Oil tanker damaged by blast weeks after visiting Russian ports, Bloomberg reports
The blast caused flooding in the Vilamoura’s engine room, though the cause of the explosion remains unclear, according to a company spokesperson.
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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.
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.
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.
Azerbaijan detains alleged Russian spies as relations with Moscow nosedive
The move comes amid a major deterioration in Russian-Azerbaijani relations that followed the detention of over 50 people of Azerbaijani origin as part of a murder investigation in Yekaterinburg on June 27.
The Kyiv Independent launches 'How to help Ukraine' newsletter
The first edition sent on June 12 raised $16,500 in just four days for the Leleka Foundation, a U.S.-Ukrainian charity that procures medical supplies for those on the front lines.
Amid Russian economy warnings, Lavrov says NATO's increased defense spending will lead to 'collapse' of alliance
Two high-ranking Moscow officials recently issued separate warnings about the state of Russia's economy.
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.
Kim Jong-un meets Russian culture minister amid deepening North Korea-Russia ties
The visits come amid growing North Korea-Russia engagement across multiple sectors, including military cooperation.
CIA says US strikes dealt years-long blow to Iran’s nuclear program, AP reports
CIA Director John Ratcliffe told U.S. lawmakers that most of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium likely remains buried under rubble at the Isfahan and Fordo nuclear sites, two of the three key facilities targeted by U.S. strikes.
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.
US, Russian spy chiefs agree to keep direct line open, Moscow says
"I had a phone call with my American counterpart, and we reserved for each other the possibility to call each other at any time and discuss issues of interest to us," the Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergey Naryshkin said.
Azerbaijan cancels Russian events over 'extrajudicial killings' of 2 citizens in Russia's Yekaterinburg
Azerbaijan has cancelled all planned cultural events hosted alongside Russian state and private organizations, the country's Culture Ministry announced on June 29, over the deaths of two Azerbaijani citizens during police raids in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg.
'It's time to move your bill' — Senator says Congress will soon vote on new Russian sanctions after talks with Trump
"For the first time yesterday the president told me... he says, 'it's time to move your bill'," Graham said in an interview with ABC News, stressing that it would be Trump's purview as to whether the bill would ultimately be signed into law.
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 reviving efforts to expand LNG exports after US sanctions, Bloomberg reports
An LNG ice-class tanker has reportedly docked at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 facility for the first time since October, according to ship-tracking data and satellite images.
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.
Serbian police crack down on protestors at mass anti-government rally in Belgrade
The 100,000-person rally marks the latest mass action in a protest movement that started last fall, with activists calling for an end to corruption and the 12-year rule of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.
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.
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