After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children
A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal is finalized.
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Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say
According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.
Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea
The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.
Ukraine's army chief bans tent camps for troops in training after Russian strikes
"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.
Russian missile attack targets Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, casualties reported
A Russian missile attack on Kamianske in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on July 1 resulted in deaths and injuries, Governor Serhii Lysak reported.
4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 drones, while 33 were intercepted by electronic warfare or disappeared from radars, according to the statement.
'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says
The SBU said its long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on the morning of July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.
Ukraine developing new anti-drone ammunition to counter Russian aerial attacks
The manufacturer Brave1 has already codified the new rounds according to NATO standards. The goal is to supply every infantry soldier with a magazine of specialized ammunition for use in case of aerial threats.
Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes
Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,020,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions
President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons production, and strengthening sanctions against Russia, Zelensky said.
UN analysis finds Russia responsible for 2022 Olenivka prison explosion killing Ukrainian POWs, ombudsman says
"(A)n internal analysis of the UN showed that it was the Russian Federation that planned and carried out the attack," Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.
Russian military, industrial sites allegedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Donetsk, Luhansk
A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.
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.
'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.
Russia seizes Ukraine’s most valuable lithium deposits, but US minerals deal not at risk, investor says
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.
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