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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

US Senate committee backs $750 million in Ukraine aid in 2027 defense budget

by Kateryna DenisovaJune 12, 2026

'We're modern people' — Zelensky backs open discussion of LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine

by Kateryna DenisovaJune 11, 2026

UK's defense secretary resigns, says government 'unable' to commit resources needed to defend country

by Tim ZadorozhnyyJune 11, 2026

IMF staff reaches agreement with Ukraine on $690 million disbursement under aid program

by Sonya BandouilJune 12, 2026

More than half of Poles view Ukraine more negatively due to military unit name controversy, poll shows

by Martin FornusekJune 11, 2026

Tehran declares full closure of Strait of Hormuz after renewed US-Iran strikes

by Martin FornusekJune 11, 2026

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Over 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 225,019 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.

08:32 PM

EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, Zelensky welcomes move

"We will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 12. "It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions."

03:24 AM

Ukrainian boxing champion Usyk visits White House, meets with Trump

Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on June 12, according to a post shared by presidential communications adviser Margo Martin on X.

01:16 AM

UK sets 2027 deadline for full import ban on Russian diesel and jet fuel

The U.K. announced on June 12 that it will fully phase in its ban on diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian crude oil by Jan. 1, 2027, as part of broader efforts to cut off revenue streams funding Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Friday, June 12

10:43 PM

IMF staff reaches agreement with Ukraine on $690 million disbursement under aid program

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ukraine have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Kyiv's four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, potentially unlocking approximately $690 million in additional funding, the IMF announced on June 12.

09:36 PM

Ukraine war latest: Sweeping new reforms to terms of service announced in effort to ease manpower crisis

Key developments on June 12: * Ukraine announces landmark military service reforms with record pay raise for infantry * Russian rubber plant, oil refineries struck by Ukrainian drones in latest overnight attack, military confirms * Ukrainian drone maker Skyfall partners with Airbus on defense innovation * Sumy hit by morning artillery bombardment as Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 6, injure 52 over past day * 'High probability' of Russian missile launch from Oreshnik site over

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