Russia are a lack of industrial capacity and a shortage of imported high-tech components," Ukraine's military intelligence said.
Ukraine downs new Russian Grom-1 bomb missile near Dnipro city, official says
To date, neither Russian guided aerial bombs nor the Grom-1 bomb missile had previously reached the city of Dnipro.
Pro-Ukraine partisans disrupt Russian military logistics in occupied Donetsk Oblast, group claims
The Atesh partisan group set fire to a signal cabinet that helps control traffic on a railway line near the Russian-occupied city of Yasynuvata in Donetsk Oblast, a route used for Russia's military logistics, the group claimed on Telegram on June 28.
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