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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

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

by Kateryna DenisovaJune 21, 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

US senators propose using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military

by Tim ZadorozhnyyJune 19, 2026

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau alleges illegal surveillance by Security Service officer

by Chris PowersJune 19, 2026

Zelensky says anti-ballistic cooperation with allies should yield results by winter

by Tim ZadorozhnyyJune 18, 2026

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

Ahead of the event in support of the LGBTQ+ community, a counter-demonstration was held in Kyiv, involving supporters of "traditional family values" and far-right activists.

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The Russian oligarch behind Ukraine peace talks | Ukraine This Week

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines the surprising return of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to the center of efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Ukraine strikes both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in overnight drone attack, Zelensky says

Ukraine's military reportedly struck an oil terminal in occupied Crimea overnight on June 21, Telegram media channels reported, citing resident accounts.

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Russian-occupied Crimea completely suspends gas sales to civilians as Ukrainian drone strikes squeeze peninsula

"Fuel will only be dispensed to state services that ensure the vital activities and security of the Republic of Crimea," Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed governor of occupied Crimea, said in a video address on the morning of June 21.

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Russian attacks kill 11, injure 91 in Ukraine over past day

Russia launched 105 long-range kamikaze Shahed-type drones and four ballistic missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said.

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Russian missile attack on Poltava kills two people, injures 14 others including 6 children

Russian forces launched a missile attack on the city of Poltava on the evening of June 20, injuring 11 people, including five children, officials reported.

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv targets Moscow for second day in a row following record drone assault

Key developments on June 19: * Kyiv targets Moscow for second day in a row following record drone assault; * Moscow Oil Refinery halts operations after largest-ever drone attack on Russian capital, General Staff says; * US senators propose using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military; * Australia announces $70 million in arms funding for Ukraine through PURL initiative; * Western allies pledge $4 billion in military aid for Ukraine at Ramstein summit. Moscow came under attack

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