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Why Ukraine's financial intelligence chief is facing an anti-corruption probe

by Dominic CulverwellJune 12, 2026

Detectives from Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau searched the country’s State Financial Monitoring Service as part of an investigation into the agency’s head, Filip Pronin, who is a suspect in a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme, an official close to the matter confirmed to the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity on June 12. Ukrainian media first reported that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) had searched the offices on June 10. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a lawmaker and deputy

In joint appeal, Ukrainian and Polish media sound alarm over crisis in relations

by Martin FornusekJune 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump walks down a flight of airstairs

Trump plans to ask US arms firms to produce air defense missiles under license in Ukraine, Zelensky says

by Volodymyr IvanyshynJune 22, 2026

Thousands gather for Kyiv's largest Pride march since start of full-scale war

by Kateryna DenisovaJune 21, 2026

Starmer 'always a welcome guest in Ukraine' Zelensky says, after British PM announces resignation

by Martin FornusekJune 22, 2026

Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw

by Dominic CulverwellJune 20, 2026

Ukraine's ex-culture minister suspect in border-crossing scheme using bogus music groups

by Dominic CulverwellJune 20, 2026

'A week will be enough' — Zelensky issues ultimatum to Lukashenko over drone-guidance equipment

by Oleksiy SorokinJune 19, 2026

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Tuesday, June 23

09:29 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,394,530 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

The number includes 1,390 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

09:02 AM

In joint appeal, Ukrainian and Polish media sound alarm over crisis in relations

Six Polish and Ukrainian media outlets issued a rare joint appeal on June 23, warning that escalating tensions between the two countries risk playing into Russia's hands.

06:23 AM

Driver hospitalized as Russian strike destroys trolleybus in Sumy Oblast

"The 57-year-old man was alone in the vehicle. After the explosion, he suffered serious injuries... Doctors carried out resuscitation measures and are now fighting for his life," Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov said.

A light-blue and white trolleybus with all its windows shattered is engulfed in flames

02:27 AM

Putin, Lukashenko to discuss Zelensky's ultimatum to Belarus, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko plan to meet in the near future to discuss an ultimatum that President Volodymyr Zelensky recently issued to Minsk.

Monday, June 22

10:48 PM

Estonia receives first medium-range air defense system

The newly acquired IRIS-T SLM system will allow Estonia to engage aerial threats at greater distances and higher altitudes than its existing short-range air defense systems, according to the Estonian Defense Forces.

09:03 PM

Ukraine war latest: Russian missile parts factory in flames as tensions over Belarus escalate

Key developments on June 22: * Smoke rises above Voronezh as Ukraine strikes key Russian missile parts factory * Russia attacks foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, killing Egyptian sailor * Russian attack damages production facility of Ukrainian FPV giant * Drone carrying explosives found in Estonia after Ukrainian strike on Russia * Belarusian opposition warns Ukraine of plans for Minsk to enter war * Children's camps in Crimea suspended amid Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistics * 10 ki

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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes both sides of Crimean Bridge, Zelensky warns of 'new massive strike' by Russia

Key developments on June 20-21: * Ukraine strikes both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in overnight drone attack, Zelensky says * Russia preparing 'new massive strike,' Zelensky warns * Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw * Russian oil, gas sites in Crimea and Siberia hit by Ukrainian drones * At least 5 dead, 12 injured in Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia Ukraine's army struck energy and military targets on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, Ukrainian President Volodymy

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